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Lions Club will sponsor Chili Supper The Matador Lions Club will sponsor a Chili Supper, Friday, October 29, before the Motley County vs. Crowell football game. The supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be served un- til 7:00 p.m. at the Bus Barn. Homemade Chili with all the trimmings and dessert will be on the menu. This event is a fund-raiser for the Matador Lions Club. American Legion will meet Oct. 25 The Fleming American Le- gion Post 337 and Auxiliary will meet at 7:00 p.m., Monday, Oc- tober 25, 2004, at the Senior Citi- zens Center in Matador. A cov- ered dish supper will be served.
Fall Festival, Queen's Contest will Check Presentation made for Hackberry Creek Care Center Board members of the Hackberry Creek Care Center organization are pictured above with the presentation check for $4,550,000.00 which was be held presented last Wednesday by USDA Rural Development representatives, Linda Brakebill and Lance Smith, right. Board members present for the event were (left to right) Charlie Johnson, Chuck Ream, Marisue Potts, Sammie Phillips, Paul Westbrook, Darleen Fletcher, and board president Seab Saturday Washington. The Eternas Study Club will sponsor the annual Fall Festival Saturday, October 23 in the old Check presentation brings Nackberry Creek gym. The Queen's contest will begin at 6:00 p.m. A Little Miss, Princess and Queen will be named. Candidates are selling Care Center closer to reality for Matador tickets which count as votes. The tickets may be purchased The Hackberry Creek Care Motley County Judge Ed D. able to make payments to have actually ahead of the typical has 51 patients. Plans are now for .250 each or five for $1,00 and Center was brought closer to Smith and other elected officials qualified for the loan. time frame. in progress to possibly make the will entitle the holder to a reality with the official an- were in attendance. The Care Center should old Care Center building into a chance at a door prize. nouncement of funding and Special recognition was Cathy Lisenby, director of the Candidates for Little Miss eventually employ 35-40 people. Jayton Care Center was on Children's Home. Mrs. Lisenby check presentation at a recep- given to the John M. "Sonny" Mr. Washington said the board told the group that after review- and their escorts are Dode tion and public meeting last Russell family for making the hand to explain some of the pro- Gleghorn and Gage Baker from is expecting the opening will be cess that goes into the comple- ing the Hackberry plans, she Wednesday. Making the presen- land available on which the Care late next year or early 2006. feels very confident that it will Pre-K; Ruby Klebahn and tation were representatives of Center will be constructed. tion of a new Care Center. be a success. Brenden Fisk from Kindergar- Mr. Washington introduced Jayton recently built a new 60- the USDA Rural Development Sonny and Dorothy Russell and A membership drive is cur- ten; Katrina Lopez and Joshua office of Lubbock, Linda daughter Caron Perkins of Architect for the project, Paul bed home. Mrs. Lisenby ex- Martin from first grade; and Rylander of Austin. Mr. plained that their former 42-bed rently underway, for an annual Brakebill, Lance Smith and Snyder were in attendance at $5.00 membership fee. The Gabby Silva and Hayden Davey James Short. State Director the meeting. Rylander explained that when facility was licensed for 33 beds; from second grade. the construction documents are it did not show to break even and members will participate in the Bryan Daniel, was unable to at- The funding is a community in the organization's decision- Princess candidates and es- tend. facilities loan and grant. The completed, a 45 day bidding will was not marketable as it was. corts are: Third grade, Virginia With the approval of the con- making process and elect board Care Center Board Presi- grant is for $40,000. The remain- be held for contractors to be se- members as terms expire. Gutierrez and Conner Mason; dent, Seab Washington, and ing amount is a loan. According lected. Construction will start struction of a new Center and af- fourth grade, Taylor Tomlinson board members, Charlie to Mr. Washington, projected when the contractors can begin ter funds were approved, it was When completed, Hackberry and Dominque Quillamaco; fifth Johnson, Chuck Ream, Marisue budget plans show the Care work and after the plans are ap- three years from the start to the Creek Care Center, Inc. will be grade, Alexis Osborn and Cody Potts, Sammie Phillips, Paul Center should have a cash flow proved by the State and the Ag- completion of the new Center. a 26,000 square foot, 50-bed Martin. Westbrook and Darleen from the beginning. USDA Ru- ing Department. Mr. Washing- The new Center has proven to health care facility, located at Fletcher were on hand to re- ral Development will forgo pay- ton went on to say that plans are be very successful and currently North Main and Spur 94. continued on page 3 ceive the check. Other board ments for the first three years • members are Doyle Rose and of the 40-year loan. Mrs. Jim Watson. Brakebill explained that Hack- In addition to a big crowd of berry Creek Care Center is a Motley County residents, Nora non-profit organization and the Shirley from Congressman Mac security for the loan is the facil- Early voting for November 2nd Election Thornberry's office of Amarillo, ity. She said the projected plans District Judge Randy Hollums, had to show the facility would be continues through October 29th
State Sales Tax Collections Early voting is now in Local candidates on the bal- lican. Campbell. progress and will continue lot are Elaine Hart, Motley Justice, Supreme Court, through Monday, October 29. County Tax Accessor-Collector; Place 5: Paul Green, Republi- District Attorney, 110th Ju- Rise 3.9 percent Those wishing to cast their Motley County Sheriff, James B. can. dicial District: Becky Bybee votes early may do so at the (Jim) Meador, County Commis- Justice Supreme Court, McPherson, Motley County Clerk's office sioner, Precinct 1, Ronald Davis; Place 9: Scott Brister, Republi- Motley County totals down between the hours of 8:30 a.m. County Commissioner, Precinct can; David Van Os, Democratic. Write-In Candidates, not listed on the ballot: President/ (Austin) -- Texas Comptrol- months running," Strayhorn and 5:00 p.m. 3, Franklin Jameson. Judge, Court of Criminal The General Election will be The ballot will also include Appeals, Place 2: Lawrence Vice-President - Andrew J. Falk/ ler Carole Keeton Strayhorn said. Marijohn Peterman, David said today that the state took in Comptroller Strayhorn sent held Tuesday, November 2 at the races for President and Vice "Larry" Meyers, Republican; following polling locations in President: George W. Bush/Dick Quanah Parker, Libertarian. Keith Cobb/Patricia LaMarche, $1.16 billion dollars in sales tax sales tax allocations of $221.9 Deborah Elaine Allen/Joseph in September, a 3.9 percent in- million to Texas cities, 6.9 per- Motley County: Cheney, Republican Party; John Precinct 1, Old Grade F Kerry/John Edwards, Demo- Judge, Court of Criminal H. Senegals, Michael Anthony crease over September 2003. cent more than October 2003. Appeals, Place 5: Cheryl Peroutka/Chuck Baldwin, John Strayhorn sent $326.5 million in Calendar year-to-date, city sales School Building; cratic Party; Michael Badnerik/ Richard V. Campagna, Libertar- Johnson, Republican; Tom Ox- Joseph Kennedy/Daniel R. monthly sales tax payments to tax rebates are up 8.1 percent. Precinct 2, Flomot Commu- ford. Libertarian. Rezac, Ralph Nader/Peter Texas cities, counties, transit Texas counties received Octo- nity Center; ian Party. United States Representa- Judge, Court of „Criminal Miguel Camejo, Walt Brown/ systems and special purpose ber sales tax rebates of $19.3 Mary Alice Herbert. taxing districts, up 8 percent Precinct 3, Northfield tive, District 13: Republican, Appeals, Place 6: Michael E. million, up 10.2 percent com- Church; compared to last October. So far pared to a year ago. Calendar Mac Thornberry; Libertarian-, Kepsler, Republican; J.R. Motley County Commis- in 2004, local sales tax alloca- year-to-date, county sales tax Precinct 4, Roaring Springs M.J. (Smitty) Smith. Molina, Democratic. sioner, Precinct 3 & 6, Kelly W. tions are 8.2 percent ahead of allocations are 8.4 percent Community Center; Railroad Commissioner: State Senator, District 28, Meyer. last year. Republican, Victor G. Carillo; Robert Duncan. higher than last year. Precinct 5, Catholic Church Voters are urged to make "Nine of my ten economic Eighty-seven special pur- Democratic, Bob Scarborough; State Representative, Dis- indicators are positive and we Fellowship Hall; Libertarian, Anthony Garcia. trict 68: Rick Hardcastle. sure they bring their voter reg- pose taxing districts around the istration cards with them to have enjoyed an increase in state received $8.6 million in Precinct 6, Motley County Justice, Supreme Court, Justice, 7th Court of Ap- Courthouse. Place 3: Harriet O'Neill, Repub- peals District, Place 4: Jim vote. sales tax collections for 13 continued on page 6 Page 2, Motley County Tribune, Thursday, October 21, 2004
by Carla Meador
Are you a sports fan? Jim and pointing. I commented to and Jeremy are the sports nuts Jim that Judson seemed to be in our family They love to watch conversing with the coach about El Progresso Club football and sometimes get very the game. The coach looked excited when a great play is over at us and in a few minutes made. I can always tell by their walked over to the sideline with members learn beauty tips shouts if the play was good or a smile on his face and said, "Judson said he's going to spend bad. by Beverly Vinson If TV sets could record ev- the night with his Meme and her noted more younger women are erything that is said while view- dog's name is Jill and Jill's go- taking part in club work which ing to have babies." Everyone Thursday afternoon, Octo- is certainly good news, for with- ers are watching sports, I'm ber 14, was chilly but the home sure those recordings would be got a kick out of that. out young ladies taking part the of Mrs. Winifred Darsey was organization will not function soundings for sore ears! Morgan's team, the warmed by the presence of My niece, Shea is probably Dalmations, put on a good show. properly. It will carry on the Ashley Washington (Mrs. Matt) work of Federation! the biggest female sports fan I They tied with their opposing of Roaring Springs, who have ever known. Not only does team. Morgan scored a goal! Grace won a prize for wear- brought the program on beauty, ing most club pins and ribbons she enjoy watching local school She's really into her game and fashion and make-up. She is a sport competitions, but she also can talk "Soccer talk" with you, she has gathered in her travels most attractive and personable as an active club woman. JoAnn enjoys TV sports. And she can a game of which I know nothing woman who is a wonderful ex- tell you who does what, how about other than you kick the Dickson presented the Ameri- Frank Martinez & Kelsi Wallace ample of what she spoke. The canism program for the Work- they played the game, how ball and try to get it into the goal. program was held first as she many points they scored, etc. Jim and I decided to have a shop, dressed in red, white and had to leave for another engage- blue. Watching parents at sport- game of soccer with the kids in ment, so it set the tone for the iigagement C nnounced ing events is sometimes rather our backyard the next day. This Lana Copp, club president, afternoon of the second meeting attended the Leader's Confer- amusing. Some cheerfully yell is a fast paced game, even with of the club for the year. She is a out for the team members and children. Or, maybe Jim and I ence in Austin recently to in- Ms. Barbara Durham of Eunice, NM and Mr. Billy Wallace Senior Sales Director for Mary form club presidents of the state of Dickens, are excited to announce the marriage of their daughter, encourage them, while others are just really out of shape! Any- Kay Cosmetics, travels exten- insult and scream. One mother way, it was fun! how, what and when for clubs. Kelsi Wallace to Frank Martinez, Jr, son of Janie Espinoza of Lub- sively, holding meetings to in- Also, while there she was given bock and Frank Martinez of Amarillo. The couple plan to be wed at the 4-year old soccer game I remember sitting at many form women how they can be that Jim and I attended last Sat- a T-ball game when Jeremy was a program to use for the local December 4, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in Matador. They are more beautiful with the applica- club, W.H.A.L.E., "We Have a both 2000 graduates of Motley County High School. Frank is cur- urday, was fun to watch. Our little and first started playing. tion of cosmetics. Questions little grandson, Judson is a There were always some kids Little Emergency" It is of no rently Foreman of the Texas-New Mexico Railroad. The couple plan were expertly answered. She is cost to the club; it was voted for to reside in Hobbs, NM. member of this team, appropri- playing in the dirt in the outfield. active in her church and adores ately named the Rebels. This Some just sit down and dig. A El Progresso to sponsor it and her two and half year old son, • • • • • • 10.• 4.11,•• • el. • • 411. • 4.111P 11110 110 411` 4111'4011110.•1111•1.110- 4 mother really gets into the kid's gotta' have their priorities. when the material becomes Brazos. Decorating is a hobby available will publicize it more game. She wasn't insulting, but From the time Jeremy with her and from Mrs. Lana encouraging as she ran and started playing T-ball until he in the local paper. If a child is in Copp's introduction her home is an automobile accident there jumped all the way up and down graduated from high school, I a treasure to enjoy. Another the field. Her little boy was enjoyed watching every sport he will be a sticker on the baby car- word of interest about Ashley is seat that there had been a child rather good for a four year old. participated in, from T-ball and she is the granddaughter of the The kid sporting events are softball to basketball, football, sitting in when the accident oc- former Helen Pitts who was curred. There have been many my favorites to watch. Jud's track and powerlifting. Since raised in Matador. Helen was team, with their red and black he's, been out of school, I have very young children in autos the sister of Douglas Pitts, who were not found, thrown out outfits that bag on their little always had a nephew or cousin former long-time resident of bodies, are a blast to watch. At to cheer on. Although, I do of the car even though they Matador. Mrs. Copp became ac- were strapped in to their car one point during Saturday's cheer for everybody, not just my quainted with her through the game, the Coach was really talk- kids. seat. This is one way of letting ing to the boys, intent on the in- Monday Bible class and imme- investigators know there was a Sports fan? Yes, I guess you diately sought her out for a pro- structions he was giving. I no- could say I'm a sports fan, es- child there. ticed Judson was talking to the gram for the club. Ashley stated Also, a project the club voted pecially when my granclicids are that women are gradually going Coach, looking directly at him part of the game! to undertake was to make pre- back to femininity in their dress sentation gowns for stillborn in- and cosmetics. In so doing, it • fants. A pattern will be secured 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • adds value to a woman's life. We •• and members will make them. 7 need to focus on glamour, no They will be given to hospitals • LOOk WhO s New • matter what the age of the per- for using when a baby is still- • • son. Feminine is in! born and presented to the fam- After delicious refresh- ily. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ments (really a meal) the club Club members are re- opened its business meeting minded to keep the new Hack- BROGAN MeQUAY BANKIN with Sharon Allen giving the In- berry Creek Care Center in our vocation. Jeannie Adams pre- Brody Rankin is proud to thoughts for there will be many Grandparents are Harold sented the inspirational thought announce the arrival of his new projects as club women we can and Barbara Parks of Roaring of a Rainbow, a very touching brother. Brogan was born Sep- assist with. Springs, Newell and Toni reminder of the beauty of the tember 17, 2004, at Covenant Those attending the club Rankin of Miami, and Andy and rainbow Pledges to the U.S. and Medical Center at 5:19 a.m. He meeting were Jeannie Adams, Vicki Brown of Amarillo. Texas flags were led by Fredia weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and Beverly Vinson, Lana Copp, Burns. was 21 inches long. Great-grandparents are Billie Koon, Sharon Allen, Dor- A report was given by Grace Proud parents are Ryan and Maxine Pickens of Spur, Rudolf othy Day, Fredia Burns, JoAnn Campbell of the Santa Rosa Dis- Lacey Rankin of Roaring Rankin of Miami and Rex and Dickson, Grace Campbell, Springs. Betty Yoder of Amarillo. trict Fall Board Meeting held in Lucretia Campbell, Opal Pipkin Iowa Park October 9. Four and Winifred Darsey. members attended, Winifred Lucretia, Opal and Winifred Darsey, Lucretia Campbell, were hostesses for the after- Happy 55th Anniversary Area residents invited to Grace Campbell and JoAnn noon. Dickson. MI enjoyed the meet- Yearbooks were distributed ing and reported on the latest in with shoes of many types on the Ray & Patty Rice attend World Crafts party TFWC and GFWC news. It was cover and back with the theme Lana Copp has chosen as "Step Married October 21, 1949 All ladies of the community nativity scenes. Several ex- are invited to attend a World amples of these handcrafts will in to Future with Awareness: Crafts party to be held at the be on display for examination. Library notes Self/Others/FederationiWorld." A most attractive book was done home of Doris Moore on Satur- Refreshments will be pro- by Lana with all the information day, October 23, at 10:00 a.m. Love, Gail, Jill & Neal vided, as well as information necessary for competition as The event, sponsored by the about the WorldCrafts program stressed by TFWC and GFWC. Women on Mission of the WMU • • eat. 41 • •• ••r4I, • • • 1111. 41 • • -411. • •• • 4. •-• Ill" 41. le. 0 1.41• and its artisans. 110-41111.4111 of First Baptist Church, Mata- dor, will feature handcrafts from MI handcrafts are made by around the world, which may be artisans living in poverty, and all ordered from a WorldCrafts income from orders goes to the catalog. The catalog features artisans to help feed and clothe FALL SUBSCRIPTION quality wood crafts, fabric their families. No funds are re- We appreciate the memorial items, lace tableware, Christ- tained by the local church or by donations that the library re- mas ornaments, and a variety of the national WMU organization. ceived this week. We thank W.C. SALE! Pallmeyer for his donation in memory of Lucretia Campbell and Billie Ruth Lawrence. We Staying Focused also thank Earline Vaughn and Nancy Vaughn Tsagaris for their donations in memory of Lucretia Edwards Campbell. Buy a New Subscription New books in the library in- One of the major ideas present clude the Gayness Book of in the Bible is that everything Records 2005. We also have a to the should be done to the praise, new book in the easy section by glory and honor of God. Do we Jan Bret, Umbrella. All of Jan have the kind of faith that re- Bret's books are beautifully and MOTLEY COUNTY TRIBUNE mains focused on bringing colorfully illustrated. Kids of all glory to our God or do we have ages enjoy her books. (now through October) the kind of faith that primarily is We are proud to announce a focused on benefiting ourselves? new collection in the library. The library has been given a collec- and take advantage of this Special Price! tion of new CD music record- Do we think about what we believe? Do we examine our ings. This collection includes faith on a regular basis? Do we re-examine what is the hope every kind of music from Hip our faith is based upon? Our salvation is a wonderful thing. Hop to opera. We have Jazz, But it is not only intended to be of benefit just to us. The country, western, Christmas, apostle Paul writes about the believer's salvation being "to blues. and even a CD in Gaelic. the praise of His glory" in Ephesians chapter one. These CD's's are ready to check Only $15.00! out no ,v so come in and choose Everything must be done to the glory of God. That is what some music to enjoy in your (Reg. Price - Motley County, $24; Elsewhere, $25) needs to be understood. Our salvation is what focuses us on home or car the work and life-style that brings glory to our God. He is, and on all the wonderful things He has accomplished causes to give Him praise and glory. Reading from Psalm 86: 11-13, Keep up with all the happenings of "...with all my heart, I will glorify your name forever. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from Motley County and the surrounding area! the depths of the grave."
Send a letter from HOME to your Roaring Springs Church of Christ College Student, a Friend or a Family member who has moved awayl Michael G. Gawky, Sr. A gift that keeps giving every week! BIBLE STUDY 10:00 A.M. WORSHIP 9:00 A.M. Ammomme Motley County Tribune, Thursday, October 21, 2004, Page 3 THE MATADOR - SCHOOL NEWS & HAPPENINGS -
Cheering For The Mavericks Motley County Jr. high Cheerleaders cheer for the Mavericks at their weekly Pep Rally. They are pictured from top to bottom, Shane'a Russell Kayla Rollinsworth, Melissa Flores Motley County teacher, Kathy Gillespie, donated blood at and Courtney Alexander. Monday's Blood Drive sponsored by the Motley County National (Not pictured it Kortney Honor Society Photo by Waller Taylor photo by Walter Taylor
Nt* saifle IMC Lessons sponsors By Annie Green Blood Drive • ■ There will be moments in *My parents taught me ■ • your life when you take the time about HYPOCRISY: "We've told • ■ by Annie Green to recall your childhood, and you once...we've told you a mil- • ■ you will remember the person lion times....do not exaggerate." • Motley County I.S.D. hosted you found yourself wanting to *My father taught me about ■ • a blood drive, Monday, October be like when you grew up. No STAMINA: " You will sit here • 18. The Motley County National matter who you chose to look up until all that spinach is fin- • ■ Honor Society sponsored this to, one thing is certain, there ished." • ■ lifesaving cause. Individuals 17 was always a lesson to be *My mother taught me about • of age and older donated blood learned from mom and dad. HUMOR: " If you fall out of that to help save someone's life. This is a cute e-mail I received tree and break both your legs, Those individuals who gra- about some of the lessons we do not come running to me!" ciously donated blood, as well as learn from our parents. My parents taught me how to their time. received a "Life Sav- * My mom and dad taught me BECOME AN ADULT: "If you Indians overcome the Matadors ers" t-shirt. Motley County I.S.D about RELIGION: "You better do not eat your vegetables, you would like to thank those indi- pray that it comes out of the will never grow up." by Annie Green In the passing portion of the contributed one touchdown. viduals who took time out of carpet" *Mom and dad taught me game, Brown completed 1 of 1, During all the excitement of the their busy schedules to contrib- *They taught me about AN- about JUSTICE: " One day you Friday night, Vernon Sims completed 3 of 5, and game, another great Matador ute to our blood drive. TICIPATION: "Just wait until will have kids...and I hope they Northside accepted the chal- Bingham completed 5 of 17. scored a touchdown, but it was your father gets home." turn out just like you!" lenge, which left the Matadors At receiving, Johannes one not recorded on the stat report. *My mother taught me about But the most important les- coming up short with a final catch for four yards, Colton We will report this touchdown in BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: son I learned from mom and dad score, 88-59. Russell had 3 for 27 yards, and next weeks paper. "Stop acting like your father" was about THE CIRCLE OF Sims finished it up with 2 for 45 Friday, October 22, 2004, the *My dad taught me about LIFE: "I brought you into this In the rushing game, yards. Mighty Matadors will travel to LOGIC: "Because I said so, world, and I can take you out of Seagram Sims had 19 attempts Guthrie to continue their Dis- that's why!" it!" for a total gain of 178 yards. Bra- Breaking down the scoring, trict battle. Football season is dley Brown had 10 attempts for Seagram Sims lead with five almost over so come on out and THANK YOU FOR READING THE 68 yards and Kenny Johannes touchdowns to his name. Brad- show your support and appre- completed the rushing game ley Brown added two to the fi- ciation for this great group of MOTLEY COUNTY TRIBUNE with 3 atterppts for 17 yards. nal score, while Isiah Archer talented guys, I tpwitawiatawnwm*tmOartMenwaittaiemiwaitgot Six Man Football Scores FALL FESTIVAL ti from page 1 LW Northside, 88 - Motley County, 59 44 Paducah, 50 - Benjamin, 0 Queen candidates and es- MC *Shining *Star Chillicothe, 43 - Crowell, 34 corts are: Sixth grade, Alyx 44 Guthrie, 28 - Patton Springs, 25 Smith and Jay Potts; seventh grade, Melissa Flores and An- *,... Happy, 60 - Hedley, 14 drew Martin; eighth grade, October Student of the Month Jayton, 44 - Paint Creek, 14 Kayla Hollinsworth and Aaron +it 44 Kress, 70 - Cotton Center, 36 Bethard. SI st 5ilverton, 48 - Groom, 0 There will be lots of fun and 44 excitement with a variety of L1/4 Spur, 50 - Lueders-Avoca, 0 booths available including a Si- 44 11 *.... Valley, 1 - Lazbuddie, 0 lent Auction, Horse Shoe, Putt ....* 44 Wheeler, 56 - Miami, 26 Putt Golf, Cow Patty Bingo, Cake Walk, and Bucking Bronc. Whitharral, 64 - New Home, 19 ,....* S• I 44 stk Area Team Ratings *41%.4 44 SI *,..... TM Team L Rating clifi PY5 *,,,.. SI 2 Valley 7 0 208.23 -1.01 2 4-1 4hialik 4 Throckmorton 8 0 203.75 2.56 4 44 5 Aspermont 5 2 203.32 2.98 5 Ilitmse 7 Paducah 6 1 200.55 2.67 7 44 *nt. 30 Chillicothe 7 0 158.18 3.90 31 .s..* 44 31 Silverton 5 2 157.24 3.82 34 35 Crowell 3 4 154.26 -1.23 30 Lk 4• 4 46 Happy , 5 2 146.88 1.84 46 • • • Pinatas', Costumes, ■ Northside 5 2 146.12 4.79 52 47 • Decorations, Plates, 53 Guthrie 4 3 139.32 1.23 56 • ■ 58 • Napkins, Cups, ■ 61 Motley Co. 2 5 130.68 -1.48 • 62 Spur 3 4 130.29 1.24 61 • Signs, Makeup, . • . Brittany Moore 67 Hedley 4 3 120.89 -5.36 63 Spider Webs, Bags, S.1 • This month's student of the month is Brittany Moore. Brittany is the 44 68 Jayton 5 2 120.25 0.72 70 Flashlights, Stickers, • Ilt: 2 5 113.10 3.30 79 • • S,4 daughter of Kyle and Jeannie Moore of Matador. She is currently a senior at k 76 Patton Spgs. • Candles & more! • 91 Benjamin 2 5 90.53 -1.97 88 • . )1/4 Motley County I.S.D. Brittany is a member of the Varsity cheerleading al • • golf, and k.. • • ti squad this year. She is also an active participant in track, tennis, • • *4 basketball. Brittany also competes in various U.I.L. activities during the 44 • • • • tl spring. She has been a member of the One Act Play cast in previous years. it q/ratither's. • * Brittany is currently serving as a Student Council officer and was recently tl • • sr9Pi Gs . Z1 elected as the 2004-2005 Ms. MCHS. Brittany has a very busy schedule, k Bed @ Breakfast • :MATADOR: k but in her spare time she enjoys being around her family and friends. t{ sit VARIETY *s1/4. ft4 Major Credit Cards Accepted SI ,is..* 201 Broadway - Roaring Springs - 806-348-7304 * 44 WWW.travelersinnbandh.com Orought to you by: *4... email: [email protected] SHOP MOTLEY *.s.. 44 COUNTY FIRST! 44 Lk SI Avon Bug Guard & Sun Screen * Cap Rock SALE - $5.00 each GREAT BOOK SELECTIONS S• A MOTLEY COUNTY Zi .44.i* Selected Avon Cologne - $10.00 each TRIBUNE * ap Rock r.,,\\01) sa (Values up to $28.00) )\--aroc , tI t )(2/e//u/ar THANK YOU /iv C pckockTva t Look for In-Store Specials! FOR READING ....lt tirk fa THE • 1h e CTicar Choice &Ven)I to ott Lit ON SA MOTLEY COUNTY * Downtown Matador TRIBUNE ltiattAWKWAWKIWIzAWKINPWPW143143WAVen3MWKI Page 4, Motley County Tribune, Thursday, October 21, 2004 21/1EC MitlEsatsacitcoxi, Fq0C011r13M,47.4
MOTLEY COUNTY MATADORS — Pictured from left to right, beginning at back. Coach Cooper, Matthew Martin. Bradley Brown, Cheerleader Christy Smith, Kenny Johannes, Cheerleader Brittany Moore. Colton Russell. Cheerleader Mylissa Gilmore. Brandon Gresset, Coach Reiner. Mascot Chicagra Brown; (middle row) Gene Salazar, Ephren Torres, Dakota Meyer. Cameron Jeffcoat, Jacob Johannes. Isiah Archer. Casey Fletcher; (front row) Seagram Sims, Cheerleader Karrie Valdez, Malcomb O'Daniel. Brendon Wiltshire, Stacey Perryman, Cheerleader Leatrice Gutierrez. Chance Bingham. dory` Mara Run over the Jaguars!
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Sept. 24 Chillicothe there 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Benjamin *1' here 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Paducah there 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 Northside here 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Guthrie there 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Crowell here 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Patton Springs there 7:30 p.m. (** Homecoming)
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Matador Floral Tony, Sherry, Sean & Shea Rose Designs by Vickie Motley County Tribune, Thursday, October 21, 2004, Page 5 Youth Essay Contest seeks horned toad memories
AUSTIN, Texas-What one researched local records to hy- horned lizards and research lo- species can bring the old and pothesize when and why the cal historical reports, such as young together, evoke sympathy popular Texas horned lizard newspaper articles, crop and superstition, illustrate declined in their communities. records and aerial photographs changing ecologies and econo- The majority of these essays that might shed light into the mies, and teach lessons in biol- suggested that the official state history and ecology of the ogy, social studies, history, and reptile began declining in the horned lizard. In counties composition? The answer is 1970's and 1980's with red im- where Texas horned lizards Texas' official state reptile, the ported fire ants, urbanization, have declined, the overall goal Texas Horned Lizard. For an- and pesticide use suggested as should be to document when other year, Texas' most beloved the major causes. and why horned toads disap- lizard is the focus of an essay With winning essays from peared. contest called Hometown Texarkana to Big Bend and Contest entries in grades 3- Horned Toads. Childress to Corpus Christi, 5 should submit a 2-3 page pa- Few species evoke as many winners have represented both per and grades 9-12 should sub- fond memories as the Texas urban and rural communities mit a typed 5-8 page paper. Horned Lizard. When Texas from all over the state. Deadline for submission is Jan. Parks and Wildlife Department The 2004-05 contest is open 15. Submissions will be judged began asking students, "What by participating organizations, has happened to horned lizards to Texas students in three age groups with the authors of the including TPWD's Wildlife Di- in your town?" three years ago, versity Program, the Texas His- the answers and remem- top three essays in each division receiving outdoor fun kits val- torical Commission, County brances began pouring in from Historical Commissions, and older Texans, while younger ued as much as $150. The top ten essays in each age group the Horned Lizard Conserva- Texans began to gain new ap- tion Society. Winners will be an- preciation for the once-common will also receive a horned lizard Learning about fire safety souvenir. The best classroom or nounced and prizes will be species. awarded by April 1. Motley County Elementary students learned about fire safety from Matador VFD during National Fire group effort in each age group Safety Week. Fireman Lee Jones is pictured here giving some pointers to the attentive listeners. "The first three year of the will win as much as $1,000 to Linam said TPWD values the Hometown Horned Toad essay cover expenses for a field trip to insight that the essays can pro- photo by Walter Taylor contest have provided some TPWD Wildlife Management vide. In return, past participants wonderful insights and have Area and a horned lizard souve- have applauded the opportunity given students a great opportu- nir for their classroom. that the contest gives the stu- nity to get this species and learn dents to connect older members new research techniques," Prizes will be awarded based of the community. Said one Comptroller Strayhorn applauds Congress' notes Lee Ann Linam, Texas on a combination of criteria, in- mother of a participant, "It was Horned Lizard Watch coordina- cluding thoroughness of inves- a great conversation starter for tor with TPWD. "However, we tigation, number of people inter- our holiday gatherings-it really restoration of Sales Tax deduction would still like to hear from viewed, number of local written brought everyone together." For more information about many other parts of the state." sources accessed, and quality of Austin -- "I applaud Con- State. This levels the playing chosen not to have a state in- presentation, including histori- Hometown Horned Toads essay gress' decision to allow Texans field for citizens and govern- The first three years of the come tax. Now we need to make cal perspective, scientific analy- contest or to receive an entry to deduct sales tax on their fed- ments in the states that have it permanent." essay contest attracted more sis, neatness and creativity. form and set of participant eral income tax returns," than 400 entries from around Students should conduct in- guidelines, visit the web (http:// Strayhorn said. "I have called the state. Students used inter- www.tpwd.state.tx.us/hthr/) or terviews of local residents who for an end to the discriminatory Do you need an Anniversary, views with local residents and have interesting memories of call (800)792-1112 x7011. treatment of Texas taxpayers since March 2002 when I re- Birthday, or Christmas gift that's leased my special report on the sure to please ... economic costs in dollars and or something that just says, jobs to Texans. "You are Special?" TxDOT signs agreement with Wi-Fi "I estimate that hard work- ing Texas families who itemize their sales tax deductions will lia,cker &2eivelty vendor for roadside Internet service now save an average of $408 on their federal income tax. This can help you choose the Perfect Gift savings will put more money in Columbus. 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Page 6, Motley County Tribune, Thursday, October 21, 2004 Recent donations by Martha Ann Cogdell Trust includes $10,000 to Motley County Ambulance
Connie Cogdell Clark, chair- Hall County EMS Ambu- bulance Service, the Silverton man of the board of the Martha lance Service, $10,000.00. Voluntary Ambulance Service, Ann Cogdell Trust, announces City of Lockney Ambulance the City of Lockney Ambulance that donations were recently Rind, $10,000.00. Fund, and the Motley County made to the following entities: Swisher Memorial Hospital Ambulance Service. In addition, City of Turkey Ambulance District - Tulia Rural Health many thousands of dollars have Rind, $10,000.00. Clinic, $10,000.00. been made in annual gifts to City of Quitaque Ambulance these various ambulance ser- Service, $10,000.00. For many years the Martha vices to assist in operation ex- Silverton Voluntary Ambu- Ann Cogdell Trust has pur- penses. The Trust has also built lance Service, $10,000.00. chased ambulances for various clinics in Floydada, Lockney, City of Claude Volunteer cities and hospital districts in and Silverton Ambulance Service, $10,000.00. this area, including the Caprock Caprock Hospital District Hospital District Ambulance The members of the board Ambulance Rind, $10,000.00. Rind, the City of Wayside Emer- of directors of the Martha Ann Motley County Ambulance gency Team, the city of Claude Cogdell Trust are Connie Service, $10,000.00. Volunteer Ambulance Service, Cogdell Clark, Gaylon Clark, The Wayside Emergency the City of Turkey Ambulance Billy Rank Cogdell, Bette Team, Inc., $10,000.00. Find, the City of Quitaque Am- Cogdell and Norma Birdwell.
'if there's a wedding Sales Tax Payments in your future ... from page 1 ril e sales tax, up 4.6 percent com- Lions of local tax revenue repre- Motley pared to last October. So far in sent sales that occurred in Au- County 2004, sales tax allocations to gust. Tribune special purpose districts are up Fall Bloomers 6.7 percent compared to 2003. Matador received $3,673.17, has a beautiful Nine local transit systems re- compared to $3,884.04 at this Although the beauty in these Fall Flowers can't be seen in this black and white selection of ceived $76.4 million in October time last year, a -5.42% change. picture, the late bloomers are colorful and make a delightful entrance to the Invitations, q\laykins, sales tax rebates, up 11.2 per- 2004 payments to date total Motley County Senior Citizens building. cent compared to a year ago. $42,495.55, compared to and everything you Year-to-date, transit sales tax $32,122.16 in 2003, a 32.29% need to make your revenues are up 8.6 percent. change. wedding special! September state sales tax Roaring Springs received a collections and October alloca- payment of $1,542.02, compared to $3,512.25 last year, a -56.09% • •• •S• OS* change. 2004 payments to date ,• • :11: Mrs eV: .111 0WIe •V7. •11"; •11r. :11r. •1107, ;VD ar• nr. • total $26,804.36, compared to $29,710.91 at this time last year, Re-Elect 0+ a -9.78% change. 4: The Comptroller's next lo- Happy 65th cal sales tax allocation will be • . RONNIE DAVIS • • made on Monday, Nov.-15. • • Birthday, Pal 4: Motley County • •
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Motley County Tribune, Thursday, October 21, 2004, Page 7 MOTLEY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Toll-Free hotline for Texas voters NEWS & VIEWS with disabilities available By: Mary Louise Liebe-Flarkort Consider: any way they can, so why don't Austin. TX -- Texans with about the voting process are mation collected from callers to trying to exercise their right to you come and talk to us. After disabilities who plan to vote in also welcome to call the hotline. document discrimination and vote. But this is our first oppor- "A foolish consistency is the all, starting most kinds of busi- the upcoming elections have'a The hotline is equipped to re- access problems at polling tunity to collect information in hobgoblin of a little mind." nesses is not all that difficult. new ally in assuring full and ceive voice and TTY calls. The places throughout Texas. "We a methodical way." Sure, you will have to learn -- Ralph Waldo Emerson some new things, but there are equal access to the voting pro- toll-free number is 1-888-532- expect the pattern of calls we After passage of the Help ************ cess. With a grant from the Help VOTE (1-888-532-8683). get to point out areas of the state America Vote Act of 2002, Con- other people who did and suc- America Vote Act (HAVA), Ad- Advocacy, Inc. is the feder- that need more assistance in gress allocated sufficient funds Motley County is admittedly ceeded. for the P&A in each state and small - no big city, no mall, not a vocacy, Inc. is sponsoring a ally funded and authorized Pro- making the entire polling sys- And the Chamber is there to U.S. Territory to receive a four- whole lot of people. But we do toll-free hotline for voters with tection and Advocacy System tem more accessible," says help you find out what you need year grant. The funds are ad- have the essentials, and that disabilities who have difficulty (P&A) for people with disabili- Laurie Vanhoose, HAVA Project to know, and develop contacts to ministered by the federal Ad- makes it a good place to be. accessing polling places or cast- ties in Texas. In addition to as- Specialist. "We have known for people who can help you further. ing ballots. People with disabili- sisting voters in this election, years that people with disabili- ministration on Developmental Or, is there maybe some- ties who have general questions hotline workers will use infor- ties frequently run into barriers Disabilities (ADD). thing missing that you think is important? Maybe you wish So, don't just regret that something you think is impor- there were a certain business, tant is missing, and that you • • that you wouldn't have to travel • don't have the job you want. Do • so far to get something particu- ■ • something about it, and enrich Ve have a great selection •, lar or to transact some kind of ■ business. the community while you're at • it. If you are missing something, Vee and Harold Gordon a Thursday night game night. It That makes you no different • chances are that others feel that • • gave a memorial in memory of will start at 6:00 p.m. You will than the folks that have started • of Cookbooks! way, too, and that is your ol. Opal Bradford. The Motley need to bring a snack. This can businesses in the last years -- chance. • .• County Elected Officials and be a lot of fun, what could be they found something missing, ■ Tharp County Tribune • Employees gave a memorial in better than eating and playing and they started a business to So think about it. What have