Schools & Sports

SILVERTON RESPONDS The Silverton Senior Citizens Center held a special recognition dinner Saturday, Oct. 1, for Briscoe County first responders to thank them for their community service.The event was held at the Silverton Senior Citizens center, located at 703 Commerce. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Silverton salutes first responders

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Body Silverton salutes first responders

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FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Body The funeral for Jerry Baker was at the Methodist Church last week, and there were many attending. They told how much Jerry spread the word about Jesus working in his life and how much Jerry will be missed.

GUTHRIE CSD DEAN OF STUDENTS JEFF DENTON

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Guthrie CSD honors dean of students Jeff Denton during National Principals Month

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Body October is National Principals Month, and the Guthrie School family is honoring its dean of students, Mr. Jeff Denton. “Mr. Denton’s dedication and support are evident in the success of our students and staff,” read a statement from the school.

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Valley wins, improves district chances

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Body Coming into the night, the three teams in District 1-1A Division I not named Follett had started the season off strong combining for a 16–2 record, but all three teams ran into buzz saws Friday night.

DRAGON LOSS The Paducah Dragons suffered a hard loss last week against the #1 Benjamin Mustangs 66–19 at home. This week the Dragons travel to Harrold to face the Hornets. | TEXAS 1A FAN PHOTO

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DRAGON LOSS

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Body DRAGON LOSS The Paducah Dragons suffered a hard loss last week against the #1 Benjamin Mustangs 66–19 at home. This week the Dragons travel to Harrold to face the Hornets. | TEXAS 1A FAN PHOTO

VALLEY WINS TheValley Patriots are back in the district race defeatingWhite Deer 58-13 last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

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VALLEY WINS

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Body VALLEY WINS TheValley Patriots are back in the district race defeatingWhite Deer 58-13 last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

PADUCAH #!0 Depsite the loss to #1 Benjamin, the Paducah Dragons remained the Top 10 in Six Man, Division 2 this week. They are ranked #10. | TEXAS 1A FAN PHOTO

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PADUCAH #!0

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Body PADUCAH #!0 Depsite the loss to #1 Benjamin, the Paducah Dragons remained the Top 10 in Six Man, Division 2 this week. They are ranked #10. | TEXAS 1A FAN PHOTO

2022 TVFD Haunted House and Valley Halloween Carnival

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2022 TVFD Haunted House and Valley Halloween Carnival

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Body It’s Spooky Season again! Save the date for the annual Halloween bash at the Old Turkey High School, hosted by the Turkey Volunteer Fire Department and the Valley School, Saturday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m.

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Overheard

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Body My grandmother Mary McGraw was the most trusting woman I’ve ever known. Her six gas wells made her renowned as the lady in the big house who would make loans to poor farmers so they could keep their land during the Depression.

Motley beats Gold-Burg 84-36

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Motley beats Gold-Burg 84-36

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Body The Motley County Matadors defeated the Gold-Burg Bears 84–36 Thursday night in Benjamin. Junior quarterback Kadyn Roys set the pace for the Matadors’ offense with 145 passing yards and 134 rushing yards.