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The Idle American

The Idle American

A Changed King for a Changeless God...

Dr. Don Newbury
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Late in the 1500s, noted playwright William Shakespeare wrote his classic, Hamlet— his longest play that included an oftquoted line, “The play’s the thing.”Surely he was prophetic. Providence cannot be ruled out, but coincidence can.
QUILT GUILD CHALLENGE WINNERS— The Friendship Quilt Guild holds a challenge each year in different categories. This year, the winners included, first row, from left, Freddie Seaman, Fern Lamberson and Ilene Floyd; and in back, Sharon Jenkins, Kris Erickson and Beth Reynolds.

QUILT GUILD CHALLENGE WINNERS— The Friendship Quilt Guild holds a challenge each year in different categories. This year, the winners included, first row, from left, Freddie Seaman, Fern Lamberson and Ilene Floyd; and in back, Sharon Jenkins, Kris Erickson and Beth Reynolds.

Quilt guild holds annual challenge

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Friendship Quilt Guild has a challenge each year as one of their activities. The Challenge for 2025 was a Half Square Triangle Challenge. Half Square triangles are a block that is use in quilting along with other blocks to create patterns.

Rangers fall to Greenwood, 59-20 in bi-district game

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Perryton Rangers advanced to the bi-district round of the playoffs, facing the Midland Greenwood Rangers (10-0) in Plainview last Friday.Greenwood dominated the game, winning 59-20.Greenwood had the ball first, and scored quickly, in four plays, to lead 6-0.

United Way drive is at 44% of goal

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Ochiltree United Way’s 2026 fund drive gathered a few more donations last week.The drive has now raised $43,469, which is 44% of its $98,000 goal.No new 100% Companies joined the list. There are 11 companies on the list, meaning every employee contributed to United Way.
MCLAINS NAMED AS MUSEUM TRUSTEES EMERITUS

MCLAINS NAMED AS MUSEUM TRUSTEES EMERITUS

MCLAINS NAMED AS MUSEUM TRUSTEES EMERITUS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Ochiltree County’s Museum of the Plains celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 16, with a reception and presentation. The museum also named two new trustees emeritus, Randy and Janice McLain.

Arts & Crafts Festival is this weekend

Cont. From
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Perryton Satellite Center’s Arts & Crafts Festival will be held this weekend, Nov. 22-23, at the Expo Center. It is the 55th year for the event.The hours for the show will be Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

DAR is making early plans for Wreaths Across America on Dec. 13

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Wolf Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are ready for this year’s annual Wreaths Across America ceremony.For the tenth year, Ochiltree County will participate in the nationwide Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m.
MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Perryton musicians have begun rehearsing for this year’s performance of Handel’s Messiah, led by director Keith Harris. This year’s production will include chorus members, soloists, and orchestra members from Amarillo, as well as performers from Perryton and Ochiltree County.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Dec. 1Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, 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.
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