NEPTFCU awards scholarships

The Northeast Panhandle Teachers Federal Credit Union has awarded 17 scholarships to area students for the 2022 school year. Each student will receive $500 for their first year in college.

SOIL AND WATER STEWARDSHIP PROCLAMATION

SOIL AND WATER STEWARDSHIP PROCLAMATION—Ochiltree County Judge Charles Kelly signed a proclamation commemorating this year’s Soil and Water Stewardship Week, April 24 through May 1, recognizing the importance of preserving and conserving healthy soil and clean water in Ochiltree County.

Conservation district to mark soil stewardship week

Ochiltree Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has partnered with Ochiltree County and other conservation organizations to highlight Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas.

Lost Days

In England and the American colonies, the year of 1752 only had 354 days. That year, the type of calendar was changed and 11 days were lost.

Taxpayers should carefully read any mail from the IRS

The IRS mails letters or notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons including: —They have a balance due. —They are due a larger or smaller refund —The agency has a question about their tax return. —They need to verify identity. —The agency needs additional information.

Local Briefs

Leadership Perryton graduation set The graduation of Leadership Perryton XX and celebrating 20 years of the Leadership Perryton program with a luncheon and program on Wednesday, May 4, at noon in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church.

Public Meetings

County commissioners set Monday meeting The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court will meet on Monday, April 25, at 9 a.m. in the Ochiltree County Courthouse.

Stone of Destiny

In 1950, Scottish nationalists stole the “Stone of Destiny” from Westminster Abbey. This was Scotland’s Coronation Stone, taken by the English in 1296. By tradition, all British monarchs have to be crowned while sitting on it.

APRIL 28 DESIGNATED WALDEAN BLACK DAY

APRIL 28 DESIGNATED WALDEAN BLACK DAY—Perryton Mayor Pro-Tem Greg Good signed a proclamation on Thursday morning declaring April 28 to be Pvt. Waldean Black Day, in memory and recognition of Pvt.