Rites held for Raley

Hope Elizabeth Raley 4, of Perryton, passed away July 20, 2022. A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 26, at Community Worship Center with Jason Vanosdol and Rev. Kevin Britton officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.

Drying Time

The Hoover Dam was built to last 2,000 years. The concrete in it will not even be fully cured for another 500 years.

Rites set for former resident

Harlan Dale Bunch, 74, of Pawhuska, OK, formerly of Perryton, died July 15, 2022 at Sedan City Hospital in Sedan, KS. Cremation has taken place, with arrangements under the direction of Dickens Family Funeral Home in Sedan.

Did you know?

The Parkinson’s Foundation estimates that 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease. ber of people who have PD is difficult to determine because many people do not get diagnosed in the early stages of the disease.

Dot...Dot...Dash

The elephant snout, an African fish, communicates with other fish by emitting an electrical signal, sort of a fish’s version of Morse Code.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On July 27, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Stephany Fonseca-Pantoja, white female. Date of birth, March 27, 1994. Height, 5’5”, weight, 140 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Knowing how the IRS contacts taxpayers can help protect people from scammers

Scammers often pose as the IRS to steal taxpayers’ personal information. They may reach out through fraudulent phone calls, emails, texts or social media messages. It’s important for taxpayers to understand how the IRS contacts people, so they don’t fall victim to identity thieves.

Bike reported stolen

A couple of thefts and an incident of vandalism were reported during the week. A boy’s bicycle was reported stolen from 806 S. Baylor. The bike is camouflage in color with green tires. It was valued at around $120. A large window was broken out at 1301 S. Main, doing around $1,000 in damage.

USDA reminds livestock producers of available drought assistance

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought-impacted producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) to cover above normal expenses for hauling water or feed to livestock or hauling...

Factors that can affect mood

No one is immune to the occasional bad mood. A bad mood can make a difficult day feel even more so, and multiple-person households can become uncomfortable places to be if one person’s mood is less than welcoming.