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Spur Senior Citizens

EVERYONE WELCOME! Lunch served at noon Monday–Friday; suggested donation age 60+ only $4; others $8. Call anytime for info, (806) 271-4472.

Planting trees, Part II

In last week’s column were some reasons autumn is the best time to plant trees in the landscape.

Pumpkin Waffles with Butter-Pecan Sauce a decadent breakfast—or dinner

Electric waffle irons have so any applications these days. People are using them in many interesting ways.

NEWS & EVENTS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES

MOTLEY Enduro race set for this weekend in Matador MATADOR—The Boondockers Enduro returns to Matador Saturday and Sundat, Oct. 23–24, 2021, The enduro style dirt bike race is put on by the West Boondockers and part of the Texas State Championship Enduro Circuit.

Cap Rock Telephone invites entries for 2022 Directory Cover Photography Contest

Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative is hosting a photo contest for use on the cover of the company’s 2022 telephone directory. As in past years, Cap Rock invites photos from its service area: “landscape, wildlife, or any of the beautiful landmarks in the Rolling Plains.”

Texas Midwest Community Network to hold 28th annual conference Oct. 27

The Texas Midwest Community Network, a 19-county coalition promoting regionwide economic and community growth, will hold its 28th annual conference Oct. 27 in Abilene, Texas.

JGISD posts 1st 6 weeks honor rolls

The following students enrolled in Jayton-Girard ISD earned “A” Honor Roll for the 1st 6 weeks of the 2021–22 school 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) 474-5757. THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout Dickens County.

10-digit dialing takes effect Oct. 24 in 806 area code

Beginning Oct. 24, 2021, callers in the 806 area code must dial 10 digits (area code plus telephone number) for all local calls.

Dickens Commission approves appraisal board members

In the regular monthly meeting of the Dickens County Commissioners on October 7, 2021, the court rejected a bid for Lot 1, Block 139 of the Original Town of Dickens until further information is gathered.