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GRAND CHAMPION SHEEP— At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 20-21, the prize for Grand Champion Sheep went to Dalton L’Esperance. His animal was bought by Premier Hot Oil Service. Pictured are, from left, Jason Pshigoda, Chloe Richardson, and Dalton L’Esperance. ( Photo credit: Brittany Morgan)

GRAND CHAMPION SHEEP— At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 20-21, the prize for Grand Champion Sheep went to Dalton L’Esperance. His animal was bought by Premier Hot Oil Service. Pictured are, from left, Jason Pshigoda, Chloe Richardson, and Dalton L’Esperance. ( Photo credit: Brittany Morgan)

Online ‘Drought Proofing the Ranch’ course now available

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The TexasA&MAgri Life Extension Service’s course Drought Proofing the Ranch is now available online. The cost is $100 however, the first 100 registrants will receive the course at no cost. The course is two hours, but participants may view it at their own pace.

City sees quiet week for crime

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
A couple incidents of criminal mischief were reported to the Perryton Police Department this week. In the alley in the 1900 block of South Indiana, a dumpster and fence were reported spray painted. Also reported was a vehicle that was egged at a residence in the 100 block of South Fordham.
Hernandez named PPW Young

Hernandez named PPW Young

Hernandez named PPW Young Careerist for February

Erika Hernandez
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Erika Hernandez was chosen as the Young Careerist for the Month by the Panhandle professional Women’s Club. She is married to Jose A. Hernandez, and they have three children, Daisy, 20 years old, Jiovanni, 17, and Gisselle, 10. She owns Hernandez Bookkeeping & Tax Services and is an accountant.
Perryton High School’s Theatre Department performed in UIL One-Act Play District competition on Tuesday here in Perryton, qualifying as Alternate. Perryton’s play was “Suite Surrender” by Michael McKeever. The farce is set at a luxury hotel in the 1940s as two Hollywood divas are accidentally booked into the same suite. Pictured are, from left, Braylee Brown as Athena Sinclair, Zavier Kinney as hotel manager Bernard S. Dunlap, and Tiana Hill as Claudia McFadden.

Perryton High School’s Theatre Department performed in UIL One-Act Play District competition on Tuesday here in Perryton, qualifying as Alternate. Perryton’s play was “Suite Surrender” by Michael McKeever. The farce is set at a luxury hotel in the 1940s as two Hollywood divas are accidentally booked into the same suite. Pictured are, from left, Braylee Brown as Athena Sinclair, Zavier Kinney as hotel manager Bernard S. Dunlap, and Tiana Hill as Claudia McFadden.

HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR AND STRIFE

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

City’s March sales tax payment takes 13% drop

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The City of Perryton’s sales tax payment in March took another drop, just under 13% for the month. The city received a payment of $207,197.03 for the period. For the year, the city is down almost 12 percent from 2022, with $759,049.85 in payments so far.
North Plains Electric Co-op was named the Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce during its annual banquet on Feb. 22. Pictured from left are Wheatheart Council co-president Denise Wilmoth, executive secretary Paula Lehew, utility tech Martin Garza, executive vice president/general manager Randy Mahannah, engineering services manager Joe Lane, operations manager Ronald Harvey, and Wheatheart Council co-president Pam Chisum.

North Plains Electric Co-op was named the Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce during its annual banquet on Feb. 22. Pictured from left are Wheatheart Council co-president Denise Wilmoth, executive secretary Paula Lehew, utility tech Martin Garza, executive vice president/general manager Randy Mahannah, engineering services manager Joe Lane, operations manager Ronald Harvey, and Wheatheart Council co-president Pam Chisum.

CORPORATE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
City to offer lifeguard classes The City of Perryton will be offering lifeguard classes on Monday, March 13, at 9 a.m. at the Perryton Activity Center. Assistance will be available for anyone needing help with water skills. Please call City Hall at 806-4354014 for more information.
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