Local Briefs

Leadership Perryton sign up underway Applications are now being taken for Leadership Perryton XXI. The leadership series will be open to 25-30 people. The program begins with an orientation meeting on Wednesday, Aug 10. A two-day retreat will be held Sept.

Strategies for kids’ reading comprehension

Strong reading comprehension skills are one of the foundations of a successful academic career. According to the Institute of Reading Development, students with strong reading comprehension skills get a big boost in all subjects, including math and science.

LUNCH IS SERVED

Hungry diners showed up Friday at the Perryton Senior Citizen Center for the center’s thrice-weekly lunch.

Wheatheart Celebration set to begin in August

This year’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration will start in just two weeks. The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce has put the final touches on their schedule for this August’s festival. Currently scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 2 is a Free Movie Night at the Ellis Theater at 7 p.m.

PHS choir members compete at state

Perryton High School choir members competed in this year’s State Solo/ Ensemble Contest earlier this year. The competition was held in Pflugerville. Four students were awarded superior ratings, the highest available ratings. They were Manuel Granillo, Caleb Jones, Tiana Hill, and Tanya Navarrete.

Seaboard awards scholarships

Seaboard Foods awarded $1,000 scholarships to 40 students who live in the communities where they do business and 15 to children of their employees. The students are pursuing certificates and degrees from technical schools, colleges and universities next fall.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On July 13, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Travien Lamarr Ansley, black male. Date of birth, Jan. 31, 1992. Height, 5’11”, weight, 165 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Coffee Memorial needs blood donors

As the summer progresses you have the chance to be a lifesaving hero, as Coffee Memorial Blood Center has an immediate need for blood donors. “Summer traditionally challenges our ability to collect blood, as many are vacationing and outside of their normal routines,” said Dr.