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PPW member Susie Najera and Young Careerist Clarissa Cepeda

PPW member Susie Najera and Young Careerist Clarissa Cepeda

Cepeda chosen as PPW Young Careerist

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Clarissa Cepeda has been chosen as the Young Careerist of the Month by the Panhandle Professional Women’s Club.She and her husband, Alejandro, have two children, Zairy, 13 and Emmy, 8.She is a registered dental hygienist at Kirklin Family Dentistry, and also is selfemployed as owner of CC and CO.

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Bydarylaallred
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgI’ve visited with Kerry and Cynthia Symons about the upcoming Fat Tuesday Dinner that our center is hosting, and we now have a solid plan.The menu will be: shrimp with remoulade sauce, jambalaya, Cajun white beans and bread pudding. Ewwww baby, that sounds delish!

Jennie Junes have program on MK Creative business

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Jennie June Club met on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Perry Memorial Library.Morgyn Vela and Kynleigh Vela gave the program on their business, MK Creative. Both graduated from OSU. Morgyn has a degree in strategic communications and Kynleigh has a degree in biology, as well as an MBA.

Bird flu cases reported in area

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The entire area has seen an increased number of avian influenza, or bird flu, cases, according to Perryton veterinarian Dr. Randy Skaggs, who is cautioning the public about handling birds.“There have been many cases seen in birds here in Perryton,” Dr. Skaggs said.
Ochiltree County 4-H Archery Club members have begun meeting and practicing their archery skills at the Ochiltree County Expo Center, in preparation for future competitions. The archery program at 4-H is always open to new participants — contact the Expo Center for more information. Pictured are, from left, Eden Salazar, Darlee George, Dawson Young, Gabe Love, and Gabrielle Heck.

Ochiltree County 4-H Archery Club members have begun meeting and practicing their archery skills at the Ochiltree County Expo Center, in preparation for future competitions. The archery program at 4-H is always open to new participants — contact the Expo Center for more information. Pictured are, from left, Eden Salazar, Darlee George, Dawson Young, Gabe Love, and Gabrielle Heck.

TAKING AIM AT PERFECTION

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Chamber of Commerce sets annual banquet this month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet and silent auction on Thursday, Feb. 19, at Brokenhorn Steakhouse at 520 SE 24th.The doors will open at 5 p.m. for patrons to bid on numerous silent auction items. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Tutt to speak ThursdayTutt of Abilene will speak here on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Frank Phillips Collegge Allen Campus. He will use his high energy, entertaining delivery to encourage you to get out of your “rut” with “World Class Hospitality.” Registration will begin at 6 p.m.
Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Monday, Feb. 9:Breakfast sausage pizza, fruit, white milk.Tuesday, Feb. 10:French toast sticks, sausage, fruit, white milk.Wednesday, Feb. 11:Power breakfast (biscuit, gravy, eggs, bacon), fruit, white milk.Thursday, Feb. 12:Pancake wrap, yogurt, fruit, white milk.Friday, Feb.
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