Dani Biggs Signs Music Letter of Intent for Scholarship with University of Arkansas Gloria G
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Wednesday March 11, 2020 If you would avoid criticism Perrysay nothing, do nothing and be nothing Journal Seated from left are Joey and Amber Dilbeck, the honoree’s mom and step-dad; honoree Dani Biggs, PHS Band Director Mark Henderson and Patrick and Audra Biggs, Dani’s dad and step-mom. Standing are Jim and Phyllis McIlvain, her grandparents; Rian and Mika Biggs, her siblings; Virgil and Janis Biggs, her grandparents; and PHS Principal Dr. Nancy Parrish. Dani Biggs signs music letter of intent for scholarship with University of Arkansas Gloria G. Brown family and classmates, at Perry High School. scholarship signings, most of which are sports related, Managing Editor Her scholarship is for $4,500 per year for up to five of course we’re thrilled to have one for an academic ani Biggs signed a letter of intent for a music years. scholarship as well scholarship with the University of Arkansas Dr. Nancy Parrish, PHS principal, gave the open- D in Fayetteville Friday morning before her ing remarks. She said, “We are always excited to have Please see Biggs on page 11 Local Perryan wins silver in OK Regional Braille Challenge Perry student was among 28 students par- ticipating in A the 18th annu- al Oklahoma Regional Braille Challenge Go back in time at Rural Heritage Festival Wednesday, March 4, hosted by Oklahoma Free to public at Cherokee Strip Museum School for the Blind, the Oklahoma Department of ake it a family day! Come see how will increase awareness of the rural heritage of Rehabilitation Services people lived in the past without Oklahoma,” commented Diana Simon, Director of and NewView Oklahoma. electricity and many other modern the Cherokee Strip Museum. Perry local Kye Shrum, conveniences. Conducted throughout the day will be living history a second grader with a M The Cherokee Strip Museum interpretations and various demonstrations to help visual impairment, won Kye Shrum, above, is a located on 2617 W. Fir St. in Perry is hosting a visitors understand traditional skills and lifestyles the silver medal for the second grader at Perry Rural Heritage Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Saturday, associated with agriculture and rural communities. apprentice level. Lower Elementary School. April 18, where attendees can see and learn just how A few new attractions this year are the addition Students were tested in He recently won silver it was possible. of a craft show, where only handmade items will be multiple skills medal at the OK Regional “The Rural Heritage Festival provides an edu- sold and a food truck will be on hand. Braille challenge cational and fun experience to the public that Please see Braille Please see Festival on page 10 Challenge on page 8 Local News Sports Obituaries Recipient of Prusa Scholarship Maroon Boys Basketball goes to State Ronald Eugene Mack, 80 Perry March Students of the Month Local cheer team on winning streak Esther Elizabeth Selvey, 97 Swine show Maroon Baseball calendar Goat Show Read full obituaries, page 4 Read full story, page 2, 11, 12, 13 Read full story, page 5 Police reports -3 Puzzles-6, 7 Legals-7 Classifi eds-6 Sports-5 Today’s Prayer Coming Events meeting, 6:30 p.m., Perry Center Him we preach, warning every man and Farm Bureau office teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may Monday, March 9 p.m., Perry Senior Citizen Saturday, March 14 present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. Bingo, 1 p.m., Perry Senior Center Thursday, March 12 NCGS meeting, 9:30 a.m., Perry Citizens Center, 309 N. 7th 10-point pitch, Perry Senior Carnegie Library. Colossians 1:28 Sit-n-fit, 2 p.m., Perry Senior Wednesday, March 11 Citizen Center, 1 p.m., sharp! Father, it’s You and You alone that my heart Citizens Center, 309 N. 7th. Pot Luck lunch 11:30 a.m., Theater Thursday, 10 a.m., cries for. I want Your will, even above my After School Program, 3:30 Perry Senior Citizens Center, Perry Carnegie Library p.m., Perry Carnegie Library 309 N. 7th. desires. I ask You for a heart to love and serve Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Perry Friday, March 13 You and others. Tuesday, March 10 Carnegie Library Art, 9:30 a.m., and Wahoo, Noble County Democrat Art, 9:30 a.m., and Wahoo, 1 1 p.m., Perry Senior Citizen ¢ Amen www.pdjnews.com • 50 PAGE 2 PERRY DAILY JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020 Students of the Month recognized at Perry BOE regular meeting Amber Burks and Support Staff Writer/PDJ Agreement The Perry Board of Education meeting to ADPC for was called to order for their regular meeting the 2020-21 Monday, March 9, at the high school. school year, Jason Proctor presided. and renewal Ky Manga, 5th grade, led the Pledge of alle- of Municipal giance. Accounting Students of the Month for the month of March Systems, were recognized. Inc. soft- March Students of the Month are Lower ware Service Elementary first grade student Lila Jones, Upper Agreement for Elementary Ky Manga, 5th grade, Perry Junior the 2020-21 High 7th grader Ryan Matthieson, and High school year, School, Freshman, Maebry Shields. was approved. Students were recognized with a certificate for The 2020- their achievement. 21 School Superintendent of schools Dr. Terry McCarty Calendar was shared progress of construction ongoing, located approved, with on 15th beside Perry Elementary. the alteration “Things are progressing nicely,” McCarty of minor chang- February Students of the Month are pictured above. From left, Ky Manga, Ryan shared. The foundation/floor slab for the gymna- Matthieson, Lila Jones, and Maebry Shields . Students were recognized with a es. certificate for their achievement. sium is completed and discussion was held ref- Principals of erencing chairbacks for the middle section of the each school site visitor’s side of the coming gymnasium. submitted their collaborate and brainstorm ideas. He commented on the Maroon Boys basketball reports, which were also approved. “We come together and build off of one team going to the State Tournament for the first Principal of Perry Junior High Andrea Rains another on how best to educate our students, time in team history. They will be travelling to presented her report, discussing the events and how to give them what they need from us, Oklahoma State University to play Crossings happenings of PJH. and brainstorm ideas on enhancing our class- Christian at 8:30 p.m., She commented on the creation of an after rooms,” Rupp commented. Thursday, March 12. school performing arts group; a group having He adds, “I feel it helps us grow as educa- He also shared come to life because of the students involved tors.” Maroon Wrestling and the time and efforts of their sponsor. Members discussed minor changes to the poli- coach Ladd Rupp, who PJH’s Principal’s Advisory Group has been cies, receiving second readings. was present, was also meeting and will meet with teachers to discuss Meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m. named as Coach of the topics needing to be Year. addressed. The consent agenda, Rains also shared consisting of minutes educator Ladd Rupp Dali West recipient of the previous meet- kicked off the ‘Lunch ing, treasurer’s report, Bunch’, a group con- PDJ’s Megan Howell activity fund report, sisting of educators says, “I hope you have renewal of Trends meeting at lunch to of Prusa Scholarship a wonderful birthday, Software License Lori!” The Cherokee Strip Museum is proud to announce the win- ner of the Prusa Scholarship. This year’s recipient is Dali Atchley. The Prusa Scholarship is awarded to college students majoring in History. Atchley is the daughter of Lance and Ginger West; she is the granddaughter of Wes and Linda Stueve of Perry and Carla Baker of Mustang, OK. Atchley graduated from Perry High School in 2015 to attend Bacone College to pursue a cross country scholarship. In the fall of 2017, she transferred to Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. While at NSU, Atchley maintained a 4.0 GPA and graduated summa cum laude, with her bachelor’s degree in History in 2019. After graduation from NSU, Atchley chose to pursue a mas- Dali Atchley ter’s degree in Museum Studies from Baylor University in In her future career, Atchley hopes Waco, TX. to help educate communities on their Atchley’s ultimate goal is to work history and help people understand as a museum educator or administra- the relevancy of history in their own tor at a history museum. lives. PERRY DAILY JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020 PAGE 3 Older Americans Act funds available to organizations The Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency cation, transportation, outreach, congregate meals, 7475 or email at [email protected]. on Aging announces the availability of Older Americans nutrition counseling, nutrition education, home deliv- The closing date for applications is 4 p.m., March Act funds for legally formed Public, Private or not-for- ered meals, health promotion / disease prevention and 27. A proposers’ conference will be held 1:30 p.m., profit organizations in the counties of Alfalfa, Blaine, caregiver support. March 12 at the Non-Profit Center located at 114 S. Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Major and Noble. Service specifications and a proposal guide may be Independence St., in Enid. Attendance at the propos- Funding is available through a Request for Proposal obtained by contacting Valerie Snethen, Director, Area ers’ conference is required in order to be considered for (RFP) process for the following services: Agency on Aging, 202 W. Broadway, Suite A, Enid, funding. RSVP by March 10, 2020 to confirm atten- Home repair, legal assistance, legal community edu- OK 73701.