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Thursday, May 13, 2010 EST HUM 1891 Volume 119 Issue No. 19 County to collaborate Titus Foundation names with city on scholarship winners remodel project New board president elected
By Carol Campbell tional briefing on the appli- ment will be requested from cation process for Phase II of THC to repay the loan. Past The Motley County Com- the repair and renovation of experience of this process in missioner's Court met on May the historic jail. Campbell said Phase I in 2008 resulted in 10, 2010, with a full court con- she was in the process of sub- early repayment of the loan sisting of Judge Ed D. Smith, mitting an application to the with interest. The court voted Commissioners Roy Gene Texas Historical Commission unanimously to provide the Stephens, Donnie Turner, in behalf of Motley County for loan from capital acquisitions, Franklin Jameson, and Rus- funds for the Phase II work. providing the loan is repaid sell Alexander. Also in at- In order to be eligible for grant with interest. tendance were Sheriff Chris assistance, applicants must be According to Judge Smith, Spence, County Attorney Tom able to provide a minimum of Mayor Pat Smith recently ap- Edwards, County Judge-Elect one dollar in cash to match proached him regarding col- Jim Meador, and Kate Hurt, each state dollar of approved laboration with the county to County and District Clerk. project costs. Since the grant remodel and re-open the re- Also in attendance were Kay amount will be reimbursed strooms on the north lawn of and Ron Bailey, and Mayor only after approved costs have the courthouse. "We have lim- Pat Smith. been expended, this creates ited public restroom facilities In the first order of busi- a funding gap. Campbell re- and we have several functions ness, Carol Campbell, Chair quested a loan of $15,000 to a year that require access to of the Friends of the Historic be repaid with interest to cov- facilities," Judge Smith said, er the funding gap. Once the naming the Boondockers Mo Motley County Jail, provided Chairman James Titus, Titus Educational Foundation, and a former graduate of Mata- the court with an informa- invoices are paid, reimburse- continued on page 6 dor High School, Class of 1940, posed for a photo with the new scholarship recipients, (L to R) Jessica Reyes, Melissa Flores, and Karyn White. These three recipients applied for 2-year college scholarships, receiving $2,000 per year each. Each student's application Hackberry Creek Care included a hand-written essay, history of their extracurricular activities at Motley County ISD, cumulative GPA and ACT scores, leadership roles, and community activity and work Center celebrates National By Carol Campbell member of Lubbock Chris- included a hand-written es- tian University, was elected say, history of their extracur- Nursing Home Week The James and Oneita Ti- by unanimous vote to serve ricular activities at Motley tus Educational Foundation on the board. Dr. Morton has County ISD, cumulative GPA By Carla Meador about long-term facilities, the In honor of National Nurs- board met May 7, 2010, in the worked closely with the board and ACT scores, leadership services they provide and how ing Home Week, Motley Rolling Plains Services Build- in the past, serving in an ad- roles, and community activity Life expectancy in the Unit- they meet the needs of each County Judge Ed D. Smith ing, to announce scholarship visory capacity. She was later and work history ed States is at a record high of their residents. This year's recognized Hackberry Creek awards and teacher grants for elected to serve as president While the board admits and currently there are nearly National Nursing Home Week Care Center in Matador, its 2010-2011; to reappoint term of the board, replacing retir- "this is a relatively young pro- 2 million people in the United is celebrated May 9-15. staff, volunteers, residents board members and elect a ing president Earl Morse, who gram," according to Motley States living in nursing homes The 2010 theme is "Enrich- and their families with an offi- new president to the board. will serve as the Advisory Di- County ISD Superintendent and assisted care facilities. ing Every Day", which was cial proclamation of the event. Ten members of the board rector and Designee for Mr. Dr. Andrew Seigrist, "we This number will continue to selected to honor those who Hackberry Creek Care Cen- attended, consisting of Titus. have hit the bell curve" and grow, increasing the need to overcome the obstacles of ter offers the following ser- Marisue Potts-Powell, Ed D. Mr. Titus, a former gradu- the number of applicants are provide quality care and rec- age and disability to enrich vices: Smith, Russell Alexander, Da- ate of Matador High School, bound to increase next year. ognize the individuals who the lives of others. National *Professionally-trained vid Stafford, Corky Marshall, Class of 1940, posed for a "The buzz in the hallway has make a difference in others' Nursing Home Week not only staff providing 24-hour nurs- Dr. Andrew Seigrist, Edward photo with the new scholar- led to more students in duel lives. spotlights nursing home resi- ing care Fritz, Earl Morse, and foun- ship recipients, Jessica Reyes, credit enrollment classes," he Hackberry Creek Care Cen- dents but staff and volunteers *5o - bed facility, each du- dation chairman and benefac- Melissa Flores, and Karyn said, leading to more students ter joins other facilities around as well, all of which make a ally certified tor, Mr. James Titus. Absent White. These three recipients seeking college enrollment. the country in celebrating Na- positive difference and 'enrich *Transportation available was Pat Smith. applied for 2-year, commu- "Last year we had three stu- tional Nursing Home Week in every day' for others. for residents Following the treasurer's nity college scholarships, re- dents making application," an effort to educate the public *Physician on-call and rou- report by Trust Administra- ceiving $2,000 per year each Dr. Seigrist said. "I am proud tine visits tor Edward Fritz, Dr. Cathy upon proof of enrollment and to report that this year we *Respite Care, Hospice Ser- Morton, Program Director the required 2.5 Grade Point have five students currently vices, and Spiritual Needs for the Rolling Plains con- Average (GPA). receiving duel credit enroll *Group and individualized sortium and adjunct faculty Each student's application continued on page 6 activities continued on page 7 Annual Bluegrass Festival set 41 a- for May 13-15 in Flomot PROCLAMATION Bands from all over Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma to perform National Nursing Home Week ter. This event specializes in May 9-15, 2010 By Dianne Washington tack and other things found around the ranch. Everyone
WHEREAS the citizens of Motley County and the surrounding area now residing in nursing Once again Flomot, Texas, is welcome to come to buy, homes, have contributed immeasurably to the heritage, success and growth of our communi- will be alive with the sound sale or trade. ties; and of bluegrass music on May Bands from Texas, New WHEREAS nursing home residents of any age or ability are themselves living history and a 13-15, 2010. The 11th Annual Mexico, and Oklahoma are precious resource; and Washington Cattle Co. Blue- scheduled to play during the WHEREAS our local facility. Hackherry Creek Care Center, and other nursing homes pro- grass Festival will begin at festival, including Pecos Val- side a supportive and caring ernironment that nurtures and enables residents and families to 6:oo p.m. on Thursday, May ley Bluegrass from Mayhill, continue growing, learning, and teaching and, thereby, enjoying life to their fullest potential; and 13 with gospel music and bar- New Mexico, Grassfire and beque. Friday night the stage Now and Again from Ama- WHEREAS nursing homes across the nation arc holding events in observance of Nursing Home Week guided by this year's national theme of "Enriching Every Day", music starts at 6:00 p.m. and rillo, Texas, Texas Country will continue until 1o:30 p.m. from Wicket, Texas, Kays NOW THEREFORE, I. Ed D. Smith, Judge of the County of Motley, do hereby Proclaim the week of May 9.15, 2010. as NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK and urge citizens to suit Saturday, the music begins Bluegrass Band from Texas, or volunteer at the local nursing home to honor and bring good cheer to the residents and to at too p.m. and goes until Hanks and Company from show appreciation to the staff who care for the moat vulnerable citizens in our community. 11:00 p.m. Please bring lawn Seymour, Texas,Wichita chairs for the most comfort- Mountain Bluegrass and —tiststit EJ D. Smith. Mader County ludic, able seating. From the Heartland Blue- Hardin and Turner West- grass from Oklahoma, and Hackberry Creek Care Center Administrator, John Vunk, ern Trade Day will be on Sat- Triple L from Portales, New was present to witness Motley County Judge Ed D. Smith urday, May 15. This is the Mexico. signing a proclamation for National Nursing Home Week, third year for this event and But, the official bands are which is being celebrated this week, May 9-15. it just gets bigger and bet- continued on page 7
4 I' I Page 2 Motley County Tribune, Thursday, May 13, 2010 Foothill Country WRITING COMMUNITY n h i Caught with the Fire ofLove and The Passion ofthe Word °four Lord bolineCtions By Laverne Zabielski Community, Diversity, Art
When you have history, you have pride. Part two of four parts nias. do, to go or to stay, to scream her mind. "You can't come "How 'bout these, Miz Ga- or to cry. Gabriella felt torn. back so easy," Sallie's words . . . Why did Sallie stay? briella? Ain't they a pretty Could I really leave all this be- followed Andrew's. "I can do By Laverne Zabielski neers arrived. We want stories Why did Sallie stay and wrap bunch? A nice mix of reds and hind she asked herself, as she it, I know I can." Her own with authenticity, lively details, my hair when she could go? yellows and oranges with a gazed through the gold light words echoed. After publishing the Motley and a sense of place that capture Sallie was free to go. We little purple. They'll look right that streamed through her She went to her dresser, be- County Tribune for almost three the spirit of the land as Doug- take good care of our colored pretty on the Sunday dinner yellow bedroom curtains? gan to gather her treasures; years Larry and I have truly be- las Meador was so wonderfully people mother told me when table." "Come with me," Andrew the hairbrush her daddy gave come fans of its earlier publisher able to do. And we want stories I asked her that question at Gabriella placed them in had whispered the night be- her for Christmas two years and editor, Douglas Meador. We that highlight and celebrate rich dinner last Sunday. the silver vase as Sallie hand- fore. "Come with me and ago and her grandmother's appreciate his creative writing traditions, struggles and ac- ed them to her one by one. It listen to the words I have to mirror. She picked out a few and the contributions he made complishments. Each "Old Set- was on the tip of her tongue to share with you. There is such of her favorite books, took the to small town newspapers. We tlers Trail Dust Anthology" will Gabriella picked up strands ask Sallie why she didn't leave a beautiful would out there, picture off the wall of the farm believe he was a forerunner in include the winning stories and of her hair that fell around her but she couldn't do it. It was Gabby. The land is so flat. The as it was when Grandmother bringing a literary component reprints from his Trail Dust col- face and laced them through like admitting the truth that sun sets forever and they're was born there and she folded to the newspaper, especially umn. her fingers as she bent her she wasn't really part of the hungry, Gabby, they're hun- her coverlet, the one that had small rural weeklies. While he We are charging a $10 reading head over and wrote. Rub- family. It was like admitting gry out there for our words, been passed down. It was was well known in his clay and fee in order to pay outside read- bing her forehead it was as the truth that there was a time the Lord's words." starting to show more wear. received many awards, as we ers to read the writing submitted, though there was something when she couldn't leave. It Gabriella listened to An- She should probably leave it attend newspaper conferences pay the awards and the cost of there for her to see, remem- was like admitting the truth drew, still torn and afraid. here where it would be safer, across the state today, few know publishing the anthology. Dur- bering her mother telling her that she might not know how The far away land, the sol- she thought, and come for it about his work. ing these past few years since how the Yankees had come to leave or was afraid to leave. diers, the Indians, the fighting later. "It's not so easy to come The intent of the ist Annual we have been the publishers we and shot Sallie's father 'cause Sallie had been living there supposedly over. They were back," Sallie's words crawled Douglas Meador Writing Con- have learned that our readers are he wouldn't leave. "The war on that farm in the little house all behind sad fences, she'd across her mind. She packed test is to honor Douglas Meador interested in historical stories is over!" they yelled. "You are across the road since before heard, like wild horses pinned the coverlet. as a writer and former publisher about Motley County and the free to go." When he didn't Gabriella was born. Gabriella up. It wasn't right what had I can't tell Mother. Mother and editor of the Matador Tri- west. Our intention is to attract leave, the Yankees shot him. heard many times the story been done. It wasn't right and would never let me go. bune and to bring memory to his more writers of these kinds of about how Sallie laid the cold her whole life passed before name. As a great-granddaughter stories. Why did Sallie stay? wash cloth on her mother's her. First Sallie and all her Dear Mother of one of the founders of Motley We hope that the Motley lips while waiting for Gabri- family passed by, the colored I have to go. Dear Daddy, I County, I have always valued its County Tribune readers will Garbriella smoothed the ella to push on out. Sallie was days, slaves, supposedly gone cannot stay. I am going to be history and have fond memories consider submitting stories. linen napkins next to the there the entire time while her and now the Indians. She felt with Andrew, to spread God's reading The Matador Tribune Perhaps Douglas Meador's fam- china plates. The napkins daddy was away. If it hadn't the breathe of Andrew's whis- word with him. You have when I came to visit my grand- ily will find a way for his book, matched the tablecloth with been for Sallie Gabriella per still on her ear. She could given me a good life. I have parents, Tom and Stella Filson. 'rail Dust" to be reprinted. And embroidery on each corner. It might not have lived through still hear him tell of the all the learned a great deal from We see this contest as a way to maybe there's someone who will was Sallie who was supposed the night. Her mother was so things they could do together. you both. Don't worry about heighten awareness of his contri- write his biography. Our job is to set the table, but Gabriella worn out afte pushing so hard "We will take the train and me. I will be fine. Andrew is butions to journalism and writ- keep his voice alive via the news- wanted to do it herself. She for so long. Sallie put Gabri- build a school and bring the a good man. I will write you ing and we want to encourage paper and to encourage others to loved the flowered corners. ella to her own breast those children to the school and long letters. I don't want to others to write. write. The silk embroidery felt firm first few day, gave Gabriella teach them to love the Lord. leave like this but I know you We are interested in stories of On another note the fact that when she brushed the tips her own baby's milk. We can help them now to will understand. those who came to the Ameri- Joyce Campbell received 8o of her fingers across it. She Gabriella placed the glasses survive in the land, this white I love you, can West after 1850 and those birthday cards is a true testa- wanted her embroidery to at the tip of each knife, placed man's land that has suddenly Gabriella who were here when the pio- ment to a caring woman! look like that but it was never the fork on the left and gath- taken theirs. We can't change quite that smooth, and never ered tea cups from the china what the soldiers have down, She placed the letter on the ->assiirsPese4ireeinairstereabss quite that sharp and definite. cabinet. "When I get mar- Gabby, but we can start from dresser under her photograph, Wake up Wednesday mornings to the "Sallie could go anywhere," ried," she told Sallie, "I'm here, start from our hearts the one from her graduation. MOTLEY COMM TRIBUNE she said to her mother. "why gonna set my table just like and teach them the love of the "Come with me," Andrews does she stay?' this everyday." Lord." words hovered. She slipped Email Subscriptions Now Available $25 "Maybe she likes it her," her "Well then, honey, you best on her scarf and looked for Send us your email address mother answered, turning the not-Marry no preacher man. Gabriella laid on the feath- Joe in the barn. and we'll email you a PDF chicken frying on the stove. They're always travelin' from erbed near the door where she "Take me to the revival, of the Motley County Tribune Sallie used to fry the chicken, town to town, ridin' the circuit could see her room and look Joe. I have something to tell free for three months! but Gabriella's mother mas- and you won't have no home out the window at the creek. Brother Andrew." Joe gath- tered the task and took it on like this to set a table in." "Come with me, please come ered the horses and buggy. Dot Questions? Suggestions? Call us anytime as one of her vey onw so Sallie with me." His whispered was in the garden cutting zin- It was hard to know what to words went over and over in continued next week Larry 859151-8099 Laverne 859-576-4625 "seeferseselipseesoirweass 'adassireaselOrmeedabr ie•rn Office hours: Mon-wed 9-3 lem, walking weary, uncertain Charll 806-789-3484 miles, then the old man extin- Correction >a—sesafresse4ipaguedalps-begailis guished the lantern's flame and began studying the sky- The Motley County Tribune would like to apolo- light of the moonless night. gize for inadvertently omitting Platinum Donor, MOTLEY COUNTY TRIBUNE After a time he was able to see Laverne Zabielski & Larry Vogt, Publishers & Editors the river and trace its course Matador Branch FNB Seymour and Silver Donors: Carol Campbell, Feature Writer to a point where it hid behind Jones Dozers, Paducah; Raymond Rice, Matador; The Motley Coun- Charli Bigham, Office Manager the familiar bluffs. The return and Caprock Cellular, Spur from the wasl completed without fur- ty 70th Junior Livestock Show Dour Thank You. The show ther difficult. He used to say: would not be possible without the continued sup- TASB Media Honor Roll "A lot of people get lost follow- ing lights." port of each and everyone of you and the efforts of Houston Press Club Editorial the show team. Award Winner Matador Tribune West Texas Press Associaton Aprili, 1937 Member Texas Press Association Scrubby cedars cling to Member Award Winner the bluffs as green beads to a MOTLEY COUNTY TRIBUNE crimson grown and the wind is never still on the crest. Be- RETRO Announces The Motley County Tribune, (ISSN: 0897-4322), yond the river is a wild, trou- purchased on November 29, 2007, is published bled mass of land, cut by deep weekly each Thursday, except Christmas week, canyons and made rugged at Matador, Texas. The office is located at 724 by the stubborn rock, as clay NEWS 1st Annual Dundee, 806.347.2400. Periodical-class postage hardened on the bench of a gi- ant artisan while he waited for Douglas Meador Writing Contest paid at Matador, Texas, Postmaster. Send ad- an inspiration. Matador Tribune dress changes to Motley county Tribune P.O. Box April 1, 1937 S300 1st place $150 2nd place 490, Matador, TX 79244. It was in this wreckage of rock and soil that my old Operetta Has NOTICE: Any erroneous reflection upon the friend had once killed a bear Acting Treat Stories and Personal Narratives character, firm, or corporation, which may appear when meat was needed for his For Audience in the columns of the Motley County Triune will pioneer family. He could not from 13501940 convey the heavy animal to Large Crowd Attends Girl's gladly be corrected upon being brought to the at- the dugout miles away and re- Study Club Performance tention of the publisher. turned home to secure the aid of his wife to bring back the A highly entertained and Winners to be published in PUBLICATION NO. 333700 food for themselves and two delighted audience returned 1st Annual Subscription Rates: Motley County, $30 small children. to their homes Tuesday eve- All others, $35 Over 6o may deduct $1.00 ning after attending the oper- Email $25 Upon the insistance of his etta, "Big Day," presented in Old Settlers Trail Dust Anthology wife they carried a lantern P.O. Box 49o, Matador, TX 79244 the high school auditoriumy Advertising Rates: $3.60 per col inch, in county back to the location and pre- members of the Junior El "WRITING WEST" pared the meat for transporta- $3.85 per col inch, in Texas Progresso study club, under tion across the hills. As dark- the direction of Mrs. J. R. $4.25 per col inch, national ness approached the pioneer Whitworth, with Miss Mable Tear sheet $2 and publisher's affidavit: additional $3 woman lit the lantern and the Jameson conducting the mu- Scanned documents addtional $5 trek was started which soon Deadline: July 5th, 2010 Obituary: $25 minimum, with photo, additional $5 sical scores. Thank you notes: $13 minimum developed the realization that Miss Amy Glenn, sponsor Email [email protected] , Birth and Wedding Announcements: they were lost. of the club, stated that a grat- $25 minimum, with photos additional $5 ifying amount was realized for submission guidelines Classified: $6 1st four lines paid in advance, $7 billed They struggled with prob- from the play.
Motley County Tribune, Thursday, May 13, 2010, Page 3 2010 junior Senior Zingerman, Martin and Osborn Prom and Bailkquet • compete at regional track meet in Abilene By Charli Bigham
This year's Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Sing- ing R Ranch, south of Roaring Springs. It was a chilly day but the students still had a great time cel- ebrating together. They began with group pic- tures of the Junior and Se- nior classes.. After the pic- tures there was a welcome, toast, poem and the ten year reunion — "where are they now" story. The seniors gave their will to the underclassmen then everyone• began eating. They started off by serving y a wonderful garden salad followed by a steak with a baked potato and a dinner The King and Queen that were voted on by their peers roll. The desert was a piece were Karen White and Utah Falcon. of cheesecake with straw- photo by Walter Taylor berries on top.. They cleaned off the dance floor and danced until midnight. The King and Queen that were voted on by their peers were
Karen White and Utah Fal- 1.• con. Everyone had a great • : . night at a beautiful place! Jaci Zingerman, Andrew Martin and Lexi Osborn, competed last Monday and Tueaday, May 3rd and 4th, at the regional track meet in Abilene: Jaci and Andrew competed in the 400 meter ruh and Lexi competed in the mile and two mile run.
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By Charli Bigham
The city election for Mata- dor was held on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at City Hall. First National There were a total of 75 voters with 27 early voters and 48 voters on Election Day. Incumbent Pat Smith, who Bank did not have an opponent, had Seniors Melissa Flores and'Justin Newman enjoy a dance 51 votes and will continue to at the Senior Prom. photo by Charli Bigham serve as Mayor for his third two-year term. The three run- ning for the two city council of loy dada positions were Dorothy Pope with 15 votes, Nathan Shan- Roaring Springs non with 61 votes and Alvin Alexander with 58 votes. Alvin election results will keep his seat on council and Nathan will take the other The election of officials of bent Corky Marshall ran un- SERE N GTH position ,that was previously Roaring Springs was held on opposed for mayor. Incum- held' by Pat Seigler who did May 8, 2010. Sheila Lefevre bent James McCleskey and 5 Star Superior Rating by not run for another term. The and Nancy Long were election Perry Gulledge , who replaces councilmen that were elected judges. In unofficial results Kelly Keltz, were elected to the BauerFinancial, Inc. will serve a two-year term. prior to the canvass, incum- city council.
"OUR LORD, THE ALMIGHTY" Tennis STABILITY Serving this area for over 100 years Our Lord Jesus is a mighty anyone? warrior. Sometimes we ne- A new interest group is glect as teachers or preach- forming! Several adults want ers to remind ourselves and to hit the courts and are calling others of the might, power, all interested men and women and strength of our Lord. of ALL LEVELS to join them. When we do, our audience, "Bring your court shoes, SERVICE and or our students become racket and two cans of balls to Checking, Savings, CDs, Money-Market Ac- the losers. There is so much of the Bible that we need to the school courts any time be- learn and learn how to teach. tween 5:00 and 6:3o p.m. on Generally speaking our view of Jesus is sometimes slant- Thursday, May 13," organizer counts, IRAs, Agricultural, Commercial, Con- ed because we try to make Him fit into the little box of our Jennifer Hess said. Or call minds. But we have a Lord who is all-powerful. The Bi- Jennifer at 347-2432 to sign sumer Loans, Home Loans, Real Estate Loans, ble describes Him as the "Lord Sabaoth" and the "Lord of up before Monday, May 10. Hosts." In Revelation 19, Jesus is seen as the Lord of the After a roster is created, each 24 Hour ATM, 24 Hour Telebanking/TeleWeb Army of God. participant will be matched to Our Lord is found in the Bible to be the creator of this play an opponent each week, world and everything in it. He sustains life on this planet on their own time. The length "Helping you change things for ttte better" according to the first chapter of John. Jesus is indeed the of the season will depend on Savior of us all. Comforting to us is the certain knowledge the number of players. Volun- that our Lord has great power and will continue to exercise tary practices, pick-up games such until He comes in glory. Let us never forget the Al- and socials are also some ideas rail FIRST mighty Lord, who after all, is in control of it all. that organizers are consider- ing. 'The lines on the courts will Roaring Springs Church of Christ be boasting a new coat of paint, :11:11nraiii n and other improvements are
Michael G. Crowley, Sr. planned for the near future," EqualHouwq BIBLE STUDY 10:00 a.m. Worship 9:00 a.m. Hess said "Let's make some Member F.D.I.C. LEN pER racket and have some fun!" Page 4 Motley County Tribune, Thursday, May 13, 2010 NEWS AROUND MOTLEY COUNTY
Roaring Springs News Flomot News Matador News By Manta Marshall By Earlyne Jameson On a personal note ... mayor. James McCleskey and Overheard with Mrs. Mary Jo Calvert Joanne and Steve Stevens Gilbert Guerrero advanced to Perry Gulledge were elected and Glen Calvert. Joining of Dallas were in town to visit the semi-finals in the cowboy I hope everyone had a nice to the council. Much certainty of happi- them on Mother's Day visit Joanne's mother, Winifred class. Tun Washington was in Mother's Day. Mothers are Joe Glenn and Joyce Mer- ness and purity of our lives were Mr. and Mrs. Alvia Joe Darsey, last weekend. the top five in the ranch hand so special; I miss mine very edith's daughter, Sherry, her depends on our making wise Calvert and Mrs. Pat Walton Grant Johnson, son of Opal category, and Kris Wilson was much. My, children met us at husband Tony and grand- choices of our companions of Dumas, Mr. and Mrs. Dan and Charlie Johnson, was here in the top five in the junior class. Leal's in Plainview yesterday daughter LaShea Rose, at- and friends. Foster and Mr. and, Miss. Tim for Mother's Day. Grant's home All competitors and their afternoon to cerebrate the day tended church with the Mandrell and Peyton of Lub- is virtually on the edge of `Palo horses were judged in the areas with a late lunch together. MI Merediths on Mother's Day. Guests of Brenda and Dar- bock. Duro Canyon. of dry work, such as reining pat- my family was there plus my Randy, Yancy and Carla rell Cruse Mother's Day were Mrs. Nada Starkey had ' a The First United Methodist terns, and cow work daughter-in-law's parents. joined them in the afternoon her mother, Mrs. Marihelen medical appointment in Lub- Church had the dedication and Attending the event along Knowing my love for plants, for cake. • Wason of Matador and their bock Tuesday. consecration of three beautiful with Guerrero, Washington, and I received a red oleander bush Johnny and Tammy Palmer daughter, Leah Cruse of Am- Visiting during the week- works of art given to the church Wilson were J.D. and D'anna from my son and his family took Johnny's mother Zella to arillo. end and celebrating Mother's by Lyndie Stafford in honor Russell, Zacka Guerrero, Cam and an unusual indoor plant Paducah and joined Tammy's Coy and Connie Franks, Day with Carolyn and Arnold and memory of the late Gale Wilson, Deana Washington, from my daughter and her parents, T. and Bobbye Gilbert and her mother Mrs. Erma Johnson were daughters Mrs. Stafford. Attending the Sun- Shane'a and Ryder Russell, and family. • for lunch. In the afternoon Washington attended a pre- Lucretia Dockery and her day morning event with Lyndie Mickey and Kassie Beshirs. they drove up near Goodlet, Mother's Day celebration Sat- daughter, Brittany of Vernon; were her sons and their families: Regena and Greg Robinson of In the community ... Texas, to visit the Johnston urday in Idalou with Amy and and Kayla and Neal Guest of Tammy and Wesley Stafford Waco were in town for a Moth- Cemetery. The cemetery is Cory Franks, Hudson, Madi- Turkey. of Sweetwater and sons Collin er's Day celebration in honor of The Kelly Keltz family had about eight miles out in the son and Heston and Cary and Anna Beth and Joe Ike Clay and Connor; David and Cynthia her mother, Clara Mangram. a get-together at Kandi and county from Quanah. Zella's Mary Franks. Joining them visited in Panhandle Friday Stafford of Matador and sons Crystal and Tracy Scoggin of Jarod Johnson's home in great-grand parents are bur- was Mrs. Cam Cowart of Big and Saturday and enjoyed Andrew and Cameron; also, Anna, along with their daugh- Lubbock. ied there and several of her Spring. a basketball tournament in Dr. Bob Stafford and his wife ter Emily, were in town visit- Buddy Allen from Pampa Other relatives. Her great Mrs. B. Rogers returned which grandchildren Tanner Dianna of Amarillo (brother of ing friends, Andrew and Angela visited his mother Pearl Pat- grandfather Johnston gave home Wednesday, May 5, and Sarah Clay played. They Gale); Dr. John Jones and his Seigrist and family. Emily ac- ten and attended church with the land for the small country from Mangold Hospital fol- were guests Mother's Day wife Ginger of Lubbock (parents companied Adam Seigrist to the her on Sunday. Buddy lives in cemetery in Hardeman Coun- lowing rehabilitation for a in Turkey of daughter and of Cynthia). Pastor Bill Manney MCHS Prom Saturday night. Pampa, Texas. ty. Zella said that her mother broken hip. Giving her a wel- family, Tina and Pat Carson, said a blessing for the artwork, The area Delta Kappa Gam- Visiting D.A. and Ruby was fo years old when Zella's come and visiting her until Ryleigh, Parker and Walker. and board member Ben Grundy ma chapter had their Founder's McGuire was her sister Reba mother and sisters rode the Saturday, May 8, was daugh- Fannin Gwinn of Matador accepted the gift on behalf of the Day Banquet and installation of Westfall from Alamogordo, •QA&P to Roaring Springs ter, Mrs. Donna Sue Degan of was a luncheon guest Moth- congregation. officers at Hotel Matador last New Mexico. while the "men folk" drove 'Calgary. Visiting her Moth- er's Day of his family, Darla Arlyce Manning is traveling week • James Titus, founder of the the cattle and brought the er's Day were sons, Ronnie and James Gwinn and Dani- this week to visit her sister in Joyce Campbell received ap- Titus Foundation, Earl Morse farm tools. They began a farm Rogers of Lubbock and Don- elle. Reno, Nevada, and then on to proximately 8o birthday cards and Ed Fritz also of the Ti- on the edge of Dickens in the nie Rogers of Flomot. Weekend guests of Kathy see her sister-in-law in Bellevue, from family and friends during tus Foundation stayed at the Chandler community. Zella Visiting Mrs. Erma Wash- and Clois Shorter were Washington, which is near Se- a surprise family gathering Sun- Travelers Inn. They were here said that Paducah and Good- ington on Mother's Day was daughter and family, Christi attle. day, which celebrated her 75th for a meeting with the Motley let had heavy rain yesterday. Mrs. Deanna Washington of and Dwain Milam, Emily Everyone was glad to see Ray birthday along with Mother's County School superinten- Visiting Bill and Mozelle Roaring Springs, Mrs. Connie and Hayley of Lake Kiowa. Rice was back in town last week. Day. dent Dr. Andrew Seigrist, and Hand recently, were Donnie Franks and Sandra Barclay of Other guests Mother's Day Local Cowboys Complete in Grant Johnson of Canyon vis- the foundation board. Jackson and Carter Luck- Flomot. were daughter and family, Ranch Rodeo ited Mother's Day with his par- The Windmill Café will ett both of Matador; the Roger Hughes and son Bro- Kera and Kevin Sehon, and Matador Ranch cowboys ents, Opal and Charles Johnson. re-open this week after be- Rev. Mike Crowley of Roar- dy of Floydada, visited Moth- son Brian of Wolfforth. Sat- were top competitors during the Carol and Lucretia Campbell ing closed a week. Deanette ing Springs; Trudy Hand of er's Day with his parents, urday the Milam family and Western Heritage Classic Ranch were guests of Todd Allison in Gulledge visited her parents Amarillo, Kim and Abbi Wat- Janice and Butch Hughes. Kathy attended the basketball Rodeo last weekend in Abilene. Plainview for Mother's Day. in Alabama during the week. son of Lubbock, Loetta Sos- Visiting Mother's Day with tournament in New Home in Perry steamed-cleaned the saman and Prentice Osburn Ruth and Orville Lee were which Brian played. restaurant and finished the of Paducah; and Ann Guess daughter and family, Teresa Mr. and Mrs. Roger Vinson From the time I got my shingles till I got off , auxiliary dining space in the and grandson Braden of Jay-, and Thomas Heck, Kaycee, and his mother, Mrs.. Beverly home health, when I asked someone in Mata- restaurant for her Mother's ton, Texas. Cisco Sissions of Micah and Cody of Turkey. Vinson were guests Mother's dor to help me I never got a no. I thank all my Day surprise. Dickens took Bill to check on Dustin and Elise Reed and Day 'in-Lubbock of Shannon helpers so much for their kindness. Too many to his place east of Matador last daughter Hayleigh of Lub- Vinson. Mrs. Mildred Cantrell mention but leading the rest of the The election of officials of Wednesday and brought him bock, visited the weekend of Lubbock was also a guest. Roaring Springs was held on home to a nice lunch prepared community were the Mannings. May 8, 2010. Sheila Lefevre by Mozelle. Bill and MAlle Thanks and Nancy Long were elec- visited on Thursday with B. Joan Patton tion judges. Incumbent Corky Rogers, Donnie and Donna Patriotism Flourished At Marshall ran unopposed for Sue at Flomot. Do hours' Meeting Wedding Announcement The U.S. Flag outside the Waydetta read a thank you Community Center building note From the Winston family Grisham-Jackson in Flomot was flying in the expressing their appreciation Thank you for your support and vote in the breeze Tuesday afternoon, for the club members serving Roaring Springs city council election. Your May 4, reminding the Do an evening meal following the Gooders' Club members of graveside rites of Mrs. Velma support is greatly appreciated. Flag Day and Memorial Day Winston. They sent a get well during the month and Na- card from the members to James McCleskey tional Day of Prayer for our Mrs. B. Rogers. Nation. The Bazaar quilt blocks are Mrs. Susie Shannon served completed. They took strips as hostess, substituting for of navy blue and framed the Mrs. B. Rogers who was a pa- little farm boy blocks, adding tient at Mangold Hospital. On to the colorful picture. a patriotic designed service Those attending who en- she has refreshments of choc- joyed the afternoon were olate cake, dips and chips, Mesdames Mary Jo Calvert, and iced tea on a buffet side Kathy Shorter, Doris Vinson: table, laid with a white cloth. Waydetta Clay, Erma Wash- For all the prayers spoken on my behalf. I am so very grateful. I can't Mrs. Waydetta Clay pre- ington, Anna Beth Clay, Su- imagine not living where everyone is concerned for your well being. zie Shannon, Barbara Payne, Thanks to everyone. sided at the business meeting. Dorothy Russell Mrs. Anna Beth Clay read the Connie Franks and Tommie minutes that were approved. Jo Cruse.
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Memori Assiter Grisham, Irving, Texas, and Kenneth Jackson, Andrews, Texas, announce their approach- ing marriage at the Matador Ranch on June 5, 2010, at Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 6:00 p.m. All friends of the couple are cordially invited T-storms Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy 60/48 63/53 73/55 78/54 79/58 76/58 75/54 to attend. Kenneth and Memori attended elementary school together in Matador. Memori was a graduate of NVeat her TriN•ia \Veil Iher I I istors• \ loon Phases Motley County High School, and attended West Texas May 13. 1930 - A man was killed when New First Full Last A&M University. She is a self-employed financial plan- What U.S city holds the record caught in an open field during a hailstorm 5/13 5/20 5/27 6/4 for the highest temperature? • northwest of Lubbock, Texas. It was the first ner. Her parents are Tim Assiter, Floydada, and Doug- and perhaps the only authentic death by hail las and Janie Campbell, Matador. Grandparents of the in United States weather records. ( 3/? 1/4 •soaaap bride-to-be are Tommy and Joy Assiter, Floydada, Dan pz[ Jo LIAR! n gum '7!..gy sewn', :717XIIIV C 2010. Ace...Isn't:other corn The. and Nancy Hagood, Lubbock, and Joyce Campbell, Matador. Kenneth was a graduate of Levelland High Matador Motor and Implement Shannon Family Funeral Home School and attended South Plains College and South- 806-347-2422 806-347-2626 west Texas State. He is employed by Parallel Petroleum as a production superintendent. His parents are Kelly Motley County Tribune Alexander Fuel & Service and Wilberta Jackson, Lubbock, formerly of Matador. 806-347-2400 806-348-7958 The couple will reside in Andrews, Texas. Motl•y County Tribune, Thursday, May 13, 2010, Page y Notes from the library County COWPOKES® By Ace Reid hip llwww covepokos.com By Mary Ann Potts May is starting out to be an about what components are Agent's News incredibly busy month, a pre- needed for the fire triangle /fit cursor to the summer months and the safety principles sur- by Ryan Martin, Agri LIFE EXTENSION Agent to come. The Friends of the rounding it. Library met on Thu., May 6 All children are welcome to to discuss an agenda full of attend the Restless Natives AgriLife Extension teams "We're still dealing with items, but in particular, the and Combustion Programs with Sul Ross State windy conditions," said By- Summer Reading Program. scheduled for the summer. University on ranch busi- ron Gray , AgriLife Exten- Let me tell you what we Of course, the summer ness program sion agent for Throckmorton planned so far. The official reading game will be played County, north of Abilene. dates of the Summer Reading throughout June and July ALPINE - The Texas AgriL- "Wind has made it tough for Program are June 1 through for Kindergarten through 6°' ife Extension Service and those who were aerially spray- July 30, 2010 and the theme grade. Each participant com- Sul Ross State University ing." this year is "Catch the Read- pleting the game card will are teaming up to conduct "It was windy all week long, ing Express". All children have his/her name placed in the program, "Managing the with several gusts over 40- having completed kindergar- a drawing for their age group. Farm and Ranch as a Busi- 45 mph," said Arlan Gentry, da- ten through 2nd grade, June At the end of July, one winner ness" on May 21 in Alpine. AgriLife Extension agent for 0 Aczstic"grip is sure to be a fun month for from each group will receive The free one-day program Ward County, west of Mid- atio you. On June 9, 16, 23, and a Grand Prize, a DVD player will start at 7:45 a.m. with land. "Most pastures and nd 3o from to:00 a.m. to ii:oo for 1(-2 grade and an IPOD registration and conclude at 5 rangeland were fair to good "But look Sheriff—even the Lord forgives them that a.m. the Motley County Li- nano for 3rd-6th grade. p.m. and will be held in Room with more greening, but high trespasses!" brary and Friends of the Li- Another wonderful event 130 of The School of Agricul- winds and higher tempera- brary scheduled 3 outstand- scheduled just around the tural and Natural Resource THIS FEATURE IS SPONSORED BY THE tures are taking their toll on r ing storytellers for the kids. corner is Safety Belt Aware- Sciences located on the Sul some places. Most residents Also during this time, the kids ness presented by Christian Ross State University cam- ,are getting tired of this wind; will enjoy a fun and easy craft, Brooks, Lexi Osborn and Jaci pus. To find the meeting site, it's almost May. Wildfires are MATADOR BRANCH and a delicious snack and Zingerman. On Sunday, May go east on Highway 90 to the still a danger because of windy FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SEYMOUR drink provided by our won- 23 at 2:00 p.m. these innova- SW Ross Ag and Natural Re- conditions and lots of old, dry derful "Friends". On the fi- tive students will present a source Center. fuel: grass." MATADOR, TEXAS nal day, June 3o, The Science PowerPoint presentation on "Too often the ranching "The past week had ex- YOUR "HOMETOWN" BANK Member FDIC Spectrum will be presenting the importance of choices we enterprise is run more like a tremely high winds across the "Restless Natives", a program make when getting into a ve- hobby than as a profit-produc- area," said Pasquale Swaner, featuring native wildlife from hicle and the consequences ing business," said Jesse Lea AgriLife Extension agent for the surrounding areas. This is resulting from those choices. Schneider, AgriLife Exten- Falls County, east of' Temple. a must see program because Since, Christian, Lexi and Jaci sion agent in Presidio County. "Pasture conditions are im- the kids will actually see and won is' place at the 4-H Dis- "The purpose of this program proving with temperatures perhaps pet some of these trict Roundup and Share the is to share with producers the rising. Wind is laying down "Restless Natives". Fun Competition, it's sure to tools they need to see where the small corn plants due -to Now for our older kids, make a powerful impact on all they stand financially, and to underdeveloped roots." grades 3 - 6, an explosive of us. get them where they want to "There was some damage July is in the works for you. One last thing, I want ev- be from a profit standpoint." depending on where you lived On July 28, 10 a.m. to 11:00 eryone who visits the library The program's featured in McLennan county from a.m., The Science Spectrum to pay close attention to mu- speakers will be Dr. Rob Ho- high winds - - possibly tor- will once again make their ral in the children's section. gan, AgriLife Extension econ- nado activity this past week," way to the library with "Com- Many, many thanks to Ronnie omist at Fort Stockton, and said Shane McLellan, AgriLife bustion" on their mind. If you and D.A. for giving us a "wild Dr. Jimmy T. LaBaume, agri- Extension agent for McLen- like fire, you'll love learning view" for the summer. business professor at Sul Ross pan County, Waco. "Some State University. areas lost many large live oak Topics during the morn- trees. Some houses along the ing will include: a beef cattle Brazos River were destroyed." situation report and market I "High winds and hot days PIA News outlook, and an introduction have taken much of the top- to farm and ranch financial soil moisture," said Armon management. Hewitt, AgriLife Extension By limy Hackle! The afternoon session will agent for Trinity County, introduce legal organizational southwest of Lufkin. "Many forms and fundamental ac- producers fertilized their hay May 15th - Last day to cer- served. counting concepts • for the fields this week hoping for the To all the citizens of Motley patrol vehicle. It's just a small tify wheat acres-please stop farm and ranch. Other topics rains predicted in the fore- County: I would like to show part for all of their help to the by the office to do so COC Election Time: will include budgets and bud- cast." you the new emblems that city and county." June 151 - Last day to ob- Well it is that time again, that geting, financial statements, were put on the sheriffs patrol Also I would like to show you tain all signatures on DCP we must think of elections, financial decision making and PANHANDLE: Strong vehicles. The sign on the Chev- the new patrol vehicle that was contracts for 2010 year. nominations, and outreach. managerial accounting. winds began to dry out top- rolet truck was paid for by the purchased through grant mon- June 15th - Last day to The area up for elation this The AgriLife Extension of- soils. On the good side, this City of Matador. ey from South Plains Associa- , send in IRS forms - If this year is currently held by Craig fices in Presidio and Brew- allowed producers to get in Mayor Pat Smith said, "It lion of Government (SPAG). form is not sent in you may Turner. This includes the Flo- ster/Jeff Davis counties are the fields to catch up on plant- was a pleasure to assist the We are still waiting on some have to pay back all 2009 pay- mot area. The area marked by helping present the program. ing corn and prepare to plant Motley County Sheriff Office equipment to be installed be- ments and you will not receive a 1 on the map. FSA encour- For more information call sorghum, cotton and peanuts. in paying for the sign on the fore it's ready for patrol. any 2010 payments. ages producers to nominate Schneider at 432-729-4746 Wheat continued to develop themselves or others to serve or Logan Boswell, AgriLife and was in fair to good condi- Going Away Party-Please on the Committee. Commit- Extension agent in Brewster/ lion. About 2 percent of corn come stop by the office on Fri- tee members are a vital part Jeff Davis counties, at 432- already planted was emerged. American Legion Post 337 to day May 218' to say farewell of FSA's agency and mission. 837-6207. Rangeland grass growth to Amy Hackler, CED as she Please contact the office for started to take off and was ex- provide crosses marking graves embarks on a new County specific information or eligi- Texas crop, weather pected to provide good spring Executive Director position bility requirements. June 15, Wind and more wind the grazing for livestock. of Motley County veterans in Nebraska. Producers and 2010 is the start of the nomi- common theme this week American Legion Post 337 are aware of family members Community people are wel- nation period. Nomination ROLLING PLAINS; Though provides white metal crosses or friends who were veterans come to stop by anytime from forms can be picked up at any COLLEGE STATION - - If high winds dried out wheat marking the graves of all vet- but whose graves do not have 1-4 pm. Refreshments will be FSA office or online. there was a common theme to somewhat, the crop still erans in Motley County cem- white crosses, please contact Texas weather this week it was looked very promising and eteries. These crosses have Jim Watson, Post 337 Com- wind, and then more wind, made excellent progress. Rust a tubular attachment on one mander, (347-2259 or email according to Texas Agri Life Ex- was present but not at serious side so that small Ameri- [email protected]) tension Service personnel. levels. Some wheat and oat can flags can be inserted for or Nathan Shannon of Shan- Matador Ranch Store In some cases, the wind fields have been harvested for display each Memorial day. non Family Funeral Home was welcome as it dried out hay with good yields and qual- Some members of the Legion (347-2626). The Legion will Located inside the Matador Lodge fields and allowed producers ity. Alfalfa growers were start- Post have been made aware be putting out American Flags to plant or prepare to plant ing to take their first cutting. of veteran's graves which do on Friday, May 28 for the Me- Como and gift items spring crops. In other cases, Producers prepared fields to not yet have markers. If you morial Day Holiday weekend. Monogrammed Shirts and Caps from Far West to Southeast plant cotton, milo and sesame Texas, high winds dried out as soon as possible in order to Going Away Party-Please come stop by the office topsoils, laid down crops and take advantage of the excel- Open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. made spraying pesticides dif- lent subsoil moisture. Cotton on Friday May 21" to say farewell to Amy Hackler, or by appointment ficult. producers will have to wait CED as she embarks on a new County Executive In the worst cases, high for warmer soil temperatures. Director position in Nebraska. See www.matadorranch.com/merchandise winds -- possibly even torna- 806-347-2600 does -- toppled center-pivot irrigation systems and dam- aged other structures. Matador Ranch Caps 50% off! "Can you say wind?" said Rick Auckerman, AgriLife Ex- tension agent for Deaf Smith County, west of Amarillo. Ken's RV Park & Mini Storage "Deaf Smith County has been Matador and Roaring Springs pummeled this week with 40- 6o mph winds making the Grayson Gene main concern of the week to try and control the fields from Si. Ell2gliti !Nigh. Rd 6116er- it trilti blowing." Sunday, May i 6, 2010 "Scattered showers have Library annex, Matador, 'TX brought us little drops of rain here and there," said Anthony Munoz, AgriLife Extension agent for Knox County, west 806-347-2290 806-347-2455 of Wichita Falls. "Although &Winne @ inutddrie Variety Stray it hasn't been enough to slow Full Hook-ups Available &lies P Us, nmslisstas t),14t ralor)-Pay 'Dept lir some of the sand and dirt that Mini Storage Rooms for Rent 'far et has been flying around with Golf Cart Sales some of the high winds we have seen this past week." Page 6 Motley County Tribune, Thursday, May 13, 2010 Titus Foundation names Motley County Junior High scholarship winners Tennis competes at Levelland continued from page one ment from universities and we The Titus Educational Foun- year providing the eligible stu- expect at least seven or eight dation was formed in Novem- dent did not apply for funding applicants next year." ber, 2008, with an original during the first year. The board Additionally, Dr. Seigrist an- pledge of $500,000. This rev- voted to change the bylaws to nounced the recipients of the enue produces about $50,000 reflect that if a student attends Teacher Mini Grants which a year to benefit students at but does not draw funding in were awarded April 1 to be Motley County ISD. the first year, as long as they used in the summer and fall of The Trust Manager for the meet the requirements, they 2010. The mini-grants provid- foundation, Mr. Edward Fritz, retain their property right in ed by the foundation are needs- provided the board a detailed the scholarship. based awards to teachers, tied report of the financial activities In addition, if a student does to curriculum and professional from July 1, 2008 to March 31, not meet the GPA requirement development. 2010. In spite of the economic in the first year, the board Twelve applications were downturn in the markets, col- voted to allow the student one submitted, requesting ored charts and performance semester of academic proba- $14,808.26, Seigrist said. A graphs showed a downturn of tion to increase the GPA. If $12,500 award funded applica- only .1 percent overall during met, and following proof of tions ranging from $1,300 for this reporting period. While enrollment, then the full award football helmets and pants to the foundation underper- would reinstate. improving computer applica- formed overall, in the last three tions and curriculum resourc- months the foundation had a Also, Dr. Morton reported es. A social studies grant for gain of $16,529; with a net of that Motley County is partici- $255 will buy new maps, and $446,692. The future is very pating in two major technol- math and . science materials bright for the foundation, Fritz ogy grants funded by the Texas Lett to Right: Noah Guerrero, Conner Mason, Shelby Elliott, Coby Cochran, Seth Baxter will support the new C-Scope said. "We are here for the long Education Agency. The Vision and Michael Martin competed in Levelland for the MC Junior High tennis meet. Shelby curriculum, Seigrist said. haul." The board voted unani- 2020 grant has allowed the Elliott won 1st in the girls B singles division. Connor Mason and Noah Guerrero won "The grant will upgrade our mously to accept the treasur- purchase of computers for stu- non-fiction materials in the li- er's report. dents to use in distance learn- consolation in the B boys doubles. Seth Baxter and Michael Martin won 5th place in the brary," Seigrist added. Librari- In other business, Judge Ed ing programs and is providing B boys doubles. • an Angela Seigrist is upgrading D. Smith reminded the board teachers the necessary training every facet of the library, offer- that his position would 'be oc- to facilitate and develop on- ing web-based curriculum to cupied by Judge-elect Jim line courses. Funds from the students, he said. "It is nice to Meador in 2011. "I would like T3 grant have provided new County to collaborate with city see teachers get opportunities," to thank Ed D. for his hours interactive SMARTboards for Dr. Morton said. "Titus has of involvement and participa- all classrooms, approximately on remodel project made a lot of things possible." tion on the board," Ed Fritz 60 new computers for teach- said, adding, "We appreciate ers and students, professional continued from page one "The Titus Foundation what you have done to help our development for teachers and grants have incredible impli- progress." administrators. Another item torcycle race, Highway 70 Ga- • In other business, the court an update on the cations for improvements at Board members reappointed purchased with T3 funds is a rage Sale, and the Chamber of Judge Smith reported that the recent vehicle purchase for Motley County ISD," Seigrist to serve additional terms were DLP projector for the multi- Commerce Foothills Saturday courthouse had severe leaks the Sheriffs Department. Ac- said. "We are very grateful to David Stafford and Edward purpose room that projects Night function in August. during the recent rainfall. cording to Spence, the bid for Mr. Titus for the support of Fritz; Marisue Potts-Powell 3-D images, she said. This "We have looked at the old "When we have major blow- the Chevrolet pickup was not the foundation. Thank you for was elected to serve as Secre- technology will increase stu- building, and it looks like it is ing rain, we have a lot of leak- accepted because after con- the $12,500; we will spend the tary and Ed Fritz as Treasurer. dent participation in learning, structurally sound, however, age in the windows," Smith tacting the dealership, they money to accomplish goals that The board also discussed Dr. Seigrist added. "It will liter- it is my understanding that said. The court instructed the said the fleet price had ex- might otherwise not be met." student eligibility after the first ally leave students hanging." a water line was severed that judge to seek estimates on the pired, and went up on the bid goes to the restroom," Smith repair, citing a new poly-foam, offer. The sheriff decided to said. "This would need addi- poly-urethane coating process purchase a Dodge 1500 with tional investigation." for roofs that provide thicker the grant money. "A grant Roaring Springs Lions Club "This ,is something — that coverage and no-leak guaran- from the South Plains Coun- if the county is interested — tees. "We have 5,597 square cil of Governments (SPAG) would be g6tid for the city, feet of roof," Smith said. "We was recently approved for meets at Travelers Inn 'county, and'-for' future tour- -also need someone to look at $23,753.38," Spence said. ism," Mayor Pat Smith said. the mortar on the brick next to "The pickup was $23,997.00." I By Monta Marshall in Lubbock each September. ney Black of Ingnite and Stream "About a year ago, the city the parapet." In addition, the Sheriff re- He told the group that his main Energy. Dr. Andrew Seigrist, began to collect a 7-percent Judge Smith reported he ported that he accessed a law Because the Windmill Café interests were in cowboy po- Superintendent of Motley hotel-motel occupancy tax on received a letter from Roger enforcement web site, asking was dosed for the week, 16 etry' written in the late-180os or County School, and Suzanne establishments inside the city Vinson offering to serve as the if anyone had parts for the Lions enjoyed meeting at the those written in the early-19oos. Abbott were other guests. limits. We had no idea how Veterans Assistance Officer Mobile Vision camera in the
Travelers Inn on May 6, for their He recited a poem called Tying Six Lions took their Bingo to budget for this, and now for Motley County. A ,Veter- sheriffs vehicle that is bro- • monthly meeting. The Lions Knots in the Devil's Tail by Gale game to the Hackberry Creek have $10,000, a substantial ans Assistance Officer helps, ken. "Comanche' County sent • were served lunch prepared by Gardner, written circa 1899. Care Center following the lunch amount to be used to benefit veterans with paperwork on . us three (working) Mobile Vi- Edith Daniell, Donna Kennedy Fighting Game Rooster- King meeting. Twelve residents the town. We have the funds health benefits, paperwork for sion cameras, free of charge, and Rhonda McCleskey. of the Walk and Cowboy's Mu- played this month all winning to help," he said. disabled veterans, securing and two other cameras to The meeting was opened by sic Interest by Jim Davis were quarters for bingo! A motion to move forward cemetery markers for veter- use for parts. These cameras Boss Lion Wes Campbell; the others with which the Lions The Roaring Springs Lions with interest was made by ans. The Veterans Adminis- are about $3,000 to $4,000 invocation given by Lion Mike were regaled. participated in the Relay For Commissioner Jameson and tration offers training to new each," Spence said. Crowley; and the pledge to the Barbara Bogart from Cap Life event. Their fundraiser is seconded by. Commissioner officers. "I do not expect a On further clarification
American flag was led by Boss Rock Telephone was another chances on a $2,595.00 dia- Stephens to allow the Judge to salary and am willing to offer from the Texas Association .4 Lion Wes Campbell. guest and offered to stay a while mond ring made by Thacker secure estimates on the work. my services to the Veterans of of Counties Legal Office, • The special guest and speaker after the meeting to help anyone Jewelry. The Lions presented "We really appreciate the city Motley County;" Vinson said. the court voted to transfer was John H. Levacy, a cowboy with their computer problems. Kathy Blanco with a check for offering to help with a proj- A motion was made by Com- $230.00 to the General Fund, poet who is connected with the She spoke about improvements $640.00 for the Club's contri- ect like this," Commissioner missioner Stephens, seconded thereby increasing the librar- Ranching Heritage Center and Caprock-Spur had made with bution to the Relay For Life fight Franklin Jameson said, add- by Commissioner Turner, to ian's salary to meet minimum his wife, Vera. John also par- high speed internet to stay in against cancer. The Lions plan ing, "Usually we have people accept this offer, passing by wage requirements until the ticipates in the Cowboy Sym- competition. Tommy Jo Cruse to continue to sell tickets on the that want money, not some- unanimous vote. end of the fiscal year in Sep- 1:4 posium held at the Civic Center had a guest with her also, Rod- ring until December. • one that offers us money." Sheriff Chris Spence gave tember. .4
Hackberry Creek Care Center, Inc., in Matador was custom designed to • • • • • • • meet the diverse and changing needs of today's senior adults. Each resi- • Get your • dent is treated with dignity and respect in order to make a difference in Family Eye Care the lives of the elderly that have been entrusted to our care. • gifts and • Blake Avera, NI. D. • Amy Bishop, 0. D. • Therapeutic Optometrist cards for • • Skilled Medical Services Ophthalmology - Surgery •• • 2010 • • Rehabilitation Services • Motley • • • • Physical Therapy County • • • Occupational Therapy • High • • Speech Therapy ezve,-..z• , - • School • • p ..;1 r 1: • Hospice Services IL._ • • Graduates •
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The event will be vorite dream as a child"?, or Club is hosting the Motley cording to the resident's prefer- is Silly-Shoe Day where those ion of a Nursing Home; think- held Saturday, June 5, moo something like did your par- County High School Honors ence with a pleasurable dining participating will use their cre- Banquet on Thursday, May ing maybe they are sad and de- a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We have ents ever sing a song or tell experience ative imaginations to come pressing, gloomy and doomy, planned a day full of fun and you a story at bedtime? 20, 2010 at the MC ISD Audi- *Staff, resident and family in- up with some real 'silly' shoes. torium. evidently you haven't visited food, with a few surprises. Ask questions about the teraction Thursday is Inside-Out day and Hackberry Creek Care Center. Everyone is welcome to at- work your elder did: Ask about Students will be recognized *Skilled rehabilitation and Friday is Show-off Shirt day. There is certainly no gloom tend; please RSVP so we will what a typical day was like. Or for their Academic efforts as short-term rehabilitation in- Hackberry residents are the well as for all their efforts on and doom around here! This be sure to prepare enough ask them what they liked most cluding Physical Therapy, Oc- people who planted the seeds the playing field, court and cupational Therapy and Speech that have made our community is a happenin' place! HC staff food. Please call 347-2942 about their profession track. Therapy and other areas flourish. They works to keep a positive atti- and speak with Mellane if you Taking an interest in your Tickets go on sale today! *Wander-Guard-adevice have been the teachers, busi- tude among themselves and plan to attend. elder's past can go a long way Students being recognized connected to a bracelet or an- ness people, public officials, the residents that live here. with you connecting with and their parents get in free. klet which will trigger an alarm parents and other leaders who There is always some fun goin' Sr. Health Tips them. Creating these spe- Grandparents and friends if the resident tries to go out- have contributed so much to on! cial events that you both do must purchase a ticket by doors by themselves the area. This week presents the Growing Closer by Creat- together that don't include Wednesday, May 19 from opportunity to honor these spe- Tammy Simpson. Don't miss "Cinco de Mayo was cele- ing Special Moments other family members can re- In observance of the Nation- cial residents, the staff, families this opportunity to support brated on Wednesday, May 5! ally help you develop a strong al event, Hackberry is taking and friends of our community. It was "tiempo de partido" at As the end of life starts to bond. These events can be- the kids. part with a special week filled Hackberry Creek Care Cen- Hackberry. Delicious mexican draw near, most elders like to come your main activities. with fun activities everyday. ter invites everyone to be a part food was served at lunch. That think about the past. Memo- On Monday, the event was of their celebration by visiting County Agents kicked-off with a celebration the Center and witnessing first afternoon residents enjoyed ries can not only serve as a Looking for a way to get cake. It was also Crazy Hat Day. hand the dedication and joy taking turns swinging at a pi- source of entertainment, but these special moments going? News Staff and residents wore their that are the motivating forces nata. When it burst open, they they can also help restore a Try these: 'crazy' hats all day. Tuesday behind Hackberry's quality cheered and enjoyed gather- sense of personal pride as Sit down together at a des- continued from was Bling Day, which included care. ing up the scattered candy. It they think about their youth, ignated time each day and page 5 was a real "celebracion." as well as adventures and ac- drink your favorite beverage: *Nurses were honored on complishments they've had in Discuss what happened that Peanut producers were al- National Nurses Day, Thurs- their lifetime. These memo- day, or what's in the news. ready planting. Stocker cattle Annual Bluegrass day, with a finger-food buffet. ries can become even more Do it a single time and it was were getting fat on wheat pas- The kitchen staff prepared a special when you discuss nice to chat. Do it twice, it was ture, and cow-calf pairs were Festival set for big THANK YOU cake and them during meals or at bed- nice. But do it three or more recovering from a long winter time. Your elder may really times and it's a tradition in the on lush spring pastures. Pas- Nurses and CNA's enjoyed a tures looked excellent, and May 13-15 in Flomot table full of treats prepared begin to look forward to those making! livestock were in good to ex- continued from page one by staff members. Each one times with the anticipation Rub lotion on your elder's cellent condition. was presented with a gift of that he or she will be able to legs or brush their hair each SOUTH PLAINS: The region just half of the fun. Groups will available with festival ticket appreciation. We just can't talk about them. night: Personal acts like this had cool nights and windy be playing and jamming at all purchase. Thursday festival say enough about how great In order to help facilitate carry very powerful messages. days that dried out surface hours on the festival grounds. tickets are $8.() for music our Nurses and CNA's are at these memories, try using Sit on the edge of the bed soils. Warmer soil tempera- Everyone who plays an instru- only and $12.00 for music and Hackberry and we do appreci- some of these techniques: before turning out the lights: tures were needed for plant- ment is welcome to come and barbeque; $8.00 on Friday, ate them! Let your elder know how ing. Soil moisture was ade- join in the music. If you don't and $12.00 for all day Satur- This week we are celebrat- Ask your elder about the happy you are to be a part of quate. Producers continued to play you are welcome to listen day. Children under 13 are ing National Nursing Home "old" days: For example, ask their care. Let them know how to the various groups. admitted free with an adult at apply pesticides and prepare Week. Fun activities are tak- about what foods her and her good it is to be together, work- A food concession will be all times. Children's Thurs- fields for planting. Wheat was ing place everyday. Stop by family liked to eat during vari- ing as a team. in fair to good condition and open Friday and Saturday. day night barbeque tickets are for a visit and see for your self. ous holidays. Things like this can really was heading. Pastures and Everyone is invited to come to $4.00. rangeland were in good con- Flomot and listen to great mu- For more informational Hackberry is a happy place for Ask about things related go a long way to making your dition and continued to im- sic and eat. please call 806-469-5278 or our residents and staff. to the nighttime: Things like elder's final months on earth prove. 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ay Subscriptions Due CLASSIFIED Motley County-$30 Elsewhere-335 email: motribune@gmailicom 8O6-347-2400 Email-$25 Senior Discount $1 WANTED HELP WANTED FOR SALE PO Box 490 EVENTS CALENDAR WANTED: Swathing, Bail- Matador, TX 79244 ing, and Hauling. Round BARGAIN QUEEN plush top bails net \\Tapped twine tie. If you're looking for a mattress & foundation, new from May satisfying job in a friendly manufacturer. Matador Square bails wire tie. Qual- Ed D Smith 10-11 State Golf - Austin Boys & Girls ity Work at competitive rates atmosphere $175. Hollywood frame, $45- 806-438-0081 Carl Pierce 11 RSCV are on shares. Call Crawford HACKBERRY CREEK GENUINE LEATHER sofa and Ethel Smith 12 Wesley at 806-668-4448 or CARE CENTER Hospital Bd 7am loveseat set, (soft) BRAND NEW, C D Garrison cell 806-995-5053. David can be your answer 13 "Rattlesnake Rodeo" Clairemont, Texas, spon- all wood frame, mfg.warranty. Roaring Springs sored by the Caprock Peace Office Association Wesley at 806-296-3255 $600. 3-pc table set $125. 8o6- Jen Charette 13 Matador Chapter of the Eastern Star, consoli- Wheat to harvest, 2 combines FULL TIME 438-0081 Margie Payne ready to harvest your wheat crop. EVENING COOK LEATHER renaissance sleigh Joe Martinez dated with Floydada, Meal at 6:3opm meet- Contact JE Harvesting 806-559- and bed, brand new QUEEN!! Alex Crowder ing at 7:30 pm 0161 ask for Jaron Everett. ct22 WEEKEND AIDE $299. KING $3qq. Texas 15 — District 3 4-H Trap Shoot in Iowa Park are needed now PADDED LEATHER queen Don Cannaday, Dallas 16 — Motley 4-H Club Meeting size headboard and bed frame, Jimmy Page, Bonham never used!!!! $199. 806-549- Jim Welling, Midlothian 17 MCISD School Board, 7:30pm HELP WANTED For more information 3110 Nelda Spray, Fort Worth The Upper Pease SWCD is please call Alyssa at 18 Matador Lions COMPLETE bedroom suite, Vivkie Swam, Stephenville now taking applications for 806-347-2942 brand new, comes assembled, 20 Matador Masonic Lodge, 6:3o pm Michelle Smith, the part time position of clerk/ still boxed, fits full/queen, must 20 Honors Banquet at 6:3o p.m. technician. Working hours are A Place see. $500. , 806-549-3110 The Woodlands Pat Peacock, Palacio 21 Going Away Party Please come stop by the flexible and will be determined to Call Home Distributor Warehouse office to say farewell to Amy Hackler, upon selection of the applicant. Blowout—BARGAINS Dan Meador, Selma This position is office work Van Bradford, Gruver 23 Baccalaureate and Senior Supper at Hotel HACKBERRY CREEK GALORE—Brand new mattress and some outside work with CARE CENTER sets, bedroom furniture, sofa Rbert Stair, Plainview Matador farmers, ranchers and students. Matador • 806-347-2942 sets, mfg. warranty, most Mildred Arnold, Stratford 26 Senior Breakfast at First Methodist Church A background in agriculture is items still boxed, bring truck, Leo Reed, Amarillo helpful but not a requirement. 28 School out at 12:30 p.m. NOTHING HELD BACK!!! 8o6- Caprock Plains Wind Energy, Good computer skills are 686-4797 28 American Legion Post 337 will place flags on necessary. A background check HACKBERRY CREEK CARE Floydada conducted by USDA is required CENTER in combination with Carolyn Redding, Floydada veteran's graves at Motley County cemeteries. We Motley County Abstract Co, to complete the hiring process Workforce Solutions of Plain- HOUSES FOR SALE will meet at 5:oo PM at Matador Cemetery. prior to beginning work. To view is seeking three employ- Paducah 28 Junior High Graduation pick up an application contact ees to work 20 hours per week Jim Childers, Paducah Now taking bids on House 28 — 4-H Golf Challenge entries due the SWCD office collocated with at Hackberry Creek Care Cen- Arvis Davis Chevrolet, the NRCS in the USDA building, and 4 lots at 92o Virginia in ter. Applicants must be at least Paducah 29 High School graduation at 7:00 p.m. corner of Dundee and Eubank. Matador (across from football 55 years old. Junior Bearden, Quitaque For questions contact James field). All reasonable bids will Gillespie at 347-2263 extension be considered. 817-319-9329 or Dale Smith, Quitaque 3. The SWCD is an equal Any interested person should 817-980-8734 Jackie Maritt, Idalou June opportunity employer. et19 contact John Vunk, Administra- Dorothy Lee, Muleshoe 7-11 — State Roundup in College Station tor, at 806-347-2942 for further Larry Holley, Slaton 17 — 4-H Golf Challenge in Lubbock qualifications and information. Thelma Hughes, Sudan PUBLIC NOTICE Yellow-house Machinery, 23-26 — District Horse Show A Place DEADLINE: Lubbock 29 — Ten County Camp to Call Home FRIDAY NOON H T Hughes, Lubbock 30 The Science Spectrum will be making its way HACKBERRY CREEK Lynn Simmons, Lubbbock to Matador CARE CENTER Clayton Cunningham, Matador • 806-347-2942 PRIORITY Lubbock Marvin Dobbins, Lubbock DEADLINE: FRI- B L Peacock, Lubbock Going Away Party-Please come stop by the office DAY 5 PM Sam Swim, Lubbock Meredith Gas & Supply on Friday May 21st to say farewell to Amy Hackler, Lenna McWilliams, Abilene Martha Moore, Odessa 348-7332 CED as she embarks on a new County Executive FINAL DEADLINE: Director position in Nebraska. MONDAY NOON Elsewhere Your Locally Owned and Operated Propane William Mantooth, MO Company
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