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United Way drive off to good start

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Ochiltree United Way’s 2024 fund drive is off to a good start, with $21,796 in contributions already. That is 23% of the $94,300 goal. The drive officially began Nov. 1. There is one 100% Company, meaning every employee contributed to United Way, Perryton Realty.

Wildfire Preparation, Response meetings in High Plains on Nov. 9

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
TheT exas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicewill host the Texas A&M AgriLife Wildfire Preparation and Response workshop Nov. 9 at locations in the Panhandle and South Plains region. The speakers will be in person at the Pampa location, with virtual satellite locations across the High Plains.

First Ladies in Newspapers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, wrote a syndicated newspaper column called “My Day” which included her thoughts on social and political issues. She wrote six columns a week from 1935 to 1962.
4H 150 POINT AWARDS— Ochiltree County 4-H held its annual awards ceremony Oct. 9 at the Expo Center. Members who accumulated 150 points or more received a certificate and the Donnie Pshigoda Points Scholarship, a $75 scholarship, sponsored by the Ochiltree County Soil and Water Conservation District in honor of Donnie Pshigoda. Pictured are, from left, front row, Clay Oquin and Brady Oquin; and back row, Kyle Oquin, Brooke Helker, Kile Merrick, and Rylan Oquin. Not pictured is Canon Huddleston.

4H 150 POINT AWARDS— Ochiltree County 4-H held its annual awards ceremony Oct. 9 at the Expo Center. Members who accumulated 150 points or more received a certificate and the Donnie Pshigoda Points Scholarship, a $75 scholarship, sponsored by the Ochiltree County Soil and Water Conservation District in honor of Donnie Pshigoda. Pictured are, from left, front row, Clay Oquin and Brady Oquin; and back row, Kyle Oquin, Brooke Helker, Kile Merrick, and Rylan Oquin. Not pictured is Canon Huddleston.

4H 150 POINT AWARDS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
QUILTS OF VALOR RECIPIENTS— The Friendship Quilt Guild presented 16 Quilts of Valor to 16 recipients. The ceremony was held Oct. 17. The first seven recipients were, first row, from left, James Bishop, Alvin Cowan, Kay Nelson and James Bradford; and second row, Richard Barnett, Chris Gill (accepting for his son, Cody Gill) and Andrew Skipper.

QUILTS OF VALOR RECIPIENTS— The Friendship Quilt Guild presented 16 Quilts of Valor to 16 recipients. The ceremony was held Oct. 17. The first seven recipients were, first row, from left, James Bishop, Alvin Cowan, Kay Nelson and James Bradford; and second row, Richard Barnett, Chris Gill (accepting for his son, Cody Gill) and Andrew Skipper.

Quilt guild presents 16 Quilts of Valor

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Friendship Quilt Guild presented 16 Quilts of Valor to area veterans during a ceremony Oct. 17 at Community Worship Center.

Hospital board reviews higher insurance quote

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met last Wednesday evening in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital. Among other items on the agenda, the board reviewed their property insurance quotes, learning that OGH’s insurance was going to rise sharply.

Senior News

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
website:www.perrytonseniors.org Burrr rabbit did that cold hit hard. Perry and I were in the mountains where it was warm. Seriously, the temp was higher in Angel Fire than at home.

Amendment election is Nov. 7; last day to early vote is Nov. 3

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Texas voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots on 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Early voting began Oct. 23, and will run through this Friday, Nov. 3. at the Ochiltree County Courthouse, first floor, south office. Early voting hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

PISD board okays staff stipends

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Perryton School Board met Oct. 23, with a full agenda. Chief Financial Officer Britney Meraz reported to the board that after the last fiscal year, she was able to move $1.1 million into the fund balance.

Arts & Crafts Festival set Nov. 18-19

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Perryton Satellite Center’s Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on Nov. 1819, at the Expo Center. It is the 53rd year for the event. The hours for the show will be Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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