Red Cross offers safety guidelines for safe Fourth of July

The warm weather has arrived, the perfect time to take a dip in a pool or enjoy a backyard barbeque. The American Red Cross recommends steps you should take this holiday weekend and throughout the summer to help stay safe around the water, while grilling and when handling fireworks.

BAND MEMBERS ATTEND LEADERSHIP CAMP

BAND MEMBERS ATTEND LEADERSHIP CAMP—Pride of Perryton Ranger Band leaders recently attended a Leadership Camp at Perryton Junior High.

Vaccinations on increase in state of Texas

The number of Texans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 reached 11.937 million this week, or about 41% of the state’s total population, according toT exas Health and Human Services.Hospitalizations in the past week of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases rose slightly to 1,502.

Carolyn Thurman: She’s a lady on a mission

Carolyn Thurman is on a mission. Not a mission of revenge or vengeance or fame or even earthly wealth. Her mission is to serve a higher force and spread the gospel of Jesus through all corners of God’s Earth. Thurman is a long-time resident of Perryton.

Local Briefs

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.

4B MEATS RIBBON CUTTING

4B MEATS RIBBON CUTTING—Members of the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for 4B Meats, located inside the Watonga Cheese Factory at 2018 S. Main Street.

Motorists reminded to slow down for emergency vehicles stopped on roadside

Drivers traveling for the July Fourth holiday should remember that state law requires them to slow down or move over when tow trucks and other emergency vehicles – police, fire, EMS and highway response trucks – are stopped on the side of the road with their lights activated.

Still no active COVID-19 cases in the county

Ochiltree County’s active COVID-19 cases are still holding steady at zero this week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stands at zero, unchanged from Tuesday afternoon.

BEATING THE HEAT

Perry Memorial Library celebrated the last week of their 2021 Texas Reading Club with Watermelon Week, featuring a watermelon feast and a chance for kids in the program to blow off some steam with water balloon races, water balloon fi ghts, and plenty of time splashing around in a bunch of kiddie...