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ProvidedWeatherford Lady Eagles recently won the Weatherford tournament for the second straight year in a row. Defeating Hoops for Christ in the first round, Guthrie in the second round and Tuttle to bring home first place in the final round. Pictured front row from left is Meliah Brown, Ember Hensley, Bentlee Robinson, Jacey Thomas, Shelby Sage, Addy Hoffman, and Bailee Pond; back row from left is Coach Shelly Pond, Lily Jennings, Skylar Winn, Brooklyn Hicks, Lola Bruner, Dawsyn Case, Abbie Moses, Brooklyn Read, Lyric Neugent, Dani Ingram, Kennadi Price, Ashlyn Sage, Aviree Roberson, Hunter Bayless, and Ireland Helton.

Seaman Recruit Austin Hale, Division 060, graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command earning the Military Excellence Award on Jan. 4.Hale, from Weatherford, Oklahoma, said he joined the

Navy to honor his grandfather, (retired) Capt. Douglas Hale, and others who served before him.“I’ve always looked up to those that serve our country,”

Austin Hale said. “I knew when I was going through high school that being in the military was something that I wanted to pursue as I got older. I chose the Navy over other branches of the military because my grandfather was in the Navy for 30 years and he is one of the few role models I have in my life.”Hale, 22, is a 2015 graduate of Weatherford High School

in Weatherford, Oklahoma and attended Southwestern Oklahoma State in Weatherford, Oklahoma for two years in pursuit of a degree in business.Hale is assigned the rate of Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear).The Navy Club of the United States Military Excellence

Award is the top award presented to the No. 1 recruit of their graduating training group. The MEA is awarded to the recruit that best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military bearing and teamwork. The award placed him at the pinnacle of today’s newest Sailors. Hale is awarded a flag letter of commendation.“Winning the MEA was a big deal to me because the

whole time I was at boot camp I was always telling myself that I can do better than I did,” Hale said. “I didn’t come to boot camp with winning this award in mind, but I came looking to do the best I could.”Hale said winning the MEA has inspired him and he hopes

to inspire ship mates.“It showed me that if I can push myself here that I will be

able to do it in every situation I come across in the future

Hale Earns Military Excellence Award at Recruit

Training Command

ProvidedSeaman Recruit Austin Hale, Division 060, Doug HaleCAPT, USN retired

January 16-22, 2019 • WestOK Weekly •

Michael "Mickey" DriscollA visitation service for

Michael “Mikey” Driscoll, 66, Clinton resident was held 5:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 11, 2019, in the Kiesau-Lee Memorial Chapel. Michael Anne Driscoll was

born February 5, 1952, to Harry Burgess and Juanita (Israel) Burgess in Vandalia, IL and passed away early Saturday, January, 5, 2019, in the Corn Heritage Village in Corn, Oklahoma.Mikey was raised and attended school in Vandalia, IL.

She continued her education at Louisiana State University and later moved to Oklahoma in the early 80’s. She settled in Clinton and worked at the Pop Hicks Restaurant and the Cherokee Restaurant while attending Oklahoma Southwestern State University in Weatherford, OK. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in criminal Justice and the received her Master’s Degree in Education as well as receiving her certificate for a Licensed Professional Counselor for Red Rock Behavior Services for the past 12 years. Because of failing health, she was forced to retire this past

year and has been a resident of the Corn Heritage Village for the past few months.She was married to her soul mate David Driscoll who

preceded her in death. She had been a member of the Edge Church, she served on CASA and loved animals and was a volunteer for the Clinton Pound Rescue. She is preceded in death by her parents.She is survived by son Patrick Lee Edward Kelly of

Mae Marie Bartlett

Oklahoma City, OK; a sister Sydney File and husband Tom of Vandalia, IL; two nieces: Ashley Prange of Highland, IL and Brooke File-Miller of Vandalia, IL. She was also survived by many close friends including

Bobby Ogle, Morgan Milliron, Lindy Rivera, all of Clinton and Jeanine Henson and Jaylyn Weber, both of Arapaho, Casey Buchanan and Kelly Buchanan, both of Oklahoma City.It has been suggested those wanting to do memorial

contributions may do to the Clinton pound Rescue (at Pay Pal) [email protected]

A Memorial Service for Mae Marie Bartlett, 58, Clinton resident will be held 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 16, 2018 in the Life Fellowship Church, officiated by Jamie Patton and under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. .Mae Marie Bartlett was born July 20, 1961 to Melvin Lee

Jones and Nora Mae Jones in Clinton, OK and passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.Mae was raised in Clinton where she attended Clinton

Public Schools. She continued her education at the Burs Flat Technology Center, were she received her culinary certificate.Mae was married to her soul mate Frank Clark Bartlett.Mae was preceded in death by her parents; two sons: John

Bartlett and Anthony Jones; sister Karen Harris; brother Ronald Les Jones.

Mae is survived by her husband; 2 daughters: Latasha Bartlett of Elk City, OK, Summer and her husband David Gieswein of Elk City, OK; two sister: Joyce Jones of Clinton, OK and Melvina Jones of Conroe TX; brother Gary Jones and wife Amanda of Clinton, OK.She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren.

Gary Harmon ProughVisitation: 9:00 a.m., ~ 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 14,

2019 Ray & Martha's Funeral Home Cordell, OklahomaFuneral: 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Ray &

Martha's Funeral Home Chapel Cordell, OklahomaInterment: Hobart Rose Cemetery Hobart, OklahomaUnder the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home-

Cordell, Oklahoma

SWOSU senior shortstop Alex Pimentel will start the 2019 season as a player to watch after being named a Division II Preseason All-American by the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. The outlet unveiled their Division II Preseason All-America list in the January 4th edition of the newspaper.Pimentel earned two All-American honors for his

junior season, picking up a Second Team selection from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) along with a Third Team nod from the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA). In the process, Pimentel became SWOSU Baseball’s second All-American selection as an NCAA Division II institution and first since 2010.In his junior season, Pimentel led the Great American

Conference in batting average (.411) and hits (78) while ranking second in total bases (127), which earned him a First Team All-GAC selection and the GAC Newcomer of the Year award. He was also named to the All-GAC Tournament Team after hitting .571 at the tourney with two doubles, three home runs and six runs batted in. For the year, Pimentel led SWOSU in hits, batting average, doubles, RBI, slugging and on-base percentage while ranking second in home runs.Pimentel returns as one of 16 seniors who will lead the

Bulldog Baseball team into the 2019 season, which begins on February 1-3 at the Edmond First Pitch Classic, hosted by Central Oklahoma.

Newspaper Tabs Pimentel as Preseason All-American


ProvidedThe Elk City Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual Chamber Banquet. The 2018 Pam Gregory Volunteer award went to Cecilia Gensman and also recognized by the Oklahoma legislation, presenting that was Rep Todd Russ, Sen Darcy Jech and Rep Harold Wright.

Strengthening Oklahoma’s workforce pipeline through degree and certificate completion continues to be the state system of higher education’s top priority.That was the message delivered by Chancellor Glen D.

Johnson as he presented the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s FY 2020 budget request and 2019 legislative agenda to an audience of lawmakers, community leaders and educators on Friday at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.“As we continue our work to build Oklahoma’s economy

and workforce by increasing college degree completion, we must focus on increasing faculty salaries, restoring base operational funding and fully funding the concurrent enrollment program for high school seniors,” Johnson said. “Low salary levels are straining public college and university faculty retention and recruitment in nursing, business, education, sciences, engineering and other high-demand programs that are essential to meet Oklahoma’s

workforce needs.”Johnson said concurrent enrollment—which strengthens

student preparation, reduces family costs for college and decreases the time required to complete a degree—is currently funded at approximately 87 percent of the cost to the state system colleges and universities.The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

recently voted to request $878.2 million for FY 2020, which reflects an increase of $101.5 million or 13.1 percent over the FY 2019 appropriation of $776.7 million.The State Regents are requesting $38.7 million to provide a

7.5 percent increase in faculty salaries. The average faculty salary at Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities is more than 10 percent below their peers in other states. The request also includes $20.4 million to increase the number of faculty and instructor positions and restore course sections to meet academic instruction requirements.Increased funding for financial aid and scholarship

programs will also be a priority; the State Regents are seeking $12.3 million to restore significantly diminished scholarship programs and fully fund the concurrent enrollment program.The State Regents will also continue efforts to protect

the dedicated funding source for the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship program, through which more than 80,000 students have earned college tuition scholarships since the program’s inception in 1992.Another area of legislative focus for the state system of

higher education will be to maintain current law regarding weapons on campuses. Oklahoma higher education supports the second amendment and gun ownership. Under current law, campus presidents have the discretion to permit the carrying of weapons when an exception is warranted. The State Regents and the presidents of all 25 state system institutions strongly believe that the current law with regard to weapons on campus is working.

Higher Education Chancellor Presents 2019 Legislative Agenda at SWOSU

and hopefully motivate those around me to do the same,” he said.Hale credited his Recruit Division Commanders, Chief Engineman Amador Tovar,

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Shaun Hehir, and Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Ashley Walicki for their leadership and guidance.“All of my RDCs motivated me in their own ways,” Hale said. “Whether that was Petty

Officer Hehir training my discipline as we practiced for our drill inspections, or Petty Officer Walicki telling us whoever got the highest scores on the tests gets a doughnut, or Chief Tovar pushing me daily to take charge in my division.”Hale said shipmate Phillip Brown also provided plenty of motivation.“My biggest motivator through boot camp would have been Seaman Recruit Brown, as

we both wanted to be Recruit Chief Petty Office and he was always telling me that he was going to take my job. We were so alike and so competitive that we were always trying to one-up each other.”Hale said becoming a leader was the hardest part of his boot camp experience.“We had 74 recruits and getting them all on the same page at the same time was extremely

difficult,” he said. “I had a few shipmates who would come to me and tell me I was doing a good job every now and then and that pushed me to keep trying harder. Leading a division of (young recruits) is almost impossible but there would be times where we all came together to do what needed to be done and when that happened, it was the best feeling in the world.”After graduation, Hale will attend Electrician’s Mate Nuclear Field “A” School in

Charleston, South Carolina. Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) operate and maintain Naval Nuclear propulsion plants and associated equipment. They supervise and administer Naval Nuclear propulsion plant operations, and thoroughly understand reactor, electrical, and mechanical theory involved in the operation of the nuclear reactor, steam plant, propulsion plant, and auxiliary equipment.Boot camp is approximately eight weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin

their careers at the command. Training includes physical fitness, seamanship, firearms, firefighting and shipboard damage control along with lessons in Navy heritage and core values, teamwork and discipline. More than 30,0000 recruits graduate annually from RTC and begin their Navy careers.

HaleContinued from Page 1

Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford has been awarded another accreditation of its business programs.The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/

Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners recently notified SWOSU officials about the new accreditation by ACBSP. Celebrating 30 years of excellence in global business program accreditation, ACBSP is the

only organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels—from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs.ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes for the business

programs offered through the Everett Dobson School of Business & Technology at SWOSU meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP.“The business faculty members worked very hard for this achievement. Dr. Trisha Wald

and Dr. Amanda Evert were particularly instrumental in gathering data for the self-study,” said Everett Dobson School of Business and Technology Associate Dean Dr. Patsy Parker, who led the effort. “The standards set forth by ACBSP create an environment that it is in the best interest of our students and their future careers.”Based on the Baldridge Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, ACBSP

accreditation evaluates aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials and educational support to determine whether or not the business programs offers a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement.“Southwestern Oklahoma State University has shown a commitment to teaching

excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process,” said ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer Dr. Steve Parscale, who will present the Certificate of Accreditation at the ACBSP Conference 2019 in Houston (TX) on June 23. “This accreditation is evidence that SWOSU is committed to providing the highest quality business education for their students.”ACBSP currently accredits business programs at nearly 1,200 campuses in 60 countries.SWOSU also is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business

Education (IACBE). SWOSU is the only public university in Oklahoma accredited by IACBE.Additional information about SWOSU can be found at www.swosu.edu and information

on ACBSP can be found at www.acbsp.org.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Awarded Another Accreditation of Business Programs

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25West Central Tournament @ PCEC.WHS bb @ Kingfisher tourn.CHS bb @ Kiefer Tourn


18WHS bb @ Elk City. 6:30pmThomas bb vs. Okarche. 6:30pmHydro-Eakly bb @ Merritt. 6:30pmCBA bb @ Geary. 6:30pmCHS bb vs. Hobart. 6:30pm


26West Central Tournament @ PCEC.SWOSU women’s bb vs. Harding University. 11pmSWOSU men’s bb vs. Harding University. 1pmWHS bb @ Kingfisher tourn.CHS bb @ Kiefer Tourn


13 14 15WHS bb vs. Woodward. 6:30pmThomas bb @ Cresent. 6:30pmHydro-Eakly bb vs. Geary. 6:30pmCBA bb vs. Lookeba. 6:30pmCHS bb vs. Altus. 6:30pmWSC soccer registration @ City Hall. 6:30pm


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17SWOSU women’s bb @ NWOSU. 5:30pmSWOSU men’s bb @ NWOSU. 7:30pmWSC soccer registration @ City Hall. 6:30pm


21West Central Tournament @ PCEC.

22West Central Tournament @ PCEC.WHS bb @ Elgin. 6:30pmCHS bb vs. Anadarko. 6:30pmWSC soccer registration @ City Hall. 6:30pm


19SWOSU women’s bb @ SEOUS. 1pmSWOSU men’s bb @ SEOSU. 3pm


24West Central Tournament @ PCEC.SWOSU women’s bb vs. Arkansas Tech. 5:30pmSWOSU men’s bb vs. Arkansas Tech. 7:30pmWHS bb @ Kingfisher tourn.CHS bb @ Kiefer Tourn


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Alcohol causing problems? Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at 928 W. Main, Weatherford. Call (580) 819-0727 for more information…Christian Free Store – Donations of school supplies, clothes, shoes, etc. are needed or if you are in need. Please call (580) 637-2345 or (580) 291-3875

Happy Birthday Wishes for January 16th- Alice Whitetail, Anna Tags, Barbara Williams, Cecil Rowland, Ester Demetreu, Garrison Mendoza, Joni Johnson, Landon Smith, Linda Dimitris, Marybeth Cornell, Yolanda Vasquez, Zoe Jackson, January 17th- Brodey Davis, Bryan Reed, Donna Schwartz, Ella Slagell, Fredona Rose, Haddie Mae Haynes, Jennifer Avey, Jodi Lambert, Nena Trent, Patsy Moseley, Stephenie Watson, January 18th- Brianna Etheredge, Chris Cote, Chrisse Warrior, Hal Stambaugh, Juanita Wilburn, Rebecca Thomason, Rev. Dennis Robison, Sandy Rothmeyer, January 19th- Amy Haris, Brodey Davis, Candace Lanier, Carla Dickey, Darrell Sheperd, Delenna Williams, Faye Trent, Garrett Hoffman, Gracie Snow, Jo Klingman, Mary England, Phil Schmidt, Raydon Epp, Roland Chasteen, Ryan Foster, January 20th- Carolyn Keeton , Christy Green, Gena Donelson, Kurt Conway, Marie Stelting, Michelle Wolf, Morgan Mayes, Raymond Ford, Scott Steinly, Stephanie Schauman, January 21st- Betty Watson, Brent Bellamy, Cassey Green, Daniel Funkhouser, Danielle Merchant, Joyce Skipworth, Kelsey Schumacher, Kim King, Nicole Garcia, Richard Carpenter, Steve Gilbert, Tracee MdPhearson, January 22nd- Alexandria Dry, Bob Yoder, Bob Yorker, Brandon Murray, Brian Adler, Creed Thomas, Dalaina Horn, Daniel Hughes, Debbie Wagner, Helen Adams, James Spain, Jason Davis, Jeremy Jacobs, Joyce Kenney, Kassie Jackson, Michael Brooks Jr., Renee Wilkins, Robert Betche,

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Oklahoma Research Day Coming to SWOSUSouthwestern Oklahoma State University will host

Oklahoma’s premier undergraduate research fair in 2019.The 20th annual Oklahoma Research Day will be

held Friday, March 8, on the Weatherford campus, and organizers are expecting nearly 1,000 students and faculty from universities and colleges around the state to attend.Events will be held in the Pioneer Cellular Event Center

and Wellness Center, both on the SWOSU campus.Dr. Lori Gwyn, director of the SWOSU Office of

Sponsored Programs, said the event allows students to present original research and scholarly works to their

peers and community.“SWOSU is pleased to host this big event both in 2019

and 2020,” Gwyn said. “This is the first time for the event to be held on our campus, so naturally we want it to be an enjoyable day for all the students and faculty who will be coming to SWOSU.”Additional information about the research day is

available at OklahomaResearchDay.com. Gwyn said volunteers are needed to help with the event, and anyone wanting to help with the March 8 event can contact her at 580.774.7012.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Assessment Center in Weatherford has been awarded certification by the National College Testing Association.The certification is effective for five years.Jan Kliewer, director of assessment at SWOSU, was

notified in December and the certification will remain in effect until December 2023. SWOSU is one of only eight Oklahoma colleges and universities that have certified testing centers.The SWOSU Assessment Center serves as a

clearinghouse for students wishing to take advanced standing examinations, course placement examinations and register for testing of national tests.The center is located at 1001 N. Seventh Street on the

Weatherford campus.

SWOSU Assessment Center Receives

National Certification

Jim Morrison

What is God like?“What is God like?” This is one of the most

important questions anyone can ask. A.W. Tozer has said that the most important thought man can have is what comes to mind when he thinks of God. Most often he is perceived to be like a parachute to be used in an emergency or a slightly improved version of ourselves. We tend to want to make him over into our image so we can fully understand him and predict what he will or should do. If we could fully understand the nature and mind of God he would not be a God worth worshiping. In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi, he describes

the action of Jesus in coming to live and dwell among men. “…He made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross!”(Phil. 2:7, 8)Again in his letter to the Colossians he tells us, “For God was

pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him (Jesus). (Col. 1:19) In his life on earth, three characteristics were most common in Jesus: humility, obedience, and self-renunciation. If this be true of Jesus and if we are to “be transformed into his image” as his followers, we too should strive to take on these characteristics. “To strive” needs to be properly understood for it implies to be a work of our own, alone. Although our will is involved, we must remember that it is “God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.”(Phil.2:13) The very desire to be transformed is an action of the Holy Spirit. But we must put aside our will and freely pursue that desire if we would be like Jesus.So, as we enter this new year, for those of us who are followers

of the Christ, it is a time of evaluation and perspective. Is the desire to become like Jesus strong enough to take the steps of renouncing selfish desires, and in humility become obedient servants? The greatest obstacles are perhaps pride and love for the world and the things of the world. Are we humble enough to be teachable or even to seek after truth? Are we satisfied with the status quo in our spiritual walk? One of the greatest problems we face is comparing ourselves with others. “Well, I am about as spiritual as ‘so-and-so.’” Or, “I’m better than most.” In trying to minister to truck drivers one of my greatest problems

is the driver who refuses to receive the “goody bag” containing some physical and spiritual fruit. He turns it down with the self righteous statement, “Give it to somebody who really needs it.” The implication being, “I’m good enough already.” I’m afraid that is the perception that most of us have. “I don’t

need to establish a regular time of Bible Study and Prayer. I’m about as good as I want to be.” Or, “I just read the Bible. I don’t need to read any other book on prayer or living the surrendered life. I don’t want to be challenged to change.” I believe it was Charles Spurgeon who said, “It is strange that we think so highly of what God says to us but so little of what he might say to others.” He had a library of 10,000 volumes. May God bless you as you seek to know and serve him better in the year that lies ahead. To comment: [email protected]

Higher Ground The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma wants to assure

anyone impacted by the federal government shutdown can seek food assistance at more than 1,300 community-based partner agencies throughout central and western Oklahoma.“We have reached out to our partners in 53 counties and

asked that they extend assistance eligibility to anyone who has been impacted by the shutdown,” said Katie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank. “We expect to see an increase in the number of Oklahomans in need of food assistance as this shutdown continues. No one should be forced to make a choice between paying rent or purchasing food for their family.”Those impacted by the shutdown can enter their zip code

at rfbo.org/get-help to find nearby food pantries or they can call 405-972-1111.As the shutdown continues, it will continue to impact

federal nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance Program (SNAP). Last year, SNAP provided food assistance for nearly 875,000 Oklahomans and is a ladder to economic security for hardworking Oklahomans. While SNAP has been funded through January, there will be a reduced amount available for February and no funding is available for March at this time.“The ripple effect of the shutdown is being felt now and

will only worsen as it continues,” said Fitzgerald. “Food is an essential need. Currently, one in six Oklahomans lives with hunger daily. We will have a real crisis in Oklahoma if the shutdown goes much longer.”While the Regional Food Bank receives and distributes

commodities from the USDA, which are being delayed due to the shutdown, it’s the funding from donors that allows the Regional Food Bank to help fill in the gap during the government shutdown. To make a donation, visit rfbo.org/give or call 405-600-3136.

Regional Food Bank Responds to Federal Government Shutdown


Food, family, and everything in betweenWinter weather is the worst. It

would be totally fine if I were a bear and could hibernate until spring. Winter brings out the hermit in me. I just want to go home, put on my comfy sweatpants, and either watch hours of HGTV or read a book.You can just forget it if you

want me to get out and socialize if it's cold outside. Unless you are Justin Timberlake and you're buying me margaritas, it's not happening. Books are my new best friend, at least until we hit 50-60 degree weather around here.I just finished reading Sleeping Beauties by Stephen and

Owen King. Yes, I'm a giant Stephen King fan so I couldn't pass this one up. Imagine a world with no women. Scary, huh? In Sleeping

Beauties all of the females are inflicted with Aurora, a sleeping sickness. Once they fall asleep, they are enveloped by a cocoon. The men quickly learn not to disturb the cocoons lest they want themselves torn to shreds by the creatures that were once their wives, daughters, and mothers.Only one woman named Evie is able to sleep without the

effects of Aurora so naturally the men want to know what makes her so special. What ensues is a tug of war between men who want to kill Evie and those that feel like protecting her is the only way to get their better half back.Meanwhile, the women are transported to another place

and time where they are finding that a world without men seems more peaceful and quiet. Will they even want to go back to their previous lives?Sleeping Beauties is one of those books that makes you

wonder what would happen to humanity if everyone from the opposite sex was suddenly gone.Before Sleeping Beauties I read The Lost Girls by Heather

Young. This book is about three sisters whose lives are changed forever one summer by the revelation of a dark secret and the tragic event that followed. The middle sister Lucy, old and close to death, decides it's time to tell the story of that fateful summer and what led to the death of

her younger sister so many years before.It also follows the life of her niece Justine as she attempts

to break free of her boyfriends stifling attention. She, along with her two daughters, moves to the summer lake house that she has inherited from Lucy and quickly learns that Minnesota winters can be long and hard.The book switches back and forth between Lucy's

viewpoint and Justine's. Justine eventually uncovers the truth about what happened to her great aunt and the price that Lucy paid for her silence and devotion.I love books that leave you wanting more, and I will read just

about anything. Sometimes I search on Pinterest for books that are highly recommended. Other times I just wander around the library until something catches my eye, which is the case with the book I've just started, The Clockwork Dynasty by Daniel H. Wilson.I've compiled a list of books that I hope to read before this

winter is over. I tend to steer towards horror and suspense novels because I'm a weirdo that likes to read before bed then turn off the lights and wonder if some horrible creature is going to yank me out from under my covers by my ankles and eat me alive. I'm trying to branch out and delve into other genres. These are in no particular order.

1. Into the Water by Paula Hawkins2. All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak4. All the Secrets We Keep by Megan Hart5. The Good Girl by Mary Kubica6. Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney7. Dark Matter by Blake Crouch8. I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid9. Little Pretty Things by Lori Rader-Day10. Still Me by Jojo MoyesI managed to make a reading list without a single Stephen

King book on it; although, I will definitely be reading his newest novel, Elevation. Shameless plug in 3, 2, 1... If you're looking to do a little winter reading yourself, head to one of the Western Plains Libraries for not only a great book but also a chance to win a cool prize. Hopefully, I have inspired you to brew up some coffee or tea, crawl into your recliner, and crack a book while you're waiting for winter to kindly go away.

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An artist named Charles Barber was an engraver at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia in the 19th century. The pictured dime was designed by him in 1892. He also designed the quarter and half dollar. It was considered a “dignified design” by a talented artist. The first year of production

saw a mintage total of 12,120,000 dimes. There were 1,245 proof dimes made for coin collectors. This article concerns an 1892 proof Barber dime. The coins were made on highly polished silver blanks.

When exposed to air over time they have toned into brilliant colors. This proof dime displays colors of gold and mint-green, deep violet, cobalt-blue and rose. This makes the coin especially appealing to collectors. It was certified by the Professional Coin Grading Service

as Proof 67+. On December 13, 2018 it went to auction in Beverly Hills, California. The final hammer price was $3,840. We are willing to help anyone with coin collections. Our

new phone number is 580-890-8076. Please call if anyone needs assistance. Thanks for reading.

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Lady Bulldogs Pass Road Test at Henderson State

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Tyra Aska, Hayden Priddy and Hailey Tucker combined for 59 points and led the No. 20/18-ranked Lady Bulldogs to a 76-64 victory over Henderson State on Saturday afternoon at the Duke Wells Center.

With the victory – SWOSU's 13th straight – the Lady Dawgs improve to 13-1 on the year and remain unbeaten in conference play, now at 8-0.

Aska was the catalyst in the early going, scoring 19 of her game-high 23 points in the first half to help SWOSU build a 12-point advantage at the break despite just six points in the half from Tucker, the GAC's leading scorer. Tucker got going in the third quarter, scoring 10 of her 16 points in the frame and helping SWOSU build a 65-50 lead that would withstand a low-scoring fourth quarter that saw Henderson State outscore the Lady Dawgs 14-11.

Aska finished with 23 points, three assists and three steals while knocking down 3-of-4 three-point attempts and 4-of-7 shots from the free throw line, which she visited multiple times for and-one opportunities. Priddy was consistent throughout and totaled 20 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two assists in 37 minutes of action while Tucker's final line included 16 points, seven rebounds, four steals and one blocked shot. Bethany Franks again pulled down 10 rebounds, a feat she has accomplished in three straight games and four of the last five.

Doug SelfSWOSU Sports Information Director

Dawgs Dropped at Henderson StateDoug SelfSWOSU Sports Information Director


"For the most part, I felt like we executed well and played the way we wanted to play," SWOSU Head Coach Kelsi Musick said. "A few times, I think we got tentative and didn't force the issue like we needed to, but at the end of the day we came in to play a good team on the road and got the victory over a team right behind us in the standings. We

have another big week of road games ahead so we have to continue to get better and never be satisfied."

SWOSU (13-1, 8-0 GAC) now returns to the state of Oklahoma next week for a pair of in-state rivalry games, beginning Thursday in Alva against Northwestern Oklahoma State.

Henderson State opened the game on a 17-3 run and led wire-to-wire as they defeated SWOSU 70-62 on Saturday afternoon at the Duke Wells Center.

The Reddies built their 14-point lead less than seven minutes into the game, but SWOSU settled in and got within one possession, trailing 32-29 at the break. The Bulldogs got within two twice in the second half, the final time at 42-40 after a pair of free throws from Tre Evans. HSU answered with an 11-3 run to open their lead back out to 10 points and SWOSU was unable to get within single digits again until the final minute of the game.

Daniel Eibel knocked down 5-of-9 three-point attempts on the night and led SWOSU after matching his career-high with 16 points while also adding three rebounds and one steal. Nick Shoemaker was the only other Bulldog in double figures, hitting 4-of-7 three-pointers, good for 12 points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Evans, the GAC's leading scorer, was held to a season-low six points on 1-for-8 shooting from the field, but he did manage to lead SWOSU with eight rebounds before fouling out with 7:32 to play.

SWOSU (3-11, 0-8 GAC) returns to action on Thursday night in Alva, taking on Northwestern Oklahoma State.

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H e l p Wa n t e d - L o o k i n g household helper for a disabled lady. (580) 302-1621

Help Wanted- Tire hand/Oil tech. Apply at CJ's Southwest Tire in Weatherford. s

The Town of Hydro is currently accepting applications for a Full Time Water/Street Operator with a minimum Class D Water License preferred but not required and must be willing to obtain a Class C Water License. Applicant must have a Valid Driver’s License, is a US Citizen and must be able to life 50lbs or more. Salary will depend on experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, vacation and paid holidays. Applications are available at City Hall, 129 W Main St. Hydro OK or resumes may be emailed to [email protected]. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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

For Rent- 1bd duplex, with washer and dryer hookup, in Weatherford. $400 or $600 with utilities paid. (580) 302-1621

For Rent- 2 blocks from college, in Weatherford, 2 bed, 1 bath, carport, new a/c unit, recently redone and gone through to make a great care free place. (580) 799-0775

Cartwheel Coins of Custer County has silver coins for sale. I live in Weatherford. (580) 890-8076 [email protected] Trent

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

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

For Sale- Four used Firestone tires, LT275/65R18 Transforce HT Range E $50 for the set (2 with 11/32" tread, 2 with 7/32" tread) (405) 317-4452 or 580-323-1063

04' GMC Envoy- fully loaded, sunroof, excellent condition. $5,000 OBO. (580) 614-1978

For Sale- (4) used tires for light truck, P275/60R/20. $75 for all. (580) 774-5516

07' Ford Fusion- Standard transmission, 150k miles, $2,500. (580) 890-0915

For Sale- (4) wheels w/caps and tires already mounted to them. Fits GMC and Chevrolet pick-up. tires are NITTO TERRA Grapper, 9265 70R17, all terrain. $200 OBO. (580) 772-8654

84' Ford Pickup- half ton, runs good. $1,250. (405) 663-2413

04' GMC Envoy- fully loaded with sunroof, excellent condition, heated leather seats. $5,000 firm. (580) 614-1978

97' Chevy S-10- 2wd, single cab, new ac, new tires, new tag. $3,500. (580) 614-1978

For Sale- WeathertecH floor mats for F-150 crew cab, excellent condition, (3) pieces. (580) 819-2047

15' Ford F-250- XLT, 4x4, 6.2 L. gas engine, Ruby Red, 58,000 miles, brand new all terrain tires, excellent shape, like new, one owner, Weatherford. (940) 765-1383 ask for Larry.

94' Toyota Camry-Burgundy, 204K miles runs and looks good. $1,500 cash only. (580) 593-2699 for more info. Leave message if no answer.

13' Toyota Camry- Red, good tires, $8,800. (580) 661-3079

09' Chevy Impala- Si lver metallic, new Michellin tires, tinted windows. $5,300. (580) 330-3489

04' GMC Envoy- full yloaded, sunroof, heated leather seats. (580) 614-1978

94' Toyota Camry- new tires, clean outside and inside, well maintained.For details call (580) 593-2699

06' Chevy Equinox- 163k miles, runs great, cash or money order only. $5,500 OBO. (580) 309-4182

01' Ford Taurus- 97,600 miles. Clean and garage kept. Color, sandstoneRuns good. Asking $3,200. (405) 774-9631

'07 Grand Marquis- 228K miles, white, has some paint missing

but runs good. $1,800 Call Kelly (580) 819-0664

‘13 Ford F-150- XLT SuperCrew Excellent Condition with many Extras. Clean, One-Owner Truck. V-8 5.0L engine, 2WD, ~122,000 Mi., Trailer-Tow package, Almost New Tires, Running Boards, Tonneau Cover, Bed Liner, Back-Up Camera, and more. $17,495 OBO Clinton Area (940) 391-4893

04' GMC Envoy- heated leather seats, fully loaded, runs great. $3,000. (580) 614-1978

31' Model A car- fully restored, excellent condition, drivable. (405) 639-9667

00' Chevy Venture- sound mechanically, in good shape. $2,000. (918) 207-2330

05' Dodge grand Caravan- 3.8 engine, (4) brand new tires w/ warranty, excellent maintenance record, 171k miles, keyless and stow and go seating. $3,500. (580) 330-1437 Please leave message if no answer.

For Sale- (3)- 2014 Ford 18 inch chrome clad rims with center caps and pressure sensors. $270 for 3 or $100/individually, EC 405-496-8746 Clinton

65' Pontiac Bonneville- 4 door, hard top, 2nd owner since 1970. 159k miles, orginal lowrider. (405) 929-7278

For Sale- (4) 15" trailer wheels, 5 lrg, 5 in bolt pattern. $100. (580) 302-2496

03' Yamaha Motorcycle- Model V6A, XVS65, one previous owner, barely driven, excellent condition. 7,081 miles, leather saddlebags, $2,600. (580) 819-0879

05' Nautic Star Boat- 90hp 2-stroke Clean boat, great shape. Rod holders, built in bait tank, ice chest. Lawrance HD8 depth finder with down/side scan. Dry ride and handles wind and waves great. $10,200 (580) 302-2195

08 V-S tar 1100 C lass ic Motorcycle- 4,400 miles, very clean, like new. $3,600. (580) 751-0146

07' Suzuki Boulevard C50- lots of extras, lots of chrome, LED street lights. $5,500 OBO. (580) 309-4182

05' V-Star Yamaha 1100- classic 5k miles, garage kept, new battery, runs, needs minor repair, $1,950. (580) 772-7530 or (580) 302-2496

For Sale- Samsung front load washer. $300. Hotpoint 20 cubic foot side by side refrigerator with water and ice in door. $300. (580) 614-1978

For Sale- Dining room table with (6) chairs, with extension. Sofa like new. Reclining chair. Call after 1. (580) 374-2426

For Sale- Dusty rose pink reclined. $25 (580) 772-3411

For Sale- Entertainment Hutch, beautiful, large size, in antiqued black, Broyhill. has credenza and 2 glass side units all with lights. $950, originally over $3500. Beautiful accent piece that will hold TV, call (580)216-0935

For Sale- Kenmore gas dryer, works great. $100. Hotpoint side by side refrigerator, ice in the door. $150. (580) 614-1978 For Sale- 70' Sharp flatscreen LCD TV. $250. (580) 819-0879

For Sale- Tan colored love seatGreat condition! $100 (580) 819-1534

For Sale- Antique China cabinet, glass doors, in very good shape. $145. Wicker outdoor couch. $95. (918) 207-2330

For Sale- Standard boxwood stove. (580) 819-0961

For Sale- Country F lame woodstove. (405) 545-1144

For Sale- GE Upright freezer, commercial size. 25 cubic ft. $350. GE refridgerator. $150. Sanyo 55' Flat screen TV. works great, $250. (580) 614-1978

For Sale- 6-drawer antique dresser, dove-tailed. $120. Wooden rocker, excel lent condition. $75. in Thomas. may deliver if close. (918) 207-2330

For Sale- 25 cubic ft. GE refrigerator. Ice and water in door. SS front and black sides. $300.00 (580) 515-1399.

For Sale- Antique iron rocking chair. over 100 years old. $45. (580) 330-3489

For Sale- 7 ft sofa, excellent condition, no wear spots. $150.

(580) 772-2300

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

Free to good home- Adult dog, very good guard dog and good with kids. (580) 613-0226

Mini Horse- Stud and mare. Best Offer. (580) 613-0226

For Sale- Lamancha Milk Goat. $200. (580) 613-0226

For Sale- 1/2 pit 1/2 American bully male puppies. $100. (580) 302-1681 or (580) 819-0296

For Sale- Breeding pair of hogs, heritiage breed hereford. (580) 613-1423

Free to good home- 7 week old black kitten. (580) 772-5789

For Sale- young chickens, feathered out, black and red. $9 & $10/each. (918) 207-2330

Free to good home- One full grown big black cat. Very affectionate and loves to get on beds. Call 580-593-2699 for more information.

Free Dogs- All kinds up for adoption. (580) 291-2136

Lost Male Silver Tabby Cat- one year old, fixed, and precious to us. Last seen near High School area on Meadow Lane in Weatherford. Call (580) 383-801

For Sale- Torro riding moweer, 42' cut, zero-turn. 9N Ford tractor. $1,500. Ferguson tractor. $2,500. Troybilt tiller. $300. (580) 729-0001

For sale- Bungalow chicken coop. New in box, holds six chickens. Easy to clean. $200 (580) 593-2699

For Sale- riding mower engines. Ditch witch trailer, new tires. $150. Poulon lawn mower. (4) sheets of tin. $75. (405) 639-9667

For Sale- Electric start 22inch recycler toro lawnmower. $200. (405) 650-5898

For Sale- 18' Poulan Pro 42CC Chainsaw. New in box. $140. (405) 661-3079

For Sale- 6x12 enclosed cargo trailer, excellent condition. 18ft unloading auger for 9500 John Deere combine. (580) 774-7242

For Sale- 42" John Deere X304 4 wheel riding mower. $1,250. 46" cut 318 John Deer riding mower. $1,500. (580) 729-0001

FREE- lattice, and (10) round tomato cages for information call 580-593-2699

For Sale- Kubota L3010 diesal tractor 26 HP, Approximately 740 Hrs. plus BrushHog, Loader, Box Blade (580) 323-2705

For Sale- '01 Kubota L3010 diesel tractor 26 HP, 750 Hrs + BrushHog, Loader, Box Blade $10,499. (580) 323-2705

For Sale- 50' model 9N Ford Tractor. $1,250. T-0 20 Ferguson tractor. $1,500. 16ft tandem trailer with spring-up tailgate, double axel. $1,500. (580) 729-0001

For Sale- Click link attachment for string trimmers, edger, hedge trimmer, brush cutter, etc. $25/each. 4ft. tractor blade. $95. (580) 772-7530 or (580) 302-2496

For Sale- BEEF! Natural grass fed longhorn beef, 95% lean, no hormones, non-GMO. Can sell a few pounds or up to a whole beef, Fay, Ok, 580-445-8223.

Beef for Sale- natural grass fed beef, no hormones or chemicals used, no GMO feeds given, 95% lean. Can sell 1lb. up to a whole beef. First come, first serve. (580) 309-0135

Trail Rides by Horseback- horses provided, hayrides, hayr ide & cookout, r id ing lessons, lunch/dinner rides, bring your horse too and more! Like us on Facebook. Old Caldwell Trail Stables. 2 mi. SE of Fay, Ok. www.oldcaldwelltrail.com. (580) 309-0135.

For Sale- patio set with (2) rockers and end table. $25. Boxes of antique glassware. Box of Misc. cookware. End table with door. $15. (580) 374-2426.

For Sale- 5,500 watt generator, excellent condition. $250. (580) 330-0160 or (580) 819-9942

For Sale- 8750/7000 watt generator with wheel kit, used 30hours. $500. (580) 661-3079

For Sale- Granite countertop standard 55" x 22", Rain Forest design. Includes new sink, faucet. $100.00 call 580-216-0935.

For Sale- Pick-up tires and wheels. (4) P245 70R17. (580) 639-9850 or (580) 225-2628

For Sale- (2) Hot Press machines for sale. (580) 819-2105

For Sale- (18) Col lect ible Celebrity Dolls; Cher, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, etc. $20/ea if all purchased or priced accordingly if bought separate. (580) 302-0929

For Sale- (2) Coleman propane tanks. 16.4 oz. (580) 772-7411

For Sale- Taurus Judge 6 1/2" barrel, rare two-tone, brushed aluminum and blue steel, comes with 600+ rounds or ammo. $1,100 OBO. (580) 309-4182 For Sale- Weight Bench w/ Leg Extension Bar, Curl bar, 3 Dumbbell Bars Weights included: 4-2.5 lbs, 12-5 lbs, 10-10 lbs, 2-25 lbs $125 (580) 819-1534

For Sale- (6) Antique southern belle porcelain dolls, complete with lace, necklaces, jewlery, parisol, hats, etc., $35/each. (918) 207-2330

For Sale- Milwaukee Freedom Flex biker boots (Women size 9.5) $25; Frontier Leathers Jacket with zip-out liner, Women's Large $30 (580)774-2158

For Sale- barrel shafts, (3) TV's, (3) 1500 AC units, (4) 15' 6-hole steel wheels, Looking for (3) 205,75R14 tires, (1) 14' 5-hole steel wheel. (580) 302-4991

For Sale- Treadmill, everything works. $200. (Hinton) (405) 542-6867

Want to trade- 650 Suzuki Savage for Gator Polaris or Ranger (405) 639-9667

FRESH PEANUTS- Raw, Roasted, In-shel l , Peanut Brittle, www.gooberhouse.com. Carnegie, 580-654-1175

M i x e d D r y / S e a s o n e d Firewood! $95/r ick. Self Load! $120/rick delivered in Weatherford! Call (580) 772-7665 or (580) 330-2454

For Sale- Guardian walker, with two tennis balls and wheels. (918) 207-2330

For Sale- Used army fatigue clothes, pants and shirts, different sizes. (580) 302-3301

For Sale- Teadmill, good condition. W/ mat. Gold Gym brand. $99.00580-819-1797

Fresh cut Bermuda grass hay!! Horse quality! Sprayed/Heavily fertilized! We load!! $10-$14 square bales (55lbs)! Weatherford. (580) 330-2454

For Sale- Louis L'amour leather bound books, (108 total) $30 for 10 books $285 for all or OBO. (580) 819-2445

For Sale- (3) NIB Paula Young wigs, light ash brown. $10 for each or all 3 fir $25. OBO. (580) 819-2445.

For Sale- (6) Timelife leather bound books, Old West Series. $25 for all or $5 each. OBO. (580) 819-2445

For Sale- (2) womens vests, new, size 2XL and XL. $20 for both. Leather coat size 44. $10. Men's trousers, (3) wrangler (2) dress pants, size 36, $25 for all. (580) 330-3489

For Sale- New Anne of Green Gables red haired doll from Canada. $25. (580) 772-2300

Wanted: Small to medium size garden plot in or near Weatherford. (405) 246-8952.

For Sale- Ladies gold and stainless Oyster Perpetual D a t e j u s t R o l e x Wa t c h . Purchased from Kel ley's Jewelery. Comes with box and paperwork. $7,000. (580) 774-5771

For Sale- 5.37 Precor elliptical for sale, like new, $1200. 580 890 9090

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PUBLIC RECORDSArrested

Brian Murray, 38, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Custer County Warrants for 1st degree Robbery, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Penalty for Robbery in the 2nd degree.

She r r y G r i me s , 4 4 , arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with two City warrants for no proof of Rabies Vaccination.

Reydon Winslow, 31, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Custer County Charges of Dr iving under the Influence, Driving Under Suspension, Resist ing Arrest, Speeding 1 to 10 miles per hour over the posted limit, and Failure to Maintain Lane Control.

A l e x H a w k i n s , 3 0 , arrested by Clinton Police Department and charge with City Charges of Public Intoxication, Resisting an Officer and Trespassing.

Mitchell Spearman, 34, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged

with City Warrant for Trespassing.

Kel s i Ca rdena s , 28 , arrested by Clinton Police department and charged with City Warrant for Failure to Restrain a Child.

Debor a h Acu na , 27, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Custer County Bench Warrant.

Anthony Kauley, 23, arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Roger Mills County Warrant.

Brandi Kerns, 42, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Custer County Warrant.

Steve Allen Carmona, 24, arrested by Weatherford Police department and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while License is Suspended, Operating Motor Vehicle in an Unsafe Condition.

Jemerson Jay Gould, 40, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Unauthorized

Use of a Vehicle.

Chase Andrew Forsythe, 18, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Joel Franklin Deerinwater, 39, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Failure to keep r ight in making a Right Turn, Operating Motor Vehicle while Drivers License is Revoked.

Vernon Howard Tsosie, 32, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and cha rged with P ubl ic Intoxication.

James Michael Keys, 28, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Driving Under Revocation and Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign.

Trenton Moore Palmer, 20, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Driving Under Suspicion and Improper Turn.

Loni Gail Prairie Chief, 36,

arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Driving a Motor Vehicle while License is Revoked, Failure to carry Security Verification, and Operating a Motor Vehicle in Unsafe Condition.

Larry Dean Black, 33, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Pottawatomie County Warrants x 2.

Donald Duane Clements Jr., 46, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia, Unlawfully Ca r r y i ng a Fi r e a r m After Former Conviction of a Felony. Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property.

Christina Leola Cantrell, 45, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Improper Ba ck i ng , Fa i lu r e t o Keep Right, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance x2, Possession

of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia.

Luis Cardena, 42, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Panola County, TX Warrant.

Out on bondReydon Edward Winslow, 31,arrested by Clinton Police Department and charged with Driving Under the Influence, Driving under Suspension, Resisting arrest, Speeding 1-10 over, Failure to Maintain Lane Control.

Misty Jozel See, 43, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance.

Patrick Gage Lane, arrested by Weatherford Police Department and charged with Failure to Appear / Left of Center.

Austin Shawn Callahan, arrested by Oklahoma Highway Patrol and charged with Ut ter ing forged instrument.

Logan Iassk Dodd, arrested by Oklahoma Highway

Patrol and charged with Driving Under the Influence under 21-misdemeanor, Speeding 1-10 over.

Argelio Dejesus Gonzalez, arrested by Oklahoma Highway Patrol and charged with Driving Under the Influence.

Sk yle r Heapof bi rd s , a r re s t ed by T homas Police Department and charged with Application to Accelerate, Original: Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia, Larceny of merchandise from Retailer.

Kacie Nicole Mays, arrested by Oklahoma City Police Department and charged with attempting to allude, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia.

Joshua Troy Ray, turned self in charged with Domestic abuse, Assault and battery, and malicious injury to property-under $1000.

Susanna Williams, turned self in to court house charged with Larceny of Lost Property.

WEEKLY NEWSBITESMOSES JOINING ALLIANCE HEALTH CLINTON- A

specialist from Weatherford is joining Alliance Health-Clinton. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mark Moses will begin preforming procedures at Alliance Health-Clinton January 10th. Dr Moses began practicing Orthopedic Surgery in Norman in 2003. He specializes in General Orthopedics with an emphasis on disorders of the shoulder and knee. Dr Moses will see patients in Clinton every other Thursday.

DEADLINE EXTENDED- Attorney General Mike Hunter says the Department of Defense and Nextera Energy have again extended the deadline to reach a mitigation plan on a wind farm along a route of airspace the military uses for training. Nextera has been authorized to proceed with construction on turbines that have been approved by the F-A-A. Construction on the company’s wind farm west of Hinton was stopped in October after Nextera and

the Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission agreed to work on a mitigation plan with the D-O-D to resolve the issue. The new deadline to reach an agreement is January 31st.

COMMUNICATION CENTER TO BE UPDATED- Beginning January 1st, the Weatherford Communications Center implemented a new dispatch program says Police Chief Louis Flowers.“Each communications officer at the Weatherford

Communication Center has been certified by the Association of Public Safety Communication officials, known as APCO. We are now doing all 911 calls through the new emergency medical program. It just gives the 1st responders, ambulance and law enforcement, extra information while they are en route to the scene. The dispatcher can stay on the phone with the caller and get a little bit more pertinent information

than what they have been getting.”The center employs 13 staff members and receives between

1000 and 1500 calls for assistance one per month.

SAND MINING OPERATION TO BEGIN WORK- Custer County Commissioners heard from officials with Vista Proppants & Logistics which will conduct a sand mining operation in Blaine and Dewey counties, Near Fay, says CEO and Co-Founder Gary Humphreys.“The mine will produce a million tons a year, it’s a

relatively small mine. We’ll have probably 20 of our trucks involved but there will be a lot of outside carriers. We will employ around 70 people. We’ll be looking to source our employees locally as much as we can.”Humphreys says safety is the number one priority. He

expects the mine to operate over the next 35 years.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TAKES ACTION- State Representative Harold Wright of Weatherford was expelled last weekend from the Executive Committee of the State of Republican Party. The action by the Committee occurred during a meeting in Edmond Jan. 5, based on a donation by Representative Wright to a Democratic State Senate candidate. “The thing that bothers me about it is, first of all they gave

me no notice about the concern. I didn’t realize that there was a rule to that affect. It really bothers me they did not give me a chance to give my side of the story. Secondly, I have continued to contribute much more than many people to Republicans. I have knocked on doors, I’ve helped people run their races in the Republican circuit and helped members get elected to the house. So, I feel like it was very unfair and uncalled for.”Wright says the action does not affect this election to office

nor his role as Speaker Pro-Tem.

EMERGENCY CERTIFICATES ISSUED- State Officials have issued over 2800 emergency Teaching Certificates from June through December for the 2018-19 School Year. The website Oklahomawatch.org shows 9 emergency certificates in Clinton during that time period. Six in Sayre. Five each at Elk City and Watonga. Four in Hinton. Three each at Weatherford, Cordell and Burns Flat-Dill City. Two each at Hydro Eakly, Merritt and Sentinel, and one at Thomas-Fay-Custer.

HOWARD READY FOR THE CHALLENGES- Brent Howard says he’s ready for the challenge to serve in the State Senate this year and represent District 38, which includes a large part of Western Oklahoma.“As far as trying to hit the ground running, I’ve been

reading one of the things that they have instituted just in the past few years for the Senate side. It is partnering new members with more senior members, so I’ve relied a little bit upon my mentor, talk to him weekly, as well as I still lean a little bit on Senator Schultz from here and ask him for advice on what to do.”The next Legislation session gears up on February 4th.

CLINTON CHAMBER READY FOR LUNCHEON- Clinton Chamber members are gearing up for the Annual Membership Luncheon planned for the end of this month says Chamber President Julie Burden.“The membership luncheon is January 30th, and it’s a great

lunch to come and mingle with other chamber members, but we are also having our new economic developer Ronald Mower to speak and introduce himself.”Burden says those who want to attend should RSVP to the


Lady Bulldogs Sweep Bulldog of the Week Honors After Extending Win Streak

Doug SelfSWOSU Sports Information Director

NEWSContinued from Page 8

Tyra Aska and Taber Beer helped the No. 20/18-ranked Lady Bulldogs to a pair of victories over the weekend in Arkansas and Monday the duo has been tabbed as the latest Bulldogs of the Week. The award is bought to you by Wright Wradio, home of the Bulldogs over the airwaves on both 95.5 'The Coyote' and 100.3 'Coyote Classic'. Aska (Meridian, Okla.) matched a season-high with

23 points on Saturday as she led the Lady Bulldogs to a 76-64 victory over second-place Henderson State, which came after scoring 14 points in SWOSU's 104-50 win at Ouachita on Thursday. For the week, Aska averaged

18.5 points, 3.5 steals, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while helping SWOSU extend their win streak to 13 straight games. Beer (Hammon, Okla.) made the most of her minutes

last week, seeing significant time in both of the Lady Bulldogs victories. On Thursday, she set a new career-high with five steals while also scoring four points with four assists and two rebounds in just 11 minutes of action against Ouachita before adding one steal and one rebound in six minutes during the win at Henderson State on Saturday.

Chamber office by January 28th. The cost for lunch is $12.

WRIGHT SWORN INTO OFFICE- State Representative Harold Wright took the oath of office Jan. 8, at the State Capitol during Organizational Day. Wright was again elected to serve as speaker Pro-Tem.“I am proud to represent the body, the house because this

is the peoples’ house, which makes it even more meaningful to me. I promise to be responsible and be fair in my rulings as residing officer and in leading our residing officer team.”State Representative Wright is entering his last two year

term in office due to term limits.

LEGISLATION TO MAKE DECISION ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA- Weatherford Mayor Mike Brown says he expects the Oklahoma Legislation to act in February on legislation surrounding medical marijuana.“Once that happens, I think you’ll see things kind of settle

down and people know kind of what to expect. There was just a lot of questions, I’ve changed my mind 10 different times as far as to what we should or shouldn’t do. But it was just because there weren’t a whole lot of rules set yet. So I think once the rules are set then we can all know what game we are playing and we can go from there.”The Weatherford City Commission adopted rules to not

allow medical marijuana shops on main street. Those rules were challenged in court, but the court upheld the regulations of the City Commission. However, the decision is appealable.

Voters in Washita County approved a county-wide sales Tax renewal at the ballot box Jan. 8. Voters gave the issue nearly 81% support. 40% of the sales tax funds will be earmarked for the Washita County Justice Center. UNEMPLOYMENT RATES DOWN- Unemployment

rates were down over the year for all counties in the State of Oklahoma for the month of November. Locally, Custer County fell seven-tenths of a percent to an even 2%. Beckham county fell by eight-tenths of a percent to 2.3%. Washita County fell by 1.3% to a jobless rate of 2.3%. Additionally Blaine and Dewey Counties had unemployment rates of 1.5%.

PROGRESS SLOW ON LYLE-ROAD PROJECT- Weatherford Mayor Mike Brown says slow progress is being made on the Lyle Road Project.“We were able to pass that ½ cent sales tax back several

months ago and it went into effect July 1, 2018. What we are doing now is really kind of behind the scenes type stuff, we’ve got to do all the environmental, we’ve got a lot of utilities, the water, gas, the sewer all those things are right there in the middle of the road. We’ve got to look at how we are going to move all that. We’ve got drainage issues.”Brown says he does expect actual dirt work should start

in mid 2019.

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