LAST GAME

Body LAST GAME The Motley County boys’ basketball team played their final game of the season last week, falling to the Jayton 71–26. The Jaybirds moved to 9–0 in district. 

Motley crafters continue 50-year tradition

Body Motley County Arts and Crafts met on Monday, Feb. 7, at the Motley County Senior Citizens building. The group enjoyed a day of painting on cotton cup towels with crayons, following a design of each person’s choice.

Note of Thanks

Body The family of Judy Lynn Cruse wish to express our gratefulness for all the love poured out to us during the loss of Mom. There are no words that can express how deeply touched our hearts have been by all the love and acts of kindness shown to our family during this time of loss.

Roaring Springs Lions meet game warden Cruse, get updates from county judge

Body The Roaring Springs Lions Club met Feburary 1, 2022, at Billie Dean’s Resturant in Matador, with Texas game warden Matthew Cruse as special guest. Cruse informed the membership of activites on the U.

Flomot News

Body Overheard During the Depresssion, when some people were sleeping on mattresses stuffed with corn husks or straw, the government sponsored a program in which people could make their own quality mattresses.

Motley senior awarded scholarship

Body Andrew Stafford of Motley County ISD has been awarded a scholarship from Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Foundation – the Windmill Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded for the school year 2022–23 and is renewable for the next three years. Congratulations to Andrew! 

PLAYOFF BOUND

Body PLAYOFF BOUND The Silverton boys varsity basketball team has earned a ticket to the post-season playoffs. | COURTESY PHOTO

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body Well, we got through another cold weather spell and snow. We didn’t get much moisture but we sure go the cold! We were so grateful that the pipes didn’t freeze and we didn’t lose our electricity.

LOOKING BACK

Body February 20, 1947—Mr. and Mrs. Pascal Garrison are parents of a son, Max Dee . . . Mr. and Mrs. Harold Marler are parents of a daughter, Thelma Kay . . . Services conducted for Robert Earl Bell . . . Vern Kindrick, nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A.N.