2024 CAPROCK PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS

Body Public and Civic Meetings Coming UpPlease let us know of any corrections: caprockcourier@gmail.comMATADORMASONICLODGE Thursday,July18,mealat6:30p.m.followedby7:30p.m.meeting, Lodge Building, 807 Bailey St.

Potato and Olive Pizza made easy

Body While eliminating dairy from my diet, I have found many creative ways to enjoy the foods I’ve always liked. One might think it would be difficult to like eating pizza without cheese. But trust me, this potato pizza is out of this world.

The 501

Body TheSaturdayEveningPostused to arrive at our house every Tuesday — one of my first childhood lessons that life doesn’t always make sense.Now I’ve grown up, but lots of things still don’t make sense. What’s changed is that I can’t ask my parents for answers.

Summer events continue at Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway

Body FRIDAY, JULY 19, 9:00 A.M.The Path of a Bison. Learn about the history of the Texas State Bison Herd and walk along the same paths they venture with a ranger.FRIDAY, JULY 19, 3:00 P.M.Watercolor the Canyons. Join us in water coloring the features and creatures of the canyon!

LOOKING BACK

Body July 18, 1894: Summer camps and reunions July 18, 1984—Football players getting physicals. . . . Coach Kelly Braisher will be conducting a basketball camp for girls and boys here in August. . . .

Silverton Library holding summer reading contest; prizes to be given away Wednesday, July 24

Body The Silverton Library wants area youngsters to have an opportunity to win oneoftheirfunsummerprizes. Winners will be drawn and contacted Wednesday, July 24. For each book a youngsterreadstheycanenter towinoneoftheseprizes.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Body Well, I am home from Lubbock for a while, and I am enjoying sleeping in my own bed. My daughter is doing better so I’m not as needed as I was.

Motley Library Summer Reading Prize Giveaway deadlines July 31

Body The Motley Library is reminding youngsters that they have until July 31 to complete their reading challenge and turn in their cards for a chance to win one of the grand prizes.If youngsters have books checked out, but do not plan to complete the challenge, please return them.

MOTLEY CHEER

Body Motley County varsity and junior high cheerleaders are at NCA Leadership Camp this week, getting ready for a new school year. | COURTESY PHOTO

A sincere thank you from the Mott Creek Ranch

Body Around 5 p.m. on July 4, a Matador resident saw a lightning strike about 11 miles west of town. He reported seeing smoke in a pasture, and Matador, Floydada and Dougherty Volunteer Fire Departments quickly responded to hose down the edges of the fast-moving fire.