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Special ed records to be destroyed

Perryton Special Education SSA is giving notice to destroy the special education records of students with disabilities (including speech) who graduated or were dismissed from special education in May 2013 and May 2014.

Blood drive set at FPC

Coffee Memorial Blood Center will hold a community blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 3-6 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. Photo identification will be required. Donors must be at least 17 years old, but donors who are 16 may donate with a signed parental consent form.

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Monday, Sept. 6: No School Staff Day Only Tuesday, Sept. 7: Breakfast burrito, hash browns, fruit, white milk. Wednesday, Sept. 8: Waffles, sausage, fruit, white milk. Thursday, Sept. 9: Animal crackers, cheese stick, fruit, white milk. Friday, Sept. 10: Cereal, toast, fruit, white milk.

PISD Menu

Breakfast Menus for Grades K-12 Lunch Menus for All Grades Unless Noted Otherwise At PJH and PHS Students Have a Choice of Salad Entree, Fruit & Milk for Lunch Each Day Monday, Sept. 6: No School Staff Day Only Staff Day Only Tuesday, Sept.

Deer won’t be startled by blaze orange gear

Hunters and non-hunters alike are familiar with bright orange coats, hats, vests, and other gear that is worn during hunting season. Even though it seems counterintuitive to wear “blaze orange” in the fields or woods for fear that animals may spot you, hunters need not worry so much.
DR. MANN’S RETIREMENT

DR. MANN’S RETIREMENT

DR. MANN’S RETIREMENT

DR. MANN’S RETIREMENT—On Tuesday afternoon, a reception was held for Dr. Rex Mann to celebrate his retirement. Among the crowds of friends, family, former patients, and well-wishers who turned out for the reception were, from left, front row: Julie Chavira, Maria Flores, Dr.
ANTIQUE AUTO WINNER

ANTIQUE AUTO WINNER

ANTIQUE AUTO WINNER

ANTIQUE AUTO WINNER—The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade attracted thousands of Ochiltree County residents Aug. 21. The winner of the Antique Auto category was Qlo Crum.
SECOND PLACE NON-PROFIT FLOAT

SECOND PLACE NON-PROFIT FLOAT

SECOND PLACE NON-PROFIT FLOAT

SECOND PLACE NON-PROFIT FLOAT—Ochiltree County residents lined Main Street Aug. 21 to watch the annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade. The second place prize for the Non-Profit Float category went to Ochiltree County 4-H.

Active COVID-19 cases on the rise

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County have jumped upwards late this week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 have risen to 34, up from 28 on Tuesday afternoon.