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Members of Leadership Perryton XXIV participated in Reality Day, a poverty simulation, on Wednesday, learning about some of the realities and challenges faced by low-income families. Participants in the simulation were given simple roles to play during the project, including newly unemployed people, homeless people, recipients of TANF funds, senior citizens on disability, and single parents. The task assigned to all was to provide basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute weeks.

Members of Leadership Perryton XXIV participated in Reality Day, a poverty simulation, on Wednesday, learning about some of the realities and challenges faced by low-income families. Participants in the simulation were given simple roles to play during the project, including newly unemployed people, homeless people, recipients of TANF funds, senior citizens on disability, and single parents. The task assigned to all was to provide basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute weeks.

LEARNING THE REALITIES OF POVERTY

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet March 16 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16, in the Williams Intermediate cafeteria. Parking is available next to the Administration Building. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Feb. 25, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jesus Arturo Vasquez Romero, white male. Date of birth, July 27, 1994. Height, 5’1”, weight, 235 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.

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Bydarylaallred
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgMarch Birthdays: Loretta Mick, Melodee Rogers, Susan Courson, Ken Wooster, Joan Quist, Debra Cowan, John Daniel, Becky Bridwell, Don Neufeld, Cindy Randolph, Kenny Kile, Jim Dear, Janelle Cochran, Geralyn Graver, Judy Long, Janye Pointer and Mary Carman.

OGH board approves Childers-Siewert Building renovations

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.Among other items on the agenda, the board members ratified a quote from Trejo Roofing for renovation of the district’s Childers-Siewert Building.
The Rotary Club’s annual Cherry Pie Contest was held on Saturday, Feb. 21. Judges for the contest got to enjoy dozens of delicious pies and desserts that were entered into the competition. Pictured are, from left, judge Jessica Vasquez, Kelly Judice, Rotary International District Governor Sandra Witt, Cynthia Shattles, pie contest chair Crystal Richardson, and judge Daryla Allred.

The Rotary Club’s annual Cherry Pie Contest was held on Saturday, Feb. 21. Judges for the contest got to enjoy dozens of delicious pies and desserts that were entered into the competition. Pictured are, from left, judge Jessica Vasquez, Kelly Judice, Rotary International District Governor Sandra Witt, Cynthia Shattles, pie contest chair Crystal Richardson, and judge Daryla Allred.

ROTARY HOLDS ANNUAL PIE CONTEST

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Cynthia Symons received congratulations from many well-wishers after she was named the Citizen of the Year on Feb. 19 during the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. Pictured are, from left, banquet emcee Dr. Jay Blasingame, Cynthia Symons, Kerry Symons, and presenter Randy Brillhart.

Cynthia Symons received congratulations from many well-wishers after she was named the Citizen of the Year on Feb. 19 during the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. Pictured are, from left, banquet emcee Dr. Jay Blasingame, Cynthia Symons, Kerry Symons, and presenter Randy Brillhart.

Symons named Citizen of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Cynthia Symons was named Citizen of the Year at the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 19, held at Brokenhorn Steakhouse.The award was presented by Randy Brillhart.Brillhart said Symons was born and raised in Perryton and worked in her family’s business.
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