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September 23-29, 2020 • 10040 Hwy 54 • Weatherford • (580) 772-5939 • email: [email protected] • www.westokweekly.com • Vol. 6 No. 37

Provided Steve Spain was the big winner last Friday night winning $5,000 in KWEY’s briefcase contest. Steve was one of 11 contestants that had a chance at the cash prize. Pictured with Steve is Vanessa Valli, Jeanie Spain, and Heston Wright Hobart Celebration of Freedom festivities scheduled

Chase Wright getaways, gift baskets, jewelry, art, memorabilia, the celebration kicks off with Hobart’s homecoming Staff Writer and more. All proceeds from the virtual auction will at the Bearcat stadium against Cordell. There will also The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and benefit the museum and its educational programs: be a silent auction held at the Stanley Building from Museum is holding a Virtual Silent Auction this year as Inspired Leadership Challenge, Four Star Leadership 12 PM - 5 PM. Then, on September 26th, the silent part of the 12th annual Celebration of Freedom event with General Tommy Franks, Inspired Leadership auction continues at the Stanley Building from 10 in Hobart. The virtual auction opens on September Experience, and the Mobile Classroom & Roadshow. AM - 6PM. In addition to the auction, there will be a 23rd and will run through September 27th through The Celebration of Freedom is a mashup of fun put softball tournament at 10 AM, a Poker Run and a Show the museum’s website: tommyfranksmuseum.org/ on by the Hobart community. This year, the celebration N Shine (registering at 10 AM), and the Hometown cofauction.com. The auction features many special coincides with Hobart’s Hometown Harvest and the Harvest opening at 11 AM. items including exclusive event tickets, vacation Bearcat’s Homecoming. Starting on September 25th, (See Celebration of Freedom, Page 3) September 23-29, 2020 • WestOK Weekly • Page 2

Charles “Chuck” Wesley Daniel She obtained her stenography and cake decorating Pat moved to San Diego, California, where he worked certifications from the Burns Flat Vo-Tech School in as an electrical technician before joining IBM in 1957. Charles “Chuck” Wesley Burns Flat, OK. She became certified with the State of His career with IBM lasted 36 years and included Daniel was born August 2, as Social Services and Activities Director. various levels of management and twice he was awarded 1948, in South Gate, CA to She worked in numerous businesses in Clinton over the “National Manager of the Year.” Thomas and Ellen (Bozarth) years as well as owning and operating her own small After retirement Ross spent time with volunteer work, Daniel and passed away on business. She retired from the Oklahoma Veterans Center he taught people how to use computers, was chairman Friday, September 11, 2020, in Clinton as Recreational Activities Specialist, II after of the local SCORE chapter (Senior Corps of Retired at Veterans Medical Center 15 years of service. Executives), and he volunteered at the local library. In in Oklahoma City, having She was involved in her church; she enjoyed crafting, his retirement years he had time to pursue his hobby of reached the age of 72 years, sewing, cooking, cake decorating, fishing, camping, playing golf. 1 month and 9 days. cook-outs, gardening and spending time with her family. Throughout his life, Ross always had time to honor Chuck lived in various states, moving with his parents Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and spending God with his time, service, talents, and tithes. His belief as his father was a truck driver. He graduated from quality time with them. She was a longtime member of that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, as stated in John 3:16, Alhambra High School in Alhambra, CA in 1966 and was the American Legion Auxiliary and helped them raise was evident in his life, both in the spot light and at home. drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967, serving in Germany funds for the Legion. She was a friend and neighbor to Without being famous he was a pillar in the community and Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1970 as all, and her passion was helping others. wherever he lived. a Petro Specialist. Chuck returned to the United States She is preceded in death by her parents, an infant Survivors include Pat Jantz (Spouse) Plano, ; Sharon Standingwater Byrd and settled in Custer City where he worked at the Custer daughter, grandson Coty Rush Carlisle and brother Alex Brenda Johnston (daughter) Frisco, Texas; Keith and Farmers Co-op and met his wife Barbara Bach. They Neimczak, Jr., and Grandmother Mary Black. Maureen Jantz (son and daughter-in-law) Prosper, married on August 9, 1975, in Weatherford making their She is survived by two sons: Kenneth Carlisle and wife Texas; Aaron and Ellen Steensma (son-in-law and home in Custer City. Their son Tommy was born April 16, Debbie, and Billy Carlisle, all of Clinton; two daughters: granddaughter) Gunter, Texas; Grace Steensma (great 1979. They moved to Weatherford in 1992, and he began Deborah Lowe of Edmond and Shannon Monson of granddaughter) Gunter, Texas. work at Atwoods where he worked until 2009 and worked Eakly; brother Mike Kokayko and wife Millie of Temple at the Ace, located in Weatherford until he retired in 2019. City, California. Chuck is survived by his wife Barbara of the home; She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kristopher Cornelius (C.H.) Dalke, Jr. son Tommy Daniel and his wife Katie of Tulsa, OK; two Carlisle and wife Lindsey of Weatherford, OK; Mickael grandsons: Braxton Daniel and Kody Daniel of Tulsa; Carlisle of OKC, OK; Kyler Carlisle of Clinton; Joshua A funeral for Cornelius sisters: Sharen Taylor of Garden Grove, CA and Emma Carlisle of El Reno, OK; Travis Carlisle of Mustang, (C H) Dalke Jr. was held on Waterbury of Kingston, AZ; brothers: Robert Daniel of OK; Caimen Lowe of Edmond, OK; Kacie Lowe of Wednesday, September 16, Las Vegas, NV and James Daniel of Needles, CA; and Edmond, OK; Devin Davis of Clinton,and Sara Monson 2020, at Herold Mennonite many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by of Ada, OK; great grandson Lennon Davis of Clinton and Church in Bessie, Oklahoma. his parents and brother Richard Daniel. a very special friend since childhood Lucille Telford of Interment was held at Herold Orange, CA. Mennonite Cemetery in The family greeted guests from 5:00 till 7:00 P.M., Bessie, Oklahoma. Visitation Mary Louise (Niemczak) Carter Wednesday, September 16, 2020, in the Kiesau Memorial was from 3pm-8pm on Chapel. Monday, September 14, Chapel Services for Mary The family has suggested those wanting to give a 2020, and 9am-8pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Louise (Niemczak) Carter, memorial contribution may do so to the Down Syndrome All under the direction of Ray and Martha’s Funeral 78, Clinton resident were Association, 720 West Wilshire Blvd, Ste 112, Oklahoma Home in Cordell, Oklahoma. held 10:00 A.M., Thursday, City, OK 73116 September 17, 2020, in the Kiesau Memorial Chapel, Debra Kodaseet officiated by Doyle Kinney. Burial followed in the Butler Gerald Ross Jantz A Graveside Service Cemetery under the direction for Debra Kodaseet, 64, of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Gerald Ross Jantz, known Clinton resident was held Home. to friends and family as Ross, 1:00 P.M., Friday, September Mary Carter was born September 7, 1942, to Alexander passed away peacefully 18, 2020, in the Clinton and Fern (Fletcher) Niemczak in Los Angeles, CA and on September 5, 2020, in Indian Cemetery, officiated passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, in the OU McKinney, Texas. Ross was by Pastor Gerald Panana and Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. born on May 21, 1931, in under the directions of the Mary was raised in El Monte, California, but spent one Alden, Oklahoma, the son Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. year attending Saint Andrews Priory in Honolulu, Hawaii. of Sam and Emma Jantz. A Wake Service will be She married Billy Ray Carlisle in Tulare, California, He was the sixth of nine held Thursday, September 17, 2020, in the Kiesauy in 1959. To this marriage two sons were born: Kenneth children, surviving him is Memorial Chapel. Ray and Billy Jr. She later married L.D. Smith in Cordell, Winifred Koehn of Halstead, Kansas. Preceding him in Debra Ramona (Prairie Chief) Kodaseet was born Oklahoma, and to this marriage two daughters were death is a sister Betty Ann Jantz and brothers LaVern, May 5, 1956, to Robert and June (Beard) Prairie Chief born: Deborah Doreen and Shannon D’Ann. In 1980 she Milton, Willard, Robert, Richard and Eldon. in Clinton, OK and passed away Wednesday, September married Nolan Carter. Ross grew up south of Carnegie, Oklahoma, on a 9, 2020, in her Clinton home. rural farm near Alden, Oklahoma, where he attended Debra was raised in Clinton and graduated from Clinton high school and played varsity sports in basketball High School in 1976. She attended Dartmouth College in and baseball, graduating in 1949. After high school he Hanover, New Hampshire. She worked as a Deputy Court attended Junior college and, soon thereafter, met Patricia Clerk for the U.S. Bankrupts Court for a short time. She Dyer whom he married on May 14, 1952. In 2020 Ross enjoyed reading, watching movies and listening to music. and Patricia celebrated 68 years of marriage. Ross and She was preceded in death by her husband and her Pat have two children: Brenda Johnston of Frisco, Texas parents. and Keith Jantz of Prosper, Texas. Their family also She is survived by two sons: Keegan Kodaseet, Clinton includes a daughter-in-law Maureen Jantz, granddaughter and Cale Kaline, OKC, OK and a daughter Quannah and son -in-law Ellen and Aaron Steensma and a great Kaline, Clinton. granddaughter Grace Steensma. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Originally working on farms in Oklahoma, Ross and September 23-29, 2020 • WestOK Weekly • Page 3 Celebration of Freedom Continued from Page 1 In downtown Hobart and the Courthouse Square the Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum’s videos, and military equipment. If you’re interested in Gazebo, the Harvest celebration will be featuring a website: www.tommyfranksmuseum.org under the learning about the leadership and outreach programs family-filled day of activities with vendors, Veteran events tab, or go to celebrationoffreedom.com. the museum offers, they have detailed information spotlights, booths, kiddie train rides/car races, a car Come join the festivities and honor our armed on their website and on location. The programs and show, pageant, hay rides, inflatables, parade, street forces and remember those who gave it all for the museum were started by Tommy Franks and his dance featuring the AMBUSH, a championship freedom we enjoy today. And make sure to swing wife Cathryn as a way to never forget the sacrifices softball game and grand opening at the newly updated by the world-class museum, open both days, to see made and to offer the future generations support as Emerson Field with first pitch thrown by Hobart Mayor items from around the world that focus on the story they pursue leadership roles. “Leaders are not born; Jeff Allen will take place at 8 PM. Matthew Sims will of General Franks’ 38 year military career and the they are developed, and it is my passion to [create] a be at the Stanley Bldg from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. selling United States military. The museum has one of the world-class facility to inspire the next generation of signed copies of his new book, “Why My Heart is only two Medal of Honor awards given in the state of leaders.” - General Tommy Franks. Purple,” his story as a combat medic in Iraq. Oklahoma and a huge collection of challenge coins. All information courtesy of the General Tommy A schedule of events and times can be found through They also have one-of-a-kind historical photographs, Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. Check with long-term care SWOSUpalooza Rescheduled for March 25 facilities for new phase SWOSUpalooza has been rescheduled for Panorama Committee. “We plan to have the concert Cherrie Nutley As I write this press release, it is SWODA Supervisor Thursday, March 25, at Southwestern Oklahoma but we’re going to wait a little longer because of the with a sense of renewed hope and State University in Weatherford. pandemic.” energy as the OK State Department of Health has issued Flatland Cavalry, Mike Ryan and Triston Marez The music event is sponsored by the Student new Phase reopening guidelines for long-term care will be featured at the 8 p.m. concert, which will be Government Association and the Panorama Series. facilities. Included in the new guidelines is confirmation held in the Pioneer Cellular Event Center. Tickets are available on stubwire.com at share. of the fact that ombudsmen will once again be allowed in SWOSUpalooza was scheduled for October 22. swosu.edu/SWOSUpalooza2020 or in the SWOSU long-term care facilities, using proper PPE and Covid 19 Tickets already purchased on stubwire will be Public Relations and Marketing Office in Room 205 precautions, and requirements for each facility. honored at the March 25 concert. of the Hays Administration Building. Tickets are $15 I was able to make my first in person facility visit this “We feel now is not the time for a concert in advance and $20 on the day of the show. past week, and I was walking on air when I left. The involving the SWOSU students, and we are very For additional information about SWOSUpalooza, facility in question had worked hard throughout this pleased that all three bands have agreed to the date contact the SWOSU Public Relations and Marketing pandemic to provide good care for the residents and to switch,” said Brian Adler, chair of the co-sponsoring Office at 580.774.3063. keep them connected to their friends and family. I finally saw with my own eyes the faces of the residents I have come to know and care for so much. SWOSU and Weatherford Regional Hospital They are doing well; what a resilient community they are. But, and this is important, they miss you and want to President Provide COVID Information see you as soon as possible. They are wearing their masks As COVID cases continue to increase across into consideration if Personal Protective Equipment within the community they call home; they are practicing Weatherford and western Oklahoma, Weatherford was being used or not. Being in the same room with social distancing. They are washing and using hand Regional Hospital President Brian Denton has the person doesn’t necessarily mean “exposure.” sanitizers often each day. The staff are doing the same. several suggestions for Southwestern Oklahoma State Denton reminds students and residents that nurses So, we must practice these same steps out in the world so University students and area residents. and medical workers can be very helpful in answering we can conquer this virus and once again visit freely and The first thing to do when a person suspects COVID questions, as well as guiding toward the best course in person with our loved ones in long-term care facilities is to contact their primary doctor, health department of action to take. across the nation. or go to an area convenient care facility, according As for testing, Denton said the Weatherford As an ombudsman, it’s my job to advocate for these to Denton. Medical workers can then determine if hospital has an adequate supply of test kits—unlike residents and to be their voice. If you have concerns testing is needed or required by asking a series of last spring. Results of the rapid tests are typically about what is happening at the facility where your loved questions. known by the end of the day. Testing is not a painful one resides or if you need better guidance in having “There is a risk of getting a false negative result procedure but can be uncomfortable for some people. better communication with your loved ones as visitation if tested too soon,” Denton said. “Typically it is Once a result is known, the hospital will contact restrictions vary from facility to facility and county to recommended to wait 5-7 days before testing after the individual’s ordering provider (primary doctor county, please give me a call. Cherrie Nutley at 580- being exposed.” or convenient care provider, for example) with the 562-5032. Check in with the staff to see how things are People can have a misconception on what exposure results and that facility will reach out to the patient. progressing as things are changing week by week. means. Denton said a person has to be in close Denton said it is extremely important for everyone This is a team effort, and the goal is for long-term proximity to a positive case for at least 15 minutes to 1) maintain a distance of 6 feet from people when care residents to once again have visitors, enjoy group and within six feet of that person. Exposure also takes possible; 2) wear a mask; and 3) wash hands often. activities and to dine together in the dining room. We can make this happen! September 23-29, 2020 • WestOK Weekly • Page 4 Advertising Deadline: Every Friday at 3pm [email protected] (580) 772-5939

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BECKHAM COUNTY DOUBLE FATALI- CUSTER COUNTY DISTRICT COURT - A WEATHERFORD SCHOOL BOARD - The TY - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released Clinton man is charged with first degree robbery in Weatherford School Board of Education decided details surrounding a double fatality in Beckham Custer County District Court. Victor William Mor- to name the new West Elementary under construc- County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says that gan, Jr., 29 year old male, allegedly approached tion as General Thomas P. Stafford Elementary. 58 year old Jimmy Darrell Brandon of Shamrock, a man who was checking in at the Relax Inn in The Board decided to survey the community for Texas and 56 year old Ricky Dowayne Thompkins Clinton and demanded $20 from the victim. When the name of East Elementary. of Hollis both died at the scene of the one vehicle the victim said no, Morgan approached the man in accident. Troopers says Brandon was driving north an aggressive manner. The victim then pulled his on state Highway 30 and failed to stop at a stop pocket knife in an effort to scare Morgan away. BECKHAM COUNTY DISTRICT COURT - sign and hit a road sign then went head-on into a However, that’s when Morgan punched the victim An Elk City man has been bound over in Beckham tree. and tackled him to the ground. County District Court on charges of soliciting sex- ual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology and possession of firearms after a WEATHERFORD PROCLAMATION - LUCAS ODOT GRANT - Congressman Frank conviction or during probation. Billy Wayne Rich, Weatherford Mayor Mike Brown issued a procla- Lucas says he applauds the announcement that 37 year old male, allegedly had sexual communi- mation that due to Covid-19, the use of masks or the Oklahoma Department of Transportation will cation with a 15 year old female. Two other counts, facial coverings in workplaces, retail stores, busi- receive a $22 million grant from the U.S. Depart- including a kidnapping charge, were dismissed. nesses, restaurants and bars, fitness centers, plac- ment of Transportation to make improvements and Formal arraignment for Rich will be held October es of worship and healthcare facilities are highly reconstruct the historic, two-lane Bridgeport bridge 28th. recommened. In the proclamation, the city pledges on U.S. 281 in Caddo and Canadian counties. In its support to property owners and businesses re- the month of May, Lucas joined U.S. Senators quiring masks or facial coverings on their property. Jim Inhofe and James Lankford in sending a let- CLINTON DRAINAGE PROJECT - Clinton ter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary City Council approved a drainage improvement Elaine Chao in support of this project. project for ACME Brick Park. The drainage im- CUSTER COUNTY SAFE ROOM GRANT - provement project comes as the result of a heavy Custer County Emergency Management Director rain event in May of 2019 that damaged multiple Mike Galloway says the 2020 individual saferoom CUSTER COUNTY OSU EXTENSION NEW parts of infrastructure, causing washed out roads, project will kickoff September 29th at the Custer AG AGENT - Custer County has a new Ag Agent. tree damage, a sewer line collapse and flooding of County Fairgrounds in Clinton. Galloway says Zack Henderson started on the job last week. Hen- the ACME Brick Park building. those presentations will be held hourly from 10am- derson previously served as an intern for OSU Ex- 1pm surrounding the application process. tension in Kiowa County. DO WE REALLY CARE? This past two weeks I visited three KNOW A apartments that were requesting utility assistance. Each of them was a single HOMETOWN HERO? parent situation. Four children were Let us know too! We will feature them involved. This is not to make a judgment in our next issue of the call or to assess the reasons for their dilemma . It is simply to point out the situation that exists in our society. Many of these made decisions earlier in their lives that led to their present situation. To use a current cliché, “It is what it is.” Those three cases represent only the tip of the iceberg. They face a very difficult existence, having no helpmate Call Shauna or Krystal at to help discipline, share the labor, help in decision making, make repairs, plus the obvious financial burden; 580.772.5939 making for a stressful lifestyle of day-to-day survival. or email us at Most live below the poverty level. Some of it is Find us online at: generational poverty and some situational. Either way [email protected] wright.media it is a problem that needs to be addressed. I’m glad that the Ministerial Alliance has funds that can help alleviate some problems with utilities. But, as valuable as this is, it is only a band-aid approach. It does nothing about the core issues. My connection with the justice system tells me that fatherless homes provide fodder for our crowded jails and prisons. Thank goodness for the exceptions and there are many. I just today talked with an inmate who PUBLIC RECORDS grew up in the home of a grandfather who was in and out of prison himself, leaving the grandson to fend for Arrested an open container of alcohol. license. laness unsafely, and driving himself. Ben Carson, on the other hand, had a mother with under the influence. a third grade education who challenged her two sons to Carlos Chavez, arrested by Jennifer Martinez, arrested by Daniel Rodriguez, arrest by achieve, setting down some strong guidelines. One grew Clinton Police Department, Clinton Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Ridge Fergason, arrested up to be a civil engineer and the other a brain surgeon for a Custer County charge of on charges for no insurance charged with 2nd degree by TSI, charged with and now in the President’s cabinet. breaking and entering. and truancy. driving under the influence, protective order violation, Many single-parent families would like to do better for possession of paraphernalia, falsely personate another, and their children, but they are forced into low paying jobs, Jarod Cable, arrested by Gerald Goss, arrested by possesion of marijuana burglary in the second. with few skills or education to do otherwise. How can Clinton Police Department, Clinton Police Department, without medical marijuana we make a difference or salvage some of these young lives, many of whom will grow up to repeat the mistakes for a Custer County charge of on a custer county bench license. Out of Bond of their parent. breaking and entering. warrant and a new custer I wish I had some pat answer. I just know that these county charge of poossesion Vicente Soria, arrested by Erick Fowler, arrested lives matter. They are created in the image of God. When Anissa Bearbow, arrested by of a controlled dangerous Oklahoma Highway Patrol, by Weatherford Police I became a follower of Jesus Christ I forfeited the right Clinton Police Department, substance. charged with possesion Department, charged with to choose whom I would love. The first impulse of love for a Custer County charge of of controlled dangerous driving under the influece, is to care. We can love at a distance but to get personally breaking and entering. Rachel Erskine, arrested by substance, possesion of possesion of a controlled involved is too risky. It might require sacrifice and loss Clinton Police Department, on paraphernalia, and public dangerous substance, of comfort. I visited one home this week where the Charles Mathies, arrested by charges of public intoxication intoxication. possession of medical stench was so bad I could barely stay in the room. Trash Clinton Police Department, by drugs and possession of marijuana without medical littered the floor and cats strolled in and out. Often, one on new city charges of petit drug paraphernalia. Kevin Zapien, arrested by license, possesion of of the major failures is living for the moment instead larceny. Custer County Serrifs Office, paraphernalia, and unsafe of planning ahead; immediate gratification rather than Victoria Crawford, arrested charged with domestic assult lane use. saving for a future need. Laura Ellis, arrested by by Clinton Police Department, and battery 2nd degree. I read today that there is little learning without Clinton Police Department, on a city warrant for allowing Luis Martinez, charged with relationships. 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To do nothing is not an option. Jesus public intoxication by drugs. Nicole Racelis, arrested by paraphernalia. rear center brake, changing often talked about helping the poor, the oppressed, the Clinton Police Department, laness unsafely, and driving marginalized. Too often, we see our relationship only Eric Goucher, arrested by charged with public Ryan Bruetsch, arrested under the influence. on the vertical level, not recognizing that it includes the Clinton Police Department, intoxication, possesion of by Weatherford Police horizontal as well. If you have any ideas, let me know. on charges of driving under drug paraphernalia, and Department, charged with TO COMMENT: jhm82@outlook or 580-772-2311 the influence and transporting failure to appear on no drivers rear center brake, changing

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Happy Birthday Wishes for September 23rd - Maria Llamas, Rick Payne; September 24th - Hailey Berry, Maggie Fuchs, Lynnsi Outhier, Josh Pitzer, Zac Sandoval, Danielle Sargent; Sep- tember 25th - Stephanie Bradley, Parker Christian, Julie Funkhouser, Pat James, Kasey Jeffers, Luther Newman, Harold Tags, Jerry Waldrop, Tommy Wheeler; September 26th - Holly Bella- my, Jacqui Ivy, Whitney Littleton; September 27th - Latisha Graybill, Larry Green, Erin Hinton, Justin Johnson, Fanny Lunsford, Matther Murray, Tammy Pigg, Euline Sharp, Shelly Stephens, Vanessa Valli, Kacidie Wallace, Cara Jean Williams, Jane Wilson; September 28th - Beth Ben- dure, Debbie Dehn, Pam Garrison, Mark Mapel, Margaret Meek, Marylou Mejia, Debbie Mos- burg, Tracy Murray, Craig Price, Kaila Royalty, Hannah Sandoval, Lexi Sheperd, Kaye Sodders, Garla Wisdom; September 29th - Darrell Coit, Westyn England, Bayley Forbes, Randy Gouch- er, Logan Guthrie, Garret Graybill, Nicole Horn, Shawn Lindsey, Ruth Mogg, Taira Tripp, John YelloweagleDavis, Jackie Entz, Aaden Hampton. September 23-29, 2020 • WestOK Weekly • Page 6 SPORTS Presented by: SWOSU Spotlights First Bulldogs of the Week for 2020-21 Doug Self SWOSU Sports Information Director The SWOSU Athletic Department is proud to continue the selection for Bulldogs of the Week during the fall by choosing Justin Bailey of the Bulldog Football team and Lady Bulldog Golfer Mikaela Rindermann as the first honorees for the academic year. The award is brought to you by Wright Wradio, the home of the Bulldogs over the airwaves on both 95.5 'The Coyote' and 100.3 'Coyote Classic.' Bailey (Wylie, Texas) is in his second year at SWOSU and as a junior he ranked second on the team with 29 receptions for 543 yards and he was third on the team with three touchdowns. Justin said he chose to come to SWOSU because of the way the coaches – specifically Head Coach Chet Pobolish and Offensive Coordinator Tyler Hennes – treated him and his family during the recruiting process and his favorite memory from last season was scoring a touchdown during the East Central game as he helped the Bulldogs start the season 2-0. Quote: “The best part about the challenging experience this semester is that our team is buying in and coming together as a group. We are more grateful for the things that we get to do now and I think it’s a mindset that we have all adopted during this pandemic. Some may look Golf Coaches Association (WGCA). Mikaela chose season due to the pandemic, the best part of this semester at this as having to wait another year to play, but we are to sign with SWOSU because of the Women’s Golf so far is being able to continue to practice and workout looking at this as another year to prepare and grow as team’s recent success as a nationally-ranked team and as a team.” a team.” because the school is well known for being prodigious Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods – through perseverance Favorite Athlete: Jordan Shipley or Steve Nash in the Health and Science Department. While she says and mental toughness, he has inspired me to challenge Personal Goal for Season: 0 Dropped Passes; Set a that traveling and competing with her teammates is the myself as an athlete and that through triumph and defeat, standard for future SWOSU Football teams best part of playing for the Lady Bulldogs, her favorite anything is achievable Rindermann (Norman, Okla.) is in her junior season memory was being part of the program that competed for Personal Goals for Season: Confidently work hard on for the Lady Bulldog Golf team and last season she was a National Championship during her freshman season. my craft to the best of my ability; exemplify leadership chosen as an All-American Scholar by the Women’s Quote: “Although we cannot compete for our fall as a teammate; excel in curricular activities

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@Cashion 7-28 L September 23-29, 2020 • WestOK Weekly • Page 7 The Story of Antelope Hills (part 3) with his back in view, a brands on them, most camp with a substantial single fighter (legend has likely brought over from herd of horses and mules it to be an Anadarko Indian Old Mexico. At the and 23 captives, all of called Pockmark Jim) knelt same time, the Rangers them women and children. down with a Mississippi were pursuing what few Upon reaching the Yager rifle in hand. His had fled wagon camp he found that shot struck underneath the village. When the all was well. The Rangers the metal scales and hit fugitives came to a deep stayed one more night and true. Iron Jacket tumbled creek with high, steep one more day. They chose from his horse just as banks, the Rangers closed to break down and burn the iron grey mount was in, capturing many. It was both the ambulance and mortally wounded as well. late afternoon when the wagons to hasten their Kelly R. Kilhoffer Oklahoma History Enthusiast Both horse and rider lay Rangers returned to the return trip. Some of the dying. A single Comanche village with plank boards were used It will never be known warrior ran to him but was their captives. What they to make Robert Nichols for sure if Iron Jacket cut down. found was a burned and a rather crude coffin. His wanted to parley or if After the death of Iron smoldering ruin. The grave was on the east this was some type of Jacket, the Comanche had looted the side of the Washita River, challenge because the women of the village began village and burned the roughly 8 miles from Rangers opened fire on to ‘keen,’ a mourning cry lodges to the ground. Durham, Oklahoma. It was him. Bullets struck all of lament with an eerie Robert Nichols was the marked with a headstone about horse and rider to rattling or vibration of the only casualty among the made of red sandstone. Up no avail. Iron Jacket rode tongue, while the children Rangers. Nichols had been until the 1930’s it could first, before the Tonkawas, began to scream and cry. riding an unruly horse and still be seen. in full view. More shots Villagers scattered like was separated from his The return to Camp rang out, but again he was quail before the Texans. squad. He was speared to Runnels went without unscathed. Next, the great What few defending death by the Comanches, incident. On May 20, warrior rode left, the full warriors there were had with their nearly ten-foot 1858, the entire Ranger length of the line, whirling Photo provided been quickly killed. The long lances, near the mouth company, minus Nichols, 1800’s Comanche Warrior figurine about as he crossed back. Tonkawas hated the of Little Robe Creek. The returned safely. It seemed he could not be Rip Ford would go on to Comanche people in mind. Comanches and began to Comanches had stripped The battles would struck by the white man’s serve in the Confederate Director Kevin Costner sing their victory chants. him of his weapons, a rage on for nearly bullets. Army during the was forced to change the Charging through the rifle and a pistol, those another two decades The fact that he could American Civil War. He tribe from Comanche to village, the Rangers being the only firearms the before the Comanches ride the entire length of also served as a doctor, a Lakota Sioux. There was found it to be mostly Comanche used that day. finally submitted to the the skirmish line, under lawyer, a newspaper man not enough of the original abandoned with the As the day wore on, reservation. The main constant fire, caused many and a Texas Senator. most capable warriors Captain Ford began to battles would be fought to believe the superstition Many have seen the left to build a movie out hunting buffalo. The worry about his father by U.S. Troops but that Iron Jacket really was movie Dances With around, so they chose the Indian allies gathered and the small detachment skirmishes with civilians bulletproof. As he rode Wolves, some may have Lakota language, which the large Remudas, of of men in his rearguard. and Ranger companies to the far west side of the read the book, but few was still well used at the which many of the horses Leaving Ross in charge, fighting the Plains Indians line and wheeled his horse may know that it was time. and mules had Mexican Ford made for the wagon would continue. about again to the east and originally written with the

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