What to know about higher education tax credits

As a new school year approaches, students are considering what classes they need to take and how much the classes will cost. Whether it’s community college, a trade school, a four-year university or an advanced degree, higher education is expensive.

Where are they now?...Lawrence Ragan

Perryton has a history of helping produce great people. No matter the generation, greatness continues. It is often more diffi cult to get the older generations to agree to share their story.

Suggestions offered for rehabilitating abused pets

Rescued animals often come from difficult backgrounds of abuse, neglect, or both, and as a result sometimes exhibit erratic behaviors in their new homes. These behaviors can come as a surprise to pet owners and can leave the animal’s adopted family feeling illequipped and unprepared.

PCA NAMES BOARD MEMBERS

Perryton Christian Academy recently named their board members for the 2021-22 school year. From left to right, they are Carmen Cano, David Stollings, Cody Pittman, Paul Euliss, Warren Yeatman, C.J. Skipper, and John Daniels.

Fresh veggies are not exclusive to spring and summer months

Spring and summer may be the seasons most often associated with gardening. But people who love to grow their own vegetables can do so even when the weather outside is frightful. Various vegetables thrive in cool temperatures.

County commissioners to meet Monday

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court will meet on Monday, July 26, at 9 a.m. at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.

School board to meet Tuesday

The Perryton Independent School District’s Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building at 821 SW 17th Avenue.

Correction

The article about the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration in August included incorrect information about when Pioneer Days at the Museum of the Plains would run. Pioneer Days is scheduled forSaturday , Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

American Legion to hold monthly meeting

The American Legion Post 254 will hold itsmonthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m., at the Senior Citizen Center. All veterans are welcome to attend.

Leadership Perryton sign up underway

Leadership Perryton XX is taking applications for the nine-month program, which begins in September. The leadership series is open to 25-30 people, and an orientation is set at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 4, and a three-day retreat will be held Sept. 18-20 at Ceta Canyon.