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Kids’ Gardens, Part 2

A lifetime of enjoying the love of gardening can begin at a young age. I don’t remember the event, but my mother told me that when I was very young after eating a peach, I planted the seed in our backyard, which germinated and grew into a tree.

Peanut butter bread back in vogue

Peanut butter bread has apparently been around since the 1930s. I can just imagine either of my grandmothers in the kitchen baking this, or learning how to make it from their mothers.

6666 ranch sold to ‘Yellowstone’ creator’s group

MAY 3, 2021 — One of the most storied brands in the West went on the market last December for $347.7 million as stipulated in the will of its late owner, Anne Windfohr Marion. As of today, announced Lubbock-based broker Chas.

‘The Day of The Incumbent’ in Spur elections May 1

May 1 was a day for incumbents in Spur City Council and school board races.

ALL STAR CAST

The Jayton High School One Act Play company performed their production of “Treasure Island” at the State UIL One Act Play competition in Corsicana Friday. Erielle Coulter, a junior, was selected for All Star Cast for her performance as Jim Hawkins. | JOHNNA REYNOLDS PHOTO

JAYTON LIONS CLUB

JAYTON LIONS CLUB At the last meeting of the Kent County Lions Club, new officers were elected. From left: Katie Lackey, secretary; Jake Edwards, president; Gina Coulter, treasurer; Daryl Ham, 2nd vice-president; and not pictured, Shirley Long, 1st vice-president.

What's happening

CROSBY 2nd Annual Ralls Rabbit Rumble set for May 8 RALLS—Ralls will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo food truck tour downtown Saturday, May 8, starting at 10 a.m. Festivities include food trucks, a car show, games, a homemade salsa contest, a pageant for the little ones, music and shopping.

Spur Senior Citizens

EVERYONE WELCOME! Lunch served at noon Monday–Friday; Lowfat Milk, Tea w/Lemon or water available with all meals. Suggested donation age 60+ only $4; others $8. Call anytime for info, (806) 271-4472.

State shows largest numerical population gain

AUSTIN—Texas stands to gain two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after results of the 2020 census released last week show the state had the largest numerical gain of any state since the 2010 census The population increased by nearly 4 million in the past decade, to 29.14 million.

LIBRARY NOTES

Things seem to be returning to normal around the county. We haven’t had a new case of Covid in quite a while, but rest assured that we at the library will still be vigilant in making sure the surfaces are kept sanitized on a regular basis. It is nice to see folks getting together again.