Library open by appointment only
Perry Memorial Library will be opening again, but by appointment only. Appointments will be limited to 30 minutes at a time, but patrons who let library staff know they need to use the computers to apply for unemployment or look for jobs will be allowed to make one-hour appointments. Curbside service will still be available. Hours will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-6 p.m.; and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. The library’s number is 435-5801.
Summer meal program begins
The Perryton ISD is serving breakfast and lunch every weekday from June 1-30. All children ages 1-18 are eligible to participate. To pick up meals, drive through the PISD parking lot between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to receive the meals. Students do not have to be participating in summer school to receive the meals.
Steel Challenge match set
The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly Steel Challenge match on Saturday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at the Chuck Waller Range, located on County Road U across from Wolf Creek Park. There will be three Steel Challenge courses: Pendulum, Roundabout, and 5 to Go. Competitors can fire 22 LR rifles and pistols, pistol caliber carbines (9mm, .40, and .45), and center fire pistols. Fee is $5 per gun — shoot as many as you wish. Competitors will need approximately 100 rounds per gun. Eye and ear protection is required. For more information, contact Sonny Halpain at 435-0076.
Rifle Club sets monthly meeting
The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range, south of the Expo Building. Renewals and new member signups will be available at the meeting. Upcoming events and projects will be discussed. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Sonny Halpain at 806-435-0076.
Legion selling tickets for fishing trip
The Harry P. Stumpf American Legion Post 254 is holding a drawing for a two-day guided fishing trip for three people and a two-night stay (up to six people) with Advantage Guide Service of Aberta Creek, Lake Texoma. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50. Winner has a year to book the trip package. The drawing will be held June 8. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Nikki at 435-1214 or Chase at 202-4346.
Most facilities open at Wolf Creek Park
Wolf Creek Park are open, with only the shower facilities remaining closed. The Lobo restaurant will be open to limited capacity of approximately 20 patrons at a time. Reservations are required at this time, as seating at the restaurant will be very limited.
PARSPA scholarship available
PARSPA (Perryton Area Retired School Personnel Association) has a scholarship available for any junior or senior in college majoring in education and planning to become a teacher. Applications for this scholarship are available now; the deadline for the scholarship applications is June 30. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please contact Minta Wilson at 435-0661or email minta.wilson@gmail.com for the application form.
Youth fishing tournament cancelled
The annual Wolf Creek Youth Fishing Tournament held every June by the Wolf Creek Advisory Board has been cancelled.
Administration building to limit hours
During the COVID-19 crisis, the Perryton ISD administration building will be operating on a reduced schedule, with reduced staff. The office will be open to the public from 10 am.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Before coming in person, please call ahead, 435-5478, to make sure the appropriate staff member is available.
Balko Lions cancel auction
The Balko Lions Club has cancelled their annual auction.
Clothing House not accepting donations
Due to the Church of Christ Clothing House at 822 Drake being temporarily closed during the coronavirus outbreaks, they are no longer accepting donations.
Crisis center unable to accept donations
The Panhandle Crisis Center is not accepting donations at this time due to the closure of the resale shop. The PCC plans to reopen in the future once the Governor lifts the closure of non-essential businesses.
Officers to deliver groceries, help
The Perryton Police Department, in conjunction with United Supermarket and Lowe’s Market, are offering grocery delivery to any “sheltered in place” seniors ages 60 or older. Those interested can place their orders by calling Lowe’s between 8-10 a.m. or United between 7-9 a.m. on Monday or Thursday. A police officer will place the grocies on your porch or bring them inside. If they enter the residence, they will wear a N95 respirator and gloves for your protection. While they are there, they would also be happy to take out the trash, replace a light bulb, fix a broken drawer, or do whatever they can to make shelter in place easier during the COVID-19 crisis.