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Various Tornado Victim Donation Sites in Guymon

May 21, 2013

In times of need, it is important to give back. The state is suffering from tragic loss and devastation and many generous people are already stepping up to help those victims.
There are a few local donation drop offs available for those in the community of Guymon.
Margarita's Steakhouse is taking canned goods, wipes, diapers, non perishable food items, water, sports drinks, tooth paste, other daily needs items. The donations will be taken on Saturday.

Retirement Party For Parkhurst

May 20, 2013

There will be a retirement party for Mike Parkhurst TUESDAY from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Jr. High Science Building.

Sunflower Art, Food, Wine Festival June 8

May 20, 2013

It is the time of year for the some astounding art, food, and wine in Guymon with the Sunflower Art, Food, and Wine Festival taking place on June 8.
There will be free tasting from Oklahoma wineries, with a contest to boot.
State Champion winner will receive $1,500, Best Oklahoma Product, $700, and People’s Choice $300.
Read more about this popular event in the Tuesday edition of the Herald!

Working For A Solution: MHTC To Ask For 1 Cent Sales Tax

May 20, 2013

Editor’s Note: This is the 18th in a series about the current status of Memorial Hospital of Texas County.

Frustration and tensions continue to build as Memorial Hospital Of Texas County Board of Control members and employees work quickly to try come up with the right combination to save the hospital.
Members of the Board of Control have opted to meet every week for as long as necessary.
In one of those meetings, last Thursday, the board voted to go to the Texas County Commissioners and request a one cent sales tax be brought before the voters in Texas County.