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Candidate files for JGISD board; school, city deadline Feb. 17

Jeff Arnold, an incumbent on the Jayton-Girard Independent School District, has filed for re-election in the May 6 school board election. Cities and school boards inDickensandKentCounties are now accepting applications for candidates to run for city councils and school boards.

Spur city council to hold RV park ordinance comment session Feb. 15

The City of Spur has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, to seek input regarding its proposed RV Parks ordinance, according to city secretary Ashley Carothers.

Valentine’s Day Karaoke Party set for downtown Spur Feb. 14

If having a good time onValentine’s Day is music to your ears, then the Spur Senior Center will be the place to be. The Senior Citizens will host aValentine’s Day dinner with karaoke music for entertainment, and according to director Debbie Pritchett, “Elvis Presley will be on hand to entertain.”

SPOTLIGHT ON VALENTINE BRAGS AND BEST WISHES

Shutterbugs: Interested in a Spur Photography Club?

According to award-winning photographers Rick and CJ Boales — retired residents of Spur — camera buffs from around the community and region have brought up the idea of organizing a regional Photography Club.

Forcing indoor spring blooms

Tired of bare tree limbs and brown grass? Bring spring flowers into the house while it is still freezing outside by forcing dormant buds to bloom indoors. Forcing is a horticultural strategy that is used to hasten bloom time.

Spur Senior Citizens Menu

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., serves 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.

Sweet treats for Valentine’s Day

Take your pick. We’re cooking up three ways to impress your sweetie. My husband, also known as Stud Muffin, loves chocolate. But he’s going to go crazy for these mini cherry pies since cherries are his other weakness. Or, how romantic do champagne cupcakes sound?

LIBRARY NOTES

Our diamond painting craft class originally scheduled for Monday February 6th had to be postponed until Thursday February 9th at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The weather we had recently delayed the shipment of some of the supplies we needed for the class.

Retiring DCHC chair Martin to receive statewide award in Austin Feb. 2

in Texas, there are few entrusted to own and manage historical properties themselves— but even fewer with chairs who have selflessly plowed their time and energies into operating such properties for the benefit of the community, for nearly two decades.