Start new homeowners off on the right foot with some kitchen essentials

The day a young person moves into his or her first apartment or home is a momentous occasion. Few things evoke a sense of accomplishment and independence as much as having your own place.

ALPACAS AT SENIOR VILLAGE

On Tuesday morning, the Pinckard family from Balko visited Senior Village with three of their alpacas, as part of a Balko 4-H project. Residents at Senior Village got to interact with the alpacas, pet them, and even feed them treats of carrots.

Wheatheart Wheat Conference set

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the 24 th annual Wheatheart Wheat Conference on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 8:30 a.m. at the Ochiltree County Expo Center in Perryton.

COVID-19 cases in county dip slightly

COVID-19 results from Ochiltree General Hospital fell slightly from last week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, Ochiltree General Hospital completed 74 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with 17 positive cases, down from 21 last week.

Texas permits to drill up in June

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,146 original drilling permits in June 2022 compared to 739 in June 2021. The June 2022 total includes 1,013 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 11 to re-enter plugged wellbores and five for re-completions of existing wellbores.

Funambulist

A funambulist is a tightrope walker.

GIRAFFE CRAFTS

GIRAFFE CRAFTS—Last week, Frank Phillips College Allen Campus, continued its Kids College, with activities planned for kids from ages 4-14. The “Jungle Safari” class gave kids the opportunity to learn more about animals in the world’s jungles.

Confidently caring for pets after surgery

From routine spays and neuters to dealing with unexpected health conditions, surgery is a nearly inevitable part of pet ownership. By knowing ahead of time what recovery will look like, owners can feel more confident about any procedures their pet may need.