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December 2021

Public and Civic Meetings Coming Up

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KENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ COURT Thursday, December 30, 9 a.m., County Courthouse, 101 Main St., Jayton.

2021: A changing of the guard A new era in leadership begins

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From start to finish 2021 was a year in which change roiled the familiar, especially in leadership. From elected officials to business leaders to school administrators to legendary ranch ownership, the torch was passed throughout 2021.

Patton Springs Rangers 2021 1A Division 2, Region 2, District 7, All Region

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Newcomer of the Year

Jayton Jaybirds 2021 1A Division 2, Region 2, District 7 All Region

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Newcomer of the Year Isaac King, Sophomore

COLLEGE GRADUATE

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COLLEGE GRADUATE Tré Garvin, son of Ray and Karen Faubus, graduated from Angelo State University on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in animal science. Tré graduated from Spur High School in 2017. He will be returning to ASU in the Spring to pursue a master’s degree.

Spur Bulldogs 1A Division 1 District 3 All-Region Honors

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1st Team Offense

Abilene to build bitcoin center

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• Argo Blockchain hiring in the works. The firm, which had originally planned to inform Dickens County job applicants of decisions by Dec. 24, said it had not made final decisions by that date. The hiring department has assured applicants that they need a little more time to make sure they get it exactly right. Argo plans to make offers of employment sometime early in the New Year.

Our most underreported stories of 2021

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This newspaper is the last issue of the year.

JGISD board approves new security camera proposal

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In the monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board of trustees Dec. 16, 2021, principal Nathan Branum updated the group on Stop the Bleed training, benchmarks, staff meal, the Christmas program, the Jaybirds’ 11-2 football season, junior high and elementary UIL competition, and junior high, junior varsity and varsity basketball rolling out.

Spur Senior Citizens

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The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472. A donation is always appreciated. The cost for seniors over 60 is $4; everyone else is always welcome, for $8.