GUTHRIE ALUM HONOR

Body GUTHRIE ALUM HONOR Abigail Jones, a 2021 graduate of Guthrie Common School District, set a new school record for Lubbock Christian University at the Lone Star Conference track meet last week. The LCU freshman placed 8th in the women’s hammer, setting a new school record of 43.

Paducah's Piper at State

Body STATE ACADEMICS Paducah’s Cord Piper competed last weekend in Current Issues at State UIL in Austin. | COURTESY PHOTO

SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES

Body SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES Last week was National School Lunch Heroes Day. At Motley County schools, Brittany Moore and Myra McCleskey help in serving the kids every day. For many kids, when Coach Mike Bigham (center) hands out the trays, it’s the highlight of their day.

Motley County Senior Citizens Center Menu

Body 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.

Motley Co. 4-H teams win honors at District 3 Contest

Body The Motley County 4-H teams won quite a few honors last week at the District 3 Consumer Decision Making contest. Results include: The Junior Team was named Overall Champion Team.

FARM SAFETY

Body 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

Body 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

Body 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.

LIBRARY LABORATORY

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

SENIOR LUNCHEON

Body 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