PCA NAMES BOARD MEMBERS

Perryton Christian Academy recently named their board members for the 2021-22 school year. From left to right, they are Carmen Cano, David Stollings, Cody Pittman, Paul Euliss, Warren Yeatman, C.J. Skipper, and John Daniels.

Fresh veggies are not exclusive to spring and summer months

Spring and summer may be the seasons most often associated with gardening. But people who love to grow their own vegetables can do so even when the weather outside is frightful. Various vegetables thrive in cool temperatures.

County commissioners to meet Monday

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court will meet on Monday, July 26, at 9 a.m. at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.

School board to meet Tuesday

The Perryton Independent School District’s Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building at 821 SW 17th Avenue.

Correction

The article about the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration in August included incorrect information about when Pioneer Days at the Museum of the Plains would run. Pioneer Days is scheduled forSaturday , Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

American Legion to hold monthly meeting

The American Legion Post 254 will hold itsmonthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m., at the Senior Citizen Center. All veterans are welcome to attend.

Leadership Perryton sign up underway

Leadership Perryton XX is taking applications for the nine-month program, which begins in September. The leadership series is open to 25-30 people, and an orientation is set at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 4, and a three-day retreat will be held Sept. 18-20 at Ceta Canyon.

NEPTFCU holding school supply drive

The Northeast Panhandle Teacher Federal Credit Union, 211 S. Amherst, is accepting donations for basic school essentials to contribute to students and teachers purchasing supplies this year. Donations will be accepted though Aug. 3, then will be distributed to Perryton schools.

PAC sign up for fall sports underway

The Perryton Activity Center is currently signing up youth for football, volleyball and soccer. Youth football begins Sept. 4. Divisions are flag football, grades 1-2 (no pads); junior football, grades 3-4; and senior football, grades 5-6. Cost is $35 for PAC members and $65 for nonmembers.

First Baptist schedules VBS

First Baptist Church at 415 S. Baylor in Perryton has set this summer’s Vacation Bible School for July 25-29 from 6-8:30 p.m. for children ranging from age four up to completing sixth grade. The event is free for all kids.