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‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
(www.perrytoncs.org) On Nov. 8, 2023, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Wesley Snow, no personal information was available. Last known address was Borger. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Snow for issuance of bad checks.

Senior News

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
website:www.perrytonseniors.org That Hat Party was so much fun. Each so different, and totally fit their personality to a tee. My very favorite was Bonnie Shaef’s red hat all decked out in turquoise – of course it was. No wait, I really liked Geraldine Bentley’s cheetah one-so classy.

Lincoln the Inventor

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Abraham Lincoln is the only president to register a patent on an invention. In 1849, Lincoln received a patent for a mechanism that lifted riverboats over obstructions.

United Way drive now at 44% of goal

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Ochiltree United Way’s 2024 fund drive continued to gain ground this week. As of Nov. 7, the drive has received $41,438 in donations, which is 44% of its $94,300 goal Two new 100% Companies were added, meaning every employee contributed to United Way.

DAR making early plans for Wreaths Across America

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Wolf Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are ready for this year’s annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. For the ninth year, Ochiltree County will participate in the nationwide Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m.

Toys for Tots preparing for another gifting season

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Toys For Tots is back this holiday season to help children in Ochiltree, Hansford, and Lipscomb Counties, and they are asking for the community’s aid in helping local kids. Last year, the Toys for Tots program in Perryton provided Christmas gifts to 688 children in the community.

Most amendments passed by state voters

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
All but one of the 14 proposed state amendments were passed by Texas voters in the Nov. 7 election. The only proposition to fail was No. 13, which would have increased the mandatory retirement age for state judges from 75 to 79 and the minimum retirement age from 70 to 75.

City council addresses south side drainage issues

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Perryton City Council approved a couple of amendments to the current budget, including one to address drainage issues, at its meeting Tuesday evening. A$50,000 budget amendment will address drainage issues in the South Harvard area, between 28th and 30th Avenues.
The Perryton Lions Club secured a $20,000 grant from Lions Club International to help restore Murphy Park after damage from the tornado on June 15. The donation was presented last month to Perryton Mayor Kerry Symons by Lions District Governor Ryan Monroe. The Lions also received donations of $17,000 from the Texas Lions Foundation, including Lions Clubs from all over the Panhandle, to be used to help the community.

The Perryton Lions Club secured a $20,000 grant from Lions Club International to help restore Murphy Park after damage from the tornado on June 15. The donation was presented last month to Perryton Mayor Kerry Symons by Lions District Governor Ryan Monroe. The Lions also received donations of $17,000 from the Texas Lions Foundation, including Lions Clubs from all over the Panhandle, to be used to help the community.

LIONS CLUB DONATES TO RESTORE MURPHY PARK

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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