EARLY CHRISTMAS The Lockney and Floydada Volunteer Fire Departments were each presented $5,750 checks last week at the Lockney Firehall. The money was donated from area businesses and organizations in support of the Sixth Annual Country Christmas Ball, held July 17, benefitting the volunteer firefighters of each town. The firefighters were also presented $5,750 checks back on Dec. 2020 for a total of $11,500 donated to each fire department. Shown from left are Dustee Sollis, Eric Rainwater, Justin Wright, Donnie McLaughlin and Wendell Sollis. | TERESA BIGHAM PHOTO
The Sixth Annual Country Christmas Ball, held at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center on July 17, had a record number of 600 people in attendance. The event had been postponed from December of 2020 because of the covid pandemic. Sponsors and participants were ready to socialize and enjoy the fabulous “Big Band” music of Wendell Sollis and the Sidekicks All Stars. The Hall of Fame musicians entertained the audience with swing, country, Cajun, and Christmas favorites.
Floyd County firefighters from Lockney and Floydada had already each received a check in December of 2020 from donations of sponsors. In July 2021, because of the results of the live and silent auctions, and the generosity of the attendees, an additional $5750.00 was given, making the grand total of $11,500 for each group of volunteer firefighters.
We would like to thank the businesses and individuals for being a part of this record setting event. The following is a copy of the banner that was displayed that night. Sponsors were also listed in the program, displayed on a PowerPoint, and announced from the stage. The Floyd County volunteer firefighters also thank you!