Warning signs of mental health issues

A 2017 study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimated that 792 million people across the globe lived with a mental health disorder. If that figure is startling, it’s likely even greater as a result of the pandemic.

Preventing fireworks injuries

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 15,000 people were treated for fireworks injuries in emergency rooms in 2020. In addition, injuries and deaths from fireworks increased by 50 percent between 2019 and 2020.

PERRYTON SCHOOLS SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM MENU

Served at the Williams Intermediate Cafeteria: Monday through Friday Breakfast: 7:20-8 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ludi Pena Martin AEC: Breakfast: 7:50-8:20 a.m. Lunch: 12-12:30 p.m.

Where are they now?...Kalen Youtsey

Great parents create great offspring. The kids develop the same habits as their parents by observation. Those habits include becoming life-long learners, working hard, striving for success, always doing the right thing, community support and public service.

ELKS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ELKS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS—Several graduates were awarded scholarships from the Perryton Elks Lodge. They were, from left, Giovanni Garcia, Cierra Morgan, Chloe Tanner, Mariana Valenzuela, and Andrea Dadderio, pictured with Elks Scholarship organizer Terry Ashmore.

Senior News

Happy Anniversary my darling Perry, 40 years has sure been good to us! For those of you wondering how he put up with me for this long...well, I have no answer. Believe me, I have asked myself that same question many times. I do wish I had a dime for every time we’ve been asked that question though.

How to keep outdoor living areas safe

Outdoor living spaces are a wildly popular trend. A 2021 survey conducted on behalf of the International Casual Furnishings Association and American Home Furnishings Alliance found that 90 percent of individuals surveyed felt outdoor living spaces are more valuable than ever.

PERRYTON SCHOOLS SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM MENU

Served at the Williams Intermediate Cafeteria: Monday through Friday Breakfast: 7:20-8 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ludi Pena Martin AEC: Breakfast: 7:50-8:20 a.m. Lunch: 12-12:30 p.m.

SENIOR NEWS

Sometimes I’m not too sure if having a long weekend is such a good thing. It felt like this past week was spent trying to catch a herd of chickens. I thought life would begin to slow down by now. But oh no, it just keeps on spinning faster and faster.

Poison prevention tips for the home

Poisons are all around us, and notably in our homes. The Health Resources and Services Administration says that more than 90 percent of poisonings happen at home - with many occurring in the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom.