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Women’s conference set at CWC “A Day for You” Women’s Conference will be held at Community Worship Center in Perryton on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morning brunch and lunch at noon are provided. No childcare is available. Please register online at www.cwcperryton.

Healthy snacks for trick-or-treaters

Halloween is a festive day for children and adults alike. However, the abundance of candy and chocolate offered on and around Halloween can compromise diets designed to keep people healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity prevalence in the United States was 20.

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On Oct. 26, 2022, the Ochiltree County SheriffÕs Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Andrea Rara, white female. Date of birth, March 4, 1990. Height, 5Õ6Ó, weight, 180 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Canadian.

Did you know?

The popularity of camping is on the rise and this beloved outdoor activity is appealing to an increasingly diverse group of people. According to the 2022 Camping Report from the popular camping app The Dyrt, 8.3 million people went camping in the United States for the first time in 2021.

Xcel warning about latest potential scam

Xcel Energy has recently become aware of a potential scam in which people looking to complete common transactions, including starting new utility service, may find a phone number online that connects them to scammers, instead of Xcel Energy.
4-H AMBASSADORS— Ochiltree County 4-H recently elected their new Ambassadors for 2022-23. 4-H Ambassadors help promote Ochiltree 4-H in the community, through a number of events and projects, including the Wheatheart Celebration parade, Family Fun Nights, 4-H recruitment nights, the county junior livestock show and sale, and more. Pictured are, from left, Rylan Oquin, Canon Huddleston, Kyle Oquin, and Tatum Oquin.

4-H AMBASSADORS— Ochiltree County 4-H recently elected their new Ambassadors for 2022-23. 4-H Ambassadors help promote Ochiltree 4-H in the community, through a number of events and projects, including the Wheatheart Celebration parade, Family Fun Nights, 4-H recruitment nights, the county junior livestock show and sale, and more. Pictured are, from left, Rylan Oquin, Canon Huddleston, Kyle Oquin, and Tatum Oquin.

Accident leads to arrest

An incident of a reckless driver and a fraud case were investigated by police during the week. On Oct. 23, around 7:20 p.m. the Perryton Police Department responded to a call about a one vehicle accident in the 200 block of NE Loop 143.

Commissioners address toll tags

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday, Oct. 24, at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners approved a plan to pay fees on toll tags between court sessions.

Herald to become weekly on Nov. 1

After much consideration and discussion, the Herald will become a weekly, beginning Nov. 1. With rising postage, printing and fuel costs, among others, the transition to a weekly will be more cost effective.
LEARNING FROM HISTORY

LEARNING FROM HISTORY

LEARNING FROM HISTORY

The Museum of the Plains hosted Archaeology Day last Saturday morning. The event, the first of its kind at the museum, was set up to help commemorate October as Archaeology Month in the State of Texas.