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RESS AS A P SO M C O IA H T A BETTER I L O K N O NEWSPAPER News CONTEST SEQUOYAH Source for 2 AWARD The 0 1 R E The 6 W I N N Heart of Oklahoma Purcell Register Thursday, July 20, 2017 purcellregister.com Vol. 130 No. 37 • 3 sections • 4034 pages 75¢ Since 1887 Nearing completion Investigation into hit and run Three According to Purcell Police the pickup that was pulling Chief Kevin Williams, the a trailer with a John Deere investigation into the July 3 tractor on it. hit and run is beginning to Investigators believe the take shape. trailer is what struck and The person of interest was killed 13-year-old Rafael de interviewed Monday, Wil- Jesus Garcia Andrade, Jr. on liams said. Green Avenue. fatalities His name has not been re- “It appears to be just an ac- leased but will be when the cident,” Williams said. final report is filed. Once completed, the report “Technically, he’s not a sus- will be given to the district at- pect in any criminal matter,” torney to make any decision, Williams said of the driver of Williams said. CONFIRMED I-35 closed for over 3 hours The Oklahoma High- dead at Purcell Municipal way Patrol (OHP) has Hospital. confirmed at least three Two persons were pro- people have died from nounced dead at the injuries sustained in a scene, including her grinding two-vehicle 10-year-old son, Zach, accident at mile marker and 11-year-old, Becks 91 on the south edge of Kitterman. Purcell. Four air ambulances A 2014 GMC Yukon, were called to the scene. driven by Erin Van Horn, Three people from the 40 of Tulsa, slammed into SUV were flown to OU John Denny Montgomery • The Purcell Register the back of a northbound Medical Center in Okla- • Photo provided 18-wheeler just before homa City with severe Air ambulance 3:30 p.m. Monday after- injuries, including three Four helicopters.were.called.to.the.scene.of.a.devastating. Time to tutor noon in the northbound fatality. accident. on. Interstate. 35. Monday. afternoon.. Three. A village woman.preparing.for.a.semester.exam.at.St..Monica’s. lanes of Interstate 35. individuals. from. Jenks,. Okla.. died. and. another. three. were. in.Gulu,.Uganda,.is.tutored.in.math.by.Dr..Jim.Camberlain,.co- She was pronounced Please see Accident, page 9A critically.injured. director.for.education.and.outreach.in.the.Water.Technologies. for.Emerging.Regions.Center.at.the.University.of.Oklahoma.. Chamberlain,.a.Catholic.priest,.is.also.pastor.of.Our.Lady.of. Victory.Catholic.Church.in.Purcell. Serving two masters Three weeks in Uganda life-changing experience JeanneGrimes The Purcell Register He accompanied three other OU faculty members Political unrest and poverty and a dozen students majoring may have scarred the country in engineering, education and of Uganda, but not the souls business to the poorest area of its people. of Uganda last month. “The people there are very In addition, OU Health Sci- happy,” said Dr. Jim Cham- ences Center sent 12 first-year berlain, co-director for educa- medical and nursing students John Denny Montgomery • The Purcell Register tion and outreach at the Uni- together with one faculty versity of Oklahoma’s Water member. Desperately working Technologies for Emerging Chamberlain’s group was Multiple agencies.responded.about.3:30.p.m..Monday.to.a.terrible.fatality.accident.on.Interstate.35.near.exit.91.at. Regions Center and pastor of Purcell..Three.individuals.from.Jenks,.Okla..died.and.another.three.were.critically.injured..Responders.at.the.scene. Our Lady of Victory Catholic included.those.from.Wadley’s.Ambulance.Service,.the.Purcell.Fire.Department,.the.Purcell.Police.Department.and. Church in Purcell. Please see Uganda, page 9A the.Oklahoma.Highway.Patrol. Rate check Locals score at youth rodeo Purcell City Council took offset usage from the city’s tentative steps at a special power grid. International Finals Youth Rodeo wraps up in Shawnee meeting Tuesday evening to Two representatives from establish electrical rates for Oklahoma Municipal Power Local rodeo athletes Hicks of Wanette brought its name, draws cowboys Around Cowgirl competi- customers who install alterna- Authority (OMPA), Trey Price Paige Jones of Wayne; home more than memories and cowgirls from around tion, earning $1,476.45 tive electrical power sources and John VanZant, presented Kaylee Scales and Shel- from the International the world. The event was in breakaway roping and at their homes and businesses. by Lankford, both of Finals Youth Rodeo in July 9-14. At issue particularly is the Blanchard; Ali Armstrong Shawnee. Lankford came away installation of solar panels to Please see Council, page 8A of Lexington and Creede The rodeo, which true to with $2,044.41 in the All Please see Rodeo, page 9A Inside Inside Find it... The Still on top New digs Opinion.................4A Purcell Register ShaeBug Washington’s Scarberry is up new gym Society..................6A ■ Deadlines ■ Contact us to her old tricks. is under Neighbors.............1B construction. • News: 12 noon, Tuesday Obituaries.............8A • Display Ads: 12 noon, Tuesday 405-527-2126 [email protected] • Classifieds: 11 a.m., Tuesday Classifieds..........10B • Legal Notices: 2 p.m., Tuesday Pg..3A Pg..1B 2A-THE PURCELL REGISTER, Thursday, July 20, 2017 PES enrollment confirmation All students in grades pre- district must bring a birth residence. kindergarten through second certificate and a current im- Children who will be four planning to attend Purcell munization record in addition years of age prior to Sept. 1, Elementary School this fall to a current proof of residence. 2017 are eligible for enroll- should confirm enrollment A current utility bill with par- ment in the pre-k program. for the 2017-18 school year. Students who will be five Enrollment will be held School supply list before September 1 are eli- at Purcell Elementary on gible for enrollment in kin- Wednesday, August 2, from 8 Page 7A dergarten. Upper 90s and high heat index a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, Open house will be held August 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ent or guardians name and on Monday, August 7, from Some slightly-above-aver- index it may feel over 100 weekend. This will bring your Returning students and physical address is the most 5:30-7 p.m. age temperatures in the upper degrees. temperatures down to average those pre-enrolled last spring efficient way to establish Classes will begin Wednes- 90s can be expected this week, There is a slight chance for for this time of year. Stay cool! need only provide a current residence. Lease agreements day, August 9, at 8 a.m. and along with the high heat scattered showers over the – Leah Hill proof of residence and up- or housing contracts are also Please call the school office to-date student information. acceptable. General mail will at 527-2146 with any ques- Students new to the school not be accepted as proof of tions regarding enrollment. Jeanne Grimes • The Purcell Register Pick me, Mad Scientist, pick me! Arms aloft, youngsters vie for a nod from mad scientist Barrett Huddleston when he asks for volunteers during a program Tuesday at Purcell Public Library. Purcell Intermediate enrollment confirmation All students in grades third pre-enrolled last spring need way to establish residence. through fifth planning to attend only provide a current proof Lease agreements or housing Purcell Intermediate School of residence and up-to-date contracts are also acceptable. Jeanne Grimes • The Purcell Register this fall should confirm enroll- student information. General mail will not be ac- ment for the 2017-18 school Students new to the school cepted as proof of residence. Wall work year. district must bring a birth Open house will be held A wall and sidewalk combination takes shape along Green Avenue as part of the city’s long Enrollment will be held certificate and a current im- on Monday, August 7, from anticipated GreenScape project. at Purcell Intermediate on munization record in addition 6-7 p.m. Classes will begin Wednesday, August 2, from 8 to a current proof of residence. Wednesday, August 9, at 8 a.m. a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, A current utility bill with parent Call the school office at 527- August 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or guardians name and physical 2146, Ext. 502 with any ques- Health officials warn residents Returning students and those address is the most efficient tions regarding enrollment. of heat-related illnesses Rainfall Summer is heating up, and and heat stroke and act quickly. • Unconsciousness as temperatures rise, so does Heat Exhaustion A heat stroke is a medical the risk of heat-related illness. • Heavy sweating emergency. If any signs are is sparse Each year, approximately 620 • Weakness recognizable, call 911 imme- people die from heat-related • Cold, pale, clammy skin diately and move the person to In far north Purcell .4” was illness in the United States. • Fast, weak pulse a cooler environment. Reduce recorded last Saturday evening. The Oklahoma State De- • Nausea or vomiting the person’s body temperature In the central part of town METAL ROOFS FOR THE partment of Health (OSDH) • Fainting with cool cloths or even a bath. .1” was recorded in very spotty reminds residents that heat- • Muscle cramps The OSDH offers the follow- shower activity. related illness can range from • Headache ing safety tips for preventing a PRICE OF SHINGLES That brings the unofficial heat rash, heat cramps and heat • Feeling dizzy heat-related illness: total rainfall here to 23.05”.