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“O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!” were the only words I knew to this holiday song as I sang to my six month old grandson, Judd. His eyes filled with wonder and excitement watching the lights on the tree, grabbing at the branches. He was not worried about the words. Such delight in the eyes of a child. What a wonderful season of joy and hope.

Maybe we are all finding a little more joy at this time of year. It is certainly present at the Senior Center. It is a great place to come and spread some cheer and share lunch with friends or family. It is good to hear happy conversations and laughter.

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Holiday gift giving can be a good opportunity to encourage a child’s interest in science, technology, engineering and math – the STEM fields.

“Good toys have staying power: They engage,” said Dr. Iolani Connolly, director of the Science and Engineering Education Center (SEEC) at The University of Texas at Dallas. “A good toy does not offer answers; it stimulates questions and presents problems for solving.”

Through its Contact Science Lending Library and exhibits, SEEC provides educational materials to more than 135,000 learners in grades K-12 annually, with the aim of encouraging science and math exploration through free play.

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Perryton Elks Lodge 2368 presented a donation to the Wolf Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the Wreaths Across America event. The Wolf Creek chapter will put wreaths on every grave in Ochiltree Cemetery, and the donation will greatly help with that cost. Wreaths Across America will be held at Ochiltree Cemetery, and nationwide, including Arlington National Cemetery, this Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. 

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The Wolf Creek Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Nov. 15 at First United Methodist Church.

AThanksgiving meal was provided by members and hostesses Kay Allison, Linda Jines, Nancy Anderson, Wanda Scott, Cecelia Cates, Ruth Ann Noe and Sherrie Rima.

Regent Sherrie Rima welcomed members and guests. The invocation was given by chaplain Kathy Allred. Debra Dye led the pledges and Debbye Schollenbarger led the National Anthem and Rima led the American Creed.

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For someone who only graduated from high school 15 years ago, Lindsey Wilkens Stutheit has accomplished a great deal and helped a large number of folks along the way.

She graduated from PHS in 2003 and immediately attended Texas Tech University to start her higher education. Tech was her home for one year before she transferred to the University of Wyoming.

Her time there was filled with study and improving the University of Wyoming campus. She graduated with a degree in textiles and merchandising with a minor in apparel design.

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HANDEL’S MESSIAH SOLOISTS—The 64th edition of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah was performed at the First United Methodist Church on Sunday Nov. 25. The solo parts were performed by, from left, Jin Baker, Jessica Yeatman, Brad Herndon, Carolyn Terrell, Terry Danley and Jill Ellzey.

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Cory Dear is the All-American Boy. In fact, Jim and DeAnn Dear raised a couple of outstanding kids. Folks may remember the article about his successful sibling a few months ago. Cory gives up nothing to his brother Cuyler.

Dear graduated from Perryton High School in 1999. He was an athletic and academic standlout. There seemed to be nothing that he could not do to perfection. The Dear brothers were the kind of kids that all of us as young parents dreamed our kids would emulate. The task was almost impossible.

After graduating from PHS, Dear attended the “mecca of higher education” and earned a degree in architecture from Texas A&M University. He then attended the University of Texas for graduate school. The graduate program sent him on an internship to Lisbon, Portugal. Dear was highly recruited coming out of the University of Texas graduate program.

Cale Hoffman graduated from Perryton High School in 2008. He was a basketball standout during his school career. He rained three-point baskets down from miles away from the hoop. He was electric on the court and graduated as a well-rounded student.

Hoffman used his athletic skills as a ticket to start his higher education. He attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University on a basketball scholarship. Hoffman played basketball there and began his education from 2008-10.

Hoffman returned to Texas for the 2010-11 school year to attend Texas Tech University. His high academic performance allowed him entry into Parker University. He graduated in 2015 from Parker University with three degrees. He earned bachelor degrees in health and wellness and science anatomy as well as a doctorate in chiropractic medicine.

—Some Perryton High School students violated the school dress code for a good cause last month. Young men were allowed to participate in the “No Shave November” event with a $10 donation to the Movember organization for research in testicular cancer, prostate cancer, and suicide prevention in men. The group donated almost $200 to the cause. Winners were selected in three categories: Best Growth, Jonah Karber; Best Chops, Isaiah Tanner; and “Needs More Time,” Robert Montgomery. The winners received shaving cream and razors. All students are expected to be back with school dress code requirements by the time they return to school on Dec.3. Thanks to these young men for bringing attention to a good cause.

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