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PJH Choir students perform at contest

PJH Choir students perform at contest

PJH Choir students perform at contest

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Choir students from Perryton Junior High School competed at Solo/Ensemble contest in Amarillo on Jan. 28, with a number of students earning superior ratings.

Jennie Junes have program on Perryton

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Jennie June Club met Feb. 8 in the upstairs office at Perryton Furniture. Owner Kerry Symons gave the program on the history of Perryton. He shared several interesting facts about the town, and showed pictures of Perryton when it was first established in 1919.

High winds cause multi-vehicle wreck

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Ochiltree County was plagued by very high winds on Tuesday. The high winds, blowing dust, and low visibility caused an accident involving multiple vehicles south of Perryton.

Rotary Pie Contest winners named

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The annual Rotary Pie Contest was held on Saturday, Feb. 11, with over 50 delicious pies and desserts entered into the competition. Rene’SchwalkofPerryton was named the grand prize winner and was awarded $100. In the Men’s Division, Doug Nagell took both first and second place with his pies.
Attendees of the Valentine’s Dinner at the Ochiltree County Senior Citizen Center on Tuesday were treated to a special murder-mystery puzzle. Diners were dropped into a mystery during Carnival season in 1755 Venice, courtesy of a host of masked performers offering clues, mysteries, and danger — and lots of good fun, too. About 80 people attended the fundraiser for the Senior Center.

Attendees of the Valentine’s Dinner at the Ochiltree County Senior Citizen Center on Tuesday were treated to a special murder-mystery puzzle. Diners were dropped into a mystery during Carnival season in 1755 Venice, courtesy of a host of masked performers offering clues, mysteries, and danger — and lots of good fun, too. About 80 people attended the fundraiser for the Senior Center.

MASKS AND MYSTERIES

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

City’s sales tax payment takes big 17% drop

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The City of Perryton’s sales tax payment in February took a significant drop, over 17% for the month. The city received a payment of $288,553 for the period. For the year to date, the city is down almost 11% from 2022, with $551,853 in payments so far. Amarillo received a payment of $10.

School board race draws candidate

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Perryton School Board has drawn a candidate for the May 6 general election. Ramon “Noon” Vela has filed for re-election to one of the two three-year terms on the board.
The Rotary Club’s annual Cherry Pie Contest was held on Saturday, Feb. 11. Judges for the contest got to enjoy over 50 delicious pies and desserts that were entered into the competition. Pictured are, from left, Rotary president-elect Rafael Estrada, and judges Bill Powell, Sarah Tregellas, and Hayley Correll.

The Rotary Club’s annual Cherry Pie Contest was held on Saturday, Feb. 11. Judges for the contest got to enjoy over 50 delicious pies and desserts that were entered into the competition. Pictured are, from left, Rotary president-elect Rafael Estrada, and judges Bill Powell, Sarah Tregellas, and Hayley Correll.

NIRVANA FOR PIE LOVERS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
GRAND CHAMPION STEER— This year’s Grand Champion Steer at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 20-21 was awarded to Maddie Schickedanz. The animal was purchased by Broken Arrow Crop Insurance, John Floyd Earth Moving, and Chris Smith Wealth Management. Pictured are, from left, Sydney Schickedanz, Larry Schickedanz, Jason Schickedanz, and Maddie Schickedanz. (Photo credit: Brittany Morgan)

GRAND CHAMPION STEER— This year’s Grand Champion Steer at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 20-21 was awarded to Maddie Schickedanz. The animal was purchased by Broken Arrow Crop Insurance, John Floyd Earth Moving, and Chris Smith Wealth Management. Pictured are, from left, Sydney Schickedanz, Larry Schickedanz, Jason Schickedanz, and Maddie Schickedanz. (Photo credit: Brittany Morgan)

GRAND CHAMPION STEER

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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