FARM SAFETY

FARM SAFETY Members of the Motley County Fire Department and Motley County EMS traveled to Western Equipment in Floydada last week to learn Ag Rescue Safety measures when working on farm accidents. | COURTESY PHOTO

Flomot News

Overheard I was five years old in 1937 and “helping” my dad cut fodder in the field for our hogs and cattle. It was a warm day in August. Dad was cutting the cornstalks with a corn knife by hand and them throwing them into the hayrack.

Silverton’s Seventh Street Pool to open May 31

If you’re looking to escape the hot, windy days of May with a cool, refreshing dip, the Silverton Seventh Street Pool is slated to open May 31. According to Brandi Ziegler of Silverton, opening day for the community’s pool is a little more than two weeks away— and reduced dues are due by June 1.

LIBRARY LABORATORY

The Caprock Public Library in Quitaque hosted area 2nd graders last week, providing the perfect laboratory for STEM projects today.

SENIOR LUNCHEON

SENIOR LUNCHEON The Methodist Church hosted a luncheon for the seniors who will be graduating from Silverton High School later this month, providing a great message for these young ladies and gentlemen who will be opening a new chapter in their lives. | COURTESY PHOTO

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

We had such fun at the quilting Thursday as we were all there again and we got to roll both sides, so it really made it look smaller. News came that our school lost another grad, and we send prayers and sympathy to family of Robert Hughes.

BRISCOE BLAZES

BRISCOE BLAZES The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department thanked volunteers for their assistance in putting out grass fires on Saturday, including the Briscoe County Sheriff’s Office, Bill Strange, Dane Mullins Farms and Sloan Grabbe. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOOKING BACK

May 11th, 1967—Members of the Silverton baseball team that won the regional tournament are Wade Brannon, Max Weaver, Thurman May, Danny Vaughan, Larry Comer, Paul Ray McWilliams, Johnny Roy Weaver, Jacky Davis, Gary Whitfill, Mike Tate, Roy Dale Wood, Lannie Arnold, Ernest Carrasco, Joe Mercer,...

Valley advances 9 to State Track in 7 events

The Valley Patriots boys track team won the regional track meet at South Plains College in Levelland on Friday and Saturday, amassing 76 points, and Valley’s Lady Patriots were the runners-up at the regional meet.

PADUCAH 4x100 STATE-BOUND

PADUCAH 4x100 STATE-BOUND The Paducah 4x100 relay team finished in 2nd place at the regional track meet Saturday and will advance to the State track meet in Austin Saturday, May 14. The members of the 4x100 relay team are Josh Gonzales, Deflton Flemons, Cord Piper and Jimmy Rogers. | COURTESY PHOTO