CRAFTY FOR HALLOWEEN

Ochiltree County 4-H’s Clover Club — for kids in kindergarten through second grade — got together this week to make their own Halloween treat bags using everything from crayons and markers to glitter and pipe cleaners.

STOCK SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON

Tracy Stock of Charlotte, NC, was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “One Choice Rule” at the Frank Phillips College Allen Campus on Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Courson Gas Consultants.

United Way drive off to good start

After the first week of its 2022 fund-raising campaign, the Ochiltree United Way is already at 25% of its $92,000 goal. By Thursday, the drive had received $22,539 in donations. There are also seven 100% Companies on the list so far, meaning every employee contributed to United Way.

Local Briefs

Stock to speak here Thursday Tracy Stock of Charlotte, NC will speak in Perryton, as part of the Leadership Perryton series, this Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Frank Phillips College Allen Campus. Registration will be at 6 p.m., with the seminar to start at 6:30 p.m.

Home invasion investigated

A home invasion and another burglary were investigated by police. A woman in the 200 block of Eton called police after two armed intruders broke into her home. The victim said she had just finished taking a shower when she heard a loud noise.

Wright Elementary Honor roll

Wright Elementary has listed the first and second graders making the honor rolls for the first six weeks of school.

Williams Intermediate Honor Roll

Williams Intermediate School has named the fourth and fifth grade students making the honor roll for the first six weeks of school.

Flag lady

In Philadelphia, only the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall draw more visitors than the home of adored American flag-maker and seamstress Betsy Ross.

PARADE WINNERS RECOGNIZED

The winners of the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade on Aug. 21 were honored by the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration Committee.