HONORING THE FALLEN

Beyond the Call of Duty (End of Watch Ride to Remember) from Spokane, Washington paid a visit to Perryton’s Whigham Park on Thursday to honor 328 police officers who had lost their lives in the United States in 2020, including Perryton Police Department Officer Leslie L. Graves II, who died on Dec....

Rifle and Pistol Club sets monthly meeting

The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 1, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Ochiltree County Expo Center. The club will be discussing new and ongoing projects. All are welcome — new memberships and renewals will be available.

Museum fundraiser offers pork tenderloins

The Museum of the Plains will hold a fundraiser selling smoked pork tenderloins on Friday, July 2, from 3-6 p.m. Prices are $15 each or two for $25. Pre-orders are strongly encouraged, as supplies are limited.

PARSPA scholarship available

The Perryton Area Retired School Personnel Association (PARSPA) has a scholarship available for any junior or senior in college or post graduate majoring in education and planning to become a teacher. Applications are available now, and the deadline to submit an application is June 30.

Crisis center resale store limiting donations

The Panhandle Crisis Center’s Resale Store is currently not able to accept clothing donations and is only able to accept two bags or boxes of household or decor donations at a time.

Spring crop acreage can be reported to FSA

Producers who need to report their spring planted crop acreage can contact the Ochiltree County Farm Service Agency for an appointment when you finish planting at 806-435-6597, Ext. 2.

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.