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Where History is Pride


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Thursday, January 27, 2011 ESTABLISHED 1891 Volume 120 Issue No. 4

Motley County wins second at Aspiring actor


Relay University
By Monta Marshall
Motley County Tribune
county per capita of county
population. The total amount
off party will be held on Thurs-
day evening, January 27th begin-
conducts research
for the year 2010 was just over ning at 6:00 p.m. at the Hotel By Carol Campbell
On January 14th and the 15th, $14,000.00. Their goal was Matador. Door prizes and silent Motley County Tribune
three Motley County Relay For $16,000.00. Had they raised auction items will be featured.
Life Committee members at- as much money as in the 2009 Come and enjoy the gathering An aspiring actor from New
tended Relay University held at Relay, Motley would have been and get enthused about the 2011 York City toured the historic
the Overton Hotel in Lubbock. first! Congratulations on win- Relay For Life. Motley County jail last week
Attending the yearly Pan- ning second, that is awesome! Finding Cancer early can to conduct research for his
handle Region Relay University Committee Chairs that still mean the difference between master’s thesis.
were: Pam Newman, one of two are vacant for the 2011 Motley/ life and death. That is why the Shaz Khan, Paoli, PA, who
Pandhandle Region Heros of Dickens Relay For Life Com- 2011 Relay For Life needs you! is starring in an off-Broadway
Hope, Annette Hollinsworth, mittee are: Activities Chair and You can help spread the mes- play in New York City based
Motley County Event Chair; Accounting Chair. These of- sage of the need of early cancer on playwright William Saroy-
Rosalee Davis, Survivor/Care fices are vital to the 2011 Motley screenings, learn to help prevent an’s dark one-act-play, “Hello
Giver Chair. County Relay For Life. If you cancer, and help raise money to Out There,” called his portray-
They were elated that the would like to be involved in this fund research that enables early al of a young drifter falsely ac-
Motley County Relay For Life effort to fight cancer and work cancer detection when it is in cused of rape and murder, “an
Fundraiser won second in the with an enthusiastic group, con- the earliest stage and most treat- experience that rises above
raising of funds for Relay For tact Annette Hollinsworth at able. just being in a play …”
Life American Cancer Society. newtoyoutx@yahoo.com or by Your efforts may help a family According to the Motley
The winners were based on the phone, work # 347-2388 , home member, friend or even your- County Roundup (1991) by imagination, but based in his- tor’s Studio Drama School,
amount of funds the Relay For # 348-7515. self to have another cancer free Marisue Powell, Saroyan, a torical fact. a school, according to Kahn,
Life was able to raise in their The 2011 Relay For Life Kick- birthday. Pulitzer Prize-winning play- One local resident remem- that has seen the likes of
wright, never visited the area bers this daily event perfectly James Dean, Al Pacino, and
but he wrote a group of plays from the late 1920s. “I had a Robert DeNiro.

Matador City Council meets entitled, “Floydada to Mata- friend who lived across the “It was so well received, that
dor,” based on his association creek by the jail,” Winifred the school asked me to de-
with former Matador resident Darsey said. “We didn’t have clare it for my thesis,” he said.
Matador City Council met at tures from the previous meet- the owner. Mayor Pat Smith Stanley Rose who became a cars, so we kids had to walk Kahn is studying for his Mas-
6:30 p.m. at City Hall on Thurs- ing were approved by unani- encouraged Council Members Hollywood book store owner. everywhere we went. When ter’s of Fine Arts in acting.
day, January 13, 2011. Present mous vote. to consider the options and the And Kahn wasn’t the first we walked by the jail, the pris- “It’s the story of a young
were Councilmen Alvin Alexan- Water Superintendent Steve matter would be placed on the aspiring actor to visit the jail oners would yell at us, trying drifter that has been dealt dif-
der, Chuck Ream, Shane Jones, Barton reported the replace- agenda for the February meet- for atmosphere for this play. to get us to buy them ciga- ficult cards all his life. He’s ac-
Nathan Shannon, Kay Bailey; ment of water lines behind the ing. In 1959, the Amarillo Little rettes, or to stop and visit,” tually a good guy,” Kahn said,
and Mayor Pat Smith and Wa- Salazar home and the installa- Chuck Ream made a motion Theatre Adult Workshop vis- she said. flashing his well-worn Sar-
ter Superintendent Steve Bar- tion of numerous new meters. to accept the bids on Lots 23- ited the jail before their per- Kahn’s 1700-mile sojourn oyan script. “I think the char-
ton. Also attending were Dean- City Secretary Debra Scott 32, Block 57, and Lots 25-26 formance of the one-act play. brought him to Matador in a acter reflects a lot of young
ie Edwards, Stan Hanesworth reported that the insulation has and 29-32, Block 74. The mo- Kahn’s “utopian” experi- “terrible fog” at 2:30 a.m., too men in our culture today,” he
and Dorothy Knight. been installed at City Hall and tion was seconded by Nathan ence,” sent him on an inward late to get a room. He decided added.
Both Deanie Edwards and that the Commissioners’ Court Shannon and the vote passed and outward journey that to sleep in his rented car, find- A summary of the script
Stan Hanesworth signed to had approved the help request- with four voting “for” with Kay culminated in Matador last ing an out-of-way place close published in the front of his
speak in Open Forum concern- ed with the road project. She Bailey abstaining. Monday, January 17, where to the Highway 70s intersec- well-worn guide reads:
ing the issue of dogs running also stated she had contacted Items for next month’s agen- the young actor got an up- tion. He had his own west “Hello Out There tells about
loose in their neighborhood. South Plains Community Ac- da are City Audit, Dog Ordi- close-and-personal look at the Texas experience -- the first the bad luck of an itinerant
The unrestrained dogs are tion about the Housing Grant nance, Restrooms, Sanitary inside of a turn-of-the century resident he met was Deputy gambler who is arrested and
causing numerous problems and action on this matter could Easement, State Championship jail. Sheriff Chad Ware. jailed in a small Texas town,
concerning danger to people, still be six months in the future. Sign, Boondocker’s Race, Let- “The outside looks how I After explaining his sleep- charged with rape. The charge
noise and destruction of private A discussion was held con- ter of Credit, Order of Election, imagined, but the inside of the ing arrangements to the law is a lie, but the only one who
property. The City has an or- cerning the dog ordinance. Budget Proposals, Reappoint- jail is very different from my he got breakfast at Billie hears his call for justice and
dinance against dogs running Council discussed the option to ment of the Investment Offi- imagination,” Kahn said. He Dean’s Restaurant where he understanding is a young girl
free and these citizens would set traps, raising the fines and cer and other board members, was fascinated with the tiny soaked in the ambiance of who cooks for the jail. The
like to see that ordinance en- disposing of dogs found roam- and providing water to Roaring cell space for the prisoners early-morning coffee-drink- gambler gives all his mon-
forced. ing the streets especially if they Springs residents. and the exercise “run-around” ing cowboys and the chatter ey to the girl before a mob
The minutes and expendi- do not have a collar identifying where the inmates circled like of west-Texas drawl. He then breaks into the jail and the ly-
rats in a cage, often hang- happily checked into Hotel ing woman’s husband shoots

Roaring ing out the windows to snag Matador for an overnight stay him.”

Hackberry Board a passing traveler for a ciga- with a real bed, he said. Kahn admits it doesn’t nec-
rette, “Hello out there” they “This has totally been worth essarily show Matador in a

Springs sang. This was not a figment the trip,” Kahn said. “I first good light, “… but my experi-

Reorganizes of some budding playwright’s performed the play at the Ac- continued on page 3

Lions Club
By Marisue Potts Powell
Motley County Tribune
work schedule of employees,
reducing the hours of some until
the census comes back up. She
News USDA Announces Sorghum
The Hackberry Creek Care
Center Board met in a regularly
indicated that everyone she talk-
ed with said that they wanted The Roaring Springs Lions
met for their monthly meeting
Checkoff Referendum
scheduled meeting on Janu- the facility to succeed and would
at the Windmill Café last week. WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, may be obtained in person, Sorghum Checkoff is a na-
ary 10 directly after the annual do what is necessary to that end.
Nine members were present 2011 – The U.S. Department by mail or facsimile at county tional, coordinated, self-help
meeting held in the dining room The kitchen continues to be a and two guests. of Agriculture has finalized FSA offices, or via the Internet marketing program designed
of the facility had re-elected challenge and in some instances Barbara Bogart with Cap procedures for the upcoming at www.ams.usda.gov/sor- to strengthen the position of
Larry Hoyle, Pam Thacker, and help has been required from Rock Telephone in Spur brought referendum on the continua- ghumpage. sorghum in the market place,
Sammie Phillips to serve new other departments, department the membership up-to-date on tion of the Sorghum Checkoff Any eligible person engaged maintain and expand existing
terms. The board elected to re- heads, former employees, and the purchase of Cap Rock cell Program and is announcing in the production of importa- domestic and foreign markets
tain current officers including even board members. Mildred phone service by AT&T. She the dates it will conduct the tion of sorghum from July 1, and uses for sorghum, and de-
Seab Washington, president; Busby, a registered dietician, is told us there would be some referendum. 2008, to December 31, 2010, velop new markets and uses
Chuck Ream, vice-president; due to take over the dietary staff operational changes but better For the program to contin- is eligible to participate. In- for sorghum.
Regina Sheffield, secretary; and in February, a position she held service was promised. ue, the Sorghum Promotion, dividuals are required to pro- The final procedures were
Larry Hoyle, treasurer. Other when the center opened. Jerhomie Penrod, the pas- Research, and Information vide documentation such as published in the Nov. 18,
board members are Jim Wat- Mrs. Seago reported that she tor of the Roaring Springs Full order requires that a refer- a sales receipt or remittance 2010, Federal Register. The
Gospel Church, was inducted endum be conducted no later form that shows they engaged notice announcing the dates
son, Ronald Bailey, and Marisue would be taking leave from the
into the Lions Club and a Lions than 3 years after the start of in the production or importa- of the referendum were pub-
Powell. facility for three weeks to un- vest presented to him as well as assessments, which began on tion of sorghum. lished in the Jan. 4, 2011, Fed-
Administrator Sandra Seago dergo a medical procedure. The some Lions Club pins. July 1, 2008. The order re- The Sorghum Checkoff eral Register.
offered a budget proposal for board met in a special meeting Sheriff Chris Spence brought quires a simple majority vote Program, and its 13-member For more information,
the year based on projections of on January 19 to visit with the a very informative program in the referendum for the pro- board, is authorized by the contact Kenneth R. Payne,
residents and possible budget Jan Schow of Abilene who will about his plans for the next two gram to continue. Commodity Promotion Re- Chief, Marketing Programs,
adjustments from the federal serve as interim director in Mrs. years as Motley County Sheriff. USDA will conduct the ref- search and Information Act Livestock and Seed Program,
government. She then reported Seago’s absence. Mrs. Schow Five Lions went to the Hack- erendum Feb. 1-28, 2011, at of 1996. The mandatory pro- AMS, USDA, Room 2628-S,
to the board that since the cen- has served many facilities in our berry Creek Care Center to local Farm Service Agency gram is funded at the rate of STOP 0251, 1400 Indepen-
sus was currently at 24, the low area in this capacity and seems provide bingo games for the (FSA) offices for producers 0.6 percent of the net market dence Avenue, SW, Washing-
number of residents would dic- very competent, friendly, and residents. Quarters were given and the Agricultural Market- value on grain sorghum and ton, DC 20250-0251; by call-
as prizes and all players won ing Service office, referenced 0.35 percent of the net market ing (202) 720-1115; or faxing
tate some adjustments in the knowledgeable.
quarters. below, for importers. Ballots value of sorghum forage. (202) 720-1125.
Page 2 Motley County Tribune, Thursday, January 27, 2011

Foothill Country wRiting community


Connections
Community, Diversity, Art
Not as Cute as Wednesday
by Dinah Young
When you have history, you have pride. Those of you who knew our Dalmatian held one on leash with brown spots, but this spots. They called her Marley~~all wrong for
Wednesday may appreciate this tale of tails. one was all black and white spots. “We can’t this dog. Ken said Katy, I said Molly, we both
A routine trip into Lubbock on Monday keep her, so if you know someone who might said they are niece’s names. We batted names
panels to gather energy from turned into quite an adventure. A plan to see give her a good home”. back and forth like a birdie and two bad mit-
the sun. Maybe some day we our once a year movie “The King’s Speech” I stumbled up from her soft fur and warm ten rackets. Driving to Ginny’s so Jena could
will drive through a country- was foiled at Petsmart. As we strolled the isles kisses to find my husband. “Just a moment” see her she settled between us, content seem-
side with long rows of quiet, looking for our Aussie’s dog food~~some I said. Then “Ken~~Ken, come here!” He’s ing to know she found home. Jena blasted
somewhat unobtrusive panels spots caught both our eyes. Ken said “look not budging up in front of the store with the out the door to see her and immediately said
absorbing rays from the sun at that dog, I’m checking out”. She already basket and dog food shaking his head No. “name her Tuesday, Nani.” Ken liked it so he
and turning out clean, renew- caught my eye~~the rakish way she walked, “But Honey~~she’s as cute as Wednesday.” could call her Tue (two-e). I liked it because
able electrical energy. the wag of the tail, and those spots. I followed This is what won his heart. How many times it reminded me of Wednesday. Jena found
I know a fellow who says trying to be nonchalant~~the lady finally had we seen adorable pets and said to each several hearts on her right away connecting
he is going to develop a meth- turned to face me wondering if she were be- other “Not as cute as Wednesday”. He came with her and all she loved about Wednes-
od for making charcoal. With ing stalked. I hummed and said “sorry I am quickly now and also saw the uncanny like- day and her heart spots. She traveled home
the charcoal he is going to staring at your dog~~she looks like so much ness of our dog of 15 years who still sat on well. She does have one blue eye which oddly
change the chemical composi- like my girl I lost 1 ½ years ago”. “Oh”, she our hearts. When I left to find Ken this dog enough reminds us of Wednesday’s eye she
By Larry Vogt tion of his garden and figure said “this is a rescue dog. She was chained started barking. As we returned the lady lost. She loves Aussie, but Ken and I are her
out a way to power a vehicle. in a backyard in all that cold weather with said “she’s never done that”. Then the dog favorites. The cats actually like her. So, we
Wouldn’t it be something He said that he was inspired only a small pillow to sleep on~~skin and got very excited to see Ken. Of course we went to town Monday, found a dog named
if this part of Texas became by the stories of gas ration- bones when they found her”. Tears welled took her. Sighing softly the lady said “we Tuesday, and she looks just like Wednesday.
the capital of renewable ener- ing of WWII and the fact that up as I reached down to pet her velvet ears, were afraid when we advertised, college kids It was quite a day. Now she’s cracking pecans
gy production? We have seen there were charcoal fired trac- immediately starting to lick my cheek, and would want her and she would be abandoned and eating them on the front porch. Just as
the transmission line maps tors and such around during peer deeply into my eyes. She went on “We again. What a relief.” cute as Wednesday!
and although Motley County the 1940s. What an intriguing already have two Dalmatians”. Her daughter No movie today~~but a new friend with
may get just a few miles of idea, using renewable forests

A conversation with Bob Harp


lines, even that will help in for making charcoal and pow-
terms of positive economic ering a vehicle. I suppose we
impact. In my conversation will also see solar powered
with Tom Edwards a couple cars or solar powered charg-
of weeks ago, he mentioned ing stations for electric vehi- By Lynn McMillon Hawaii and New Zealand.
that this area is prime for the cles before many more years With the help of their spon-
development of solar power as go by. I admit that we don’t Reprinted by permission of sors – the Northeast church in
well as wind energy. have surplus trees to speak the Christian Chronicle with Indianapolis – Harp and his
Apparently this part of the of in West Texas but there is editorial changes from the wife, Jackie, along with their
country gets plenty of full sun- that pesky and abundant mes- original script by Bob Harp. three small children, Scott,
shine and qualifies as a poten- quite, which seems begging Eric and Vicki, moved to La-
tial place for the set up of solar for a good way to be used. Bob Harp, 82, spent much zuli’s American Samoa, in
of the past half-century teach- 1964. Under difficult physical
ing the gospel in the South Pa- circumstances, they remained
cific. Born in Floydada, Tex- there for six-and-a-half years.
as, but raised in his beloved During that time he began
Wake up Wednesday mornings to the hometown of Matador, Texas, the first Church of Christ
Motley County Tribune he first visited the Pacific in among the islanders in Lauli’i.
1946-47 when stationed as a Three years later he built the
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Bob Harp serves as associate minister for the Maui Church of
of the Motley County Tribune after military service then at- rode freight ships to Tonga
Christ.
free for three months! tended Texas Tech University and Fiji, where he helped
and Abilene Christian Univer- plant churches. can Samoa and stopped by we constantly met people
sity. In the summer of 1951, he During the 1970s, he worked the tropical seaside village of and invited them to join us
Motley County Tribune began his Christian ministry,
first as a youth minister from
as a minister, counselor and
social worker on the Hawai-
Lauli’i. A Samoan lady by the
name of Tolua Tavai invited
to worship, pray and study
the Bible in homes. By our
Office hours: Mon-Wed 9-4 Manhattan Church of Christ
in New York City; and then for
ian Island of Oahu. Today he
serves as the associate minis-
us into her beautiful thatched
home for refreshments. Im-
second Sunday in Samoa, we
were using Tolua Tavai’s large
Jennifer Lawler, Office Manager the next 15 years, he served
churches in four states, New
ter for the Church of Christ on
the island of Maui.
mediately after telling her of
my hope to do mission work
thatched house for church
services. Our numbers were
817-688-5929 York, Maine, Texas, and Cali-
fornia. The congregations in- 1. What attracted you to
in Samoa, she said, “Come
back to Samoa with your fam-
small at first, but within three
years the church had grown so
cluded the Broadway Church missions in the South Pa- ily. You make Jesus’ church in much that we began search-
of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, cific? my home.” And we did. It was ing for land to build a church
and the College Church of Upon my return to the U.S.
Motley County Tribune Christ in Abilene, Texas. after the Campaign for Christ
this openness and gentle kind-
heartedness of the Samoans
building. In the Tongan Is-
lands, the male converts built
Laverne Zabielski & Larry Vogt, Publishers & Editors In 1963, while serving as a in New Zealand in 1963, I and other Polynesians – and jungle-style thatched huts
Jennifer Lawler, Office Manager minister for the Culver Palms briefly traveled through Poly- their eagerness to talk about that immediately became our
Carol Campbell, Feature Writer Church of Christ in Los An- nesia. I found Samoans and God -- that led my family to church buildings. We always
Contributing Writers: Monta Marshall, Earlyne geles, Harp traveled through other Polynesian people to the South Pacific. sat on mats placed on the
the South Pacific on a gospel be so endearing, and highly ground and worshipped there.
Jameson, Mary Ann Potts, Amy Hackler, Ryan Martin,
campaign in Wellington, New responsive and genuinely in- 2. How did you establish An unexpected and very
Carla Meador, Marisue Potts Powell
Zealand. He saw the need for terested in my work as a min- new congregations in Sa- effective method to reach
the gospel of Christ to be tak- ister and matters of church moa? the islanders was my cam-
en to Islands of Fiji, Ponga, and the gospel. A group of In the New Testament, era and slide projector. The
TASB Media Honor Roll and American Samoa, a group ministers and I took a tour churches met and worshiped Samo-ans and Tongans loved
Houston Press Club Editorial of islands in the South Pacific on an old truck around the in peoples’ homes. At the to see pictures of themselves
Award Winner Ocean about halfway between island of Tutu’ila in Ameri- outset of our mission work, continued on page 6
West Texas Press Associaton

Letter to the Editor


Member
Texas Press Association
Member Award Winner

The Motley County Tribune, (ISSN: 0897-4322),


purchased on November 29, 2007, is published Mr. John Wodatch space of at least 8 feet wide for a they are schooled of where they trating problem. Thank you .
Section Chief space that is designated as "van cant park so they are aware from
weekly each Thursday, except Christmas week, US Department of Justice accessible," and 5 feet wide for a the start. Also there could be a no Sincerely
at Matador, Texas. The office is located at 724 Civil Rights Division space that is designated for a car. parking sign explaining the area Mr. Donnie Wittler
Dundee, 806.347.2400. Periodical-class postage 950 Penn Ave. NW This access space is to accommo- and or a pole at the front of the
paid at Matador, Texas, Postmaster. Send ad- Disability Rights Section NYA date the room needed to maneu- area so no one can pull in. I hope cc Motley County Tribune
dress changes to Motley county Tribune P.O. Box Washington DC 20530 ver a wheelchair or scooter out you can please us with this frus- Lexington Herald Leader
Subject: Ineffective Accessibil- of the car. In addition, for handi-
490, Matador, TX 79244. ity Parking capped spaces that are designat-
ed for vans, there must be at least
NOTICE: Any erroneous reflection upon the Dear Mr. Wodatch an 98-inch height clearance.
character, firm, or corporation, which may appear Mr. Wodatch, I drive an acces-
in the columns of the Motley County Triune will The ADA provides guidelines sible van and I am very thankful
gladly be corrected upon being brought to the at- and laws to ensure that those for this parking spot for I need
with disabilities have equal op- this space to get in & out of my
tention of the publisher.
portunities in regards to em- van in my wheelchair. But there
ployment, access to public and/ seems to be a problem, a mis-
PUBLICATION NO. 333700
or commercial space, state and understanding for some driv-
Subscription Rates: Motley County, $30 government services, transpor- ers, they think that it’s perfectly
All others, $35 Over 60 may deduct $1.00 tation options and other services. alright to park in the 8 feet wide
Email $25 Complaints may be filed through painted diagonal striped area
P.O. Box 490, Matador, TX 79244 the ADA to help ensure that their for the wheelchair unloading
Advertising Rates: $3.60 per col inch, in county regulations are being followed. and loading area. (see photo at-
$3.85 per col inch, in Texas One area that is regulated by the tached). What can be done to
$4.25 per col inch, national ADA is parking spaces. stop this from happening? As
Tear sheet $2 and publisher’s affidavit: additional $3 To meet ADA requirements, you can imagine it’s very frustrat- Editors note: This photo shows that the ramp for the van
Scanned documents addtional $5 a handicapped parking space ing when I get blocked in. I have on the left is unable to be accessed because the car on the
Obituary: $25 minimum, with photo, additional $5 must be large enough for a ve- some ideas, and with your power right is illegally parked. The driver must wait indefinitely, or
Thank you notes: $13 minimum hicle plus an additional space to I think we can successfully fix this
call police to have the white care removed. Please be con-
Birth and Wedding Announcements: the right or left of the vehicle to problem. Here is what I propose,
$25 minimum, with photos additional $5 allow a wheelchair to exit the ve- when an individual has to renew siderate. This letter was published in the Lexington Herald
Classified: $6 1st four lines paid in advance, $7 billed hicle. There needs to be an access their handicap parking permit Leader.
Motley County Tribune, Thursday, January 27, 2011, Page 3
Statement from
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on
EPA Biomass announcement
WASHINGTON, January Act. “EPA’s action today will pro-
12, 2011 – Today, Agriculture “America’s forest owners, vide the agency with the time it We are saddened this week the eve of their 65th birthday, leading-edge Boomers said they
Secretary Vilsack issued the farmers and ranchers can play needs to ensure that greenhouse by the loss of one of our beloved leading-edge Baby Boomers plan to increase their travel and
following statement on EPA’s a crucial role in providing re- gas policies properly account Hackberry Residents, Mrs. Lou- remain characteristically opti- volunteerism and more than
announcement on greenhouse newable energy from wood, for the emissions and carbon ise Perryman. Mrs. Perryman mistic about their future and four-in-ten plan to take classes
gas permitting requirements for switchgrass and other agricul- sequestration associated with has been a resident at Hackber- pleased with their life choices, or learn something new.
biomass: tural products. Homegrown biomass. In many cases, energy ry since December, 2009. She according to a new AARP sur- This early cohort of the Boom-
“I strongly support EPA’s energy can provide jobs in rural produced from biomass will had a sweet soul and humorous vey on the attitudes, feelings er generation likely will also dis-
announcement today that it is America while reducing green- provide significant reductions of spirit. Mrs. Perryman will be and outlooks of Americans born pel the myth that most retirees
starting an expedited rulemak- house gases. Markets for woody greenhouse gases relative to fos- missed by everyone at Hackber- in 1946 at the beginning of the want to move to retirement ha-
ing so that it can defer for three biomass in particular can be es- sil fuels. USDA looks forward ry. Our sympathy is extended to Baby Boom Generation. Start- vens in warmer climates. Few
years greenhouse gas permit- pecially important in allowing to working with EPA in ensur- her family. ing January 1st, approximately leading edge Boomers have
ting requirements for biomass the US Forest Service and other ing that this Administration’s Featured in our January Se- 7,000 Baby Boomers will turn plans to relocate or to buy larger
and that it is also undertaking landowners to reduce the threat policies use the best science and nior Spotlight is Diana Cavazos. 65 each day, and they intend to or second homes.
a scientific assessment of how of catastrophic wildfire while re- spur innovation and job cre- Miss Cavazos has been a resi- stay active into traditional re-
emissions from biomass should storing more natural conditions ation in the renewable energy dent at Hackberry since Sep- tirement years in the workplace Boomers say that key
be treated under the Clean Air in our forests. sector.” tember, 2008. She is 53 years and beyond, according to “Ap- aspects of their life are generally
old and grew up in Lockney, proaching 65: A Survey of Baby in line with their expectations.

Aspiring actor where she attended school and


graduated from Lockney High
Boomers Turning 65,” which
updates a similar AARP survey
At least half of these Boomers
say their careers, and relation-

Retro
School in 1977. Her parents are done as these Boomers started ships with family and friends

conducts research Joe and Becky Cavazos. Her


mother passed away six years
ago and her father still resides
to turn 60.
As they approach a birthday
that was synonymous with re-
and spiritual lives are about
what they'd expect to be at this
point in their lives.
continued from page one
News
in Lockney. She has two sis- tirement for their parents' gen-
ters, three brothers and several eration, many Boomers are still Overall, the leading-
ence in your town has been like The play will be performed nieces and nephews. While liv- working – and plan to keep at it edge Boomers are comfortable
a dream come true,” he said. He May 11-14, 2011, at an off- ing in Lockney, Diana worked for the foreseeable future. and satisfied with what they
drove into a ghost town at 2:00 Broadway theatre called Dance in Strickland's Restaurant and While just more than half have achieved. Seven in 10 say
a.m., circled the square, and New Amsterdam (near City cleaned houses until her health (54%) of leading-edge Boom- they have achieved all or most
headed for a convenience store. Hall, Kahn said). “During their Matador Tribune worsened. ers are retired, more than one- of what they want and another
“I was thrilled to be in Matador repertoire season, they feature May 23. 1991 Diana likes to play Bingo, in-three (34%) are still in the 26% have achieved at least some
– it had a warm, inviting feel,” three plays a week,” he said. crafts and participating in ac- workforce. Of these Boomers of it. They are comfortable with
he said. Kahn said he has de- Kahn would like to bring his CROSSING THE RED RIVER tivities at the Center. She enjoys who are currently employed or expectations for their longevity,
veloped a new perspective for production to Matador, but is By Naomi Tilson reading, watching TV and solv- looking for work, 35% returned too. Most expect to live about
his character; and he invites the the community ready for this ing Math puzzles. “Hackberry to the workforce after having the same number of years (age
community to the Big Apple to dark drama?” he asked. is very comfortable, the food is retired from a previous career. 85.2 years) that they want to live
W.R. Tilson, who was one
see his performance. good and I like the people who Almost three-in-ten (29%) of (age 88.7 years).
of the early settlers of Motley
live and work here,” Diana said. these working Boomers expect Of course,the Boomers still
County, was a ranch hand for We are delighted that Diana is to retire at age 70 or later, and have some concerns about their

A CHALLENGE . . .
the Matadors, a large ranch. part of our Hackberry family. only 55% plan to cut back on lives, most notably their health
They often drove their cattle We welcome Mrs. Jan Schow their work hours in the next few and personal finances. More
to market having to cross the as our interim administrator. years. Four-in-ten (40%) say than three-in-ten boomers say
An Open Red River, which was very
deep and very dangerous with
Mrs. Schow will fill-in while
Mrs. Sandra Seago is out on
they “plan to work until they
drop.”
their health and personal fi-
nances are in worse condition
Letter to Former quicksand.
The Indians often camped
medical leave for a few weeks.
Mrs. Schow is from Abilene and
While some of these Boom-
ers feel uncertain and anxious
than they previously expected.
And more than a quarter cite

Matador Graduates: along the River, often kill-


ing off some of the cattle.
a licensed administrator. She
travels the state and has worked
about the next five years, the
overwhelming majority feel
money and health as the big-
gest obstacles to achieving their
at many nursing care facilities as hopeful and confident. Boomers dreams over the next five years.
Mr. Tilson was riding herds
I represent a group of former School has issued a “challenge” an interim administrator. Wel- feel that the next five years will Surprisingly, in light of the re-
and stopped to talk to an In-
and current residents who are to classmates who graduated come to Motley County, Mrs. be fulfilling and exciting. Only cent recession and the chrono-
spearheading an effort to re- from 1961 to 1965. For every dian woman who was cooking Schow. We hope you enjoy your 25% think the coming years will logical end to their middle age,
pair and restore the old historic dollar you donate to the jail vid- something in a pot. stay! be boring. they worry no more about mon-
Motley County jail to act as a eo documentary project, he will She asked him if he would When asked what changes ey and health today than they
centerpiece to help showcase match two-to-one – that means like some and as he was dip- SR. HEALTH TIPS they expect to make over the did at age 60.
the past sheriff’s and other his- your $25 contribution equals ping out of the pot, the wom- As First Baby Boomers Turn next few years, the overwhelm- “The first Boomers helped
torical landmarks in our coun- $75 total for the documentary an said, "Dig Deep, Pup in 65, They're Feeling Good and ing majority of Boomers said define the most influential gen-
ty, like Bob’s Oil Well, Teepee project. All other donations the Bottom." Mr. Tilson went Not Ready to Quit they plan to take better care of eration in our country's history,”
City, Roaring Springs, Matador will be matched one-to-one, so right on and ate. (Information from AARP) their health, spend more time said AARP executive vice presi-
Ranch, to name a few. every dollar you give still counts with loved ones and make dent Steve Cone. “They're on a
Our county is rich with col- twice –give $25, we get $50. Despite weathering a bru- more time for doing the things pretty good run, and they're not
orful stories of the early days – This is a great way to make your tal economic recession and on they always wanted to do. Most close to being done.”
the Matador Cattle Company, contribution count more than
one of the largest ranches in once (or twice), but hurry there
the world, founded by the first is a March 15 deadline that we
judge of Motley County H. H. must meet in order to get these
Campbell; Teepee City, the matching funds. Finally, rais-
Thank You
first community in the county, ing this money early will give We would like to take this oppor-
homesteaded in 1879; Roaring us “clout” in seeking funds from tunity to thank each and everyone
Springs Falls and Comanche larger foundations, proving that for the kindness and sympathy shown
campground; and Bob’s Oil we believed strongly in the proj- us during our dear Dad and Grand- 

Well, a still fully visible land- ect to support it with our own
mark that makes our town money.
dad's passing. Our thanks to all who Rewarding.

Worthwhile.

Meaningful.

Important.

Essential.

Valuable.

Helpful.


unique far and wide. You can mail your check to: came to the memorial service both 1
in
4
people
have
been
affected
by
domestic
or
sexual
violence.

Help
yourself;
Help

Recently, Matador Ranch Friends of the Historic MC local and from around the state. We others.


provided funding for a video Jail, P.O. Box 582, Mata- especially appreciate our brethren at Volunteer
Training
beginning
February
8th,
2011
must
register
by
February
4th.

trailer to be included in grants dor, TX 79244. Be sure the Matador church of christ for the Please
Contact
Tara
at
(806)
293‐9772
for
more
information.

to be written to raise money for and designate “video docu-
a video documentary. The trail- mentary.”
use of their facilities and the won- You
are
the
difference;
we
need
YOU.




er is finished; and now comes The video documentary can derful meal provided our family and
the hard part – raising money really make a difference to our friends. A special thank you to Mr.
for a full-blown video documen- little community. But we can’t and Mrs. Hicks and the Hotel Mata- “FAITH BRINGS ABILITY”
tary to be used in the jail as a do it without your help! Don’t dor, Josie and Bill Raetz, and Joyce
“play-back” system to promote forget to visit the jail website at Faith identifies one as a
your hometown. This is where www.historicjail.org.
Campbell for their overnight hospi-
child of God. It is that iden-
you come in: tality. tity that sometimes brings
HOW TO DOUBLE OR TRI- Carol Campbell, Chair You are all so special to us, as you with it, conflict. There is al-
PLE YOUR CONTRIBUTION! Friends of the Historic Mot- were to Bob. He loved Matador! Your ways a conflict between faith
A graduate of Matador High ley County Jail kindness means so much. and unbelief. And there will
be challenges to our faith.
But men and women of faith
The family of Bob Fullingim trough the ages, have always

Grandparents, moms,
met those challenges and in
so doing experience a very unique comfort from God.

dads, husbands, wives,


Valentine Day Dinner
Faith that is tried and proven rejoices in its

sweethearts!
strength. Much like the men and women that participate
Back by popular demand in sporting events rejoice after having completed strenuous
tests and rigors of training. So the Christian can rejoice
Send ‘em some love in the We welcome couples, friends, and when faith has led to overcoming adversity. People of faith
are growing and developing spiritual strengths.
Motley County Tribune families on Monday, February 14,
from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at the Christians understand that there is a daily struggle
Deadline: February 4 Roaring Springs Community Center
against evil and all that it brings with it. To an overcomer,
is to have learned that through faith one can be victorious.
Dinner includes; Spaghetti, Christians know that the successful endurance in faith re-

$15 Garlic bread, Salad and Desserts


sults in glory to our God. Faith brings ability. And abil-
ity brings confidence. Are you confident in the Redeemer.
one child There will be live music and Door Prizes
Through Him all things are possible.

Two or more No cost Roaring Springs Church of Christ


$25 and up Donations are welcome. Michael G. Crowley, Sr.
BIBLE STUDY 10:00 a.m. Worship 9:00 a.m.
Page 4 Motley County Tribune, Thursday, January 27, 2011

news around Motley county


Roaring Springs News Flomot News Matador News
By Monta Marshall By Earlyne Jameson
Personal Note

I would like to thank all


Nancy Marshall.
Thomas Rowland has been
filling the pulpit this month
Personal note
To be perfectly frank, I am
still trying to learn how to use
and Neal Edwards of Turkey.
He blew out his seven candles
on a beautifully decorated
Worship event held in Lubbock
those who have called to at the First Baptist Church the cordless phones in our ranch-designed cake served Matador and Roaring Springs youth participated in a praise
check on me since I was un- in Roaring Springs. He has home. We have had them for with ice cream and punch. and worship event in Lubbock on Saturday, January 22, 2011,
able to write the news last agreed to be interim pas- four years, but I still haven’t Those attending enjoyed tar- at the One9 Skate Park.
week. If you have ever had tor for the church while the figured out how I can lose get shooting with air rifles. The Awakening Organizational event attracted a large crowd
a spell of vertigo, you know search committee is looking three phones all at once. I run Visiting Sunday with Mrs. of about 300 attendees. Also featured was Casey Doss, a speak-
it really prevents your doing for a full time pastor. Brother around digging under chair Mary Jo Calvert and Glen Cal- er from Hamilton, Alabama.
anything. Fortunately, I have Rowland lives in Lubbock and cushions, checking bath- vert were Alvia Joe Calvert,
only had about six bouts with he served as pastor at Dumont rooms and dirty laundry bas- Justin Calvert and Ted Wal-
it in my 74 years and they last
about six to seven hours but
leave a headache for a couple
for a number of years.
The Red Ball Gin has com-
pleted their ginning season
kets when the phone rings.
(Sounds familiar, please let it
keep ringing until I find it).
ton of Dumas.
Visitors of Jack and Nada
Starkey Saturday and Sun-
Red Rovers go to the movies
of days. processing the 2010 cotton Don’t laugh, I am serious! day were Michael Starkey By Winifred Darsey “True Grit” was a very en-
Watching the birds at my crop. They ginned 18,277 and granddaughter, Taylor Motley County Tribune joyable motion picture. It is
Christmas feeder is an enjoy- bales of cotton. Community News of Canyon, Mrs. Jackie Lynn the second production. It had
able activity; I have it set up so Sonny Watson will be bur- Davis, Michael and Virginia The Red Rovers of the Red the same plot as the original
I can watch from my kitchen ied at the Brooks Cemetery Kathy and Clois Shorter vis- Davis of Fritch. They were Hat Club met January 22, story, but the scenes were
window while I cook and wash this afternoon. His wife, ited last Sunday and Monday in Amarillo for Jack’s medi-
2011, for a day of entertain- different. It was a very good
dishes. The cats aren’t coop- Shirley Brooks Watson died in Wolfforth with daughter cal appointment Wednesday;
ment. They met at 10:30 a.m. movie.
erating and scare the birds recently and was also bur- and family, Keri and Kevin and Nada’s appointment on
away frequently. It would be ied there. Their daughter Sehon and son, Brian. Thursday. at the Motley County Library Members present were:
a hard to choose between hav- and son-in-law are the Kevin Mrs. Elise Wiggly of Lub- Mary Ellen “Dude” Barton and motored to Plainview to Queen Mother Joyce Camp-
ing birds or cats. I am fond of Rainwaters. bock visited from Sunday un- and niece, Mrs. Judy Renfro attend the cinema showing of bell, Marihelen Wason, Joan
both. The feeder is high on a Buzz and Tince Thacker til Wednesday with her moth- of Matador, were luncheon the new production of “True Patton, Dorothy Knight, Nor-
metal pole so the birds are rel- visited in Abilene with John er, Mrs. Aleda Ross. guests Sunday in the home of Grit.” ma Nell Marrs, and Winifred
atively safe even though they and Jana Thacker on January After delivering Meals on Dixie and Bundy Hal Camp- They enjoyed a delicious Darsey. All reported a conviv-
must be wary when they want 19. Buzz and Tince celebrated Wheels, Friday, Wilburn Mar- bell of Matador. luncheon at the Rocking R ial time. The Red Rovers have
to drink from the birdbath. their third anniversary with a tin continued to Plainview on Rickey Hughes of Floyda- Steak House on Main Street. an open membership.
Several sparrows enjoyed a family gathering of John and business. da visited Saturday with his
good bath on one of the warm Jana’s family. Those attend- Mrs. Marisue Powell of Mott parents, Janice and Butch
days last week; after several
‘dunkings’ and shakings they
ing were: the honorees, John
and Jana, granddaughter,
Creek Ranch accompanied
her aunt, Mary Ellen “Dude”
Hughes. Butch is having med-
ical treatment every other FBCM women to begin study of David
flew away clean to enjoy the Amy and her husband, Chris Barton to Lubbock Friday for week in Lubbock and is con- FBCM women to begin inconsistencies. Study partici-
day. Smith and their son, Dane; a medical check-up following tinuing to work in Plainview. study of David, others invited pants will explore how David’s
granddaughter, Melanie, her recent heart surgery. She re- Ruth and Orville Lee en- to participate life proves the promise, “God
Community News husband Matt Paul and chil- ceived a good report. joyed the Briscoe County On Tuesday, February 1, will never give up on you!”
dren Berkley, Beckham and Weekend visitors of Anna Stock Show Saturday held at 9:30 a.m., all women of The study group will meet
We are saddened to learn Brenner. Following their visit, Beth and Joe Ike Clay were at the Vance Price Memo- the community are invited to in the FBCM prayer chapel
of Louise Perryman’s death Buzz and Tince went to Lake daughter and granddaughter, rial Building. Their grandchil- First Baptist Church, Matador (metal building at the north-
this morning. Louise has Brownwood and spent four Mrs. Lori Kleibrink and Kar- dren, Micah, Kacee and Cody, (FBCM) to begin an 11-week west corner of main building),
three sons, two of which live days at their family home on lee of Clifton. Sunday they children of Teresa and Tom study of Beth Moore’s David: and cost of the study book is
in Roaring Springs: Lonnie Lake Brownwood. One day attended a birthday party of Heck of Turkey, participated Seeking the Heart of God (re- $15. (Scholarships available, if
and Bill, and Jim Perryman they went to Goldthwaite, Jaxon Edwards, son of Julie in the show. cently updated). needed.)
of Afton. Services were set for Texas, where there is a won- This study is for anyone For more information,
Wednesday. I am sure there derful Christmas store. Tince who has ever experienced contact Dixie Campbell (347-
will be more information in really enjoyed going there as doubts, temptations, losses, 2893).
the obituaries. her hobby is collecting Christ- family problems, or personal
Zella Palmer’s sister, Edna mas decorations.
Ruth Goolsby Bradford, who
lived in Sapulpa, OK, died on
James and Pat Palmer en-
joyed the weekend at their Computer Repair
Monday morning. Funeral home here in Roaring Springs.
Complete Services
services are pending. The
Goolsby’s raised their family
in the Afton community.
Joining them were Joshua,
Heather and Michael Palmer
of Shawnee, OK; Bob, Tricia Call Keith Smith Faith Fellowship
Pepper Nichols is visiting
Banty and Sybol Brandon.
Dan Brandon is coming home
and Shanna Spikes of Ro-
tan, Texas, and Zella Palmer.
Zella’s grandson, Joshua, will
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Notes from the Library County


By Mary Ann Potts
Time is running out to get Granny’s Tea Party books
Agent’s News
your 2010 Texas Ornaments. are still arriving with 3 more by Ryan Martin, Agri LIFE EXTENSION Agent
The library only has 10 left so on our shelves today. What
come in and purchase one to Do You Do With a Tail
complete your collection or Like This? by Steven Jen- Birdies hit the thousands of feet upwards by
give as a wonderful keepsake. kins & Robin Page, captures glass alas! a sudden updraft also are sub-
the child’s attention with pic- AgriLife Extension, jected to physical stress simi-
Laura Hillenbrand, the tures and basic facts of each other experts say lar to that of a diver trying to
bestselling author of Sea- animals unique gifts. The Texas, other U.S. resurface too quickly.
biscuit, has a new book out, Lion and the Mouse by mass bird die- “Basically, dissolved gas-
Unbroken, an unforgettable Jerry Pinkney, and Flotsam es in their blood suddenly
World War II true story of a by David Wiesner, intrigues COLLEGE STATION — start boiling out and they get
man’s journey into extrem- their young audience with col- Whether it’s a single death or the avian equivalent of the
ity and a testament to the re- orful pictures in which each a mass die-off, experts from bends,” he said. “A bird flying
silience of the human mind, child creates their own story. Texas A&M AgriLife and oth- along at 1,000 feet and sud-
body and spirit. If you need FREE Computer Classes er agencies say almost all bird denly being thrust upwards
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piercing look at the global fi- The classes will consist of 10 from a variety of causes, ac- Disease and parasites may this feature is sponsored by the
nancial crisis that bankrupted people per class, 2 hours each, cording to Dr. Thomas Lach- also be factors in some mass
Iceland’s major banks, send-
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Laptops will be provided for
hands on experience. Time
er, head of the wildlife and
fisheries sciences department
bird deaths, according to ex-
perts at the Texas Veterinary
Medical and Diagnostic Labo-
matador branch
Woods is back with a Stone and type of classes will be an-
at Texas A&M University in
College Station. ratory in College Station. first national bank of seymour
Barrington Novel, Strategic nounced after sign up is com- “The larger bird die-offs we Necropsies done by the lab matador, texas
Moves. Barrington, an up- plete. To reserve your spot see in Texas this time of year on birds from a 60-plus bird your “hometown” bank Member FDIC
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an outsider but always knows or come into the library for the kind of weather related to revealed they were “heavily
what his clients require. more information. the season, storm fronts and parasitized.” But the unusu-
mass roosts of birds, especial- ally cold weather the night be- agency is often called on by as Department of Agriculture,
fore was given as a “principal the state’s farmers and ranch- so it should be relatively easy

Obituary
ly blackbirds,” Lacher said.
“Mass bird die-offs in the factor” in this die-off, which ers to provide control of birds to discover if a bird die-off in
hundreds happen all the time, led to the temporary closure which are detrimental to their a particular area was due to a
but we seldom see evidence of of several downtown streets agricultural operations. control effort.
them.” by state health officials until “For example, we provide Another ‘ingestion-related’
However, Texas AgriLife the incident was dismissed as control to rice farmers in East occurrence was the likely rea-
Extension Service wildlife a public health threat. Texas and to feedlot owners son for a mass die-off of cedar
Tracy Roberts specialist Dr. Jim Gallagher,
who works at the Texas AgriL-
“There has been evidence
that a few wild-bird deaths
in the Panhandle,” he said.
“We use a bait that the birds
waxwings near Lake Ray Hub-
bard in Dallas this past spring,
Graveside services for Leon- ife Research and Extension in Texas over the past several ingest and fully metabolize according to experts with the
ard Tracy Roberts, 77, of Af- Center in Uvalde, is someone years have been associated prior to death, which typically Texas Parks and Wildlife De-
ton, Texas, was held Wednes- who has witnessed a sudden, with West Nile virus,” said occurs one to three days after partment. They said these
day, January 19, 2011, at the unexpected mass bird die-off. Dr. Randy Moore, resident they consume it. The toxin is fruit-fancying birds were mi-
Afton Cemetery with the Rev. “Many years ago, while I director of the diagnostic lab’s not transferred to other birds, grating north as they stopped
Harold Abney, pastor of the was living in upstate New poultry laboratory in Center. animals or humans that may to partake of abundant, prob-
Afton Baptist Church, officiat- York, I saw dozens of geese “We historically have seen come in contact with the dead ably partially fermented,
ing. Interment was under the crash to the ground when instances of West Nile, which birds.” sweet berries on bushes near
direction of Shannon Funeral they were suddenly caught in is predominantly carried by Bodenchuk said birds killed the Highway 66 bridge. The
Home of Matador, Texas. a freezing rain,” he said. “The mosquitoes, affecting birds by the bait typically can be birds over-indulged and
Tracy laid down for his Sun- weight of accumulated ice on here in Texas, but the num- found in clusters beneath their many became intoxicated.
day afternoon nap and woke them made it impossible to ber of birds is very small. And roosting areas — the trees or Hundreds – disorientated or
up in heaven on January 16, sustain flight.” currently there is no evidence phone and power lines they bloated from gorging on the
2011. Tracy accepted Christ as In recent years, Texas has that avian influenza (bird flu) return to after ingesting the berries — had difficulty flying
his Lord and Savior in the fall had its share of unusual, even or other avian viruses have toxin. and were hit by cars travers-
of 2010. “bizarre” weather, Gallagher been associated with mass “Bird control in East Texas ing the bridge.
Tracy was born in the Dun- ter, Texas, and Kandi Roberts noted, and birds are especial- die-offs in wild bird species in rice fields is usually targeted A similar die-off took place
can Flat Community in Dick- and Kara Roberts of McCaul- ly vulnerable to the vagaries the United States.” at blackbirds, while control in in early January of this year
ens County, Texas, on March ley, Texas. of sudden cold, unpredictable Moore said mortality from Panhandle feedlots is mainly near a bridge in the Lake O’
30, 1933, to Leonard Cleo He is also survived by a sis- winds, hail and lightening. parasites or disease is more targeted at starlings, which the Pines area of East Texas.
Roberts and Minnie Norris. ter, Norlene Roberts Frank- “If you’ve ever been on a often associated with individ- are an invasive species,” he Parks and wildlife experts
He married Ruth Marie Rob- lin of Wellman, Texas; four heavy commercial aircraft ual or small groups of birds said. and game wardens familiar
bins on December 22, 1951, great-grandchildren; and sev- that the wind suddenly moved and is usually a “contributing Bodenchuk said these ef- with past occurrences said
in Dickens, Texas. They made eral nieces and nephews. up or down 1,500 feet or more factor” in these situations as forts reduce grain loss, lower the death of several hundred
their home in the Afton Com- Tracy was preceded in death in a matter of seconds, think opposed to a singular cause of operational costs and help American coots, or mud-hens
munity where Tracy farmed by his parents, Leonard and what that kind of force could death. increase agricultural produc- – a mass-roosting, low-flying
until poor health forced them Minnie Roberts; four broth- do to a bird weighing only Another reason for some tion. species – was most likely due
to move to Crosbyton, Texas, ers, Carney Roberts, Wyade ounces,” he said. “In an up- mass bird die-offs in certain “In the case of starling con- to them being frightened by
in September, 2009. Roberts, Delton Roberts, and draft, masses of birds can also areas of Texas from time to trol, it also helps native ‘cavi- a noise or predator. The pan-
Those left to cherish his Travis Dale Roberts; and a accumulate ice on their wings time could be bird control to ty-nesting’ bird species by re- icked birds flew into the path
memory are his loving wife sister, Darlene Roberts. and bodies at higher altitudes. benefit agriculture, said Mike ducing competition for living of numerous cars traveling on
of 59 years, Ruth Roberts of The Family would like to And in a sudden downdraft, Bodenchuk, state director for space.” or near the 155 bridge.
Crosbyton, Texas; one son, express their appreciation to especially one associated with Texas Wildlife Services, an He added that these activi- Another possible factor in
Danny Roberts and wife Tam- the staff of The Plaza in Lub- something like a micro-burst, agency of the Texas Depart- ties are “well-publicized” in the recent mass bird die-off
my of McCaulley, Texas; three bock, Texas, for their loving a mass of them can be tossed ment of Agriculture’s Animal advance and are coordinated in Arkansas was given as loud
grandchildren, Shane Roberts care of Tracy during the last to the ground.” and Plant Health Inspection with the Texas Parks and noise or fireworks, noted Bo-
and wife Roberta of Shallowa- days of his life. Gallagher said birds thrust Service. Bodenchuk said his Wildlife Department and Tex- continued on page 6

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Page 6 Motley County Tribune, Thursday, January 27, 2011

Scientist envisions lush,


environmentally friendly gardens
A conversation with Bob Harp
continued from page 2
on horizon in harsh climates see pictures of themselves on
the screen, so anytime we had
Day-to-day life in such severe
conditions and climate was,
the Northern Hemisphere,
especially Europe, millions of
EL PASO – Frustrated heat tolerant and salt tolerant ant to salt, to drought and to a church service in the eve- especially for my wife and people are unreceptive to the
green thumbs in the desert, for West Texas and the whole heat." ning they would attend just in three small children, almost gospel, so mission work in
be patient. The days of grovel- southwest region, she said. Studies are just beginning order to see the slide show of too difficult to bear at times. these locations would prob-
ing in gravel may be nearing The plots also include many for the rose project, she said, village life. Moreover, the culture and ably be very challenging.
an end, according to a Texas bedding plants which have so her research team has just language, though beautiful
3. What was the re- and fascinating, were utterly 6. What reflections do
AgriLife Research horticul- not been previously studied started to identify qualifying
sponse of the islanders? alien to us. Adjusting was a you have on your forty
ture scientist. for their tolerance of heat, salt plants. Several bedding plants
One of the truly challenge in itself; learning years in the Pacific?
"Be positive. We can find or drought tolerance. have already been targeted. heart-warming experiences new ways was harder still. Liv- What made our mis-
plants that can tolerate diffi- "In some gardens, (in other "For example, we found was the open-armed, welcom- ing conditions continued to sion work so successful was
cult weather and climate situ- areas) you see so many beau- that many types of petunia ing attitude of the Polynesians be uncomfortable and crude the enduring support of
ations like in El Paso," said tiful, different varieties of ros- can be irrigated with recycled towards our family. Our chil- for years. While our standard the people at the Northeast
Dr. Genhua Niu. es," she said. "They can grow water, without affecting their dren were great missionaries of living eventually improved Church of Christ in Indianap-
As a researcher at the Texas well in certain places, but forage or flowers," she said. because they made so many considerably, it was still well olis. The Northeast Church
AgriLife Research and Ex- what if they are irrigated with "And they're just doing fine. wonderful contacts through below that of the U.S. To this was our financial sponsor
tension Center in El Paso, saline water or recycled wa- They can be a little compact, their friends. The Tongans day, Polynesia is a very re- and continued to support the
Niu has been putting every- ter? Can they tolerate that?" which is good for petunia be- were so poor and lived in such mote location on earth. Back mission work in Samoa af-
thing from petunias to roses Niu said. "And also in El Paso cause petunia tends to grow a remote part of the South then, the sense of remoteness ter my family and I returned
Pacific that they were attract- and detachment from our to Hawaii. The people of the
through heat, drought and when the weather would be so fast in other places.
ed to us partially because of origins was also very stressful Northeast Church were so lov-
salty water tests that would much drier, and with much "Another example is a num-
their interest in this “strange” psychologically. ing and emotionally support-
wither the stoutest of humans heat you need to irrigate. But ber of ornamental peppers. American family. Tolua Tavai Within a year we had ive that it helped us through
much less a helpless plant. It's not every garden has a good Ornamental peppers can in- and all of the people of Lauli’i learned the language well difficult times. Additionally,
a project aimed at bringing irrigation system, and some crease a lot of colors (available immediately accepted us as enough to communicate fairly we received support from the
more color to yards without people forget." to gardeners) and these plants family and treated us with well. We learned many ba- Culver Palms Church in Los
sacrificing precious water and Her goal is to find roses and also can tolerate some salt and affection, care and loving- sic phrases by asking a lot of Angeles where I had served
other natural resources. other garden plants tough drought. So if they can handle kindness. Polynesians do not questions. Besides that we as the minister from 1960 to
(Note: for high res photos enough to take the natural the drought and also can be require a blood connection to also studied from books and 1964. Numerous individuals
for this story, see http://agril- and human-made "abuse." irrigated with recycled water, establish family bonds. Where took some language classes. also made our mission work
ife.org/today/2011/01/03/ "People want to have beau- then they are fine with the El there are feelings of love, day- possible, and one was my late
scientist-envisions-desert- tiful roses of different colors Paso climate." to-day relationships and a 5. What challenges does uncle Johnny Owen of Ama-
sharing of life, there is family. this mission work put on rillo, Texas.
gardens) and fragrances," Niu said. Niu plans to summarize her
The physical hardships of a family? The greatest feeling of
"My research project is on "Many people think that in research in a few years and
Polynesia were greatly eased The greatest chal- gratification is knowing that
landscape water conserva- El Paso, they can just plant give a list of recommended by the warm embrace of our lenge is adjusting to a very after 40 years, the Churches
tion," Niu said. "In El Paso, shrubs and trees and have a plants to gardeners so they Samoan extended family. As different culture, language, of Christ have thrived and
we have limited water, so we lot of gravel in their yard. But can select the proper plants for acceptance of the gospel environment and hot humid grown in Samoa. At the Maui
need to try to use landscape actually there are many po- when dealing with harsh cli- and baptism, the Samoans climate. The lack of privacy Church of Christ where I cur-
plants that do not use a lot of tentials. In the past few years, mates. unquestioningly accepted Je- was a major challenge. The rently serve as associate min-
water or that can be irrigated we've found many bedding "Then, they can have more sus Christ. Within just two thatched houses are often ister, we have young Samoan-
less frequently. And another plants that can conform very choices in colors and plant va- years many Samoans were shared with other families American members in their
thing is to (be able to) use the well in El Paso's climate. Some rieties, not just gravel, not just baptized; and in the Tongan and offer little privacy. Some- 20s and 30s who are such
saline water or the recycled are tolerant to salt, some are shrubs and trees," she said. islands, there were even more times people would actually fine, dedicated Christians.
water to irrigate the landscape tolerant to drought. Writer: Kathleen Phillips, converts numbering in the stand outside just to watch Sometimes, I dare to wonder
hundreds. this curious American fam- that if I, along with my fam-
plants." "But for those that can tol- 979-845-2872,ka-phillips@
ily. At first there was no run- ily, hadn’t gone to Polynesia
Her research plots in El erate drought it is not neces- tamu.edu
4. What were the great- ning water and only an oil in early 1964, whether I would
Paso include numerous Earth- sarily that they can tolerate Contact: Dr. Genhua Niu, est challenges of mission cook stove which was con- now know these fine Samoan
Kind and other roses that are salinity. So we need research 915-859-9111, gniu@ag.tamu. work in the islands? sidered a luxury. Other chal- members of the Church of
potentially drought tolerant, to find out if they are toler- edu When I returned lenges are emotional: facing Christ who are children of
to Samoa with my family in long periods away from loved the original members of the
early 1964, Polynesia was still ones and friends back home, Church in Samoa and other
quite primitive with virtu- a sometimes difficult feeling locations in Polynesia.
ally no modern conveniences. of isolation or remoteness. In

First National County Agent’s News


Bank denchuk, but said that this
continued from page 5
While recent mass bird die- contains a “Causes of Bird

of Floydada
explanation warrants further offs in Texas and elsewhere Mortality” chart giving esti-
scrutiny. have grabbed the headlines mated annual bird mortality
“We’ve done roost reloca- and spurred the imagination from various causes in terms
tion actions throughout Texas of conspiracy theorists – oth- of millions of birds. It turns
using literally tens of thou- er “explanations” range from out that blunt-force trauma

STRENGTH
sands of rounds of pyrotech- secret military or government caused by impact with trans-
nics, and I can’t ever recall testing to bio-terrorism and parent, silicate-based mate-
any birds dying from ‘trauma’ biblical portents — the real rials is the top cause of bird
as a direct or indirect result of causes of the bird mortality mortality in North America.
that control method. Howev- are far more banal, according That’s right; birds crashing
5 Star Superior Rating by er, I suppose it is possible that
a flock of daytime-flying birds
to experts.
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Motley County Tribune, Thursday, January 27, 2011, Page 7

MCISD 2010-2011 Wyatt Hackler, right, mem-


ber of the Texas Youth Bull
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Honor Roll, Third Cycle competed at a rodeo in Mid-


land, TX on January 15th.
Youth from all over West
First Grade Texas compete in mutton
A Honor Roll Jaci Zingerman
Seventh Grade bustin, calf riding, junior rid-
Tyne Marshall
Jace Martin A Honor Roll AB Honor Roll ing, senior riding, and bull
Andrew Moore Mattie Brooks Sabra Pope riding depending on your
Trace Osborn Austin Taylor
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age. Wyatt competes in the
Wyatt Perryman
Jackson Rains Duncan Aumiller Eleventh Grade senior riding for 13 and under
Jacob Richards Natalie Jameson A Honor Roll youth. These competitions
Braxton Salazar Marcus Ortiz Keyan Kautz are held every other Saturday
Andrew Stafford Thalia Quilimaco
Tate Richards AB Honor Roll and basically have 2 rounds
AB Honor Roll Christian Brooks of rodeo in one day. Wyatt
Kyler Barton Eighth Grade Paul Gutierrez sits tied for 4th in his divi-
Kason Degan A Honor Roll Danielle Gwinn
Ashton Quilimaco Meagan Ford Braden Mason sion after the first go around.
Catherine Ward Lexi Osborn Wyatt will compete again on
Second Grade Jonathon Osborn January 29th in Midland.
A Honor Roll AB Honor Roll Mark Quintero
Kenzie Clary Seth Baxter Nayo Santos
Case Drum Tanner Bearden
Prescott Falcon Michael Martin Tweth Grade
Krysta Guerrero Cassidy Turner A Honor Roll
Kylee Jones Hailey Blanco
Colton Martin Kyla Simpson
Tansy Pollard Ninth Grade
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Jacob Woolsey Sara Ferguson
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Dallas Beckley AB Honor Roll Andrew Martin
Sydney McCoy Conner Mason Colby McCleskey
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Gabriel Rivera Tenth Grade Alyx Smith
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Emma Cagle Pictured below are the fourth and fifth graders who attended
Tatum Guerrero the Lubbock Symphony-Orchestra in Lubbock on January 18th.
Emma Hackler
Emily Jameson They were accompanied by Mrs. Rankin and Mrs. Alexander and
Cambrie Marshall treated to lunch at Furr's before the symphony. The symphony
Autumn Perryman used "A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" by Benjamin
Nathan Richards
Nellie Shannon
Britten to demonstrate the different parts of the orchestra to stu-
dents. The musicians were dressed in colors accordingly to signify
AB Honor Roll which group they were associated with. Students were then treat- Family and Consumer Science students, Virginia Gutierrez, Shayla Clay & Gaby Santos,
Zowie Barton ed to “Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1,” which ended with the glorious "In honor Motley County ISD School Board for their time and effort.
Dereck Fisk
Chris Flores the Hall of the Mountain King" as a finale.
Patricia Hernandez
Samuel Ware

Fourth Grade
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Jonathon Flores
Rivers Marshall
Ethan Mason
Tadley Pollar
Cameron Stafford
Carley Turner

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Jasmine Aumiller
Tucker Barton
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Alycia Silva

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Dode Gleghorn
Wyatt Hackler
Eli Marshall
Samantha Quilimaco
Brody Rankin

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Mikenna Ford

Sixth Grade
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None

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Chasity Cox
Chloe Gleghorn
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Thalia Mendoza
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