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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Mrs. Janice Hughes visited last week in Sublette, Kansas, with Mrs. Mary Hughes. Visiting last weekend with Connie and Coy Franks were Amy and Cory Franks, Madison, Hudson and Heston; Mary and Cara Franks, Cal and Cam of Idalou; Cara and Clint Cowart and Crease; and Erma Washington of Flomot.

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Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

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.

LIBRARY HANGOUT

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LIBRARY HANGOUT

News Staff

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

LIBRARY HANGOUT These youngsters have enjoyed the Motley County Library almost every day this summer and are headed back to school. The library wants to remind everyone that kids are always welcome there and invites area youth to come by after school.

MOTLEY SCRIMMAGE

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MOTLEY SCRIMMAGE

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

MOTLEY SCRIMMAGE The Motley County Matadors played the Happy Cowboys at home last week and won in the first scrimmage of the season. Motley Coach Mike Bigham said Coach Stacy Perryman is doing great things with Happy. | COURTESY PHOTO

Beans & Cornbread fundraiser

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Beans & Cornbread fundraiser

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

LIBRARY LUNCH Motley County Friends of the Library serving up an old fashioned feast of Beans & Cornbread, Sausage and Cobbler at the last fundraising event held in 2019. Due to Covid restrictions the event had to be cancelled last year.

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Motley Library fundraiser slated for Aug. 27

News Staff

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

The Annual Motley County Friends of the Library “Rootin’ Tootin’ Beans and Cornbread” lunch and fundraiser has been set for Friday, Aug. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Library Annex. The menu will be beans, cornbread, smoked sausage, trimmings, cobbler and iced tea.

CRAFTY CLUB The Motley County Arts and Crafts group, which began more than half a century ago, welcomes new participants. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Motley County Arts and Crafts welcome new participants

Staff Reports

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Motley County Arts and Crafts met on Monday, August 9, at 10 a.m. at the Senior Citizens building in Matador.

CAR SHOW WINNERS Jerry Miller of Silverton won the truck division with a 1972 Chevrolet Super Cheyenne, and Lynn Smith won the car division with a 1968 Ford Mustang. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Briscoe Co. Boosters car show winners announced

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

The Briscoe County Boosters have announced the winners of the 2021 Car Show. Jerry Miller of Silverton won the truck division with a 1972 Chevrolet Super Cheyenne. Lynn Smith won the car division with a 1968 Ford Mustang.

SILVERTON SUPPER

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SILVERTON SUPPER

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

SILVERTON SUPPER The Silverton School Board prepared a back-to-school supper for families, students and staff last week to get the new school year off to a good start. | COURTESY PHOTOS

‘Meet the Owls and Lady Owls’ set for Aug. 24

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‘Meet the Owls and Lady Owls’ set for Aug. 24

News Staff

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Silverton ISD has set Meet the Owls and Lady Owls for Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. All junior high and high school athletes and cheerleaders will be announced. Booster Club sign up will be that evening as well as a Booster Club meeting.