Labor Shortage Caused by Government

America has a record 8.1 million job openings. The media call it a "labor shortage." But it's not a labor shortage; it's an incentive shortage. "No one wants to work," says a sign on a restaurant drive-thru speaker in Albuquerque, New Mexico. "Please be patient with the staff that did show up."

Where are they now?...McKensie Rogers Hood

McKensie Rogers Hood graduated from Perryton High School in 2011 after a stellar career academically and athletically. She shined in the classroom as well as on the basketball court and track. She is the daughter of Ricky and Melodee Rogers and Jill and Wes Sander.

Thorny Vegetable

Eggplant is a member of the thistle family.

Scramble winners are listed

The results of the May 13 and May 20 Thursday night scrambles are listed. On May 13, the team of Cory Graves, Jason Lilly, Ernesto Puga and Tyson Painter won in a three-way shoot out for first place with a 31. Lilly hit to three feet.

PATHWAYS GRADUATES EARN DEGREES

PATHWAYS GRADUATES EARN DEGREES—The 2021 Pathways graduates at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus received their degrees and certificates at their graduation ceremony in Borger on May 7.

Corn prices cause ripple through economy

High corn prices are causing a ripple effect throughout the U.S. economy, and the 2021 growing season could be the difference between price stabilization or all-time record high prices, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

STUDENTS TAKE PRESENTATION TO NATIONALS

Perryton High School senior Kayla Chairez, left, and junior Abby Vargas took their virtual presentation on domestic violence and human trafficking to the national competition for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).

Active COVID-19 cases plunge to single digits

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County have fallen sharply late last week, with the latest numbers from the state.