Sports & Schools

FBC’s Edwards accepts call to Pottsboro

After six years as pastor of Jayton’s First Baptist Church, Rev. Jake Edwards has accepted a call to the Georgetown Baptist Church in Pottsboro, Texas, near Denison on the Oklahoma border north of Dallas.

JAYTON CHEERLEADERS’ FUNDRAISER

JAYTON CHEERLEADERS’ FUNDRAISER The Jayton Cheerleaders are hosting a fundraiser Sunday, May 1 at noon at the Jayton Community Center until the food sells out. On the menu are pulled pork sandwiches/wraps, rice, beans, dessert and tea.

JAYTON TRACK HONORS

JAYTON TRACK HONORS The Jayton Jaybirds Area Mile Relay team of Jaydon Rivera, Ayden Salazar, Caleb Beck and Ben Blankenship won 1st place at last week’s area track meet in Post.

Scrambles every Tuesday evening at Spur golf course

The Tuesday evening golf scramble on April 19, 2022 was a touch on the breezy and chilly side, which resulted in a somewhat low turnout. Four teams were formed, with two places being paid out.

Sellers prepare for Highway 70 Garage Sales May 7

Around the region, folks looking to clean their closets and make a little cash have been gearing up for the annual Highway 70 Garage Sale. The 2022 event is slated for Saturday, May 7, 2022, featuring stops along the Texas 70 route from Jayton to Turkey.

PATTON TO REGIONAL

PATTON TO REGIONAL Patton Springs advanced two athletes at last week’s area track meet in Post. Kinley Chandler advanced in triple jump and high jump, and Melania Ramirez advanced in high jump. | COURTESY PHOTO

TRACK HONORS

TRACK HONORS Congratulations go to the Spur High School Spurettes and Bulldogs. The girls were area champions and have 10 girls advancing to the regional meet. The boys came in third and have 9 boys advancing to the regional meet.

Graduation dates coming up for area high schools

Area schools have set their graduation dates for the Class of 2022 next month. In addition, graduation questionnaires will be sent this week to school counselors so that the newspaper can feature graduating seniors in a special Graduation Keepsake Edition, May 19, 2022.

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW The Spur Senior Citzens Center had new carpet installed throughout the facility recently, as part of an overall fix-up that started with a new roof earlier this year.

Dickens 4-H competes at District Roundup

Dickens County 4-H did well at last week’s District Roundup competition. 4-H members competing included Porter Abbott, Jaxon Bateman, Calvin Chapman, Jaydee Foster, Lynndee Foster, Maddee Foster, Rylee Foster, Mackenzie Gardner, Grayson James, Erin McGalliard, Wade McGalliard, Kylee Molina, Josh...