Ear Arrangement

The average ear of corn has 800 kernels, arranged in 16 rows.

Safety upgrades to consider for seniors’ homes

Many seniors want to spend as long as possible residing in the comforts of their own homes. According to AARP’s 2021 “Home and Community Preferences Survey,” more than threequarters of U.S. adults age 50 and older prefer living at home.

Did you know?

On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the American naval facilities at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. According to History.com, the goal of this attack, which claimed the lives of more than 2,400 Americans, was to destroy the Pacific Fleet.

Local Briefs

Kinder enrollment set for April 28 Enrollment at Perryton Kinder is scheduled for Thursday, April 28, from 1-3 p.m. at the Perryton ISD administration building at 821 SW 17th Avenue. Children must be five years old by Sept. 1 to enroll.

Sales Tax Holiday for emergency supplies set

As we enter severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 25.

BUNNY BUDDIES

The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Trade Association held their EGG-streme Easter Night in downtown Perryton on Thursday evening, bringing in plenty of kids eager to have a chat with the Easter Bunny.

Council hires new assistant CM and director of CDC

The Perryton City Council and the Perryton Community Development Corporation board held a joint meeting Wednesday afternoon to hire a new combined assistant city manager and CDC director.