OGH receives federal grants

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital. Along other items on the agenda, the board learned that federal grant money from the Healthcare Relief Fund had been distributed to the district.

United Way drive over $100,000

The Ochiltree United Way 2023 fund drive has now passed the $100,000 mark as 2022 draws to a close. As of this week, the campaign has received $100,543 in donations, which is 106% of its $94,300 goal. The extra funds will be also allocated among the member agencies at a later date.

City council approves new training facility renovations

The Perryton City Council approved the renovation estimate for the new training facility in the old Midwest Inspection building, and moved forward to have a structure deemed unsafe demolished at its meeting Tuesday.

HE’S A MEAN ONE

Ochiltree County 4-H’s Clover Club — for kids in kindergarten through second grade — held their Christmas party last week at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. In addition to games of musical chairs, the kids also got a visit from the Grinch, who reluctantly handed out candy canes and holiday cheer.

Local Briefs

American Legion to hold monthly meeting The American Legion Post 254 will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 2, at the Senior Citizen Center. A meal will be served at 6 p.m., and the meeting itself will begin at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend. Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Jan.

Senior News

It’s time for our annual Christmas Lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Our last hooray of 2022. I had to look up the word “hooray” to make sure I was spelling it correctly. I did…Hooray. But what caught my eye was the meaning: used as a shout of happy excitement, victory, or jubilation.

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On Dec. 14, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: John William McCaslin, no personal information was available. Last known address was Dickinson.

PISD teachers awarded grants

Four Perryton ISD teachers have been awarded grants to help pay for teacher certification costs. The grant stipends, ranging from $7,500-$9,000, were awarded by PISD superintendent James Mireles and assistant superintendent Dr. Maria Rocque.

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