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The year is 1755, and it’s Carnival season in Venice, time for the masquerade ball. A chance for rich and poor, old, and young to come together; everyone to be equal for a night. But when everyone is hiding their identity, it can be hard to know who you are talking to.
Britney Meraz

Britney Meraz

Meraz named PPW Young Careerist of the Month

Britney Meraz has been selected as the Young Careerist of the Month by the Panhandle Professional Women’s Club. Meraz is chief financial officer for the Perryton Independent School District. She and her husband, Jose Jr., have four children: Zoey, 11; Zyian 8; Kennedy, 6; and Jose III, 1.
GRAND CHAMPION SWINE— At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 20-21, Caydee Butler took home the award for Grand Champion Swine. Her animal was purchased by Duvall Farms. Pictured are, from left, Caydee Butler, Cindy Duvall, Graham Duvall, and Casidee Butler. ( Photo Credit: Brittany Morgan)

GRAND CHAMPION SWINE— At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 20-21, Caydee Butler took home the award for Grand Champion Swine. Her animal was purchased by Duvall Farms. Pictured are, from left, Caydee Butler, Cindy Duvall, Graham Duvall, and Casidee Butler. ( Photo Credit: Brittany Morgan)

GRAND CHAMPION SWINE

It’s a race for city council, with one more filing

The Perryton City Council election drew another candidates this week, bringing the total to four seeking a spot on the council. Shirley Howard has filed for a position on the council, joining Veronica Herrera and incumbents Shae Cunningham and Brad Kile on the ballot.

City council hears audit report, sets joint election

The Perryton City Council heard a complimentary review of its staff and accounting practices at its meeting Tuesday evening. John Merriss with Doshier, Pickens and Francis, LLC, presented the annual outside audit for the city for fiscal year 2021-22.
Coffee Memorial Blood Center in Amarillo held a blood drive on Tuesday afternoon at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. The drive had a goal of 40 units of blood, but was only able to collect 28 units. A total of 38 people showed up for the drive, but 10 of those were deferred. Pictured are, from left, Coffee phlebotomist Brandon Martinez and donor Nicole Huddleston.

Coffee Memorial Blood Center in Amarillo held a blood drive on Tuesday afternoon at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. The drive had a goal of 40 units of blood, but was only able to collect 28 units. A total of 38 people showed up for the drive, but 10 of those were deferred. Pictured are, from left, Coffee phlebotomist Brandon Martinez and donor Nicole Huddleston.

THE GIFT OF LIFE

Local Briefs

Rifle and Pistol Club to meet The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Expo Center. The club will discuss new and ongoing projects. All are welcome — new memberships and renewals will be available.
GRAND SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS— At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 2021, the Grand Showmanship Awards were presented to participating students. Pictured are, from left, front row, Emilee Butler, Victoria Wright, Avery Swenhaugen, and Averi Pshigoda; and back row Cash Wheeler, Maddie Schickedanz, Dalton L’Esperance, and Payton Schilling. (Photo credit: Brittany Morgan)

GRAND SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS— At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 2021, the Grand Showmanship Awards were presented to participating students. Pictured are, from left, front row, Emilee Butler, Victoria Wright, Avery Swenhaugen, and Averi Pshigoda; and back row Cash Wheeler, Maddie Schickedanz, Dalton L’Esperance, and Payton Schilling. (Photo credit: Brittany Morgan)

Senior News

Our building updates are beginning. We have put together a wonderful committee to help with ideas, knowledge and love for our center. Chairmen Kerry and Cynthia Symons are freshly off of the remodel of Perryton Furniture…so who better to lead the way?
PISD Menu

PISD Menu

PISD Menu

Breakfast Menus for Grades K-12 Lunch Menus for All Grades Unless Noted Otherwise At PJH and PHS Students Have a Choice of Salad Entree, Fruit & Milk for Lunch Each Day Monday, Feb. 6: Breakfast: Breakfast cookie and yogurt or cereal and toast, fruit, fruit juice, milk.