Danny and Vivan Wolf were awarded the J.V. and Helen Heyser Award at the Annual Texas Junior Angus State Show. The Wolf's were awarded this in 2020; however, they did not recieve their plaque until the 2021 show. This award is given to those who sponsor, promote and work hard to support the Texas Junior Angus Association. The Wolf's have given over $5,000 in scholarship money to graduating seniors who have excelled in agricultural related programs. The scholarship started off with proceeds from the sale of their son's bull at the Best of the West Texas Bull Sale in Fort Worth. Since that time, they continue to give a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior. The J.V. and Helen Heyser Award originates from the namesake of the couple who started the Texas Junior Angus Association in 1972. The Heyser's were advisors for many years and enjoyed ranching and producing their Angus Cattle. The Heyser's and their cattle remained on the farm until the passing of J.V Heyser. The Texas Junior Angus Association annually gives away this award to those who are passionate about supporting their Juniors. Courtesy photo

BY SHIRLEY STULTS What do you think of when you hear the words senior moment, brain lapse or is it just my age? This question was asked by Miranda Revell, Archer County Extension Agent. Thirteen of us recently attended a sixhour class taught over a three week-period at the Archer Service Center.

Past Archer County Rodeo Association Presidents were recognized at the Saturday Rodeo. Front row Todd Herring, Ron Mullins. Back row - Clifton Russell, Bob Schroeder, Stephen Huffman, Mac McGregor, Charles Schroeder, Dale Coleman , John McGregor Courtesy photo

Discussion about a new system for the public works report was held during the Scotland City Council meeting on Monday, June 14. "We came up with something he found online, it's called Diamond Maps.

Paul and Nila Dowlearn-Owners of Wichita Valley Nursery. Paul’s recent books, “The Lazy Man’s Garden” and “Touch the Earth” are available at the Nursery, 5314 S.W. Pkwy, Wichita Fall, Texas.

The council awarded the bid for street improvements during the Lakeside City city council meeting on Tuesday, June 15. “If you would like, we can accept the base bidding and move from there.

The Sheriff’s Office received 85 calls for service last week. As this report is being written there were 27 inmates with four being female in the Archer County Jail. Ten arrests were made this week involving 6 felonies and 8 misdemeanors.

Photos By Ravyn Fager and Callie Lawson.

Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor.

The Summer Reading Contest has begun! If you haven’t already, stop by the library to pick up some reading logs or track your reading online at this link: https://forms.gle/8EbzRq- 1J6rAQRsnFA. Every hour you read is one entry in the raffle for the GRAND PRIZE Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet. This tablet comes with the library’s FREE reading app Libby, giving you access to our extensive catalog of e-books and audiobooks. Also, this year we will have prizes along the way! Can you achieve Reader of the Week status? Whoever turns in the most reading logs any week during the contest will receive a special prize! If you live in Archer County, you can sign up for the contest! For questions, call or visit the library.