Community & Opinions

SWORN IN

SWORN IN Taylor Howerton of Spur was sworn in as a reserve officer in the Spur Police Department Nov. 22 by Mayor Louise Jones (above, right) and congratulated by police chief BiIly R. Spears (left). | COURTESY PHOTOS

When everyone finds their way back together

“An American Sunrise” is a collection of poems by Joy Harjo, the current poet laureate of the United States. Since 1936, the Library of Congress has chosen a poet to hold a one-year term from September to May.

Spur council approves police Ride-Along program, considers animal ordinance

In its regularly scheduled meeting of November 16, 2021, the Spur City Council considered two initiatives by the Spur Police Department and a citizen request regarding its animal ordinance.

Keeping the eye on the ball in Jayton

Friday night in Idalou, this year’s Jayton football season ended with a state quarterfinal loss to the Motley County Matadors, who everyone and their dog has predicted will win it all this year.

2021 Community Calendar Community Services

SPUR VISITOR CENTER at 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@ gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097. THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout Dickens County.

Spur PD ‘Santa Red and Blue’ charity drive continues to accept donations

The Spur Police Department continues to accept donated toys and food this year to assist 15 Spur families with the makings of Christmas dinner and gifts for children. The department invites local individuals and businesses to donate a non-perishable food item and/or a toy to assist in the effort.

To upsize or to downsize?

One of the hottest trends in real estate is the tiny house phenomenon. What will they think of next? Tiny house additions.

From a nurse, with love

I was a nursing student the first time I saw a woman give birth. Even though I was young and naive, I was cognizant of the weight of the moment when the baby took its first breath: the thin space where we see the holy and miraculous here on earth.

Kent County wraps up fiscal year, renews abatement criteria

As October brought the end of a fiscal year, Kent County received its annual financial figures and made minor budget adjustments accordingly, in its regular meeting of Nov. 8, 2021.

Patton ISD board discusses enrollment, attendance and audit in Nov. meeting

In the monthly meeting of the Patton Springs Independent School District board of trustees on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, superintendent Bryan White reported and discussed current enrollment and attendance, awards and honors, school accountability, and transportation/maintenance projects.