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LEARNING TO SWIM

LEARNING TO SWIM

LEARNING TO SWIM

Lifeguards at the Perryton Municipal Water Park were busy last week giving swimming lessons for kids in the area. Students have been learning how to get comfortable in the water, how to stay afloat, and how to swim everything from the crawl to the breaststroke to the backstroke.
FLOYD HONORED

FLOYD HONORED

FLOYD HONORED

Ochiltree County Chief Deputy Wayne Floyd, right, was named Chief Deputy of the Year by the Texas Chief Deputies Association. The award was presented Thursday at the TCDA Training Conference in College Station. He was also sworn in as the organization’s president.

Fallen officers to be honored by End of Watch

Perryton will be getting a visit from an organization dedicated to honoring fallen police officers. Beyond the Call of Duty (End of Watch Ride to Remember) from Spokane, Washington, will be visiting the city on Thursday, June 24, at 12:30 p.m. at Whigham Park.

Active COVID-19 cases in county are back to zero

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County has again fallen to zero. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stands at zero, down from one on Tuesday afternoon.

Baseball clinic scheduled

The Liberal BeeJays, the Perryton Rangers, and the Perryton Activity Center will host a free baseball clinic on Monday-Wednesday, June 21-23, from 2-4 p.m. at Mike Hargrove Field at Perryton Junior High School. Kids in first through eighth grades are invited to participate.

Swimming lessons offered

Swimming lessons will be offered at the Perryton municipal swimming pool on July 12-15 for children ages 4 and older. Lessons will begin at 9 a.m., and the cost is $20 per child. Please call 435-1142 for more information.

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.

Farmers Market open

The Ochiltree County Farmers Market is now open in the parking lot at Perryton National Bank. If you would like to be a participant in this year’s market, please contact Rene Schwalk at 806-202-0049. The market is open to any handmade, homemade, or home grown items.