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Sports & Schools

BACK TO SCHOOL

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BACK TO SCHOOL Students and teachers returning to Jayton- Girard ISD will have a glimpse of what construction workers have been doing all spring and summer. While crews are still hard at work on improvements to athletics facilities, the new (and newly landscaped) front entrance now features a sign-in desk at the main entrance, designed for security; enhanced teacher work area; and renovation of the library area. Not as readily visible—but also very important—is the new roof. TEXAS SPUR PHOTOS

CABIN CRAFT Ryan and Hillary

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CABIN CRAFT Ryan and Hillary Bleiker of Jayton, owners of Jaybird Storage, have added Derksen cabins to their selections for self-storage. New models have arrived on their lot on Highway 70 this week. “The cabins give people options,” said Hillary Bleiker. “If they’d rather have a storage unit on their own property, Derksen makes them custom to order and delivers to their lot.” Ryan Bleiker said that the 9 sales they have had this week will eventually free up some storage lockers for rental as well. The couple anticipate more cabin models to arrive soon, and plan to host an open house on the site. TEXAS SPUR PHOTO

August money forecast uncertain; stormy weather

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If you live in the Big Empty, here’s hoping your wallet ... isn’t.

TWO-A-DAYS

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Spur Bulldogs and Spurettes started their weeks with workouts, getting ready for fall athletics. Midnight Madness with the varisty football team is slated for 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning, August 8.

STATE RUNNER-UP IN JAYTON

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STATE RUNNER-UP IN JAYTON State Runner-Up Motley County will play in the Gridiron Football Classic in Jayton on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Matadors will be led by running back Jake Richards, the junior who seemingly came out of nowhere last season to break the six-man single-season state rushing record with 3,903 yards and 66 touchdowns. COURTESY PHOTO

Truckin’ Along US Route 62/82 yard sales return to Texas Spur Country July 18

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According to event leader Margot Hardin of the City of Crosbyton, plans are in place for the annual Truckin’ Along US Route 62/82 yard sales on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Spur Senior Citizens News

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The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be having a Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11th—indoors, with air conditioning.

SUMMER WORKOUTS

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SUMMER WORKOUTS The Spur Spurettes earlier this summer in workouts. Area schools have suspended summer workouts until July 13, based upon UIL recommendations. COURTESY PHOTO

Hot, dry conditions can cause prussic acid and nitrate poisoning

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The hot and dry conditions we are currently experiencing in West Texas can cause toxic levels of prussic acid to occur in many annual forages. While many plants contain the toxic materials, the greatest culprits are Johnson grass, haygrazers or forage sorghums—sudan hybrids, and various millets.

JAYTON JULY 4

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JAYTON JULY 4 A long-standing tradition in Jayton is the July 4 golf tournament/ fundraiser for school athletics. Head basketball coach Ryan Bleiker and head football coach Josh Stanaland did their parts to support the effort. COURTESY PHOTOS