MASSAGE CHAIR WINNER

MASSAGE CHAIR WINNER—The winner of the raffle for the Sol massage chair at this year’s Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 17, was Marci Kirklin. The massage chair was donated by Perryton Furniture and Window Fashions.

Few offenses reported

Criminal activity was very sparse during the week. Budge Rawlins reported a vehicle stolen. It was later recovered in Borger. There is a suspect in the case.

POSTER RUNNERS-UP

POSTER RUNNERS-UP—Students at Williams Intermediate were named to the honorable mention list in a poster contest to commemorate the 44th Texas Conservation Awards Program with the theme “Healthy Soils: Healthy Life.

Local Briefs

American Legion to hold monthly meeting The American Legion Post 254 will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, March. 7, at the Senior Citizens 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.

NRCS, Ochiltree SWCD set annual Local Work Group meeting for March 10

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Ochiltree County Soil and Water Conservation are seeking input from the public on how to best serve local citizens through Farm Bill conservation programs and technical assistance.

BALLOT DRAWING FOR SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES

The candidates for Perryton Independent School District’s School Board election met on Monday afternoon at the PISD Administration Building to draw for ballot position for the May 7 election.

Council awards bid for SCADA system

The Perryton City Council awarded the bid for a comprehensive new utility department system, and heard the first reading on a golf course ordinance at its meeting Tuesday evening.

Hospital Board approves expanded remodel at The Seasons building

The Ochiltree County Hospital District’s Board of Directors met on Monday evening, Feb. 28, in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital. Among other items on the agenda, the board approved a plan to expand renovations and remodeling at The Seasons Assisted Living Center.

COVID-19 cases in county are down

Ochiltree General Hospital has reported a slight drop in COVID-19 cases in the county. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, OGH completed 57 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with only six of those tests turning out positive.

Limas wins primary election

A total of 1,113 Ochiltree County residents turned out to vote in the March 1 primary elections. That included 1,085 in the Republican primary and 28 in the Democratic primary. The only locally contested race was in the Republican primary for County Clerk.