BRENDA WEAVER PERFORMS IN “FAT PIG” AT SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Brenda Weaver has been busy with the production “Fat Pig” at Sonoma State University.  The two act play is about a young man meeting and falling in love with a plus size young woman and the peer pressure he receives from co-workers and an previous girl friend.  Brenda plays Jeannie the accountant in the  firm and previous girl friend. Tom the main character is played by Adam Burkholder, Helen the new girl friend is played by Lani Basich, and Carter the trouble making shallow co-worker is played by Keith Durling.The director was faculty member Tori Truss and the playwright is Neil LaBute.  The production runs April 3-11, at the Evert B. Person Theatre at Sonoma State University.  Brenda is the daughter of Jimmy and Terri Weaver and has performed in theatre productions every semester at SSU and even produced, acted and directed three one act plays last spring.  Brenda is a junior at SSU and is majoring in Drama Theatre.

President’s Award for Outstanding Sophomores – Summer James

Summer James, a University of Oklahoma sophomore from Boise City,

was honored with the President’s Award for Outstanding Sophomores at a recent campus awards ceremony. Presenting the plaque to her are OU President David L. Boren (left) and OU Board of Regents Chairman Max Weitzenhoffer.

Harmony Faith Hughes

Chub and Susie Tooley would like to announce the arrival of their newest granddaughter, Harmony Faith Hughes, born on Feb. 27. She is the daughter of Mahayla and Chet Hughes, of Mesa, Ariz. Great-grandparents are Wayne and Doe Tooley, and Sally Parker. There will be a come and go baby shower on Thursday, April 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the John and Carman Dadisman residence.

“A Trooper’s Perspective”

Is it OK to speed to pass???

A common statement people stopped for speeding make is “But I was passing” or that they just did “over the hill”. It seems I may have discussed this before but it came up a couple of times these past few days.

It is never “legal” to speed but many people do for many reasons. If you exceed the speed limit to pass you simply risk a citation. While officer discretion is always a possibility in minor cases running high speeds to pass a vehicle traveling at or near the speed limit implies you are simply speeding before and after the officer first sees you. While there may be times you may have needed to “step on it” such as when the vehicle you are passing speeds up, you see the end of your passing zone approaching fast or perhaps an oncoming vehicle seems to be approaching faster than you thought the bottom line is you were speeding and that is illegal.

More often than not the person is somewhat irate and confrontational to the officer who stops them even if the act of passing happened “over the hill”. We cannot see over a hill, around the curve etc. any more than any other human.

The best approach is always courtesy and respect toward the officer who stops you. Honesty and genuine politeness are the best hope an officer may accept your excuse in favor of a warning. Bellowing out the window before we have a chance to say anything to the driver is almost a guarantee he or she will get a citation. Passengers are not allowed to participate in the conversation and tend to always escalate the situation if the driver allows them to continue.

All officers excersise discretion and that is one of the tools we MUST have. Just DON”T expect or demand it if you hope for a break………

Trooper Duane Johnson #280

Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Focus on the Goal

“Swimming with the Dolphin”

Before we left the states, the instructor gave us a list of things we could do if we wanted to do something different.  Some choose to go to the Mayan temples, while others went down a river on an inner tube to look at the wild life around them.  But the one thing that I wanted to do more than anything was to swim with the dolphins.

Every time I would see a program were kids got the chance to swim with one, I would set there and wish really hard that is was me instead.  Now as an adult I would be able to have a chance to fulfill one of my dreams.

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Cash Abbott Robinson

Noah and Shelley Robinson of Norman, Oklahoma, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Cash Abbott.  He was born on February 22, 2009, weighing in at 9 lb 6 oz.  Grandparents are Dan and Melinda Robinson of Boise City, Oklahoma, and Peter and Sally Pearne of San Jose, California.  Great-grandparents include Granny-Great Jean Copeland of Boise City.

Adults, Girl Scouts, Hand Rep. Lucas Tea Bags

At left, Rep. Frank Lucas, holds a tea bag handed to him by a Girl Scout, as he speaks to a large crowd at the PTCI Building in Boise City Monday afternoon. Below, nearly 40 people turned out to express their frustration in what is happening in the nation.

by C.F.David

On Monday afternoon, Rep. Frank Lucas found himself the proud owner of several tea bags; some brought by Girl Scouts.

“People handing you tea bags is very important. King George didn’t listen and that’s why we aren’t British,” Lucas grinned at the Scouts. “I have 690,000 constitutes in the Third District. If they are handing me tea bags, I’d better listen. If I don’t pay attention, I could wind up in one of these tea bags.” Lucas began with the economy and the various stimulus plans enacted by both the Bush and Obama administrations.

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Cowan Snagged by 13-year-old Major Co. Misdemeanor Charge

By C.F. David

Gideon Cowan, CEO of Worldwide Energy, found his past coming back to haunt him on April 1. Cowan, 60, was arrested by Cimarron County Sheriff’s Officers on a misdemeanor warrant from Major County, Oklahoma, (Fairview).

He was transferred to Fairview, by a Major County Sheriff’s Officer on April 2, and bonded out that evening on a $1,000 bond. He will face arraignment on May 1 on charges of driving under suspension and obstruction of an officer.

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Teens arrested in break-in.

Several male minors and one 18-year-old female were arrested last Wednesday evening after being caught by a property owner breaking into a home in rural Felt.

Candy Thrash, 18, was booked into jail on a charge of  tresspassing and possession of stolen property.

The males, all of whom had entered the building were charged with braking and entering.

I’m pretty sure Candy was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. She was the only one that hadn’t gone inside,”said Cimarron County Sheriff Keith Borth.

The youth had been caught and detained by the property owner.

The young men, two aged 14, two 15 and one 16 had comitted some vandalism, and were to be charged with breaking and entering and felony trespass.

County Deputy Honored by El Paso, Texas Police Dept.

Cimarron County Deputy Tim Puclik receives a citation from the El Paso, Texas Police Chief.
El Paso-Tim Puclik II a Deputy with the Cimarron County Sheriffs Office in Boise City, Oklahoma. Was assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas for a brief period for an injury that he sustained while on active duty. His injury sidelined his military career. While he was awaiting final disposition from the U.S. Army he took a part time job at an El Paso night club working security.

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Rotary Honors Ozzie Goering

For many years our Rotary District 5690, which includes the Oklahoma Panhandle and much of Southwest Kansas, was blessed to have Ozzie Goering as an inspirational force for worthwhile international aid projects.  Ozzie was best known for the Heifer International program which, through Rotary International supplied heifers and other livestock to farmers in rural and under-developed areas of the world.  Through Ozzie=s efforts around 7000 animals were placed in Uganda,  Ukraine, Viet Nam, Thailand and the Chernobyl region of Russia.  All animals were personally placed by Rotarians with education concerning their care and the commitment that the first offspring would be placed with a needy neighbor, with the same commitment.

A number of individuals in the Boise City area were so impressed with the success of this project that they made significant contributions to the Heifer International project through the Boise City Rotary Club.  One hundred percent of those contributions went directly to support that project and to buy and transport livestock for delivery.

The work and many accomplishments of Ozzie Goering are now being recognized with a special award which is endowed thanks to the generous donations of Mike and Helen Barnes and the Guymon Rotary Club.  A Paul Harris Fellowship is awarded each year to the newest member of the Rotary Club in the District that receives the District=s annual International Service Award.  The Paul Harris Fellowship recognizes that $1000.00 has been donated to Rotary International in the name of the recipient of the Fellowship.

The Ozzie Goering Paul Harris Fellowship Memorial is an effort, not only to recognize the great work of Ozzie Goering, but to also inspire the recipient, and all who learn of the self less efforts of Mr. Goering to follow in his foot steps by placing service above self.

IT’S A GIRL!!

Lacy and Shane Harlin of Salina, Kan., are proud to announce the arrival of Paisley Zaphryn Harlin born on March 25, 2009 at 8:51 a.m.  She weighed five pounds, nine ounces and was 17 inches long. Welcoming Paisley are maternal grandparents Larry and Teresa Taylor of Amarillo, Texas; and paternal grandparents Blake and Jimmie Harlin of Salina. Great-grandparents Windell and Barbara Taylor of Amarillo; Elaine Tandy of Plainview, Texas; and the late Walter Tandy; Gwen Harlin of Shawnee, and the late Ray Harlin; and Jim and Donna Daniel of Titusville, Fla. plus a host of relatives and friends. (Sorry No Picture)

Colby Dylan Bulls

Cady Rebecah Bulls proudly announces the arrival of her baby brother. Colby Dylan Bulls was born march 16, at 3:17 p.m. He weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Curt and Arlevia Bulls. Grandparents are Ronald and Betty Henshaw and Larry and Linda Bulls.

Winnners of Oklahoma Keep Our Land Grand Poster

Winnners of Oklahoma Keep Our Land Grand Poster contest for Cimarron County are: In the 3rd -5th Division; 1st Penny Craine , 2nd Jonathan Aguilar, 3rd. Jorge Rosas from Felt, Ok

In the 6th-8th Division; 1st. Baley Gardner,Keyes,OK, 2nd Kymber Murdock, 3rd. Haley Waters from Felt, OK In the 9th-12th Division; 1st Rachel Durham, 2nd. Donnie McCloskey, 3rd. Joni Washburn from Keyes, OK The county contest was sponsored by the Town of Keyes,  OK PWA. Pictured with the Keyes winners is JC Moser representing KeyesPWA. Pictured with the Felt winners is Pat Myers.  Not pict. From Keyes is Rachel Durham and Joni Washburn.

Winnners of Oklahoma Keep Our Land Grand Poster contest for Cimarron County are: In the 3rd -5th Division; 1st Penny Craine , 2nd Jonathan Aguilar, 3rd. Jorge Rosas from Felt, Ok

In the 6th-8th Division; 1st. Baley Gardner,Keyes,OK, 2nd Kymber Murdock, 3rd. Haley Waters from Felt, OK In the 9th-12th Division; 1st Rachel Durham, 2nd. Donnie McCloskey, 3rd. Joni Washburn from Keyes, OK The county contest was sponsored by the Town of Keyes,  OK PWA. Pictured with the Keyes winners is JC Moser representing KeyesPWA. Pictured with the Felt winners is Pat Myers.  Not pict. From Keyes is Rachel Durham and Joni Washburn.

Off The Cuff

by Shelley Fowler

The lights flickered, but never went out. The wind beat its tempo against the side of the house, but it didn’t knock down the door. The snow fell, but not upon earth that was cold and frozen. Traffic stopped, but not for long. Cows put their tails to the wind, but they didn’t die.

Yes, I’d say that the 2009 March blizzard was a delightful snowy interlude compared to the 2006 New Year’s Eve blizzard that left icy snow on the ground for over a month!

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Conservation Day at the Capitol 2008

Awards Presented for Conservation, Education and Communication

Owners of The Boise City News, Publisher/Editor C.F. and Office Manager Linda David, were honored by Oklahoma Press Association V.P. Mark Thomas on Wednesday, March 25, in the Blue Room, of The Oklahoma State Capital. The Boise City News was the only paper honored by the Conservation Service for Excellence in Communication. The paper was nominated by The Cimarron County Conservation District for continuing support of conservation communication. The award is sponsored by The Oklahoma Press Association and the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts.

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Cimarron Heritage Center Dedicates Veterans’ Chapel

The service included a viewing of the Weather Channel “Movie” about the dustbowl. Lois Garner, Bob and Phylllis Anderson, and others in the area were featured.

PTCI Increases to 36 Cellular Towers

PTCI Increases to 36 Cellular Towers…PTCI has just added two new cell sites to its coverage area. The new Felt tower will help with service within buildings and areas where the signal is weak near the town of Felt.  Construction is now complete on the new cell site in Gate and it is operational as well.  These two new towers will increase the total to 36 cell sites with 31 in the Oklahoma Panhandle, four in Sherman County, Texas, and one in Liberal, Kansas.