4Th of July Celebrations Set for Area Towns
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FREE ADMISSION TO BIG DOG BBQ BARN DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT 4TH ANNUAL COOK-OFF SCHEDULE PAGE 7 Vol. 111 No. 38 | Thursday, June 24, 2021 | www.TheTexasSpur.com | ONE DOLLAR End of an era: Jayton’s Robert Hall Chevrolet to become Robert Hall Motors BARBARA BRANNON | THE TEXAS SPUR It’s a tough day when any But standing tall above hometown business closes, but them all until last Friday was the loss of Robert Hall Chevrolet the gold bowtie sign of Robert in Jayton, which is revising its Hall Chevrolet. The full-service business model this week after dealership, founded by Robert more than six decades, it’s the G. Hall after World War II, has loss of a landmark and an an- served as a mark of pride for chor of the community. the town, and also as a key gen- In population-533 Jayton, erator of tax revenue; county 4th of July celebrations Texas, every business is essen- judge Jim C. White estimates tial. The popular Kent County registrations and tax receipts General Store, which serves up from new car sales added as set for area towns meals, groceries, household much as $50,000 to county cof- and farm essentials, and gifts; fers annually. STAFF REPORTS the Co-op, which also pumps Locals understand that gas; the bank; the Jaybird Stor- change was probably inevi- JAYTON – JULY 1 age outfit, and a handful of oth- table following the November Fireworks will be available for viewing in Jayton via the ers supplement the employment 2019 death of longtime busi- parking lot of the Kent County Nursing Home at 9 p.m. on and enterprise represented by ness leader Robert E. Hall at Thursday, July 1. county, city and school district age 73. Compounded by the CHANGING TIMES Removal of the Chevrolet sign last Friday from the All guests are asked to view the fireworks from outside of offices. longtime Robert Hall dealership in Jayton marked the Hall family’s 2020 the gates of the nursing home to protect residents. Only staff See HALL, page 5 decision to sell the franchise territory. | DOUBLE J CHRONICLES and residents will be inside the gates. The Kent County Nursing Home welcomes donations for financial assistance with the fireworks and snow cones will Spur native Moeller to start Palace to show ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ be available. Sunday, June 27 at 2 p.m. WHITE RIVER – JULY 2 as Kent County Nursing Home STAFF REPORTS White River Municipal Water District and White River Ma- The Palace Theater will show rina are planning to sponsor 4th of July fireworks on Friday, administrator Aug. 2 its first movie of the season, “Godzil- July 2 at dusk. Please bring lawn chairs/blankets for viewing Starla Sessums to begin as director of nursing July 19 la vs. Kong,” during a Sunday mati- of the fireworks. Fireworks will be set off opposite the marina nee at 2 p.m. Concessions will open over the lake. BARBARA BRANNON | THE TEXAS SPUR at 1:30 p.m. This movie offers a spe- Recent weeks have brought big changes cial discounted admission for high SPUR – JULY 4 to staffing at the Kent County Nursing Home school and junior high students of For the first time in almost a quarter of a century, Spur will during challenging times for hiring—but soon only $2. Adult admission is $5. have its own fireworks and 4th of July celebration. a nearby native will be returning to the area The movie is rated PG and is con- Swenson Park will play host to an afternoon and evening to head up the team. sidered too intense for small children of celebrations on Sunday, July 4. Proceeds from the event will Kent County officials have hired Jordan due to the creature destruction. serve as a fundraiser for the Spur Volunteer Fire Department. Moeller, a 2012 Spur High School graduate The Palace has been renovated Festivities get underway at 4 p.m. and a graduate of the Texas Tech University from the water damage of the winter Activities include a Kid Zone with a 200-foot water slide and Health Sciences Center, as administrator of Jordan Moeller storm, and painting of the walls and a bounce house with water. the 60-bed facility starting August 2. Moeller floors and removal and replacement of the seating delayed the Fun for adults include a corn hole tournament. Fireworks will fill the position vacated by Bobby Simpkins, who resigned June season opening date until this Sunday. get underway at dark. 10. The facility is currently under the leadership of acting assistant The Roger Ebert movie review website had this to say about All activities take place near the baseball field. Please bring administrator Sandra Hudgins, who will continue in the assistant the film: “Godzilla vs. Kong” is a crowd-pleasing, smash-’em-up lawn chairs/blankets for viewing of the fireworks. Fireworks administrator role when Moeller arrives. monster flick and a straight-up action picture par excellence.” will be set off in the Spur bonfire location. Moeller, currently living in Midland, will be moving to Spur with The movie is sponsored by Madcap Media, a video production Entry is $5. Food can also be purchased. Hot dog plate will her husband and five children. The family expects to establish a company based in Spur. be $5 and hamburger plate will be $10. Kid Zone all day play home on the ranch land of her father, Ray Faubus of Spur. wristband for $10. “It is truly an honor to come back and serve the communities that raised me,” said Moeller, who also said that long-term care Perry, Spiller to host joint Town was always her career goal. Moeller earned her TTUHSC degree in speech, language and hearing science, and her nursing home Hall in Paducah June 30 administrator certification through Southeast Community College. STAFF REPORTS See NURSING, page 4 LUBBOCK—State Sen. Charles Perry and Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@ Rep. David Spiller will be hosting a joint Cottle thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues. County town hall meeting at the Bicentennial City-County Library in Paducah from 1 to 2 SPUR ISD SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM Spur ISD is required to participate in the Texas Department of Agriculture Summer Feeding Program. The cafeteria will be p.m. Wednesday, June 30, according to Chil- open each week day Monday–Friday, through June 25. Any child 18 years dress office district director Jennifer Foster. and younger will be able to eat lunch for free in the cafeteria. The meal will Following the recent conclusion of the be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The meal will be of the same quality 87th legislature’s regular session, Perry and as those served throughout the school year; however, only one entrée will Spiller feel this is an opportunity for the citi- be served each day. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. zens of Cottle County to get an inside look into the session. Most important, they will answer Sen. Charles Perry THE BIG DOG BBQ COOK-OFF returns to Spur’s Swenson Park June 25–26, with steak questions and listen to feedback from the event on Friday night (along with a hamburger and hot dog cookout at the people they represent. Pavilion, for the public) and Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market; outdoor games; “I am excited to be back in West Texas chicken, ribs, and brisket judging events; and a barn dance on Saturday. For and holding town halls again,” said Perry. details, visit www.facebook.com/BigDogSpur. “This legislative session demanded that the SPUR PRE-K4 AND KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP Students who will be 4 on or before legislature find big solutions to the problems September 1, 2021, and students who did not attend Spur Elementary last ADULT SOFTBALL CHAMPS The Can-Tex Roofing Mounties of facing Texans. We were able to take some big school year (2020-21) and will be 5 on or before September 1, 2021 are Idalou defeated the Holy Sox of the First Baptist Church of Spur steps forward in helping Texans, especially in eligible to sign up for Pre-K4 and Kindergarten on Thursday, July 1, 2021 in the 9th Annual Adult Softball tournament championship rural Texas. I look forward to meeting with from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m in the Spur school cafeteria. Please enter through game Saturday night. | COURTESY PHOTO the front doors of the Elementary building. Please bring the student’s birth See PERRY, page 9 Rep. David Spiller certificate, Social Security card and immunization record. 2 THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 | THE TEXAS SPUR COMMUNITY & COMMENTARY TheTexasSpur.com 2020 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 A visitors’ guide for the 4th Annual Big Dog BBQ cookoff: the area may email [email protected] or call (806) 474-5757. THE SPUR AREA FOOD BANK serves families throughout Dickens County. five things to know about ‘around here’ The Food Bank is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization operating off Vol. 111, No. 38 private donations and welcomes donations to this community work. (USPS 541-640) If you’re visiting Spur to ex- flicks to show later this summer Herd.” You’ll see picnic benches perience the 4th Annual Big Dog at the Palace. But, now, a new and a historical marker with a Donations are tax-deductible and are accepted directly into the Food Peridodicals postage paid at Spur, Texas.