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Safina Banuelos/WWJack Foster attempts a birdie shot while Chris Martin watches intently at the Route 66 Miniature Golf Course located in Clinton. The course’s summer hours are 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fridays, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 p.m. -6 p.m. Sundays. The cost is $2 to play.

Putt- putting on Route 66 Clinton Chamber revitalizes a summer favorite

Emily SimsLifestyles Editor

The Route 66 Miniature Golf Course brings back the charm and nostalgia of summer fun that Clinton Chamber of Commerce President Julie Burden remembers so well.Burden said the Clinton Chamber of Commerce recently took

the putt putt course, located right on Route 66 in Clinton, under its direction.Burden’s vision for the course remains clear and true to its past. “Anyone you talk to from around this area remembers playing

putt putt there back in the day, and it really brings back such great memories,” she said. “We are excited about bringing it back. However, the putt putt course needs a little work. So we have been putting some time, work, and love into taking it back to what it once was.”With funding from the M.T. & Helen Gholston Trust and help

from the Clinton community, the putt putt course is undergoing a complete facelift. Local photographer Matthew Blakeburn is designing a new

obstacle course, and Charlie Moser, owner of Creative Colors in Clinton, is working to provide new fiberglass for the course. “The course is open now, and completely playable,” she said.

“We have about $6,000 worth of astro turf carpet headed our way, so some great things are about to happen. Even though we are a work in progress, we’ve had some really cool things going on out there this summer. The Oklahoma Putting Association has held a couple of tournaments there, and that was really neat."Along with being open on the weekends, the course can also

be rented out the course for private events. "We’ve had people even talk about reserving the course for

pictures, which is really a fun idea," Burden said. Burden said the outpouring of support has been moving,

and also has reassured her faith in the chamber’s decision to undertake the revitalization of the putt putt course. “The putt putt course brings back that sense of nostalgia,” she

said “When you come out and play, there is a snow cone stand and hamburger food truck just right across the street. That all just adds up to such a fun experience. We wanted to bring some fun back to the corner of Jaycee Lane and 10th Street. It’s one of those really feel-good things.”

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Funeral services for Homer Wassana, 38, of Weatherford, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the First Christian Church in Clinton. Wassana died Friday, June 9, 2017,

following a vehicle accident on eastbound Interstate 40 near Weatherford.Homer Delos Wassana was born July 27,

1978, to Truman Wassana Sr. and Rose (Yellow Eagle) Wassana in Weatherford. He was raised in Weatherford and graduated from Weatherford High School in 1997. He continued his education at Haskell Indian University in Lawrence, Kan., and then returned to Weatherford. Wassana was employed by the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribes of

Oklahoma, the Diamond Back Correctional Center, Lucky Star Casino, and Multi-County Youth Services.His life companion was Julia Tartsah and they had made

Weatherford their home.Wassana was a member of the Native American Church. He

was a proud member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, the Red Stone Drum Group, and Native Voices in Recovery. He enjoyed traveling, going to pow-wows and singing, family time, cooking and watching football. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers,

Terry Wassana and Anthony “Wink” Bekinnie.Survivors include his companion, Julia Tartsah; a daughter,

Mercy Wassana, and two sons, Titus Wassana and Levi Hulett, all of Weatherford; two sisters, Elizabeth Ball of Omaha, Neb., and Lena Meat of Weatherford; and eight brothers, Reggie Wassana, Craig Wassana, T.C. Wassana Jr., all of Weatherford, Andy Wassana of Albuquerque, N.M., Timmy Wassana of Clinton, Leonard Stanley Natesway of Mustang, Jesse Martinez of Shawnee, and Thomas Martinez of California. He is also survived by a special “Dad,” Jim “Ducky” Anquoe

of El Reno; Aunt Beulah Penn of Clinton; Uncle John Leonard Yellow Eagle Jr. of Weatherford; and many Native American brothers, sisters and family and friends. An all-night traditional wake service was held at 7 p.m.

Tuesday in the Cheyenne Arapaho Community Building in Clinton. The service will be officiated by Rev. Gerald Panana, Rev.

Sophia Big Goose and Rev. Rudolph Tartsah Jr. Burial concluded at Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford under the direction of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home.

ProvidedGov. Mary Fallin, to the left of President Donald Trump, takes part in a discussion Thursday at the White House about the President's directive on expanding apprenticeships and vocational training to provide relevant work skills.

Gov. Mary Fallin at the White House said President Trump’s directive, which he called a “historic announcement to train Americans for the jobs of the future” aligns closely with her Oklahoma Works initiative.“Aligning our education and workforce training programs

to provide relevant work skills will be the best way to keep job growth strong,” said Fallin, who was one of seven governors at the White House for the signing of the executive order. “I appreciate President Trump’s leadership and commitment to education and workforce issues, and his executive order to make policy changes that encourage more apprenticeship programs. Oklahoma has long been a leader on this issue through the development of my statewide strategic plan named Oklahoma Works, which helps to develop a robust workforce and career pathways for our students. It was gratifying the president and his Cabinet recognized Oklahoma as a leading state in workforce initiatives.”In 2015, Fallin launched Oklahoma Works, which is

intended to ensure students are being educated for the high-quality, high-paying jobs the state wants to retain and attract. It was modeled after her America Works initiative she created in 2013 when she was chairman of the National Governors Association (NGA).Trump said his executive order will “expand apprenticeships

and vocational training to help all Americans find a rewarding career, earn a great living, and support themselves and their families and love going to work in the morning.“We will be removing federal restrictions that have

prevented many different industries from creating apprenticeship programs,” he said, saying the directive is “empowering” companies, industry groups and unions to “go out and create new apprenticeships for millions of our citizens” that would allow them to “earn while you learn.” A group of almost two dozen administration officials,

governors, lawmakers, dignitaries and apprentices stood behind the president as he spoke. The president met with Fallin and others behind closed doors before the executive order signing. Other governors attending were Matt Bevin, of Kentucky; Dennis Daugaard, of South Dakota; Eric Greitens, of Missouri; John Hickenlooper, of Colorado; Henry McMaster, of South Carolina; and Scott Walker, of Wisconsin.In March, Fallin was one of three governors who went

on an NGA-sponsored trip to Germany and Switzerland to study apprenticeships. The goal of the trip was to learn how those countries effectively leverage apprenticeships as a key workforce and economic development strategy, and to provide governors with ideas as they look to build globally competitive talent development systems in their states.In October, Fallin presided over an Oklahoma Works

summit, in which she outlined a plan to align educationand work skills with businesses and job openings. More

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Jim Morrison“You gotta have faith.” This was the name of a

popular song several years ago. It is also a phrase that many people use to express their philosophy of life. This is akin to “just believe” or the power of positive thinking. While these words may keep us going for a while they fall short of the kind of faith that Jesus referred to when he said that with faith you can move mountains. Real faith is not blind. It must have an object. The writer of Hebrews said, “Without faith it is impossible to please God. He defined faith as “being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Heb. 11:1 (NIV)Tony Evans, in his book Life Essentials, says “Faith trusts in the

integrity of God because it believes that God has told the truth about unseen realities…. Faith says, God, I know that whenever You speak You are telling the truth and I can stake my life on it.” He goes on to say, “The reason many of us as Christians are not growing and seeing more of the life of Christ being expressed through us is that our faith does not reach beyond our sight.”A few years ago, a former SWOSU student and his wife, were

ministering to college students in a large church in Lubbock, Texas. They and several of their friends became dissatisfied with the status quo of their safe environment. They saw the “fields, white unto harvest” so they along with about 25 friends pulled up stakes and moved to a suburb of Denver. Their objective was to plant a church in an area where perhaps only 10 percent of the population was involved in any church. For most of them this involved selling their home, buying in a more expensive market, finding a job and becoming available to start a new church. Today, meeting in a local school, they are ministering to about 200 people. I receive a magazine, On Mission, which includes articles and

information about the activity of God both in the U.S. and overseas. I enjoy reading it from cover to cover, because I am refreshed by the faith expressed by those who are on the front lines in difficult places. One such article discussed a church plant in Maine; not exactly a hotbed of religious activity. From a small beginning they are now ministering to 1100 people weekly. But this is not the norm. Many struggle with limited resources and incremental growth, trying to establish a foothold and acceptance in the community. But their faith in the promises of God with a willingness to live sacrificially keeps them there.In contrast, many live out their lives of casual Christianity, never

daring to go on a mission trip or read a book that might stimulate their faith. They have fallen in love with the convenience of the culture. For some it is the fear of the unknown. “What can I do?” “That’s not my calling.” In reality they are living on the basis of fear instead of faith. Churches can fall into this trap as well. “Sure we have a huge reserve but you never know what the future holds. We might need that for ourselves.” They live by fear rather than by faith, not investing in ministries that could change lives and in many cases keep people alive. It is reported that 22,000 children die daily due to poverty. Dr. Fuller Robinson, an 88-year-old dentist has been volunteering

his services in mission trips to northern Ghana for 41 years. He works alongside the staff of the Baptist Medical Centre opening the door for the Gospel. His is a life characterized by faith, not fear. To comment: [email protected].

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to meet the demands of the workplace that will require higher education levels than nearly half of Oklahomans currently have, she told those attending the summit. She also set a goal in December, named Launch Oklahoma, to increase post-secondary education and training attainment for Oklahomans.“The growth of technology is causing the workplace

to change rapidly,” Fallin said. “About 46 percent of Oklahoma’s workforce has a high school degree or less, but by the year 2025 only 23 percent of new jobs will be available to people with those qualifications. It is critical that we help our citizens gain the skills needed to meet the new reality.”In 2025, 77 percent of all new jobs will be available only

to those who have education beyond high school. Currently, only 54 percent of Oklahomans currently have that level of education.Surveys conducted as part of the Oklahoma Works

initiative gathered data on employability skills needed now and in the future. They also collected information on opportunities for students to explore career options and participate in post-secondary opportunities in high school.

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28 Weatherford Church of Christ VBS 9am-12pmPleasantville Menonite Church in Hydro VBS. 5:30pm-8pmClinton First Baptist Church VBS 8:30am-12pm

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30Clinton First Baptist Church VBS 8:30am-12pm


23The Market at the Custer County fairgrounds. Vendors, foodtrucks, and giveaways. 12pm-8:30pmMovie in the Park - Heritage Park in Weatherford.


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18 SWPH “Pride and Prejudice” 2:00pm

19 Grace Assembly of God in Weath-erford VBS 10345 S. Highway 54. 9am-12pmNew Student Orientation - 9:00 am @ SWOSU

20 Grace Assembly of God in Weath-erford VBS 10345 S. Highway 54. 9am-12pm


21 Grace Assembly of God in Weath-erford VBS 10345 S. Highway 54. 9am-12pmHealth Education Meeting @ Weatherford Chamber 8:30am


22 Thad Beach- musician and story teller performs at WPLS. 10am and 2pm.


26Weatherford Church of Christ VBS 9am-12pmPleasantville Menonite Church in Hydro VBS. 5:30pm-8pmClinton First Baptist Church VBS 8:30am-12pm

27Weatherford Church of Christ VBS 9am-12pmPleasantville Menonite Church in Hydro VBS. 5:30pm-8pmClinton First Baptist Church VBS 8:30am-12pm


24 Town wide garage sale in Corn. 8am.The Market at the Custer County fairgrounds. Vendors, foodtrucks, and giveaways. 8:30am-8:30pm


29Rocky Mountain Puppets at the Weatherford Public Library. 10am and 2pm.Pleasantville Menonite Church in Hydro VBS. 5:30pm-8pmClinton First Baptist Church VBS 8:30am-12pm


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From 1892 to 1954 the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia created a production run of commemorative coins in both quarters and half dollars. The commemorative half dollars had a diversity of designs which were appealing to collectors. Some of the half dollars were known as “stand-alone” one year types while others were multi-years issues.During the April 2017 Central

States Numismatic Society coin show in Chicago there was an example half dollar that stood out. A 1936 Wisconsin commemorative half dollar earned the title of “hot lot” in the coin show. (above pic).It is certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)

as a Mint Strike (MS) 68+: the plus means the beauty of the coin is very high. It sold for $14,100 at the auction. This coin marked the 100th anniversary founding of the

Wisconsin territory. It has a mintage total of 25,015 half dollars. The half dollar went on sale in July 1936 for $1.50 each or $1.25 if ten or more coins were bought. The entire mintage finally sold out in the 1950’s and none were melted.Classic commemorative coins are commanding strong

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ProvidedSWOSU Biology students, from left, Jay Garber, Sarah Gore and Sara Hutchinson, recently attended Microbe 2017, a conference organized by the American Society of Microbiology which showcases innovation in microbial sciences.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University biology students Sara Hutchinson of Oklahoma City, Sarah Gore of Cordell and Jay Garber of Manhattan, Kan., and their research mentor, Dr. Regina McGrane, assistant professor in the SWOSU Department of Biological Science, recently attended Microbe 2017 in New Orleans.Microbe is a conference organized by the American Society

of Microbiology which showcases innovation in microbial sciences and attracts over 10,000 microbiologists from around the globe.Hutchinson received a Student Travel Award from the

American Society of Microbiology to present her research on bacterial mechanisms of surface sensing.Garber and Gore co-presented their research on effective

control of bacterial plant pathogens by soil microbes.Funding for participation in this conference was provided by

the American Society of Microbiology, OK-EPSCOR, SWOSU College of Arts and Sciences, SWOSU Office of Sponsored Programs and the SWOSU Department of Biological Sciences.

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Football standouts from across the state gathered in Miami, Oklahoma last week for the Oklahoma 8-man All-Star game, and among them were Corn Bible Academy’s Spencer Boese and James Vercellotti.In addition, cheerleaders from across the state were selected

to be a part of the cheer squad for the All-Star game. CBA cheer captains Amy Freeman and Bailee Brown were both honored by being named to the elite cheer squad.The football players first converged in Miami last Tuesday

for their first day of practice together. The two teams each held a two-hour practice on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before the game itself took place on Saturday night.With each football team consisting of 40 members, the players

on the field were routinely alternated throughout the game. During the first half of the contest, it appeared the match might end in a blow out as the Green team led by several touchdowns. However, the Gold team came back after long passing plays and successful on-side kicks, decreasing the scoring gap. With roughly a minute left in the game, the Green team’s lead

had been cut to only seven points. James Vercellotti was a force to be reckoned with on defense, as the coaches kept him in the game during the final series of plays to help keep the Gold team from scoring. Although the main purpose of the game was to celebrate the achievements of the best 8-man football players in Oklahoma, members of the Green team celebrated another victory by staying on top to win by a score of 53 to 40.Following the game, Spencer Boese was awarded the Green

team offensive MVP in response to his dominant rushing game. Boese ended the game with three rushing touchdowns

Corn Bible athletes excel at All-Star game

Wesley Javorsky/CBA AlumniCBA athletes represented at the All-Star game are, from left, Spencer Boese, Amy Freeman, James Vercellotti, and Bailee Brown.

and three successful 2-point conversions.“The whole week with my teammates and the game itself

topped off my year,” said Boese. “I loved getting back out there on the field and being able to play another game.”

Wesley JavorskyCBA Alumni

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Ryan Haggard is the new chair of the Parks and Recreation Management Department at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford. Haggard was recently named to

the position, replacing Dr. Chad Kinder, who became dean of the College of Professional and Graduate Studies at SWOSU.Haggard has been employed by

SWOSU since 1996. He became a faculty member in the Parks and Recreation Management Department in 2004. Prior to this appointment, he served as an adventure programming

Haggard serves as SWOSU Chair of Parks and Recreationspecialist for the SWOSU Adventure Programs. In this capacity, he supervised adventure programming activities and program facilitators at each of the five adjudicated youth homes.He is a graduate of SWOSU, where he received a Bachelor of

Science in Recreation Therapy and a Master of Education in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.Haggard is a graduate of numerous outdoor adventure training

programs including the National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Rock Climbing and Backpacking course, Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS Wilderness First Responder course, Boulder Outdoor Survival School Wilderness Survival course, Jeff Randle Survival School, SOLO Wilderness and Emergency Medicine School, and the PADI SCUBA Instructor School. He teaches a variety of adventure based courses including ropes

course facilitation, SCUBA, archery, backpacking, whitewater rafting, high angle rescue, wilderness first aid, wilderness survival, lifeguarding and emergency response.

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Governor Mary Fallin and the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that Oklahoma has received an extension to meet the requirements in the REAL ID Act through Oct. 10, 2017, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.“This is great news for Oklahomans as it means there will

be no restrictions on individuals using Oklahoma licenses to access federal buildings through October 10,” said Fallin. “We will request additional extensions until we are fully compliant with the REAL ID Act.”Fallin earlier this year signed House Bill (HB) 1845, which

allowed state officials to begin work on building a compliant system. That includes training tag agents and creating a centralized office to handle card manufacturing and storage.Oklahoma Public Safety Commissioner Michael Thompson

said implementing the changes could take two years or longer. Officials hope that the Department of Homeland Security will acknowledge the state's progress and grant extensions until the state achieves full compliance with the REAL ID Act and implementing regulations.Fallin said she was grateful legislative leaders worked quickly

this past session to pass a measure that would make Oklahoma compliant with the REAL ID Act. HB 1845 was a priority measure for the governor, who urged lawmakers during her State of the State address in early February to pass it. Lawmakers gave final approval by the end of that month.“I appreciate the hard work and determination of Speaker

Charles McCall and President Pro Tem Mike Schulz in getting this legislation crafted and approved overwhelmingly in both the House and Senate,” said Fallin. “I applaud our lawmakers for working in a constructive, bipartisan fashion.”

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SPORTS Jeremy Smith drafted by San Diego Padres in 38th round

SWOSU Baseball added another player to the list of those drafted by a Major League Baseball organization on Wednesday after senior pitcher Jeremy Smith was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 38th round on the final day of the draft.The Padres used their 38th-round pick – the 1,128th

overall selection – to take Smith, who became the first player out of the Great American Conference to get his name called in the 2017 draft.The selection comes following a standout senior season

for Smith, the anchor of the SWOSU pitching staff. He finished the 2017 season with a record of 2-4 and a

3.58 ERA, starting the season in the bullpen and finishing the year as the Bulldogs Friday night starter.Smith earned All-GAC Honorable Mention in 2017 and

he was a key member of a pitching staff that helped lead the Dawgs to a conference championship and NCAA Tournament berth during his junior season in 2016.“Man, we are really excited for Jeremy to get drafted and

have a chance to chase his dreams professionally,” SWOSU Head Coach Zack Saunders said. “When he got to us here at SWOSU, we knew he was going to be a good player, but through hard work and dedication to his craft he was able to put himself in position to get this opportunity and I couldn’t be happier for him.”Smith becomes SWOSU’s second MLB draftee since

Saunders became the head coach in 2012, joining pitcher Shane Martin, who was a 9th-round selection of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2013. In total, Smith now becomes the 13th all-time player from

SWOSU to be drafted.ProvidedSWOSU pitcher Jeremy Smith was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 38th round on the final day of the Major League Baseball draft.

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I have a bad habit of buying things, putting them in my refrigerator, then forgetting about them until they have either become a soggy mess or are engulfed in mold. I know what you're thinking,

“Wow Safina! What a great way to start a food column!” I know it's gross, but I'm sure we're all guilty of this. If you've never had this

happen to you a) you are my hero and b) we can't be friends. It happens people! You buy those strawberries thinking you'll make this

beautiful tart that you saw on Pinterest and then you have softball games, endless laundry, birthday parties to attend, and the strawberries take on a life of their own in the forgotten depths of refrigerator wasteland. I currently have a couple of tubes of crescent rolls and cream

cheese that are about a week past their "best by" date. I'm trying to decide whether to go savory or sweet with these ingredients. Here is the savory option.

Breakfast Bake

1 can refrigerated crescent rolls1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided6 eggs½ cup milk½ tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 13X9 pan with cooking spray. Unroll crescent rolls and press into the bottom of the pan, pressing seams together to seal. Mix together cooked sausage, cream cheese and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Spread mixture over crescent rolls. Whisk eggs, milk and pepper until well blended. Pour over sausage mixture. Top with remaining ½ cup of cheese. Bake 25-35 minutes or until center is set.

Now that's a breakfast casserole that's easy enough to make on a weekday! If I decide to go with the sweet option I know I can't go wrong with a simple danish.

Easy Cheese Danish

2 cans ready to use refrigerated crescent rolls2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese1 cup sugar1 tsp. vanilla extract1 egg1 egg whiteGlaze:½ cup powdered sugar2 Tbsp. milk½ tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13X9 baking pan. Lay a pack of crescent rolls in the pan and pinch the openings together. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg together until smooth. Spread the mixture over the crescent rolls evenly and then lay the second pack of crescent rolls on top of the cheese mixture and brush with egg white. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden brown. Top with glaze after cooling for 20 minutes.

I'm trying to do better and not buy things I won't use and not let my refrigerator become the great abyss. We'll see how that goes.

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University-Sayre History Instructor Landry Brewer wants the public to know that the little town of Willow in Greer County was integral to national security during the Cold War.Last fall Brewer began researching 12 sites near Altus Air

Force Base that housed Atlas F Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles as part of the nation’s Cold War nuclear arsenal in the early 1960s.Brewer was so impressed by what he learned that he

applied to the Oklahoma Historical Society for a historical marker to be placed at the Willow missile site. The OHS granted his request and he is now raising the

approximate $2,500 cost of the historical marker. He has partnered with the Old Greer County Museum in Mangum to receive contributions.“As a history instructor for SWOSU in Sayre, I’m

interested in preserving local, state and national history,” Brewer said. “The missile sites in southwest Oklahoma fall into all three categories.”The nuclear missiles stored at Willow and 11 other

locations were attached to the 577th Strategic Missile Squadron at Altus Air Force Base and were designed to be fired at the Soviet Union during a nuclear war. Other locations were at: Lone Wolf, Snyder, Cache, Frederick, Creta, Hollis, Russell, Hobart, Manitou and Granite. “Learning the enormity of the missile-site project and

its importance to both the state and the nation during the Cold War has been fascinating,” Brewer said. “This marker will help preserve this part of Western Oklahoma's history and educate individuals about the site's importance in protecting the nation during what was arguably the most dangerous period in world history.”Individuals and groups that would like to support this

Missile site picture was taken at the Willow site sometime between 1962-1965.

SWOSU-Sayre raises money for historical marker

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WORK WANTEDSummer Babysitting- Available Monday-Saturday. High school student with experience. (580) 816-0158

HELP WANTED33 Year Growing Weatherford Business! Full-Time! Guaranteed Hours! Positions: Receptionist, Sales, Accounting, Data-Entry! Apply 609 E Tom Stafford.

33 Year Growing Weatherford Business! Full Time. Guaranteed Hours . Pos i t ions : Serv ice Technicians, Framing/Carpentry/Construction, Small Engines, Tractor operator, Farm-Hand, Labor. Apply 609 Tom Stafford

Help Wanted- Lawn service tech. Need to have valid drivers license. Email resume to [email protected] or call (580) 772-5241 or (580) 512-0680

Need full/part time help wanted- Cobb Creek Station in Eakly. Pay dependent upon experience. Applications accepted at Cobb Creek Station or Rigid Oilfield Services on Highway 152.

REAL ESTATEFor Rent- 2bed, 2bath, apartment, pool, across from SWOSU campus. $400/month (580) 772-5335

House for Rent- 3 bed, 2 bath, brick home, No pets, Woodland Dr. in Weatherford. $1,150/month. (580) 370-1275 or (580) 370-1018

For Rent- 3bd, 1bath, home, Weatherford. $595/month. (580) 774-5771

For Sale- 2009 Doublewide mobile home, in Custer City on 4 lots with 2 tier back deck. $62,900. (580) 832-5214 or (580) 661-1042

House for Rent- 906 N Caddo, 2bd, 1 bath, newly remodled, central h/a, close to campus, available June 1st. $700/month/deposit. (580) 512-0680 or (580) 330-2103

For Rent - 3-bedroom, 2 bath brick home, Central H/A, 1-Car Carport, New Carpet, Storm Cellar. No Pets.114 N. 7th $875/month (580) 302-4142

Condo for Rent- Spacious 2bd, 2 bath, with basement and double carport. Quiet neighborhood. Located in Weatherford. (405) 659-6900

BUSINESS SRVCS/PRODUCTSCartwheel Coins of Custer County has silver coins for sale. I live in Weatherford. (405) 222-8718 [email protected] Trent

K’s Quilting Studio “A Quilter’s Haven” Open T-F 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.107 S. Bickford, El Reno, OK (405) 422-2707

AUTOMOBILES & AUTO MISC.06’ Dodge Van- great condition, new tires. Everything runs well. $3,000 (580)330-3489

For sale- (4) Wheels and tires. 305/40R/22. $1,200 obo. (580) 309-4460

98’ Chevy- Extended Cab, 2WD, Automatic, some body damage, Air conditioner. $2,195. (405) 663-2428

13’ Honda CRV XLT- leather and fully loaded. 55k miles. $19,200. (580) 661-3079

01’ Dodge Ram- V6, 5-speed, 85k miles. $3,500. (405) 542-7159

06’ Toyota Scion XRB- Pioneer Stereo, Aux por t , E lect r ic windows and locks, New tires and wipers. Very dependable and well maintained. Maintenance performed on regular basis. 209K miles. $3,800. (580) 302-4864 or (405) 929-9979

13’ Nissan 370Z- Black Cherry, Enthusiast sport pkg with 42k miles. Navigation, auto transmission with paddle shifters, heated seats, new floor mats. Dealer serviced and garage kept. Must see to appreciate. $23,888. (580) 816-0832

‘95 Olds Royale- 72k miles, $1700. for more details call (281) 387-2408 leave message

00 Chevy Z71- 4x4, extened cab, 5.3 engine. $3,500 OBO. (580) 890-0069

For Sale- EU2000i Honda Inverter generator new in box with owners manual never used: $900.00. Holmes Electric Oil filled radiator: $5.00. (580) 593 2699

07’ Cadillac CTS- New tires, good condition. $6,000. (580) 323-3612

11’ Chevy Impala LT- 72k miles, one owner. $8,000. (580) 225-6559

AUTOMOBILES & AUTO MISC.

For Sale- Nearly new white sofa. $100. (580) 890-0915

For Sale- Nearly new dark brown loveseat. $100. Located in Custer City. (580) 593-2388

For Sale- Kenmore side by side refrigerator. $225. Montgomery Ward white 19.2 cubic ft. upright freezer. $125. (580) 302-1070

For Sale- Over stuffed chair with ottoman. Dorm refrigerator. Full size bed with new mattress. Antique sexing box. (409) 363-3634

For Sale- (2) La-Z-Boy rocker recliners, antique gold plush cover. (580) 774-2525

For Sa le - K e n m o r e 2 2 . 4 Refrigerator with french doors and bottom freezer. White. $400. (580) 661-3079

PETS & ANIMALS

ADOPTABLE ANIMALS- at the Friends For Life Animal Society. Kittens, cats, puppies and dogs available. You can browse adoptable animals at www.okfflas.org

For Sale- 1.5 year old billy goat, Shannon mix. $175. (580) 613-0226

For Sale- (6) Wether bore goats. 3 months old. $100 a piece. (580) 302-4097

Free to loving home- (4) great pyrenees, (3) pitbulls, german shephard, dachshund, and many others. (580) 637-2345 or (580) 291-3875

Free to good home- (2) tabby kittens and mother, still nursing. Located in Hydro. (989) 763-2919.

For Sale- 14 year old grade quarter horse, grey, gelding, experienced rider only, needs a gentle hand, $1500 OBO. Fay, Ok. (580) 309-0135.

Free- to a loving home. (3) kittens, need a good home. They are 8-9 weeks old and litter box trained. (2) Black over White, (1) Gray Tiger over White. Please call (580) 772-3493 after 3 pm.

FARM LAWN AND GARDENFor Sale- Yard machine lawn mower, needs fuel pump. $150 or will trade for guns. Ditch witch trailer would like to trade for used cycle trailer or will sell. (405) 639-9667.

Free Firewood- trees are down, you cut them up. Less than 1 block from highway, drive to site, excellent work area, located in Weatherford. (405) 246-8952

For Sale- Torro 20hp zero turn. 42’ cut. $1250. 52’ Model Ford tractor. Good shape. Runs great. $1850. (580) 729-0001

For Sale- Chinese Fir Bungalow Chicken Coop, very nice,still in box,never used,can hold up to six chickens: 300.00. Tomato cages: (4) purple, (5) yellow, (2) orange, (1) green $4.00 each. Better Homes & Garden Hose Mobil: $5.00 (580) 593-2699

For Sale- Garden edging stone, scalloped sandstone, 65 at 80 cents each. (580)772-7357.

For Sale- 160CC Craftsman lawn mower. Honda Engine 22”. $150. (580) 661-3079

For Sale- 42’ Cub Cadet riding lawn mower, with bagger, good condition. $1,000 OBO. (580) 302-1176

Want to Buy- John Deere rim 34x18.4 580-623-0217

For Sale- Riding lawn mower, needs gas pump. $100. 42’ Riding lawn mower, Poland $125, or willing to trade. (405) 639-9667

For Sale- Honda lawnmower. $125. (580) 302-1070

For Sa le - Vo l can i c rocks , decorative rocks or gardens and landscaping; $5-$75. (918) 207-2330

For Sale- Bolens 21” push mower, B&S engine, $65. (580) 772-7530 or (580) 302-2496

For Sale- (2) Lawn mowers, Bowen 18.5 engine and yard machine 17.5 engine. $125/each or $200 for the pair, (405) 639-9667

For Sale- Landscaping gray retaining wall stones. $1/each. (580) 318-1554 or (580) 318-3243

Hay for Sale- small squares, alfalfa, oats, bermuda. Large rounds: wheat and grass. (580) 819-0664 or (580) 819-3855

For Sale- (15) extra large and (12) large tomato cages. $25 for the lot, good condition. (580) 772-2493

For Sale- High wheel trimmer, used one- paid $300 will take $225. (580) 772-7530 or (580) 302-2496

MISC.

For Sale - New replacement windows. High quality, insulated, name brand. White and beige. Call for sizes and prices. (580) 383-1108.

For Sale- (2) 5ft Commercial glass doors. Fits a 30’ door. (580)-661-3079

For Sale- Log house kit and materials. Need to sell fast. (405)542-7572

For Sale- Black queen size padded headboard and footboard with side boards. Great condition. $100 (580) 819-1534

For Sale- PSE Stinger compound bow. Includes sights, quick release, quiver, and arrows. $150 (580)774-9365 For Sale- Child saddle. $50 (580)-309-2523

For Sale- 2’8’x6’8 storm door. $200. Wood shop dust collector. $100. (580) 774-7242

For sale- Ladies 18 karat Rolex watch. Purchased at Kelly’s. (580) 772-7997

For Sale- (2) older style sewing machines in cab inet . $75. Toshiba DVD recorder. $50. (580) 660-6715

For Sale- Precor 5.37 Elliptical, like new. $1,800 OBO. Leave a message at (580) 890-9090

Free- 6ftx3ft whirlpool marble tub, everything works, excellent shape. (580) 819-2280

HOST FAMILY SOUGHTHost Famil ies Sought for Foreign Exchange Students- Internat ional Fel lowship, a nonprof i t exchange student program in business for 60 years, is looking for volunteer families or individuals to host foreign exchange students during the coming school year. These high school students from abroad will be here for a full academic year or for a semester. Students have their own spending money and are covered by health and accident insurance. For more information, please call (800) 647-8839, email to [email protected] or visit www.internationalfellowship.org

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07’ Chevy SV HHR- 126k miles, $3,650. (580) 330-3489

02’ Chevy Cavalier- bi-fuel, auto, no cruise, manual windows & locks, AC, 120,000 mi., $1800. (580) 623-0217

For Sale- small trailer meant to pull behind jeep and carry camping gear, 580-623-0217

For Sale- (2) iron wheel wagon chassis. $100 each. (580) 225-6559

75’ Lincoln Continental Towncar- 48k miles, kept in storage for life of vehicle. $2,500 cash. (405) 663-2428

02’ Chevy S-10- 2WD, single cab. $3,000. (580) 614-1978

12’ Chevy Impala- White with gray interior. 58k miles. $8,400. (580) 774-9755

08’ Chevy Uplander- Great running condition, new tires, no a/c unit. $2,400. (580) 330-3489

10’ Bramco Trail bumper- w/ controls and spears. $1,300. (580) 819-3855

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFor Sale- 15 ft. fishing boat 6hp Johnson Motor. $800 obo. Runs Great. (580)-791-2057

For Sale- 1984 Starfire boat, 350 HP motor, 21’ long, Runs great. Hard top with Cuddy cabin, sink, refrigerator, porta potty. $6,500 OBO. Call or text (580) 302-3741

For Sale- ‘08 250 Honda Rebel Black, like new, 510 miles. Kept in garage. $2,800 OBO. Call or text (580) 302-3741

For Sale- ‘92 Kawasaki 750 Jet Ski and ‘94 Kawasaki 750 Jet Ski together on a double trailer with a box at the front for equipment. $2,800 OBO. Call or text (580)302-3711

Make an offer- 2016 Forest River 33ft. travel trailer, fiberglass, 2 slides, outside kitchen, TV, queen bed, awning. Must sell. $25,000 OBO (405) 503-9384

06’ Forest River Wildcat- 27’ Rear Living 5th Wheel with slide out, Excellent Condition, Barn Stored $13,500 (580)-819-1986

09’ Yamaha YZ250- Excellent Condition, Fast $2000. (580)-819-1986

13’ Autumn Ridge by Starcraft- 35ft long camper, 2 slides, central h/a, power awning, 2 TV’s, and fireplace. Very good condition. (580) 819-3555

01’ 24ft Sportsman- Sleeps 5 people. New tires, very clean, no slides. (580) 613-0363 or (580) 603-0037

94’ Keywest 21ft Cuddy Cabin- 175 Johnson motor, 9.9 Mercury Kicker motor, remote control minn kota, trolling motor front and back, full cover, lowrence depth finder. Comes with tandem axel road runner trailer. (580) 613-0363 or (580) 613-0037

05’ Fleetwood Prowler Regal- Ax6 5th wheel, 39 1/2 feet, 5 slides, new king size mattress, washer and dryer, 2 roof airs, rear lounge with (2) recliners, flat screen TV. Located in Weatherford. $21,500. (580) 774-9755

For Sale- 60” Heavy duty ‘Guide-Ons’ for any boat trailer. New condition. $50 OBO. (580) 772-2493 Wford.

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES For Sale- Frigidaire convection gas range for sale. White, works and looks great (405)818-2796.

For Sale- Duncan Phyfe china cabinet, table and 6 chairs in excellent condition, chairs include 2 captain’s chairs and 4 side chairs. Table pads are included. $500. Text (580) 331-7581 for photos. For Sale- 58 inch Samsung Smart TV. NEW still in box. Full HD. 1080P. HDMI. $450. (580) 302-3329

For Sale- Entertainment Center so l id wood, s l id ing doors , 1 shelf and 1 bottom drawer. Accommodate & hide 32” TV or repurpose and use for your storage needs. $100. (580) 772-7357

For Sale- Chair with ottoman, pillow back style, upholstered in dark blue plaid. $35 (580)772-7357.

For Sale- 24 inch RCA Flat screen TV with remote $50 Call (580) 774-2945 after 1:00pm.

For Sale- Sears 40 gallon hot water heater, natural gas. $400. (580) 661-3079

For Sale- Side by side refrigerator, perfect condition. (580) 302-3655

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PUBLIC RECORDSARRESTED

Lakota Ann Wise, 38, arrested by Weather ford Pol ice Department and charged with municipal warrant and Pontotoc and warrant.

Shawn Evan Black, 25, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with public intoxication.

Barbara Dean n Shar p, arrested by TSI and charged with larceny of controlled dangerous substance.

Timothy Pauls, 32, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Custer

county warrant.

Max Gaylon Bert Jr, 33 arrested by Weatherford Pol ice Depar t ment for Operating a Motor Vehicle While License is Revoked and failure to obey lawful traffic control

Cord Byrum, 26, arrested by Weather ford Pol ice Department and charged with driving under suspension, fai lu re to comply with compulsory insurance, failure to display current number plate and improper display of current number plate.

Marlin Townsley, arrested by Custer county sheriff 's office and charged with public intoxication.

Desiree Lee Hill, 25, arrested by Weather ford Pol ice Department for unlawfulpossession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nolan Ray Scott, 19, arrested by Weather ford Pol ice Department for failure toproperly wear safety belt, unlawful possession of marijuana, and possessionof drug paraphernalia.

OUT ON BONDDeborah Ann Crawford, arrested by Oklahoma county and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance, possession of paraphernalia, failure to appear: operating a motor vehicle unreasonable and proper.

Desiree Lee Hill, 25, arrested by Weather ford Pol ice Department and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Angela Marie Robinson, arrested by Custer county sheriff's office and charged

with failure to appear: compulsory education act.

Nolan Ray Scott, 19, arrested by Weather ford Pol ice Department and charged with possession of marijuana, paraphernalia, and failure to wear safety belt.

Matthew Shane Threadgill, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with failure to pay taxes due state.

Alfredo Venegas Galvan, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with driving under intoxication – drugs.

Domenique Bellavia, arrested by Weather ford Pol ice Department and charged with driving under influence – drugs.

Gage Larkin White, arrested by CS11 and charged with driving under influence and transporting open container – liquor.

Max Gaylon Jr. Bert, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with driving under revocation.

Juanita Stewart, arrested by Stephens county and charged with obtaining cash or merchandise by bogus check.

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ELK CITY MAN FACES CHILD PORN CHARGES - An Elk City man was charged with distribution of obscene material or child pornography, aggravated possession of child pornography, and violation of Oklahoma Statute via computer.

Jacoby Christopher Turley, 23, allegedly shared images of child pornography with an FBI agent that prompted an investigation. A search warrant was served on multiple computers and devices which revealed more than 7,500 images or suspected images of child pornography, including over 1,700 child pornography videos.

STATE REP DISCUSSES TERM LIMITS - State Representative Harold Wright discussed his thoughts on term limits during a recent Weatherford Economic Development Foundation meeting.

“By and large, the people of Oklahoma like term limits,” Wright said. “Our ratings are low right now in the legislature. People just don't think we do a very good job, and I understand that. I appreciate it, but they like term limits. I don't see that changing. Whether they're good or bad is a mixed deal.”

Representative Wright said the institutional knowledge of the legislature is dwindling due to turnover and is giving more power to lobbyists.

WEATHERFORD EXPERIENCES GROWTH - A lot of development is either underway or on the horizon for the city of Weatherford. Economic Development Director Chuck Dougherty said there is a lot of activity.

“There's continued interest in a chicken restaurant,” Dougherty said. “It is not Chick-fil-A. It is a good one. People keep pursuing that, so hopefully that'll happen. “

Dougherty said Papa Johns is also still continuing with

plans to move to town. A new development is planned in the area of west Main and a new retail area is moving forward along Washington Street at the former Mazzio’s site. Meanwhile, construction continues on the estates of Weatherford Senior Housing. However, that project is about 30 days behind schedule.

ROAD WORK BACKS UP WEATHERFORD TRAFFIC - Traffic patterns have changed drastically at the intersection of Main and Washington as a result of the second phase of Exit 82, said Weatherford Economic Development Director Chuck Dougherty.

“I understand it is a little bit inconvenient, that will stay like that for several weeks and that might go into even months,” Dougherty said.

Workers removed the traffic signal at the intersection Monday and created a four-way stop. Traffic has also been narrowed from four to two lanes in that area.

W EATH ER FOR D’S SI N K HOLE PROBLEM CONTINUES - Weatherford Mayor Mike Brown said he is hopeful work can be done to fix another sinkhole that has appeared on the former Ford dealership site across from City Hall.

“We have had a group come in to take a look at the problem that we have there,” Brown said. “It looks like they're going to be clearing out pipe. It’s got some obstruction in there right now, so their going to be clearing out the pipe and then patching the areas where the water was shooting out of the pipe.”

LAWTER ROAD PROJECT PUT ON PAUSE - Custer

County Commissioner Kurt Hamburger said it could be 2019 or 2020 before Phase One of the Lawter Road project begins.

The work will include addressing drainage issues and expanding Lawter Road to three lanes. Commissioners did approve a utility relocation agreement yesterday with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation regarding the project.

OHP REPORTS TWO FATALITY ACCIDENTS - Two fatality accidents occurred near Weatherford over the weekend.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said an accident on east bound Interstate 40, just west of Weatherford, killed one person.

OHP said Homer Wassana, 38, of Weatherford died at the scene of the accident when, for an unknown reason, his pickup truck departed the road.

Wassana over-corrected, struck a ditch and rolled the truck 1 ½ times. Troopers say the truck came to rest on top of the driver who was ejected.

A morning accident just east of the 84 mile marker on I-40 killed a Calumet man. Troopers say 66-year-old Monte Stone was driving a pickup pulling a horse trailer. Authorities say Stone was driving east on I-40 and, for an unknown reason, struck the rear of a legally parked semi.

The pickup went into a broad slide and came to rest in the grass. Stone was pinned inside the vehicle for about an hour before being extricated by the Weatherford Fire Department. A passenger in the pickup, Monte Stone II, 29, of Canute was treated and released from Weatherford Regional Hospital.

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Vanessa Valli/WWBobby Marsee spoke at a recent Kiwanis meeting sharing the details of his recent bike ride through Team in Training: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Bobby raised funds to honor the memorial of his friend Barbara Baca.

Governor Mary Fall in announced that Gary Ridley, who served as secretary of transportation for two gover nor s , i s re t i r i ng. His retirement is effective immediately.

Fallin appointed Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Executive Director Mike Patterson to succeed Ridley, pending Senate confirmation next legislative session.

In 2013, Patterson, a longtime ODOT employee, succeeded Ridley as ODOT’s executive director.

Ridley worked for ODOT for 48 years. He was appointed secretary of transportation in 2009 by then-Governor Brad Henry. Fallin reappointed Ridley to the post after she took office in 2011.

“Gary Ridley’s name is synonymous with roads and bridges, in Oklahoma and across the country,” said Fallin. “He has testified to Congress on several occasions, and his input is often sought on Capitol Hill about the challenges facing state transportation officials. He is the primary reason Oklahoma roads and bridges have improved over the past several years instead of deteriorating, as they had for so long due to chronic underfunding of state money.

“During Gary’s tenure, the number of bad bridges has been reduced, and safety features, such as life-saving cable barriers, have become common on Oklahoma highways,” she said. “I’m grateful for his expertise, hard work, and, most of all, his counsel. He is among my trusted advisers, and has always has put the needs of Oklahoma and Oklahomans as his first priority.”

Ridley’s ODOT service began in 1965, when he joined the department as an equipment operator. He moved up to maintenance superintendent at Kingfisher in 1970 and traffic superintendent at Perry in 1979. In 1983, he became field maintenance manager at Perry, and then advanced to Division Five maintenance engineer at Clinton in 1986. He became division engineer at Division Five in Clinton in 1995.

He was named assistant director for operations in 2001 before becoming ODOT director later that year.

Ridley served as ODOT’s director from August 2001 to April 2013. He also was director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority from October 2009 to April 2013.

After the Webbers Falls Interstate 40 bridge disaster in the summer of 2002, Ridley led ODOT’s effort to rebuild the bridge in record time. He also worked with the state Legislature when it passed several landmark pieces of legislation to improve transportation funding.

Ridley also improved the process of developing the department’s eight-year construction work plan. He helped secure funding increases for transportation, which allowed him to firm up commitments made in the fiscally constrained plan, particularly those during the first three years. He also created ODOT’s four-year asset preservation plan, which is aimed at maximizing the life of Oklahoma’s infrastructure.

“It’s been such an honor serving Governor Fallin, and a greater honor that I can call her a friend,” Ridley said. “She has accomplished so much for Oklahoma, especially in the area of transportation. The progress on her goal of reducing the number of structurally deficient bridges on and off the highway system is remarkable, and I’m glad to have been part of it and many of her other accomplishments. It has been a pleasure serving our great state for the past 50 years, and I’ll be around to lend a hand in any way that might help Oklahoma. I feel that I’m leaving transportation in very good hands.”

Patterson, before being appointed ODOT’s executive director, served as the agency’s deputy director for three years as well as filling the role of chief financial officer since 1999. Patterson previously served as the comptroller for the agency for 15 years. He began his career with ODOT as deputy comptroller in 1980.

“I am very honored that the governor has showed me this level of confidence,” Patterson said. “It has been extremely gratifying working with her and Secretary Ridley the last four years toward improving our state’s transportation system. I look forward to working closely with the governor and her strong team of experienced Cabinet members in bringing programs to the state that benefit Oklahomans."

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