Love Fund in Silverton

A love fund has been established at Happy State Bank in Silverton for Bob Arnold. If you would like to help, you may donate to help Bob and ViAnn until he is able to get back to work again. This is how the Silverton community really pulls together when someone is hurting or has a special need.

LOOKING BACK

1925: Style Shop opened by Mrs. J. S. Fisher; tires and rims stolen from Turner car August 21, 1925—Big camp meeting expected to set record with eight services daily . . . The Style Shop opened here by Mrs. J. S. Fisher . . .

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

Well, the big weekend is over and it’s back to normal life for us. I missed the celebration but I know it was a good time for all—and big thanks to all who worked so hard to make it good. Congratulations again to our king, Elton Cantwell, a very discerning candidate.

THE BRISCOE CO.NEWS

FUTURE CELEBRATES PAST Silverton students, such as cheerleaders, football players, 4H and FFA played an active role in the 129th Annual Briscoe County Celebration. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Hotel Matador wins honors at Texas Bed & Breakfast Association Conference

The owners of Hotel Matador in downtown Matador have just returned from attending the Texas Bed & Breakfast Association (TTBA) Conference, held this year at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort in Boerne.

Motley Co. ISD sets Meet the Teacher for Aug. 12

Motley County Independent School District has scheduled Meet The Teacher for Thursday, Aug. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. The ISD asks for parents or guardians to feel free to bring their student’s school supplies when they come.

IN MATADOR

IN MATADOR A new Family Dollar store is under construction in Matador, just east of downtown. Work on the building is expected to take 60 to 90 days. | COURTESY PHOTO

Rocky the Masked Bandit

What’s new on the Campbell Farm? Well, I have a pet raccoon named Rocky-the-Comeback-Kid. I noticed a very thin, sickly-looking raccoon coming around the house numerous times a day. The raccoon’s hind quarters were gray, and the little tail, often the pride of raccoons, was thin and gray.

VALLEY WORKOUTS

VALLEY WORKOUTS With two-aday practices starting last week, Valley athletes to advantage of the opportunity to get in shape for the new season of sports. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Valley FFA needs sheep, goat, heifer tags before Aug. 27

Valley FFA is reminding all students to please make plans to get tags/unique identification numbers (UINs) for all sheep, goats and heifers before August 27. Sheep/goats and heifers are $17 per tag or UIN.