SeniorNews

website:www.perrytonseniors.orgRuth Schoenhals was the big winner this week at Bingo. She won a regular game and the Black Out game for two meals at the center. It was a repeater day for Sharon Graves, Brenda Griffin and Caroline Lowery. Their cards were hot.

Move to ban hemp-derived THC gaining traction

Backers of a move to ban synthetic hemp-derived THC hope to build support for the state’s recently expanded medical marijuana program, arguing it is a safer and more effective alternative to the unregulated vapes and gummies sold across the state,The Dallas Morning Newsreported.

With more water fatalities, arrests, game wardens stress safety

With a sharp rise in boating- related fatalities and a spike in arrests for boating while intoxicated (BWI), Texas Game Wardens remind boaters to follow the rules and safety precautions that can help them avoid preventable accidents as they head to the water to beat the summer heat.

The Idle American

Many retirees—even if admitting only to slowing down to a lower gear—have a difficult time finding rocking chairs that fit.Some don’t even try; count me in that group, with recent entry into my 89thyear .

PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR

Perryton Independent School District teachers and staff are hard at work getting classrooms, projects, and programs ready for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Wheatheart Month in Ochiltree County

August is upon us, which means this year’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration is in full swing, with plenty of events still ahead of us.The Rotary Street Dance will be held on Friday, Aug. 8, from 7-10 p.m. at Whigham Park.

Local Briefs

City of Perryton Animals to be Adopted The City of Perryton Animal Shelter has 11 dogs and cats ready for new homes. You can see pictures and a short description on our website at www.perrytonherald. com. Call 806-435-4014 for more information.

Extra Credit

The 50-star American flag was designed by a high school student named Robert G. Heft in 1958. He designed the flag as a school project and received a grade of Bminus. Heft later sent the design to his congressman, and when it was chosen as the new national flag, his teacher raised his grade to an A.