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OGH board discusses proposed tax rate

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.The board released the 2025 proposed budget and the proposed ad valorem tax rate.The proposed tax rate was .
CREATING HOMEMADE DECOR The Ochiltree County Senior Citizens Center held a crafting day on Monday afternoon. Members at the center made tabletop centerpiece decorations and wasp/insect traps. Pictured are, clockwise from bottom right: Nancy Cain, Frances Aston, Penny Clark, Toni Boren, Becky Childers, Charlotte Cape, and Kay Allison.

CREATING HOMEMADE DECOR The Ochiltree County Senior Citizens Center held a crafting day on Monday afternoon. Members at the center made tabletop centerpiece decorations and wasp/insect traps. Pictured are, clockwise from bottom right: Nancy Cain, Frances Aston, Penny Clark, Toni Boren, Becky Childers, Charlotte Cape, and Kay Allison.

Wheatheart Celebration is in final week of events

The last week of the annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration is packed with activities for everyone to enjoy.On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce and Retail Trade Council will present the annual Block Party from 4-7 p.m. on Main Street.On Friday, Aug.

Senior News

It is time to be creative. Get your craft on. Have some fun. Monday at 12:30 is the date you won’t wanna miss out on. For only five bucks, we provide all you need. This time around, you will be making the cutest western/cowboy themed center piece for your table.

Local Briefs

Meetings set for 4-H Ambassadors, parents The Ochiltree County 4-H Club’s Ambassadors will meet on Monday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. At 6 p.m., there will be a meeting of the 4-H Parents Association for all parents of 4-H members.

Watch out for credit card skimmers

The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) have released a new public service announcement with helpful tips for avoiding possible credit card skimmers in gas pumps.The video on TDLR’s YouTube channel (https:// youtu.

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org)On Aug. 13, 2024, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Maximinio Gaspar Cruz, white male. Date of birth, June 8, 1980. Height, 5’9”, weight, 210 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Gruver.

Texas hunting, fishing licenses on sale August 15

Fall is drawing near and that means the beginning of new hunting and fishing seasons. Prior to venturing to the water or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for the 2024-25 season.

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 DayMonday, Aug. 19:Breakfast: Waffles and bacon or cereal and toast, fruit, fruit juice, milk.
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Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Monday, Aug. 19:Waffles, bacon, fruit, white milk.Tuesday, Aug. 20:Breakfast combo (biscuit, eggs, cubed potatoes, cheese), fruit, white milk.Wednesday, Aug. 21: Breakfast sandwich, fruit, white milk.Thursday, Aug. 22:Breakfast crackers, cheese stick, fruit, white milk.Friday, Aug.