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Special Olympics Polar Plunge

Chase WrightStaff Writer

ProvidedTy Kaiser shows off his blue ribbon from the Show Stoppers portion of the Weatherford Area Stock Show. Ty showed a goat during the event. Show Stoppers gives special needs students the opportunity to participate in the livestock show.

Weatherford’s Polar Plunge will be on Saturday February 8th at the Best Western Plus in Weatherford. Registration begins at 10 am. Polar Plunge is a Special Olympics fundraiser that challenges individuals or groups to dive into cold water to raise money for the local Special Olympic team. This is the main fundraiser for the team and the proceeds will go to cover meals, lodging, entry fees, and other travel expenses to allow the kids the opportunity to compete with no worries. Special Olympics is a dedicated organization that

challenges these young athletes to push themselves while striving to create awareness and acceptance. The athletes that participate are some of the most hearted-filled people around, and they share their sportsmanship and compassion with their fellow competitors and fans. According to the Special Olympics worldwide website, “The Special Olympics is Oklahoma’s largest organized sports association for young people with intellectual disabilities”. Additionally, The Special Olympics serves as a means to

exercise and has been found to reduce the levels of anxiety that is typically found in people with intellectual disabilities. Many local law enforcement agencies worldwide work

closely with the Special Olympics and set up events and fundraisers to raise awareness and support for the games. The Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath is “Let me win. But if

I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” The pledge is a promise to deliver the highest form of good sportsmanship during competition. Donations to the team can be made at the event or by

contacting Kelly Wilson at Weatherford High School. Kelly is the Special Olympic coach and dedicates her time and energy to making sure her athletes get the best possible environment in which to succeed. Donations also go to cover any equipment they may need,

including special eye-wear, shoes, and mouth guards. The teams rely on the kindness of their communities,- and they love having the opportunity to compete. Pecina’s Mexican Cafe and Casa Soto will be hosting a Pre-

Plunge Tip-A-Cop at their locations on Friday February 7th.

Stella Juanita Gordon

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Stella Juanita Gordon, 97, of Elk City, Oklahoma, was born on July 17, 1922, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Ed Musick and Cordie Lee (Porter) Musick. She passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center Elk City, Oklahoma, with her loving family by her side. She married her best friend Robert “Bob” Gordon on August 17, 1956, in Cordell, Oklahoma. She raised many foster kids and was a bonus grandmother to Elizabeth Wade. Juanita enjoyed reading, cooking, talking on the phone, working in the garden, going to the country jubilee, and most importantly spending time with her loving family. She had the honor of cooking and caring for President Jimmy Carter when he came to Elk City. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Elk City. Her passion was not only being a housekeeper, but she considered these families par t of her family: Margorie Alley, Dr. Featherston, Paul and Frances Wade, Lar r y and Mar y Jane Wade. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Martin-Dugger Funeral Home Chapel in Elk City, Oklahoma. Rev. Danny Ringer will officiate. Interment will be at Fairlawn Cemetery in Elk City, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to the care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. Cherishing her memory is her son Floyd Don Gordon and wife Brenda of Elk City, Oklahoma; daughters: Lucille Richardson and husband Paul of Moore, Oklahoma; Sharon Bartlett and husband Bill of Canute, Oklahoma; Nicole Hargues and husband Bobby of Elk City, Oklahoma; seventeen grandchildren: Rodney Woods of Alex, Oklahoma; Tammy Parker of Blackgum, Oklahoma, Larry Woods of Alex, Oklahoma, Eric Bartlett of Elk City, Oklahoma, Robert Bartlett of Canute, Oklahoma, Katrina Shadi of Yukon, Oklahoma, Laura Chaney of Moore, Oklahoma, Melissa Smith of Canute, Oklahoma, Christy Luttmer of Canute, Oklahoma, Cody Gordon of Canute, Oklahoma, Taylor Gordon of Elk City, Oklahoma, Ashleigh Lord of Canute, Oklahoma, Alisyn Hargues of Elk City, Oklahoma, Cheryl Airth of Kathy, Texas, James Woods of Elk City, Oklahoma, Twyla Ivey of Hart, Texas and Glenn Appleton of Taft, Oklahoma. t h i r t y g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n , a n d t h i r t e e n g r e a t - g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n . She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Gordon; her parents Edd and Cordie Musick; two sons: Ronnie Ray Woods and Larry Wayne Woods; daughter Connie Jo Thomas; one sister Oleta Long and one infant brother.

Merlyn Lee Randolph

Beatrice Faye PefferBeatrice Faye Peffer, 84, of Elk City, Oklahoma, passed away

on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Elkwood Assisted Living in Elk City, Oklahoma. Bea was born on May 27, 1935, in Elk City, Oklahoma to Homer and Pearl (Wilson) Woodard. She grew up in Elk City and married, Billy Peffer on December 12, 1952, in Sayre, Oklahoma. Bea and Billy owned Billy Peffer Motor Company until Billy’s death on December 22, 1991. After his death Bea worked in several retail stores in downtown Elk City, including Khouries, Merle Norman, Paige Jewerly and Lad-N-Lassie until she retired. Bea was a member of Eastside Baptist Church where she was active in her Sunday School class, serving as secretary/treasurer and president. Bea was a dedicated wife, mother, and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to being a great cook, Bea also enjoyed playing cards and Bingo with her friends. Bea was also a Chortea member of the Elks Lodge and served as past President of the Elk City Women’s Lions Club. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at the Martin-Dugger Funeral Home Chapel in Elk City, Oklahoma. Rev. Sean Estes will officiate. Interment will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, in Elk City,

Merlyn Lee Randolph was born January 9, 1938, in Ames, OK to Ernest and Edna (Little) Randolph and passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Maple Lawn Manor in Hydro, at the age of 82 years and 21 days.M e r l y n w a s r a i s e d

and at tended school in Weatherford, graduating from Weatherford High School in 1957. On March 2, 1958, he married Donna Ruth Pieper at the Cedar Church, north of Hydro. Merlyn attended Southwestern State College and later Central State University where he received his master’s degree in education. He was assistant football coach and taught Industrial Arts for Yukon Public Schools for 32 years, retiring in 1988. Merlyn and Donna moved to Weatherford in 2000 to be near family. Merlyn enjoyed woodworking, fishing, building clocks, and spending time with family and friends. Memorials may be made to the Oncology Center at Weatherford Regional Hospital.Merlyn is survived by his daughter Brenda Stutzman and

husband Karl of Hydro, OK; two brothers: Dean Randolph and wife Luann of Ringwood, OK and Jean Randolph and wife Yvonne of Chuluota, FL; and two granddaughters: Erika and Kayla Stutzman. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; son Bryan Randolph; brother Ernest Randolph, Jr; sister Dorothy and three sisters in infancy.

Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to the care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. Cherishing her memory are her two children: Jerry Peffer of Elk City, Oklahoma; Betty Heard and her husband Mark of Shawnee, Oklahoma; four grandchildren: JJ Peffer and his wife Sarah, Andy Peffer and his wife Taylor all of Elk City, Oklahoma, Jarrod Heard of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Sean Heard of Yukon, Oklahoma; three great grandchildren: Jamie Peffer, Luke Peffer and Lincoln Peffer all of Elk City, Oklahoma; two sisters: Mary Brackeen of Chickasha, Oklahoma, LaWanda Wegner and her husband John of Eufaula, Oklahoma; brother-in-law Glen Peffer and his wife Debbie of El Reno, Oklahoma; sister-in-law Dianne Peffer of Elk City, Oklahoma; many other extended family members. She is preceded in death by her husband Billy; parents Homer and Pearl Woodard; father and mother-in-law Bill and Barbara Peffer; two brothers-in-law: Larry Peffer and Tom Brackeen.

Leo Francis "Butch" Brown Jr.A Mass of Christian Burial for “Butch” Brown, 70, was

held 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 29, 2020, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, officiated by Father Balaswamy Mandagiri. Burial will follow in the Holy Family Cemetery in Canute, OK under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. There will be a Rosary held 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, January

28, 2020, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a Wake service to follow at 7:00 P.M. in the Parrish Hall and all are welcome to attend.Leo Francis Brown, Jr. “Butch” was born January 25, 1950,

and he passed away on his 70th birthday, Saturday, January 25, 2020, in the Clinton Alliance Emergency Room.Butch was raised in Clinton and attended Clinton High

School where he was active in Future Farmers of America and football. After graduating from Clinton High School in 1968, he continued his education at Oklahoma State University. He was soon drafted into the U.S. Army and served from 1969 till 1971. After his honorable discharge, he attended the Superior School of Auctioneering in Missouri. He then joined his father Colonel Leo Brown, Sr., in the hometown real-estate and auction business.He married Ann Kirschner March 16, 1973, in Clinton.

He did auction and real-estate work all over the state as well as farming and raising cattle. He assisted at the Clinton High School Agriculture Department for a while; and most recently, he was employed with Southwest Distributing Company.He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and

the Oklahoma and National Auctioneer Association; he enjoyed farming and paying attention to his baby calves. He was well known for his visiting, telling jokes, and one his favorite ministries was attending funerals and supporting grieving families.He is preceded in death by his parents, infant son Leo

Francis Brown, III, and his sister Margaret Brown.He is survived by his children: Mollie (Brown) Damani

and husband Nikunj, Yukon, OK; and son Toby Brown and wife Lea, Stillwater, OK; and the mother of his children Ann Brown, Clinton; sister, Christine Flaming, OKC, OK and two brothers: Bob Brown, and wife Nancy, Edmond, OK and Cory Brown and wife Xanthe, Trumansburg, NY and his girlfriend Ollie Phipps, of Clinton.He is also survived by three grandchildren: Allie, Ben

and Kinneri. The family has suggested those wanting to give a memorial

contribution may do so to the charity of their chose. As Butch often said, “All through, down it goes, and I

have….SOLD!!!”

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All-Star Jazz Quartet to Kick off SWOSU Jazz FestivalThe 50th annual SWOSU Jazz Festival will kick off on

Thursday, February 6, with the All-Star Jazz Quartet at 7 p.m. in the Ed & Winnie Ola Berrong Recital Hall.The concert will offer an up-front view of some of the

country’s best jazz musicians, including SWOSU graduate pianist Dave Hanson, guitarist Fred Hamilton, bassist Bob Bowman and percussionist Ed Soph.Hanson is an arranger, composer, pianist and professor

teaching at the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. His compositions and collaborations—including “You’re It” and “Jazz Muses” with Al Hood and the H2 Big Band—and “It Could Happen” with Rene Marie have garnered him multiple top hits on the Jazz Week radio chart. Hanson, Al, and the H2 Big Band have also worked more recently with Take 6, Nnenna Freelon, Kirk Whalum and

Darius Rucker.Hamilton is professor emeritus at the University of North

Texas, having taught jazz guitar, jazz bass, rhythm section masterclass, and undergraduate/graduate jazz improvisation for more than 30 years. He has performed recently with Bill Frisell, The Brecker Brothers, Paul Wertico, James Moody and John Abercrombie and is the former arranger and guitarist of the NORAD Band near Colorado Springs.Bowman has been member of multiple Grammy award-

winning and nominated ensembles, including the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra and the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabakin Big Band. Bowman has also worked with Frank Mantooth, Dan Haerle, Freddie Hubbard and Bud Shank and today works with Kansas City band Intertring and Bowdog.Soph, graduate of the University of North Texas, has

had an illustrious career playing with Stan Kenton, Bill Watrous, Clark Terry and others. He is a recipient of lifetime achievement awards from the Yamaha Corporation and the Percussive Arts Society and has been recognized as a “LeJEND in Jazz Education” by the Jazz Education Network. He recently retired from a 30-year professorship at the University of North Texas and is now an active artist clinician for several groups.The Thursday concert kicks off a busy two-day SWOSU

Jazz Festival that will feature concerts on Friday at 1 and 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band of California will headline the 8 p.m. concert on Friday. Tickets to all the concerts are available on stubwire.com. For more information about the festival, please visit swosujazz.com.

Dr. David Holsey of Houston (TX) was recently presented with a Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) undergraduate diploma during a recent gathering of SWOSU alumni and friends in Houston.Dr. Randy L. Beutler, president of SWOSU with locations

in Weatherford and Sayre, presented Holsey with the diploma.Holsey’s excellent academic performance at SWOSU

in 1968 earned him early acceptance to dental school. As a result of this achievement, Holsey was unable to participate in SWOSU convocation ceremonies to receive his undergraduate diploma.In addition to Holsey being a long-time dentist, he is a

participant in triathlon championships around the world.For more information, contact the SWOSU Office of

Institutional Advancement at 580-774-3267 or visit www.swosu.edu.

SWOSU Recognizes Dr. David Holsey

ProvidedDr. David Holsey (SWOSU Class of 1968) was recently presented with a Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) undergraduate diploma during a recent gathering of SWOSU alumni and friends in Houston. Making the presentation is SWOSU President Randy Beutler (second from left). Also pictured is Holsey’s wife, Lynette Holsey, and Holsey’s brother Mike Holsey (SWOSU Class of 1967).

McKee Benefits from SWOSU’s Reach Higher ProgramSouthwestern Oklahoma State University student Jodi

McKee of Blanchard has received a $1,000 “Reach Higher” scholarship from the SWOSU Foundation, Inc, on the Weatherford campus.Reach Higher is a program for adults who have successfully

completed some college coursework, but have not yet finished a college degree.McKee returned to school in the Reach Higher program

after about a 25-year gap.“My husband and I decided that I needed to go back to

school to finish my degree,” McKee said. “I found the Reach Higher program and reached out to Dr. Todd Wiggen (SWOSU’s coordinator). He was very helpful in getting me enrolled and explaining the program to me.”She said the program was a Godsend, as she needed

online courses because she worked a full-time job and had responsibilities to her kids, husband and household. She started right away and said she has enjoyed it thoroughly.Wiggen said the Reach Higher adult-friendly degree

completion options available through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education encourage adults who have earned some college credit to successfully complete their degrees.Reach Higher provides two distinct degree completion

program strands for adult learners. Reach Higher: FlexFinish offers flexible enrollment and online options to working adults who wish to pursue an associate degree in enterprise development or a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership. Reach Higher: DirectComplete offers adult students the opportunity to complete a degree program connected with workforce development needs that align with Oklahoma’s 100 Critical Occupations list.“When I found out about the Reach Higher Program,

I was so excited that there was something out there that made that ‘fit’,” McKee said. “The classes have proven to be challenging and greatly time consuming, but I am still motivated to finish it so that I can walk across that stage.”Additional information is available by contacting Wiggen

at todd.wiggen@swosu.edu.

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Happy Birthday Wishes for February 5th- Christy Rhoads, Destiney Smith, Ed Klein, Gary Severn, Gatlin Lokin, Jessica Reed, Jimmy Alexander, Joe Funkhouser, Kelli Jo Finley, Lucille Jones, Matthew Harmon, Michaela Ann Davis, Misty Wise; February 6th- Beverly Thomason, Donald Johnson, Dorothy Sisney, Elizabeth Malone, J.P. McCrary Jr., Lana Newman, Lin Ferris, Randlett Klinekole, Vergil Roper; February 7th- Alex Tompkins, Betty Payne, Cheri Laird, David Schmidt, Denise Green, E.T. Woody, Ed Sweeney, James Rossiter, Jane Janzen, Lawrence Farris, Pauline Schmidt, Ruth Boyd; February 8th- Axton Boone, Ben Hearn, Brandy Wilson, Cale Duncan, Chris Maggard, Diane Byrd, Grant Kohout, Jacey Howard, Jean McDow, Jerry McCoy, Jessica Ramirez, Kevin Wager, Lexy Fariss, Melba McDow, Samantha Steffes, T.C. Colwell, Wanda Triplett; February 9th- Addison Sage Hinton, Andrea Maddox, Clay Roper, Hannah Nance, Janis Lovell, Jerry McCoy, Judy Hatter, Julie Carr, Larry West, Mathanic Hollan, Michele Permenter, Rod Thompson, Rylie Rodriquez, Sarah Barton, Savannah Chervenka; February 10th- Annabell Elliott, Annie King, Beverly Watson, Bob Hill, Darlene Miller, Hugo Ortiz, Jaden Lasley, Judy Hayes, Kristian Menefee, Mark Crow, Midge Gerber, Peggy McMurry, Ray Flaming, Regina Landers, Robbie Cagle; February 11th- Brad Anderson, Cody Casey, John A Reimer, Joseph Ray, Joyselyn Stucky, Lynlea Hunter, Matthew Klassen, Neva Taff, Travis Watson, Yvonne Davis. Happy Anniversary Wishes for February 6th, Dwain & Sharon Stehr.

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"The Coin Guy"

The 1951-D Lincoln cent had a huge mintage total of 625,355,000 coins. Numerous rolls of uncirculated Lincoln cents can be found. But, Lincoln cents certified in high grades are allusive.

The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has certified (160) 1951-D cents in Mint State (MS) 67 red; (21) 1951-D cents in MS 67+. The above cent certified as a MS 68 and is the finest one known to collectors.

It was sold at auction in January 2020. The catalogue write-up gives this cent very-high accolades for its color and flawless luster.

The winning bidder paid $6,600. This was a great investment for the buyer.

If you have questions about coins but didn’t know who to ask, call 580-890-8076. We can meet at Jerry’s and talk about concerns. Thanks for reading.

Trent Boesen

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Bulldogs Open 2020 Season with Shutout Victory

SWOSU Baseball scored in each of the first five innings and never looked back as they shut out Pittsburg State 14-0 for a seven-inning run-rule victory to open the Edmond First Pitch Classic.

Alex Bedard got the party started with a leadoff home run on the second pitch of the game, jumpstarting a three-run first inning that put the momentum on the Bulldogs side. SWOSU would score four runs in the second inning, three in the third and two in the fourth before adding single runs in the fifth and seventh innings.

Six different players had two or more hits, with SWOSU getting home runs from Bedard and Taylan Mullins-Ohm, a triple from Bedard and doubles from Drew White, Zach Baxley and Mullins-Ohm. Bedard scored a team-high four runs while Mullins-Ohm and White had four RBI apiece.

Jackson Dietel (1-0) started and threw five shutout innings with three strikeouts while allowing just two hits. Dietel also went 3-for-5 at the plate with two RBI. Ryan Hildner and Colton Hunter each pitched an inning to close out the game.

ProvidedWeathford High school homecoming royalty pictured back row from left is Boston Bayless, Isabella Amen, Byron Forbes, Brooklyn Ead, King Brooks Rund, Queen Landri Chaplin, Ethan Villines, and Shelby Sages. Front row from left is Chandler Dupree, Branson Musick, and Peyton Davenport.

SPORTS Presented by:Doug SelfSWOSU Sports Information Director

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Gipson Sinks UAM in Closing Seconds

Doug SelfSWOSU Sports Information Director

Kamden Gipson scored six points in the final 1:09, including the game-winning basket with less than three seconds to play as SWOSU defeated Arkansas-Monticello 85-84 at the Pioneer Cellular Event Center.

SWOSU trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half and went into the break trailing 48-39, but by the 12:53 mark of the second half a jumper from Chris Braggs, Jr., had the Dawgs up 58-56. The game was back-and-forth from that point on with nine lead changes and eight ties, the final coming at 79-all following a basket from Damion Thornton.

Gipson hit two free throws with 1:09 to put SWOSU up 81-79, but UAM answered with a three-pointer to take a one-point lead with 37 seconds to play. Gipson got fouled again on the ensuing possession and again connected on both to give SWOSU an 83-82 advantage, which lasted until the 10-second mark when UAM again answered with a basket.

Following a SWOSU timeout with less than eight seconds to play, Gipson took the inbounds pass and drove through the Weevils defense for a lay-in that put the Dawgs on top for good with less than three seconds to play. UAM rushed the ball up court, but it was knocked away by Marquis Johnson to seal the game as time expired.

Thornton led the way for SWOSU with 29 points and eight rebounds while Chris Braggs, Jr., (16), Marquis

Johnson (15) and Anthony Love (10) each scored in double figures as well. Gipson was at his best in the clutch and he finished with eight points, four rebounds, three steals and two assists.

SWOSU is now 10-10 on the year to double their win total from last season while also improving to 6-8 in Great American Conference play. The Bulldogs now head to Ada on Thursday to face East Central.

SWOSU Shakes off Slow Start to Defeat UAMLady Bulldog Basketball finished their weekend 2-0 at

the Pioneer Cellular Event Center after picking up a 68-60 victory over Arkansas-Monticello on Saturday afternoon.

SWOSU was just 3-of-14 from the field in the first quarter and trailed 14-9 before erupting for 23 points in the second quarter on 7-of-12 shooting from three-point range. Regan Crawford buried a buzzer beater from one step inside half court to send her team to the break with a 32-25 advantage.

UAM guard Berniezha Tidwell, who bothered SWOSU's backcourt with 10 steals in the game, led the Blossoms back from 10-points down and took a 40-39 lead with 3:16 to play in the third. The Lady Bulldogs outscored UAM the rest of the quarter, however, and took a 49-47 lead to the fourth. SWOSU then took advantage of their free throw opportunities, hitting 6-of-9 in the fourth to help maintain the lead despite hitting just 5-of-14 field goals in the final quarter.

Maddie Sperle led the Lady Bulldogs with 14 points off the bench while Makyra Tramble tallied a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. For the second time this week, Crawford set a new high as she totaled 13 points in 13 minutes of action off the bench. Taber Beer also reached double figures with 10 points while Bethany Franks finished with eight points, eight rebounds and two blocked shots in 34 minutes of action.

With the win, the Lady Bulldogs improve to 14-6 on the year and 9-5 in Great American Conference play. SWOSU will next head to Ada, Okla., on Thursday to face East Central.

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Dewayne Hester, 46, a r r e s t e d by Cl i n t on Police Department and charged with City Warrant, Failure to Register Newly P u r c h a s e d Ve h i c l e , Custer County Warrants, Contempt of Court.

Je ss ica Redbi rd , 31, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with City Warrant, Petit Larceny.

Laurie Ellis , 41, arrested by Clinton Police Department a n d c h a r g e d w i t h Custer County Warrant, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance.

E d g a r G a r c i a , 2 9 , arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged w i t h C u s t e r Cou nt y Warrant.

Kody Thompson, 32, a r r e s t e d by Cl i n t on Police Department and charged with Breaking and Entering.

C o r y G r e e l e y, 3 2 , arrested by Clinton Police Department and charge with Roger Mills County Warrant.

Tyree Medicinechips, 37, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Public Intoxication.

J u s t i n B r o w n , 3 6 , arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Failure to Pay Taxes Due to State.

L a d o n n a D y e r , 4 4 , arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged

w i t h C u s t e r Cou nt y Warrant, Driving Motor Veh icle wh i le u nder Influence.

Te d d y Je n k i n s , 4 8 , arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with McClain County Warrant.

T h o m a s U r b i n , 5 0 , arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged w i t h C u s t e r Cou nt y Warrant.

Te r r i J o h n s o n , 55 , arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Washita County War rant , Assault and Battery.

Casey Robinson, 30, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged w i t h C u s t e r Cou nt y Warrant.

Peyton Veal, 19, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Custer County warrant, Breaking and Entering.

Tiffany Berg, 37, arrested b y C l i n t o n P o l i c e Department and charged w i t h C u s t e r Cou nt y Warrant, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Out on BondJo rd a n Wa de Pe r r y, ar rested by Beckham Cou nt y Sher i f fs and charged with Motion To Revoke, Burglary in the Second Degree.

Pay tn Eugene Bagby, arrested by Custer County Sheriff ’s and charged with Motion to Revoke,

Aggravated Driving under Influence.

James Keith Barringer, arrested by Blaine County and charged with Petit Larceny.

Jason Richard Chancellor, arrested by Garfield County and charged with Rule 8.

Logan Ashton Garrison, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Driving under Influence, Operating Motor Vehicle in Unsafe Condition.

Devon Ray Hovis, arrested by Kiowa County and charged with Failure to Appear, Operating Motor Vehicle without a Valid Drivers License.

Jonah Wattamer Miller, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Driving under Suspension, Obstructing, At tempting to Elude, Fail to Carry Security Verification.

Jeffery Zebkar, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Warrant.

Kayden Beltran, arrested by Custer County Sheriff’s and charged with Warrant.

Edgar Garcia, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Warrant.

Dewayne Cornelius Hester, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Failure to Appear, Contempt.

Paden Morris, arrested by

Oklahoma Highway Patrol and charged with Driving under Influence.

Brandi McAdams, arrested by Oklahoma Highway patrol and charged with Driving under Influence.

Mert Buchanan, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged w i t h Po s s e s s i o n o f Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia.

Buddy Leroy Williams, arrested by Caddo County and charged with Rule 8.

Teffany Ann Whedbee, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Petit Larceny.

Bobby Dee Ru ssel l , arrested by Mayes County and charged with Rule 8.

Ryan Lance Thompson, arrested by Jackson County and charged with.

Alexander Sallie, Turned Self In and charged with Failure to Appear, Driving under Influence.

Sarah Lynn Vanleeuwen, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Warrant.

C h r i s t o phe r Wa r r e n Stephens, Turned Self In and charged with Motion to Revoke, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance.

Casey Robinson, 30, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged w i t h C u s t e r Cou nt y Warrant.

LOCAL AND AREA NEWS

February 5-11, 2020 • WestOK Weekly • Page 8

Mike Smith News DirectorCORDELL SCHOOLS NEW BUSES- The Cordell

school district is getting new buses as the result of a Volkswagen settlement grant. District Superintendent Brad Overton said the grant will nearly split the cost for three new propane-powered 71 passenger buses.

WEATHERFORD PORK-A-PALOOZA- The Weatherford Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for another Pork-A-Palooza event this spring. Chamber Executive Director Haley Kliewer said there will be a live band this year. The event, planned for April 17th-18th, will be held outside of the Pioneer Cellular Event Center on the campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

CUSTER COUNTY- SHERIFF SEEKS RE-ELECTION- Custer County Sheriff Kenneth Tidwell said he plans to seek another term of office in 2020. During his first term in office, Sheriff Tidwell has started a program to recognize employees who have given outstanding service to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office. He has also implemented new technology, at little cost, for use in the dispatch and patrol units to communicate with dispatch and map out call locations so they are easier to find.

PRISON GUARDS SENTENCED- Two former prison guards at the Northfork Correctional Facility in Sayre have been sentenced in U.S. District Court for their roles in distributing methamphetamine for incarcerated leaders of the Universal Aryan Brotherhood. Thirty-seven-year-old Micah Lynne Wascher of Canute was sentenced to 8 years prison. Forty-three-year-old Travis Eugene Wascher, also of Canute was sentenced to 2.5 years prison. In late 2018, Micah Wascher began smuggling methamphetamine and contraband cell phones into the prison at the direction of U-A-B members in exchange for money and narcotics for her personal use. In the spring of 2019, Micah Wascher involved her husband

in the scheme to smuggle the narcotics and phones into the prison.

WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL CAMPAIGN- A recently held letter fundraising campaign by the Weatherford Regional Hospital Foundation raised just over $52,000. Board President Doug Misak said part of the intended funds from the letter campaign are planned for naming rights and support for the oncology center.

WASHITA NATIONAL WILDLIFE – TOURS- The Washita National Wildlife Refuge and Foss State Park Wildlife tour has been scheduled for February 8th. The free tour begins at 9 AM at the Foss State Park Headquarters, located at the south end of Foss Dam. An accessible tour bus will shuttle visitors around the refuge and state park in search of eagles and other wildlife.

BECKHAM COUNTY – JENKINS TRIAL- A day and a half into the jury trial of an Elk City man, a mistrial has been declared in Beckham County District Court in the first-degree rape trial of 47-year-old Teddy Ray Jenkins. Jenkins was on trial for allegedly raping a woman by force at an Elk City residence. No reason was given for the mistrial. However, Jenkins was granted a $50,000 own-recognizance bond and has been ordered to appear August 14th for a pre-trial hearing.

Minority Leader Emily Virgin (D-Norman) and House Democratic Caucus Health Care Policy Chair Rep. Forrest Bennett (D-OKC) released the following joint statement in response to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s health care announcement:

“A serious health care plan provides access to health care to all Oklahomans, does so in a way that is equitable to all citizens and is proven to improve health care outcomes. It seems the governor’s plan fails on all three of these points. Under block grants, lawmakers will determine care, not doctors, and unnecessary red tape will limit services amongst the lowest-paid workers in Oklahoma, who also have the highest tax burden. This plan is new and yet to be tested. A straight expansion of Medicaid would invest in services that we know work in other states and in Oklahoma. Finally, a direct expansion has gone through the court process, while the governor’s plan has not. Oklahomans are tired of waiting on their government to do what is right. A straight expansion of Medicaid is the easiest way to increase access to health care in the state, and it has been proven to work in other states.”

House Democrats Release Statement on Stitt Health Care Plan

Jim Morrison

I love to read about Heroes of the Faith; men and women who have paid a great price to embrace the concept of belonging to Jesus. John Ortberg, in his book, The Me I Want To Be, writes of such a person. Evelyn Brand, as a young single woman in l909, felt God’s call on her life to go to India to minister among the poor. She married a man named Jessie and “together they began a ministry to people in rural India, bringing education and medical supplies, and building roads to reduce the isolation of the poor.”

They went for seven years without a convert. But after caring for a tribal priest who was deathly ill, the tide began to change. He saw their compassion and thought, “This, God, Jesus must be the true God because only Jessie and Evelyn will care for me in my dying.” He gave his children to them after he died and that became the turning point of their ministry. They had thirteen years of productive ministry before Jessie died. Evelyn was fifty now and everyone expected her to return to her home in England, but she stayed.

Everyone around her knew her as Granny Brand and she stayed through twenty years of widowhood. At the age of seventy, her mission board told her to come home, that she was simply getting too old. They held a party to celebrate her work but she told them a secret. “I’m staying in India. She bought a pony to get around the mountains, and she would ride from village to village on horseback to tell people about Jesus. One day, when she was seventy-five years old she fell off her horse, breaking her hip. Her son, Paul, now a missionary surgeon serving in the leper colonies, told her, “It’s time to turn it over. You go on back home.” But she resisted and spent another eighteen years traveling from one village to another on horseback.

“After falls, concussions, sicknesses and aging, and now ninety-three years old, she could no longer ride horseback so the men in the villages put her on a stretcher and carried her from one village to another. She lived two more years caring for the poorest of the poor. She died, but she never retired, she just graduated.”

When I hear or read of people like this I confess that I feel a little small. What I consider to be a sacrifice pales in comparison to her life. But I’m sure she would say that what she gave up was not a sacrifice but a privilege. She would count them as open doors of opportunity enabling her to live a life of obedience.

What does it mean to belong to Jesus? For a start, it means that you are no longer your own because you have been bought with a price. You have surrendered your will, your grand plans, and the desires of your flesh to follow the path of His wounded feet. It begins with a simple prayer of surrender; “Lord, I have gone my own way and I am lost. As much as I know how, I surrender this life to your keeping. Come into my life and heart and change me, make me into the person you created me to be.” Jnm77@att.net

Higher GroundWho do you belong to?

Doug SelfSWOSU Sports Information Director

February 5-11, 2020 • WestOK Weekly • Page 9

Crawford, Mullins-Ohm Chosen as Bulldogs of the WeekLady Bulldog freshman guard Regan Crawford and

SWOSU Baseball outfielder Taylan Mullins-Ohm are the newest Bulldogs of the Week. The award is brought to you by Wright Wradio, the home of the Bulldogs over the airwaves on both 95.5 'The Coyote' and 100.3 'Coyote Classic.'Crawford (Piedmont, Okla.) had two big games as

she helped SWOSU pick up a pair of Great American Conference home wins over the weekend. She set a new career-high in scoring in each game, first with 11 points against Southern Arkansas before going for 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting – including a half-court buzzer beater in the first half – on Saturday against Arkansas-Monticello.Mullins-Ohm (Amarillo, Texas) had a big opening

weekend at the dish with four hits – each going for extra bases – at the Edmond First Pitch Classic. He went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run in both of SWOSU's run-rule victories, which gives him a team-leading two home runs, eight RBI and 1.091 slugging percentage after the first three games of the season.

SWOSU Golf Teams Have Six Representatives on GAC All-Decade Team

February 5-11, 2020 • WestOK Weekly • Page 10

The SWOSU Men's and Women's Golf teams each had three former players earn a selection to the Great American Conference's All-Decade Team, which was announced last week by the league office.Earning the selection from SWOSU are former men's

players Wouter MyBurgh (2011-13), Stefan Idstam (2014-

17) and Jake Duvall (2013-16) and former Lady Bulldogs Ana Laura Gomez (2012-15), Gloria Choi (2015-19) and Elin Wahlin (2015-19). Choi, Wahlin, Idstam and Duvall were each four-time All-GAC selections while MyBurgh (2013), Idstam (2017) and Choi (2017) are previous GAC Players of the Year.

Recent SWOSU graduate Alex Pimentel has been selected to the Great American Conference's Baseball All-Decade Team, which was announced by the conference office recently.Pimentel played at SWOSU during the 2018-19 seasons

and was a First Team All-GAC selection for each year. As a junior, Pimentel led the conference in batting average and hits on his way to being named the GAC Newcomer of the Year. He then became SWOSU's second All-American of the NCAA Division II era after earning a Second Team selection from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and a Third Team honor from the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA). Pimentel was Bulldog Baseball's Team MVP and SWOSU's Male Athlete of the Year for the 2017-18 school year and he carried that success into his senior season, which also ended with First Team All-GAC recognition.

Alex Pimentel Voted to GAC All-Decade Team

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Biological Sciences will be sponsoring an event celebrating the life and accomplishments of Charles Darwin on Wednesday, February 12, on the Weatherford campus.This day, Darwin’s birthday, is celebrated internationally

to bring attention to Darwin’s fundamental contributions to science. Students from Dr. Rickey Cothran’s Invertebrate Biology

and Current Issues biology class will be helping with the event that will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Memorial Student Center. The public is invited to stop by the area.Scheduled activities include Darwin trivia with candy

prizes, natural selection role-playing game, imaginary critter phylogeny, adaptations of aquatic invertebrates and more.For additional information, contact Cothran at rickey.

cothran@swosu.edu or 580.774.3096.

SWOSU Darwin Day Planned February 12