Local Briefs

OSWCD sets Appreciation Day The board of directors of the Ochiltree Soil and Water Conservation District will host their 17th annual Conservation Appreciation Day on Thursday, April 1. A meal will be served from noon to 1 p.m. at the Museum of the Plains.

PHS ARTISTS WIN IN WOODWARD

Perryton High School art students participated in the Paul Laune Memorial Student Art Competition and Show at the Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum in Woodward, OK.

Spring is the best time to put out hummingbird feeders for season

It’s spring and you’re probably noticing hummingbirds beginning to fly around your garden. If you’re interested in attracting more hummingbirds, a Texas A&M AgriLife expert offers some research-backed tips for bringing more of these adorable birds to your porches and gardens.

TOURING THE FACILITIES

During the grand opening of the medical offices of Dr. Jay Blasingame, the doctor and his staff offered tours of their building to well-wishers. Pictured are, from left, Frances Aston, J Aston, and Dr. Blasingame. The offices are located at the Waide-Betty Building at 3020 Garrett Drive in Perryton.

THE WHOLE ENCHILADA

Perryton High School Band Boosters got together on Friday morning to prepare food for their enchilada fundraiser for band scholarships. Volunteers prepared 167 dozen enchiladas and raised $2,000 for scholarships.

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.

Rifle and Pistol Club sets monthly meeting

The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 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.