26th Annual Roaring Springs Independence Day Celebration seeks vendors for July 2 event

The organizers for the 26th Annual Roaring Springs Independence Day are seeking vendors for Saturday July 2, 2022 celebration at the Roaring Springs Community Center. There is no charge; organizers just ask that vendors donate an item for bingo.

JACKSON FAMILY REUNION

JACKSON FAMILY REUNION Recently, the families of C.P. and Ethel Jackson and James Andrew and Bertha Jackson gathered for a long overdue family reunion at the Senior Citizens building in Matador.

Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

The Motley County Senior Citizens is open to serve meals inside or for carry out from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every weekday. Seating inside the center has been arranged to meet safety guidelines for dining 6 feet apart. Meal delivery is also available for seniors in Matador and Roaring Springs.

Silverton library plans ‘Oceans of Fun’ for summer reading

The Silverton Library invites families and children to join them for summer fun at the library. Parents can keep their child’s reading level up— or even raise it—when visiting the public library this summer.

OGALLALA COMMONS

OGALLALA COMMONS Silverton students travelled to Talon Point retreat center in Channing to participate in an authentic chuck wagon dinner that kicked off an Ogallala Commons planning retreat last Wednesday evening.

Silverton School posts 6th 6 weeks honor rolls

The following students enrolled in Silverton School earned “A” Honor Roll for the 6th 6 weeks of the 2021–22 school year.

LOOKING BACK

June 9, 1977—Uranium search said two years from production . . .May rainfall topped 6 and ½ inches. . .Kim Hutsell Mayfield and Tracy Bill were eligible to enter the Texas State Solo and Ensemble contest held in Austin. Mrs. Mayfield played the piano solo, “Military Polonaise” by Chopin.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

This week has really flown by, and I don’t know where it went. I had to change my TV programming to DISH network, and I am really having a time getting adjusted to the change. I had to have help pushing some buttons. I should not have, but they were really nice to get me back on track.

Silverton's littlest leagues enjoy season

FUN SEASON CONCLUDES The Silverton Little League and T-ball teams finished their seasons last week, and everyone seems to have had a great time. | COURTESY PHOTOS

End of school brings fun, honors

Valley, Paducah and Guthrie seniors wound down their high school careers in a variety of ways. Valley FFA held its annual honors banquet. Valley also staged its senior play.