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May 2023

Caprock Peace Officers to hold Rattlesnake Rodeo at Clairemont May 11

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The public and all law enforcement officers are invited to attend the 73rd annual Caprock Peace Officers’ Association (CPOA) Rattlesnake Rodeo from 8 a.m. until completion Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Old Clairemont School in Clairemont (Kent County).

Highway 70 Yard Sale could reach 50 locations this year

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As of Monday, 25 yard sales have been reserved for the Spur, Dickens and Jayton areas for the Highway 70 Yard Sale on Saturday, May 6, according to coordinator Joan Day of Spur. This time last year there were 20 sales reserved for the Dickens and Kent county areas by Monday, and that higher number indicates the sales may be even stronger this year.

Janice Shaw, 1950–2023

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Janice Shaw, 72, of Dickens, passed away on April 21, 2023, in Idalou, Texas. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Idalou. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Afton Cemetery. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Idalou.