Did you know?

The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year. Those fires exact a significant human and financial toll, causing roughly 500 deaths and more than 1,400 injuries while leading to $1.3 billion in property damage.

SeniorNews

  Don’t blink…this month is almost gone. Actually, this whole summer has just flown by. Poof and it’s gone. Mornings coming to work are sure different now that school is gearing up. There is a lot more traffic, and lots of runners on the highway and streets, so please keep a watchful eye out.

How much should a backpack weigh?

Backpacks are handy tools that carry an array of gear. Students rely on them to hold books, while hikers and campers utilize backpacks to carry items such as food and beverages that keep them safe on trails. Even office workers may turn to backpacks to carry laptops or other tools of the trade.

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Monday, Aug. 22: Pancakes, bacon, fruit, white milk. Tuesday, Aug. 23: Breakfast combo (scrambled eggs, cubed potatoes, shredded cheese, biscuit), fruit, white milk. Wednesday, Aug. 24: Breakfast pizza, fruit, white milk. Thursday, Aug. 25: Breakfast bread, yogurt, fruit, white milk.

PISD Menu

Breakfast Menus for Grades K-12 Lunch Menus for All Grades Unless Noted Otherwise At PJH and PHS Students Have a Choice of Salad Entree, Fruit & Milk for Lunch Each Day Monday, Aug. 22: Breakfast: Pancakes and bacon or cereal and toast, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Day quilt group program given on ‘The Back Story’

The Friendship Quilt Guild day group met Aug. 10 at Community Worship Center. The program, “The Back Story,” was given by Cynthia Shattles. She gave information and creating and building better backs for quilts, as well as distributed hand outs.

LIONS CLUB SWEETHEART—

Isabella Hansen has been selected as the Perryton Lions Club’s Sweetheart for 2022-23. She is the daughter of Torben and Mette Hansen, and is a senior at Perryton High School. She plans to attend college after graduation and pursue a degree in the medical field.

How to acclimate an adopted cat to its new home

Cats have a special place in the hearts of millions of people. These wily rascals can be flirty, funny or even aloof. The personality of cats, coupled with their compact size, makes them ideal pets for homes of all sizes.

SeniorNews

website:www.perrytonseniors.org I love this time of year, when gardens are ripening and the truck for Colorado delivers those big yummy peaches. Fresh cucumbers from Perry and I, corn on the cob AND those peaches from Randy and Janice McLain makes our members happy happy.

Surprising benefits of blueberries

Small, yet bursting with big flavor, blueberries are a favorite of so many people. While blueberries may be coveted for their appeal in recipes that run the gamut from breakfast foods to desserts, the nutrients within them provide many benefits as well.