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Prevent pet-related damage to the house

The benefits of having a pet are innumerable. Pets can be companions, protectors, service animals, and even help produce products that can be sold, such as eggs from chickens. While there are many positive attributes to pets, one potential concern is the impact they have on the home.

Potential substitutes when you’re missing an ingredient

When cooking or baking at home, few things can prove as frustrating as preparing a dish only to realize you’re missing a key item from the ingredients list. Such realizations often force cooks to stop what they’re doing and make emergency trips to a nearby grocery store.
NEW J-P SWORN IN Ochiltree County’s new Justice of the Peace, William “Bucky” Goldsberry, was offi cially sworn in on Monday morning, just after the meeting of the Ochiltree County Commissioners. Pictured from left are Goldberry’s clerk, Katie Davenport, Goldsberry, and Ochiltree County Judge Charles Kelly.

NEW J-P SWORN IN Ochiltree County’s new Justice of the Peace, William “Bucky” Goldsberry, was offi cially sworn in on Monday morning, just after the meeting of the Ochiltree County Commissioners. Pictured from left are Goldberry’s clerk, Katie Davenport, Goldsberry, and Ochiltree County Judge Charles Kelly.

Justice of the peace sworn in at county meeting

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met for their regular meeting on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners presided over the official swearing in for William “Bucky” Goldsberry, the new Justice of the Peace.
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Barnes to speak in Perryton Dec. 3

Kelly Barnes of Choctaw, OK is the next speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. His session, “Make It A Habit” will be Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Frank Phillips College Allen Campus.
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE EARLY

The 50th annual Perryton Satellite Center’s Arts & Crafts Festival was held last weekend at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. Vendors and shoppers came from all over the region to sell specially-made gifts, crafts, artwork, and food to local craft lovers and early Christmas shoppers.

21 Rangers named to All District team

The Perryton Rangers had 21 players named to the District 2, 4A, D11 football team. Senior Jahir Romero was named the defensive co-MVP of the district. He also earned second team honors as a running back.

County COVID-19 numbers down sharply

Ochiltree County’s COVID-19 numbers have seesawed wildly since last week, with the current numbers showing a steep drop. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s total COVID-19 cases now stand at 497, a drop from 555 on Friday afternoon.

Farm and ranch symposium set Dec. 1

The Panhandle Farm and Ranch Management Symposium hosted annually by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will take place virtually on Dec. 1 even though the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show has been cancelled for this year.

Did you know?

Small business owners no doubt recognize the value of repeat customers, but few may recognize just how valuable such customers can be to their bottom lines.

Keep safety in mind before preparing chicken

Chicken is a versatile food that can be found on menus at restaurants across the globe. Whether it’s stuffed chicken on the menu at an Italian restaurant or a spicy chicken dish from a local Indian eatery, chicken can be served in an assortment of ways.