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INSECT INVESTIGATIONS

INSECT INVESTIGATIONS

INSECT INVESTIGATIONS

The final week of Kids College at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus, has featured a number of classes for kids from ages 4-14, including a class on “Backyard Bugs,” where students got to study insects of all kinds, with the older classes having the opportunity to study insects through...

Ochiltree County now has two active COVID-19 cases

After a month of no active COVID-19 cases, Ochiltree County’s reprieve is unfortunately over. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stands at two, up from none over the past 30 days.

OGH updates facility’s COVID-19 visitation policy

Ochiltree General Hospital has altered their visitation policy due to concerns about a possible sudden rise in COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases. Patients who are COVID-negative will be allowed one designated visitor.
BATTLING THE BLOODY BUGS With summer in full swing and mosquitoes making their return to the area, the City of Perryton is busy taking care of several methods to reduce the numbers of adult mosquitoes and their larva, including spraying pesticide during the week, placing nontoxic pellets in areas of standing water, and working to eliminate standing water wherever possible. Pictured above is Thomas Beal, a spray tech with the city, refilling the anti-mosquito pesticide in one of the city’s sprayers.

BATTLING THE BLOODY BUGS With summer in full swing and mosquitoes making their return to the area, the City of Perryton is busy taking care of several methods to reduce the numbers of adult mosquitoes and their larva, including spraying pesticide during the week, placing nontoxic pellets in areas of standing water, and working to eliminate standing water wherever possible. Pictured above is Thomas Beal, a spray tech with the city, refilling the anti-mosquito pesticide in one of the city’s sprayers.

City’s mosquito control program is in full swing

Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s prime mosquito season again. All it takes is a little moisture in a container to grow mosquitoes. So the City of Perryton is asking all residents for their assistance in the control of these irritating and disease-carrying pests.

Crime Stoppers golf tourney set

The 28th Annual Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament is set for Saturday, July 24, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $50 per player for the 18 holes, two person scramble. A $500 cash prize will be awarded for closest to the pin on no. 11, and mulligans will be available for $10.

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.

Snack Pak 4 Kids sets summer schedule

Snack Pak 4 Kids will distribute snack bags every Thursday in June and July from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stark Park, Leatherman Park, and Murphy Park. Look for the vehicle with the SP4K sign. Call 806-435-2489 for more information.

Lions seeking eyeglasses

The Perryton Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses for recycling. Anyone who has eyeglasses that they can donate is asked to contact any Lion.