Local Briefs

PARSPA to meet Oct. 3 The Perryton Area Retired School Personnel Association (PARSPA) will meet Monday October 3, 2022 at the Senior Citizen Center . The meeting will start at 12 noon but members are encouraged to come forlunch at 11:30 a.m. It is also time to join for the 2022-23 year.

‘Fast Cash’

On Sept. 28, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Pedro Galindo, no personal information was available. Last known address was Odessa. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Galindo for issuance of bad checks.

Fish Art Contest now accepting entries

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is accepting entries for the 2023 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest through Feb. 28. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international conservation education program designed to foster youth interest in fisheries and fishing.

Did you know?

Mustard is a must-have at backyard barbecues, and that status as a staple makes it easy to overlook the nutritive properties of this popular condiment.

Vehicles egged

It was another quiet week for crime, as few offenses were reported to police. Several vehicles in the area of 800 SW Ninth were egged over the weekend. There are suspects in the case. A shoplifter was also reported at Toot ‘n’ Totum.

4-H members compete at Tri-State Fair

Members of Ochiltree County 4-H competed in the Junior Breeding Beef Heifer and Market Steer shows at the annual Tri-State Fair in Amarillo last week. In the Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Tana Williams won first place in Class 5 and then breed champion for her Braunvieh Percentage.

Kevin Cummings named Kiwanis Workhorse of Year

Kevin Cummings was named the Kiwanis Club Workhorse of the Year for 2022. He received the honor at the club’s annual installation banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The Workhorse award was presented by Chase Allison.

WORKHORSE OF THE YEAR

The Perryton Kiwanis Club named Kevin Cummings as their Workhorse of the Year on Tuesday evening. Cummings has spent years promoting youth sports in Perryton, including a five-year drive to bring competitive soccer to Perryton Independent School District.