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Sense and Nonsense

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Because of social taboos against women writing fiction in the early 1800s, Jane Austen was only credited as “A Lady” when she wrote “Sense and Sensibility” in 1811. She published another five novels and was credited as “The Author of ‘Sense and Sensibility.

By Hook or by Crook

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
By Hook or by Crook In many productions of “Peter Pan,” the role of Captain Hook is traditionally played by the same actor who plays Mr. Darling, the children’s father. However, J.M. Barrie, the author who created Peter Pan, thought Hook should be played by the same actor as Mrs. Darling instead. 

Hockey History

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Until 1967, there were only six teams – referred to by fans as “The Original Six” – in the National Hockey League. They were the Boston Bruins, the Chicago Black Hawks, the Detroit Red Wings, the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Rangers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
MESSIAH INSTRUMENTALISTS—A number of orchestra musicians from the Amarillo Symphony, as well as local musicians, were on hand to help perform the 70th annual performance of Handel’s “The Messiah” on Sunday, Nov. 30. Pictured are, from left, front row: Keila Silva (fi rst violin), Dr. Jim Rauscher (organ), and Jayson Bishop (cello); second row: Janelle Buschman (piano) and Irma Borup (viola); back row: Bryan Gomez (second violin) and Matt Arambula (fi rst violin). Not pictured are Danielle Kupresanin (second

MESSIAH INSTRUMENTALISTS—A number of orchestra musicians from the Amarillo Symphony, as well as local musicians, were on hand to help perform the 70th annual performance of Handel’s “The Messiah” on Sunday, Nov. 30. Pictured are, from left, front row: Keila Silva (fi rst violin), Dr. Jim Rauscher (organ), and Jayson Bishop (cello); second row: Janelle Buschman (piano) and Irma Borup (viola); back row: Bryan Gomez (second violin) and Matt Arambula (fi rst violin). Not pictured are Danielle Kupresanin (second

MESSIAH INSTRUMENTALISTS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
MESSIAH INSTRUMENTALISTS—A number of orchestra musicians from the Amarillo Symphony, as well as local musicians, were on hand to help perform the 70th annual performance of Handel’s “The Messiah” on Sunday, Nov. 30. Pictured are, from left, front row: Keila Silva (fi rst violin), Dr.
DAR HOLDS WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA EVENT—Ochiltree County once again participated in the nationwide “Wreaths Across America” ceremony at Ochiltree Cemetery. The event is sponsored by the Wolf Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Pictured are DAR members, from left: Sherrie Rima, Grace Gaertner (who performed the National Anthem) Ruth Ann Noe, Ann Haley, Nan Cook, Cynthia Shattles, Debra Dye, Carol McGarraugh, Barbara Johnson, Kay McGarraugh, Nan Schwalk, Lou Ann Slemmons

DAR HOLDS WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA EVENT—Ochiltree County once again participated in the nationwide “Wreaths Across America” ceremony at Ochiltree Cemetery. The event is sponsored by the Wolf Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Pictured are DAR members, from left: Sherrie Rima, Grace Gaertner (who performed the National Anthem) Ruth Ann Noe, Ann Haley, Nan Cook, Cynthia Shattles, Debra Dye, Carol McGarraugh, Barbara Johnson, Kay McGarraugh, Nan Schwalk, Lou Ann Slemmons

DAR HOLDS WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA EVENT

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
DAR HOLDS WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA EVENT—Ochiltree County once again participated in the nationwide “Wreaths Across America” ceremony at Ochiltree Cemetery. The event is sponsored by the Wolf Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

SeniorNews

Bydarylaallred Website:www.perrytonseniors.org
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Hasn’t this year flown by? What a great year it has been for the Senior Center. We are so blessed by each of you supporting all of our shenanigans. Those “shenanigans” are what allows us to keep our meal prices down. Plus, they are so much fun.

Friendship Quilt Guild meets Dec. 10

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Friendship Quilt Guild met Dec. 10.Marianne Pipkin, guild president, demonstrated and passed out directions for a miniature Texas Flag Quilt Strip. The pieces will make a quilt when sewn together. Members were encouraged to make them and bring them for the January meeting and exchange.

City’s sales tax payments end the year up 2%

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Although the December sales tax payment was down, the City of Perryton still ended 2025 on a positive note.The city’s December payment was $245,342, down close to 8% from last December.But for the year, its total payments of $3.08 million were up were up almost 2% from 2024.
The Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, featured special recognition for Ochiltree County’s first responders. Pictured are, from left: Mike Hicks, Angel Ornelas, Jason Vanosdol, Thomas Beal, Jeff Mincy, Perryton Fire Chief Paul Dutcher, Olivia Thompson, Ochiltree County Chief Deputy Wayne Floyd, and Amanda Cowan.

The Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, featured special recognition for Ochiltree County’s first responders. Pictured are, from left: Mike Hicks, Angel Ornelas, Jason Vanosdol, Thomas Beal, Jeff Mincy, Perryton Fire Chief Paul Dutcher, Olivia Thompson, Ochiltree County Chief Deputy Wayne Floyd, and Amanda Cowan.

FIRST RESPONDERS HONORED AT WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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