Wolf Creek DAR elects new officers

Barbara Johnson presented “Patriots in Petticoats” for the Wolf Creek Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at their January meeting at First Methodist Church. She shared the stories of a number of ladies involved in the American Revolution.

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, Feb. 19: No School Staff Day Tuesday, Feb.

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Monday, Feb. 19: No School Staff Day Tuesday, Feb. 20: Cheese omelet, toast, fruit, white milk. Wednesday, Feb. 21: Power breakfast, fruit, white milk. Thursday, Feb. 22: Breakfast pizza, fruit, white milk. Friday, Feb. 23: French toast, sausage, fruit, white milk.

Ten Texas counties exceed tougher soot standards, says EPA

Tougher rules aimed at reducing particulate matter in the air went into effect last week, reducing the amount of what is commonly called soot permitted in the air from 12 to 9 micrograms per cubic meter annually. It is the first change in the limits since 2012.

GRAND CHAMPION STEER

This year’s Grand Champion Steer at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 19-20 was awarded to Maddie Schickedanz. The animal was purchased by Miles Mays Construction, Chris Smith Wealth Management, and John Floyd Earth Moving.

Commissioners approve HVAC replacement

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved the replacement of the courthouse’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.

Local Briefs

Cherry Pie Contest set for Saturday The Perryton Rotary Club will host the annual Cherry Pie Contest and Sale on Saturday, Feb. 17. Entries will be divided into four categories: standard cherry pies in Men’s, Women’s and Youth divisions and a special division for other cherry desserts.

RANGER BAND MEMBERS NAMED TO STATE

Six members of Perryton High School’s Ranger Band were named to State in the UIL Solo-Ensemble Contest on Feb. 3 at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.

Six PHS band students qualify for state

Six students from Perryton High School’s Ranger Band have qualified for the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. The band members competed in the qualifying contest on Feb. 3 at West TexasA&M University in Canyon.