CORRECTION NOTICE

Body Regarding Quitaque City Council elections as reported in previous editions of The Caprock Courier: we received word that Roland Hamilton signed up for a twoyear term and Darrell Payne signed up for a one-year term. We regret the earlier inaccuracy.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCH Old school popcorn takes flight The next time your spouse asks that proverbial (if a question can be proverbial) late-evening question “Do we have any popcorn?” and you don’t, what to do? Look for a jar of the real thing. There was life before microwaves.

Part one: getting schooled Part two: getting schooled in the supply chain

Body You get a two columns for the price of one this week. The first segment is a follow-up to a previous column about STAAR testing. Despite my staunch stance against high-stakes testing, I remain open to views about accountability for schools.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCH Real furniture is making a comeback, or so I’ve heard. It’s happening with Generation Z, a.k.a. Zoomers. They drive the market. The rest of us already have furniture.

Grilled Mexican Grain Bowls

Body I make many types of grain bowls and enjoy the ease and flexibility. I can make them with whatever is left in my fridge at any given time. Or, I plan a themed grain bowl, such as an Asian style packed with brown or white rice, and veggies one might find in a stir fry.

Wood's good per Gen Z

Body Yay! Rylee is interested in my old stuff! She even wants pictures. She’s apparently already on the right track with wood. And she said this: “You know I love furniture with a story!” Uncle John, storyteller, to the rescue.

Silverton School posts 4th 6 weeks honor rolls

Body The following students enrolled in Silverton School earned “A” Honor Roll for the 4th 6 weeks of the 2022– 23 school year.

Silverton student wins Amarillo T-shirt design contest

Body junior recently was the winner of a T-shirt design contest hosted by the Coffee Memorial Blood Center of Amarillo and was interviewed by Amarillo’s KFDA/Channel 10 about her accomplishment. Winner Riley Gore will also be given a $500 scholarship.

Overheard

Body “Gosh, am I glad to see you!” Emmy said. Emmy was my big cousin. I was 8, Emmy was 11. I wanted to be Emmy’s best friend, but Emmy was happier with girls her own age. At least that’s the way it was, until today. Today Emmy said she was glad to see me. I soon found out why.

MOTLEY ONE ACT PLAY

Body Rehearsals are under way for “Any Body for Tea,” Motley County ISD’s One Act Play entry. The troupe will present their show at the District UIL One Act Play competition Thursday in Spur. It is directed by Courtney Mendola and Tori Simpson.