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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

Nancy Shaw 1937–2020

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Nancy completed her journey home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2020, at age 82. She was born in Pasadena, California, on August 8, 1937, to Douglas and Ruth Zediker.

Jaybirds post 2020 varsity football schedule

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According to head coach Josh Stanalad, fall 2020 varsity football games for Jayton-Girard ISD will begin August 27 with a home game against Ira. The Jaybirds will face a number of unfamiliar opponents next season due to UIL redistricting.

DCTF releases pre-season Top 10 poll

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Two nearby West Texas powerhouses have been picked to be in the Top 10 in the state in 2021 by the bible of Texas gridiron coverage, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. And the predictions are especially interesting because with re-alignment, the two teams are now in the same district.

JGISD posts 6th six weeks Honor Roll, 2019–20

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Jayton-Girard ISD has announced its a and A-B honor rolls for the final six-week period of the 2019–20 school year. Congratulations to these top grade performers on their achievements.

JAYTON GRADUATIONS

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Jayton's kindergarten graduated last week, and JGISD superintendent recognizes Valedictorian Brooklyn Castro.

SPUR SEND-OFF

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The McCormick triplets thank their parents and grandparents with hugs. Spur seniors line up for their final ceremony.

PATTON SPRING POMP

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Patton Springs celebrated with a family-only kindergarten graduation ceremony Thursday morning. The members of the Patton Springs graduating kindergarten class shown here are Bentley Chisum, Beau Durham, Bransen Freeman, Tucker McCoy, Luciana Solis, Melanie Trejo and AJ Trillo. Not pictured are Lily Rodriquez and Taylor Baeza. The teacher is Ruthie Zarate. COURTESY PHOTO