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RECOGNITION FOR PARADE WINNERS

RECOGNITION FOR PARADE WINNERS

RECOGNITION FOR PARADE WINNERS

The winners of the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade on Aug. 21 were honored by the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration Committee.

The right order

There are three sets of letters on the standard typewriter and computer keyboards which are in alphabetical order, reading left to right. They are f-g-h, j-k-l and o-p.

Ancient world

The “ancient world” refers to the time period from 4 million years age to 500 A.D. It is estimated that the first human ancestors appeared in Africa 2.5 million years ago.
COOKING FOR TWO

COOKING FOR TWO

COOKING FOR TWO

Ochiltree County 4-H has a new cooking program called “Fun with Food.” The once-a-month program is designed for students of all ages as an introduction to cooking and will run through at least December.

County’s COVID cases bounce back up again

Ochiltree County’s active COVID-19 cases have risen again, after a brief drop last week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 have risen to 67, up from 54 on Friday afternoon.

Proposed constitutional amendments explained

Texans will go the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to decide the fate of eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Early voting will be held from Oct. 18-29. On Election day, polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Following is an analysis of the first four proposed amendments.
DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE

DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE

DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE

Halloween may still be a few weeks away, but plenty of Perryton residents are already getting into the holiday spirit. Samantha Hargus at 1914 Drake has extensively decorated her home, including these three witches cooking up their Halloween brew.
NEW KIWANIS OFFICERS

NEW KIWANIS OFFICERS

NEW KIWANIS OFFICERS

NEW KIWANIS OFFICERS —The Perryton Kiwanis Club elected new officers at their banquet on Tuesday evening. Pictured from left are president-elect Neal Davis, treasurer Samantha Gonzalez, president Chase Allison, and secretary Rafael Gonzalez.

Other dependent tax credits are available

The credit for other dependents is a tax credit available to taxpayers for each of their qualifying dependents who can’t be claimed for the child tax credit. The maximum credit amount is $500 for each dependent who meets certain conditions. These include: —Dependents who are age 17 or older.