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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
Lauren Schieffer of Bonner Springs, KS was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Leadership — It Starts with You” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus on Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by First National Bank and Lemon, Shearer, Phillips and Good. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Stacey Bable, Scheiffer, and committee members Angela Petersen and Tambra Kile.

Lauren Schieffer of Bonner Springs, KS was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Leadership — It Starts with You” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus on Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by First National Bank and Lemon, Shearer, Phillips and Good. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Stacey Bable, Scheiffer, and committee members Angela Petersen and Tambra Kile.

SCHIEFFER SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP SERIES

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Local Briefs

Pathways To Present Quintet
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Pathways Scholarship supporters and Chamber Music Amarillo will present The Amarillo Symphony Brass Quintet on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Perryton Junior High Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce; $15 for adults and $5 for students.

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.
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