Hospital board approves preliminary plans for new clinic

The Ochiltree County Hospital District’s Board of Directors met on Monday. Among other items on the agenda, the board directed Condray Design Group, an architectural and interior design firm from Lubbock, to begin work on preliminary floor plans and blueprints for a new clinic.

Local Briefs

Blood drive set at FPC Coffee Memorial Blood Center will hold a community blood drive on Tuesday, April 5, from 1-6 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. Photo identification will be required.

RIBBON CUTTING AT NEW MIKEY’S LIQUOR LOCATION

RIBBON CUTTING AT NEW MIKEY’S LIQUOR LOCATION—Members of the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce, along with plenty of well-wishers, were on hand to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location of Mikey’s Liquor Store at 1014 S.

USDA updates eligibility for Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has clarified the definition of a spot market sale and hog eligibility under the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP), which assists producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020.

Two tax credits that can help cover cost of higher education

Higher education is important to many people and it’s often expensive. Whether it’s specialized job training or an advanced degree, there are a lot of costs associated with higher education.

WELCOME HOME RUN BEGINS IN COUNTY

WELCOME HOME RUN BEGINS IN COUNTY—The Harry P. Stumpf American Legion Post 254 hosted the start of the Vietnam Veteran Welcome Home bike run in Ochiltree County on Sunday, March 12. The ride starts at the top of Texas on Highway 83, seven miles north of Perryton, and continues south to Brownsville.

Polishing up on animal nail care

While getting a manicure or pedicure is often seen as a luxury for people, proper nail care is a necessity for dogs and cats. Regular nail maintenance in companion animals is important for a multitude of reasons, including your pet’s overall health.

AUCTION HEROES

The Perryton Kiwanis Club held its 38th annual auction fund-raiser Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m. at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. This year’s auction was expected to include cars, pickups, workshop equipment, furniture, tool sets, welders, food baskets, gift certificates, and much more.