Silverton runner-up at District UIL meet

Body Silverton finished in 2nd place to Claude last week at the District UIL meet, advancing to Regional UIL in twelve categories. The Regional UIL meet will be held April 21 at South Plains College in Levelland.

LOOKING BACK

Body April 1, 1993: Frank Ramirez, Jr. selected All State Basketball April 1, 1993—Frank Ramirez, Jr. is the only area player selected to the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association All-State boys basketball team.

Motley County school facilities getting new roofs

Body Motley County School as well as roofs on other building around the school’s campus are in the process of being repaired. At this time there is no new purpose planned for the old school.

SPOTLIGHT ON MATADOR MASONIC LODGE CELEBRATION

Body SPOTLIGHT ON MATADOR MASONIC LODGE CELEBRATION

A name to remember

Body Jerry Lee Lewis. Huey Lewis. Ray Lewis. Carl Lewis. John Lewis. Meriwether Lewis. All but the first name are Americans, individuals who have made contributions to our country in entertainment, music, sport, and public service. Leon Lewis? Not a household name.

Foodbytes

Body From the editors: It’s our fault that we inadvertently overlooked this column, which should have run last week— before March 17! But we’re persuaded that Irish stewed potatoes will prove delicious any time of year.

The 501

Body Attention young people. (Humor me while I pretend to have some young readers.) Do you want to be on the leading edge? If so, intercept and read your grandparents’ monthly AARP Bulletin. You’ll be decades ahead of your peers. You’ll save yourself some grief over time.

Silverton’s Got Talent auditions set for March 22, March 29

Body Auditions to advance to the school and community performance of Silverton’s Got Talent will be held during school on March 22 and 29. The Silverton’s Got Talent show will be held the evening of Thursday, April 6.

Motley library to host free Medicare Education class March 28

Body Library will host a free Medicare Education Class, Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Annex. This educational meeting will be conducted by a benefit advisor specializing in Medicare. Those attending can expect to better understand their Medicare benefits.

Matador to celebrate 125 years of Masonic Lodge Friday, March 24

Body On October 4, 1898, three men traveled on horseback to Floyd City Lodge #712, in Floydada, Texas, to petition for Dispensation to the Grand Lodge of Texas.