Deep breathing exercises can aid health

Deep breathing exercises can help individuals maintain personal health and well-being. According to the American Institute of Stress, 20 to 30 minutes per day of “belly breathing,” also known as abdominal breathing or diaphragmatic breathing, can reduce stress and anxiety.

Microchips, tags can help find lost pets

According to the organization American Humane, each year approximately 10 million pets are lost in the United States. Tags and additional measures to identify cats and dogs greatly increase the chances that lost pets will eventually be reunited with their owners.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On July 6, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Elizabeth Christine Stewart, white female. Date of birth, Dec. 10, 1986. Height, 5’7”, weight, 205 pounds. Hazel eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

IRS offers guidelines for divorced, separated parents on who claims child as a dependent

Parents who are divorced, separated, never married or live apart and who share custody of a child with an ex-spouse or ex-partner need to understand the specific rules about who may be eligible to claim the child for income tax purposes.

Where are they now?... Jaime Pickett Johnson

Jaime Pickett Johnson graduated from Perryton High School in 1995. She is the daughter of Don and Dixie Pickett. After graduating from high school, she set out to make her mark on the world. The steps she trudged led her to where she is today as a successful business owner.

ART APPRECIATION

Frank Phillips College Allen Campus, continued its annual Kids College last week, with activities planned for kids from ages 4-14. The “Canvas Painting” class let young artists create a new masterpiece every day, from blank canvas to finished product.

Hit and run accident reported

In a quiet week for police, only one incident was made, but the county jail was fairly busy. A hit and run to a blue pickup parked at 906 Jefferson was reported. The suspect vehicle is a white work truck.

Leadership Perryton taking applications for Class XXI

Applications are now being taken for the Leadership Perryton XXI class. Leadership Perryton will include outstanding speakers, tours, workshops, networking, and more. Leadership Perryton XXI is sponsored by Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce and the Community Development Corporation.

Local Briefs

Genealogical Society to meet The TX-OK Panhandle Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, July 7, at 6 p.m. at the Perry Memorial Library. The program is “Ancestry Update June 2022”, filled with interesting information about genealogy. All are welcome to attend.

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 1-3 in College Station

Organizers of the 68th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, BCSC, are stacking the educational program with experts to help guide beef cattle producers facing higher input expenses and drought in how to make better management decisions.