Elks scholarships applications available

Applications for the Perryton Elks #2368 scholarship can be picked up Monday through Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at 4 SW 9th Street. The deadline to return applications is May 21.

Balko Lions set auction

The Balko Lions Club will hold their 46th annual consignment auction on Saturday, April 24, at 10 a.m. just east of the Balko School. Consignments will be taken through Friday, April 23, but the deadline to get on the sale bill was Monday, April 5.

Jennie June Club sets book sale

The Jennie June Club will hold a Book Fair at Perry Memorial Library from March 29 at noon through the end of April. Paperbacks will be sold for a quarter and hardbacks for 50 cents.

New digital education sheep, goat course launches

TheT exas A&M Agri-Life Extension Servicehas launched a new digital education course,Sheep and Goat Ranching 101. The series of 12 videos cost $25 and allows participants to learn at their own pace. “This online course is for people new to the sheep and goat industry,” said Reid Redden, Ph.D.

CrimeStoppers

(www.perrytoncs.org) On April 21, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Marie Moreno, white female. Date of birth, Dec. 12, 1979. Height, 5’5”, weight, 250 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Dalhart.

IRS gives filing tips

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to check their tax returns for common errors that could delay refunds or otherwise affect normal processing. Here are some ways to avoid tax return slipups as the May 17 due date gets closer. Report all taxable income.

OCHILTREE SWCD SCHOLARSHIPS

OCHILTREE SWCD SCHOLARSHIPS—The Ochiltree Soil and Water Conservation District has awarded two $1,200 Bill Miller Memorial Agriculture Scholarships to Perryton High School seniors Raylee Murry, left, and Brittyn LeCompte.

Perryton Christian Academy Honor Rolls

The Perryton Christian Academy has named the students making the honor rolls for the third quarter.

PJH GIRLS WIN SWEEPSTAKES

PJH GIRLS WIN SWEEPSTAKES—Perryton Junior High School’s 7th and 8th grade girls choir traveled to Borger High School recently to compete in the UIL choir concert and sight-reading contest, earning the sweepstakes award for scoring the highest rating in the competition.

JUNIOR HIGH BOYS CHOIR TAKES SWEEPSTAKES

JUNIOR HIGH BOYS CHOIR TAKES SWEEPSTAKES—Perryton Junior High School’s 7th and 8th grade boys choir traveled to Borger High School recently to compete in the UIL choir concert and sight-reading contest, earning the sweepstakes award for scoring the highest rating in the competition.