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SAFETY FIRST

SAFETY FIRST

SAFETY FIRST

Hundreds of people turned out for Pioneer Day at the Museum of the Plains on Saturday for fun and food.

Rangers open 100th season at Dalhart this Friday

The Perryton Rangers will start their 100th football season on the road, when they travel to Dalhart to take on the Golden Wolves Friday night. Game time is 7 p.m. A former district rival, Dalhart dropped out of District 2-4A a couple of years ago, and is now in District 2-3A, D1.
PARADE CHAMP - NON-PROFIT FLOAT

PARADE CHAMP - NON-PROFIT FLOAT

PARADE CHAMP - NON-PROFIT FLOAT

Perryton’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade brought thousands of viewers out to enjoy the show last Saturday. The winner of the Non-Profit division of parade entries was the float for Foursquare Gospel Church.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Aug. 29 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Parking is available in the back of the school next to the Administration Building. Masks are optional, and hand sanitizer will be provided.
DINNER IS SERVED— Plenty of local residents who turned out for the annual Block Party on Thursday evening were looking for an evening meal that also let them support worthy local causes. Toys for Tots hosted a pulled pork nachos booth, with hot, fresh food served up by, from left, Nikki Green, Hallye Lewis, and Cassie Lewis.

DINNER IS SERVED— Plenty of local residents who turned out for the annual Block Party on Thursday evening were looking for an evening meal that also let them support worthy local causes. Toys for Tots hosted a pulled pork nachos booth, with hot, fresh food served up by, from left, Nikki Green, Hallye Lewis, and Cassie Lewis.

DINNER IS SE

DINNER IS SERVED—Plenty of local residents who turned out for the annual Block Party on Thursday evening were looking for an evening meal that also let them support worthy local causes.

Public Meetings

County commissioners set Monday meeting The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court will meet on Monday, Aug. 22, at 9 a.m. at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.

Information needed on flooring burglary

Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers needs information this week to solve a burglary. On July 26, a burglary of a building was reported in the 22nd block of Fordham. Taken from the building were approximately 60 boxes of flooring and 30 rolls of padding.

College students should study up on these two tax credits

Anyone pursuing higher education, including specialized job training and grad school, knows it can be pricey. Eligible taxpayers who paid higher education costs for themselves, their spouse or dependents in 2021 may be able to take advantage of two education tax credits.