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LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU OCT. 4–7

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Tuesday Breakfast – Pancakes & bacon or animal crackers & cheese sticks, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Nachos Grande, refried beans, veggie cup, pineapple, cookie, milk Wednesday Breakfast –Breakfast sandwich or cereal & toast, peaches, fruit juice, milk Lunch –...
NEXT UP FROM PROLIFIC AUTHOR Marisue Burleson Potts’ account of the D. C. and Ella Cribbs Keith pen-pal romance, “Direct Your Letter to the Matador Ranch,” is based on some 80 letters the pair wrote to each other from 1886 to 1891. An exhibition at the Motley County Museum showcases the Keith family’s influence on the area. Potts will sign copies of her book Oct. 15 at Matador’s Foothills Celebration. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEXT UP FROM PROLIFIC AUTHOR Marisue Burleson Potts’ account of the D. C. and Ella Cribbs Keith pen-pal romance, “Direct Your Letter to the Matador Ranch,” is based on some 80 letters the pair wrote to each other from 1886 to 1891. An exhibition at the Motley County Museum showcases the Keith family’s influence on the area. Potts will sign copies of her book Oct. 15 at Matador’s Foothills Celebration. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Historian Potts’ newest volume focuses on early-day cowboy romance

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Museum book signing one facet of Matador’s Foothills Celebration Oct. 15 A wide range of events—other than the showcase music festival featuring four bands and one acoustical group— have been planned for the Foothills Celebration on Saturday, October 15, in downtown Matador.

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Ensuring security a priority of FCISD school board

Doug Hensley
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Moving toward adopting its budget and establishing its tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year was among a handful of items handled during the August meeting of the Floydada Collegiate Independent School District.
VERSATILE FLAVORS This pumpkin soup base can be developed into sweet or savory versions. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

VERSATILE FLAVORS This pumpkin soup base can be developed into sweet or savory versions. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Pumped up for pumpkins

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body You might know, I get pumped up for pumpkins. I’m a pumpkin spice kind of girl, but I also like the fresh flavor of actual pumpkin. I like it savory or sweet. Pumpkin adds a mild flavor, and lots of moisture, to cornbread, and a smooth, autumn flavor to sauces and smoothies.

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If you own a Strad, watch for deer

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Here’s hoping someone asks what’s wrong with the fiddle. I’ll tell them I hit a deer. That’s almost true, except it was my husband who was driving. I wouldn’t have dodged the deer either. It’s as if they have a rendezvous with death, and you’re it.
FLOYDADA put up a tough fight against Hale Center last week. | FCISD PHOTO

FLOYDADA put up a tough fight against Hale Center last week. | FCISD PHOTO

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Time runs cut on Whirlwinds’ comeback against Hale Center

Sue Jane Sullivan
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Body Friday night’s gridiron matchup between Floydada and Hale Center could have gone either way all four quarters. The Whirlwinds committed crucial penalties that knocked the wind out of promising drives, including two touchdown runs that were called back.
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