Bella Starr Morrison qualified for the Junior NFR (National Finals Rodeo) in December. Bella recently qualified when she participated in a rodeo in Abilene, Texas.
She will compete in the 11 & Under division December 11-14.
It will be held in conjunction with the PRCA NFR in Las Vegas.
What makes this story really remarkable is that Bella is only 8 years old!
There were two big stories to come out of the May City Commissioner meeting for the city of Waurika.
The first was the hiring of former Jefferson County Sheriff Michael Bryant. He will bring administrative and law enforcement experience to the position which will be a plus as one of his duties will be city code enforcement.
Bryant is the longest serving sheriff in Jefferson County’s history. When he first took office as sheriff the department had just enough money to last 30 days and yet there were 90 days left in the fiscal year. When he left the department there was over $500,000.00 in the accounts.
He will begin his duties as city clerk on June 1st.
The other story of interest from Monday’s meeting was the recognition by the Oklahoma Water Resource Board for the city’s loan consolidation.
Charles de Coune, Leading Manager of the Financial Assistance Division of OWRB, presented the City Commissioners with a commemorative check symbolizing the $975,000.00 loan consolidation.
The loan will save the city 10 years of payments and over $240,000.00.
Other business included the hiring of Jeffrey Overton in the city’s Water Department. Scott spoke highly of him and said he is a willing and dedicated worker who will be an asset to the department. He is also willing to work in other departments when needed.
The city also began the process of closing an alley next to the Waurika Fire Department.
Purchase orders and claims for the City of Waurika was paid in the amount of $21,726.81.
The city will begin advising property owners near Lot 1 Block 26 of the Sycamore Addition in Waurika that Bobby Taylor is wanting to move a mobile home on the the premises.
The procedure will also be followed to notify property owners near 407 E. Iowa, Lots 15-18 of the Harper Addition in Waurika that Mary Harvey and Tyler Bowen want to move a manufactured home on the premises of 407 E. Iowa.
After the business for the city of Waurika was completed the commissioners entered the Waurika Public Works Authority meeting.
The council opened the 1 bid for the Waurika Golf Course from Michael Delaney. The commissioners voted to keep the bidding open for another 30 days. Delaney understood and said he just wants to keep the golf course open.
The commissioners approved the purchase of 12 new membranes for the Water Treatment Facility in the amount of $10,800.00. That’s around $300 less per membrane than they spent on a previous purchase.
Last but not least, the commissioners approved $39,456.54 in purchase orders and claims.
We’ve got another week behind us and were again blessed with a bit of rain. May not have been too much, but every little bit helps around here. We’ve still seen some days of lows down into the 30s and will continue to do so for just a few more weeks. The buds on our fruit trees are getting close to exploding out into blooms.
It is always risky at this point, because, we can still see temperatures get at or below the freezing point. There was a lot of fruit on our trees last year, but, time will tell how we will come out this year over the next 2 or 3 weeks. Our weather has been so up and down all throughout this winter season. We do have a few flowers blooming up around our grass, that hasn’t quite started to come out of its dormancy. Our time of having to get out and mow is fast approaching, though.
I’ve had Brionna with me all week and took her back down to Bowie Sunday, after a visit with all of her grandparents that day.
Don’t forget to set your clocks up 1 hour this Sunday morning. Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday morning at 2:00am. I will not shout for joy for this one.
Our town council meeting is tonight and they are going to address the commercial polycart rate possibly being lowered from $30 to $19.50. They are also going to address having an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 24th, and there are a few other items on the agenda.
Kim’s news for this week:
At the cowboy college, thanks to Rex, I passed my SOS test. Lost my keys, oh shoot, found them in my boot. Mollye, thanks for helping me unload oats and shavings. Dustan, thanks again for giving Ruffy Tuffy a trim.. Caleb rode with me, I rode Navaho and he rode Ruffy Tuffy.
Everyone have a blessed week. Pray for rain and for each other.
June 12, 2018 ─ Oklahoma Blood Institute has an exciting new adventure in store for donors who give blood to help patients in local hospitals!
Oklahoma Blood Institute will hold a blood drive with First National Bank – Ringling Branch on Monday, June 25 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at 125 Main St in Ringling. Donors will receive a limited edition “Let the Adventure Begin” t-shirt, and a voucher for free admission to Science Museum Oklahoma for one adult and one child.*
Oklahoma Blood Institute is proud to team up with Science Museum Oklahoma, recently recognized by USA Today as being home to a must-see museum exhibit for summer 2018 — “Into the Fold: The Art and Science of Origami.” Science Museum Oklahoma offers hundreds of hands-on exhibits, daily live chemistry and physics shows, art galleries, the chance to explore the stars in the Kirkpatrick Planetarium and much more in the museum’s 350,000 square feet.
“We are thrilled to partner with Oklahoma Blood Institute and support their life-saving work,” said Linda Maisch, vice president for community engagement at Science Museum Oklahoma. “The summer months are not only a critical time for blood donation, but also a wonderful time to explore the wonders of science at SMO. We look forward to welcoming Oklahoma Blood Institute donors from around the state and region.”
Only ten percent of people in the United States who are eligible to give blood actually do. Blood donation takes just about an hour, and each donation can save the lives of up to three patients.
Donors also receive free health screenings. If they opt not to take the t-shirt, Oklahoma Blood Institute will make a monetary donation to Global Blood Fund for blood center assistance in developing countries.
As a non-profit blood center, Oklahoma Blood Institute’s donors provide every drop of blood needed for patients in more than 160 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances statewide. Approximately 1,200 volunteer blood donors are needed each day to maintain the supply.
Appointments are not required but can be made by calling Oklahoma Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visiting obi.org.
Quote of the Day– Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. -Og Mandino
Public Notice– Due to Veteran’s Day failing on our regularly meeting date, the Town of Terral City Hall.
You are invited– Come have cake and coffee with us on November 3, 2019 to celebrate the 85th birthday of James Gordon Mckinley, held at the Terral Community Center from 2:00- 4:00 p.m. No gifts please just the gift of your company. Hope to see you all there!
Terral First Baptist GA’s– We have finished the “Armor of God” series and now we are learning the books of the Bible. We are now studying the New Testament books of the Bible. We will have a Halloween Costume Contest on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. Our upcoming events are a Craft Show on December 7th from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. and bingo will start at 5:00 p.m.
Craft Show– The Terral First Baptist Church Girls in Action Group will be having a Craft Show in Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 to 2:00pm. To reserve your table call Shirley at 580-437-2337. Tables are $10.00 each. We will also have our annual BINGO starting at 5:00pm. Cost of Bingo is $1.00 per game or a one-time pay of $25.00 for the night. Baked goods and a Snack Bar will be provided. All proceeds go to the Girls in Action for crafts and outings. Thanks in advance for your support.
Community Prayer List- Teresa Sexton, A.R. and Martha Jane Goates, Wayne Wyler, Pat Bussey, Tony Rodriguez, Scotty Day, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal, Shawna Reed, Hardy Johnson and our military stationed around the world- Kurtis Morgan & Chris Cox. Our prayer is for God to keep you in his loving care.
Quote of the Day- “Be the chance you want to see in the world.” Ghandi
TERRAL ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT- We had our annual Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday and I would like to send out a big “THANKS” to the Terral Fire Department for hiding the eggs, the First Baptist Church GA’s for stuffing the 1600 eggs and purchasing the candy, those who donated candy, those who donated their time to help in any way with our egg hunt. Please know how very much you are appreciated. Thank you Jan Campsey and Mary Alice Kunkel for taking my place while I was on vacation. I love and appreaciate you both.
TERRAL CEMETERY DINNER- The Terral Cemetery Association will have a fund raising dinner on Sunday April 15th at the Terral Community Center. Turkey, dressing with all the trimmings and dessert will be served. Cost for the dinner are as follows: Adults $8.00 and kids 10 and under 7 $6.00. Carry outs will be available by calling 580-467-7230. All proceeds go to support the Terral Cemetery Association for the upkeep.
CITY WIDE CLEAN UP- The Town of Terral will have a City Wide Clean Up on April 20-21st., Friday and Saturday. Roll offs will be placed on the corner of E. Apache & N. Fourth on Friday Morning April 20th. Anyone who pays a trash bill monthly is welcome to use the roll offs. Let’s take pride in our town and use this time to clean up.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU- Aceyn James Williams and Ambree Jeanene Williams turned “8” on March 26th. Hope Morgan turned “10” on MArch 27th. Jowana Bussey Duff celebrated on April 1st.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY- Brandon and LaChasley Sandfur celebrated 8 years on May 30th.
COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST- Tony Rodriguez, Brenda Bryant, Archie Fulton, Scotty Day, Tom Baysinger, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal, Sr., Joe Martin, Adam White, Mary Loo Duke, Flor
ita Villarreal, Glen Martin, Robert Harnois, Esther Grimes, Marie Pollan, Virginia Taner, Darlene Hall, T.K. Delaney, Manuel Villarreal, Shana Reed and our military stationed around the world. May God keep you in his loving care.
Only the top 12 teams make it to the Women’s Ranch Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo. The team Michelle Dyer competed on was one of them. Around 48 women competed. Only 1 can be named the Top Hand. This year that just so happened to be Michelle Dyer. Her Horse, Dixie, was named the Top Horse.
Dyer says she has been competing in rodeos since she was around 12 years of age. Growing up around Newalla, OK, she was exposed to the rodeo way of life early. She was raised in a family with a rich rodeo history on her father’s side.
It was during her senior year that Dyer began to take rodeo competition seriously. It earned her a scholarship to Tishomingo. That’s where she met her husband Jared. They now have two sons, Ace and Jet.
How do you feel about your last year?
I’m not ready for it to be over.
What Activities/Organizations have you participated in?
Cross Country, Basketball, Track
What are your plans for the future?
I want to run track in college.
Favorite memory at WHS?
Being state runner-up in track.
What teacher or class has best prepared you?
Mrs. Allen’s class.
Give advice to an underclassman?:
Don’t grow up, be a kid for as long as you can.
Who would you like to thank?
Coach Masoner and my family
What fears do you have about leaving?
Becoming an adult.
What are you going to miss most about being at WHS?
My friends
What lessons have you learned from previous classes (class of 2020, etc)?
Cherish every moment because it goes by fast
What event did/do you most look forward to this year?
I’m most excited for the 800m dash.
Do you have any regrets?
Not taking running seriously from a younger age.
Local attorney Phillip R. Scott has been practicing law for fifty years. Most of his practice was right here in Jefferson County.
Members of the Stephens County Bar Association as well as friends and family were present at the annual Stephens County Bar Association luncheon as Associate District Judge Dennis Gay presented Scott with a certificate from the Oklahoma Bar Association and a pin commemorating his 50 years of service.
Scott is a graduate of Waurika High School. Soon after graduation he hitchhiked his way to Oklahoma State University.
Scott began practicing law in 1969.
It’s impossible to talk about Scott’s law career without talking about his wife Pat, whom he married in law school.
They have worked side by side for 51 years. Scott says that she probably knows just about as much of the law as he does.
While attending law school Scott joined the ROTC. As Brigade Commander he was awarded the General Hal Muldrow Pistol as the outstanding senior cadet.
While in the military, he served as a lawyer and was stationed at Ft. Benning, Ft. Knox and served in Viet Nam.
He tried 256 cases while serving at Ft. Knox.
While he was in Viet Nam he tried over 200 cases.
Scott was awarded two Army Commendation Medals and three Bronze Stars while serving in the military.
When he arrived back in Waurika in 1971 he served as the Assistant District Attorney before opening his own law practice in 1973.
During his time in private practice he has handled over 13,000 cases.
Besides his law practice he has found time to give back to the community he loves.
Scott has served on the Waurika School Board, The Master Conservancy Board, and The Jefferson County Hospital Board.
He has been the city attorney for Waurika, Ryan, Temple, Terral, and Big Pasture.
He is a member of the First Christian Church of Waurika, the Rotary Club and has served on the Waurika Chamber of Commerce.
Over the years, Scott has developed a reputation as the “preeminent” lawyer in Waurika. Many have dropped by his office on main street seeking legal advice.
Those in attendance at the luncheon from Waurika included members of the Scott family: Phil and Pat Scott, Brad and Elizabeth Scott along with their children, Lodge and Houston Scott. Attorneys present included Bill Eakin and Jamie Phipps along with Judge Dennis Gay and Assistant District Attorney Allie Buckholts.
During the annual luncheon Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Richard Darby gave a humorous and inspiring speech.
Voters in Jefferson County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 26 State & County Primary & Special Election for City of Waurika should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Tammy Richardson said today. Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, Richardson urged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early.
Absentee ballot application forms are available at the County Election Board office located at 220 N. Main Street, Rm #203. An online version of the form can be filled out and submitted electronically at: www.elections.ok.gov. A print form can also be downloaded at that address.
Ballots must be in the hands of County Election Board officials by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Richardson said any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he/she is eligible to vote. However, a voter must be registered and reside at an address within the geographical boundaries of a school district or a municipality to be eligible to vote in school district or municipal elections. It is not necessary to give a reason for voting absentee.
“While anyone can vote absentee without giving a reason, the law still provides several advantages to absentee voters in some categories,” RichardsonSt said.
By stating one of the following reasons on their applications, absentee voters can activate special conditions that make it easier for them to use absentee ballots. The reasons are:
• Voters who are physically incapacitated and voters who care for physically incapacitated persons who cannot be left unattended may vote absentee. They may apply only by mail, by fax, by email, online or via an agent who is at least 16 years of age and who is not employed by or related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to any person whose name appears on the ballot.
• Voters who are confined to nursing homes in the county may vote absentee. An Absentee Voting Board actually goes to the nursing home a few days before the election, sets up a small polling place and allows these persons to vote under circumstances similar to those at a regular precinct polling place. They may apply only by mail, by fax, by email, online or via an agent who is at least 16 years of age and who is not employed by or related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to any person whose name appears on the ballot..
• Military personnel and residents of the county living overseas and the spouses and dependents of each group are eligible receive absentee ballots. These voters may apply only by mail, fax, or by email. Military personnel should contact the Voting Service Officers in their units for application forms and additional information or visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website (www.fvap.gov/oklahoma) for more information and instructions. Residents of Oklahoma living overseas can obtain the same materials from any United States military installation and from United States Embassies and Consulates as well as on the FVAP website.
