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Trustees put school colors into policy
School trustees took the first step toward codifying blue and white as Olton Independent School District’s official colors Tuesday night, beginning the process of building a policy that is expected to include more than just school colors.
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Homecoming royalty receive crowns during festivities
A bonfire and pep rally Thursday night were expected to set the tone for the conclusion of a week of Homecoming 2018 activities on Olton Independent School District campuses.
Dress-up days were held all week. Weather permitting, the bonfire and pep rally were set to begin at 8 p.m. in the vacant lot at Sixth Street and Avenue G, across from Olton High School.
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Olton area animals place at Tri-State Fair shows in Amarillo last weekend
Olton area students placed animals in the Youth Heifer Show at Tri-State Fair in Amarillo last weekend, and MJ Shorthorns placed several animals in the South Central Regional Shorthorn Show, which also was held last weekend during the fair.
Travis Begley of Stratford judge the Youth Heifer Show. Dr. Clint Rusk from Oklahoma State University judged the South Central Regional Shorthorn Show
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Mustangs face a tough battle with Bovina at Homecoming
Bovina and Farwell have at least one thing in common — both can be described as “really good” teams.
And that means the Olton Mustangs have their work cut out for them tonight as they look for a Homecoming win over Bovina.
“We ran into a really good team Friday,” Coach Ross Lassiter said of Olton’s 42-21 loss at Farwell. Just a few minutes later he said, “Bovina is a really good team. They are as good as any team we have seen on film this year.”
But this time he said much more — “We have to get the kids focused and ready to play Friday night.”
Why?
There are two reasons. First, this is a Homecoming game and that can be a distraction. Second, Bovina has some new and old weapons that Olton needs to neutralize to get the win.
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Improvement has Fillies looking for win
TThe Olton Fillies played their best district match this season Tuesday night and will be looking to win their first match Saturday when they travel to Wildorado.
“Our records are the same in district, so we should have a good shot,” Coach Crista Gray said Tuesday night. “If we play as well as we did tonight, we should win.”
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Fundraiser to benefit YFA players, cheerleaders
Olton Youth Football Association is fundraising to purchase equipment and supplies for this year and next year's players and cheerleaders. The fundraiser is Butter Braid Pastries. To purchase or donate to the YFA contact a player or coach.
On Friday Sept. 28, youth football players will be participating in the pep rally at the Olton Memorial Gym.
Olton will be hosting the High Plains Youth Football games on Saturday, Sept. 29 and Oct. 20. The community is invited to come out and support the youth as they play their games.
For more information contact Elias Perez at 806-787-1473.
Ag Awareness Day
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Oct. 3 luncheon features Tech's Dean of Agriculture
William F. “Bill” Brown, dean of Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is coming to Olton for a community luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Ernie Gandy, president of Happy State Bank’s Olton branch, announced last week that Brown would be coming to take part in the community luncheon, but the event had to be rescheduled for a day earlier than expected.
The luncheon, which will be held in Happy State Bank’s Community Room, will focus on agriculture and how Tech can partner with area producers.
Also, three other partners have joined Happy State Bank in sponsoring the event. The luncheon also will be sponsored by Wilbur Ellis Agribusiness in Hart, McFadden Trailer Sales & Feed Store and Ag Producers, Inc.
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OISD seeking GT referrals
Olton Independent School District is looking for referrals for the Gifted and Talented Program
Referrals should be made by Oct. 12, 2018. Elementary, junior high and high school students can be referred to the program.
Excelling in creative thinking, intellectual and academic abilities, leadership and visual and performing arts are the traits that are considered for the program.
For more information or for questions contact Michelle Johnson at H.P. Webb Elementary School.
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75th birthday celebration
A 75th birthday reception for Renee Williams is scheduled to take place Saturday, Sept. 29.
The reception will be held at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First United Methodist Church of Olton.
Friends are invited to join with family as they celebrate this birthday.
Obituaries
Joan Fry Horn
Joan Fry Horn, 87, of Littlefield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Lubbock.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Littlefield Memorial Park with her son, Wendell Horn, officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield. The family received friends Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at the funeral home.
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