The CANTON TIMES Vol. 103, No. 9 $1.00 Thursday, February 27, 2020 USPS #556-340 Jordan Air hosts customer appreciation dinner By Paul Laubach customers and guests as well. Publisher Several door prizes were Jordan Air Inc. held its awarded to attendees high- annual customer appreciation lighted by the following dinner last Thursday at the prizes: Mark Thomas of Still- Okeene School Cafeteria. water was given a prize for the A large crowd of over 150 customer that traveled the far- people attended Jordan Air’s thest to the event. Joe Kloppel fish fry. of Kingfisher has farmed 65 The company has been a top years and was given a prize for vendor for aerial herbicide and the longest farming customer. pesticide application to area Wade Webb has farmed two farmers and ranchers for many years in Canton and was given years now. a prize for the newest farming All three of the company’s customer. pilots were at the event. Terry The following Jordan cus- Jordan, Doug Carthel, and tomers were drawn to receive Cory Hunt greeted customers the coveted 50 acres free appli- at the event. Gracie Jordan and cation prizes: David Friesen, her son Austin Jordan greeted David Simunek, Wade Webb, Duane Boeckman, and Paige Krause. Beverly Bierig prepared two beautifully detailed cakes for the event and the Okeene FFA prepared and served the food. Thursday Februray 27 Gracie Jordan and the entire Basketball Area Jordan crew were thankful for FFA Week the turnout and expressed their Public Schools Week genuine thanks to all of their customers around the area. Jordan Air pilots Doug Carthel, Terry Jordan, and Cory Hunt greeted customers at the company’s annual customer appre- Austin Jordan and his mother Gracie Jordan were all smiles at Friday February 28 ciation dinner. their annual customer appreciation dinner. FFA Week Public Schools Week Presidential Primary Election info for Tuesday Daddy/Daughter – Mommy/ Son Dance Voters will go to the polls or during early voting at the either at Blaine County Elec- Basketball Area Tuesday for the MARCH 3 County Election Board to show tion Board during early vot- Presidential Preferential Pri- proof of identity before receiv- ing or at their assigned polling Saturday February 29 mary Election, Blaine County ing a ballot. There are three place on election day. Election Board Secretary ways for voters to prove their - Voters who have moved Basketball Area Brenda Rice said. identity under the law (only one since the last election, but Please keep the following proof of identity is required): who have not transferred their Monday March 2 information and tips in mind as Show a valid photo ID issued voter registration to their new Enid NW District Livestock the election approaches. by federal, state, or tribal gov- address, may do so on Election Show - Early voting will be avail- ernment; or show the free voter Day by going to vote at the able at the Blaine County Elec- identification card issued to polling place where their reg- Tuesday March 3 tion Board from 8 every voter by the County Elec- istration has been in the past. a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and tion Board; or sign an affidavit While voting, they may fill out Enid NW District Livestock Friday (February 27 and 28th). and vote a provisional ballot. (If a form instructing the County Show Also, on Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 the information on the affidavit Election Board to transfer their p.m., February 29, 2020. matches official voter registra- registration to the new address Wednesday March 4 - Polls are open from 7 a.m. tion records, the ballot will be before the next election. Enid NW District Livestock to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Lines are counted after Election Day.) - Those who became physi- Show possible at peak voting times. - Physically disabled vot- cally incapacitated after 5 p.m. Wait times will likely be short- ers who cannot enter the poll- Tuesday February 25 still can est at mid-morning and mid- ing place, need help mark- request an emergency absentee Thursday March 5 afternoon. Anyone in line to ing their ballots, blind or vis- ballot. Those who might qual- Enid NW District Livestock vote at 7 p.m. will be allowed to ually disabled voters and illit- ify for an emergency absen- Show cast a ballot. erate voters may be assisted by tee ballot should contact the Native Youth Wellness - Anyone who needs to a person the voter chooses. In County Election Board office Check-ups look up their polling place, all cases, a person providing at 580-623-5518 as soon as State Basketball Tournament verify their registration infor- such assistance may not be the possible for more information. mation, or view a sample voter’s employer or an agent - Any violation of elec- ballot can do so online. The of the employer or an officer tion law will be reported to Friday March 6 Online Voter Tool can be or agent of the voter’s union. the proper law enforcement Enid NW District Livestock accessed on the Oklahoma A person providing assistance authorities. Electioneering is Show State Election Board’s web- also must swear or affirm that not allowed within 300 feet of a State Basketball Tournament site: www.elections.ok.gov. the voter’s ballots will be ballot box. It is also unlawful to Those who vote by mail can marked in accordance with the remove a ballot from the poll- A large crowd of over 150 people attended Jordan Air’s annual Saturday March 7 also check the status of their voter’s wishes. Alternatively, ing location, possess intoxicat- customer appreciation dinner. Enid NW District Livestock ballot using the Online Voter all blind, visually impaired, ing liquors within half a mile Tool. Sample ballots are also and physically disabled voters of a polling place or to disclose Show available at the County Elec- in Blaine County may use the how you voted while within the State Basketball Tournament tion Board office. audio-tactile interface (ATI), election enclosure. - Oklahoma law requires a feature offered on all Okla- For additional election- Specialty Crop Sunday March 8 every voter who votes in per- homa voting devices, to vote related information, visit: Enid NW District Livestock son at the precinct polling place privately and independently, www.elections.ok.gov. Program now available Show Funding opportunities to or individual. Daylight Savings enhance the specialty crop Projects involving the fol- industry within the state are lowing specialty crops are eli- Firefighters receive check now available, thanks to the gible: fruits, vegetables, tree Specialty Crop Block Grant nuts, culinary herbs and spices, Wheat Prices Program through the United medicinal plants, as well as States Department of Agricul- nursery, floriculture and hor- Feb. 17 ............... Closed ture’s Agriculture Marketing ticulture crops. Proposals Services. Eligible applicants may be for but not limited to: Feb. 18 .................. $4.56 include non-profit organiza- research, promotion, market- Feb. 19 .................. $4.50 tions, local, state, and federal ing, nutrition, food safety and Feb. 20 .................. $4.44 government entities, for-profit security, education, increased Feb. 21 .................. $4.42 organizations and colleges and knowledge and consump- universities. tion, improved efficiency and “The Specialty Crop Block reduced costs of distribution Courtesy of Wheeler Brothers Grant Program is a great oppor- systems, conservation, product tunity to fund research, edu- development, food agricultural cation, and outreach projects practices, good handling prac- that benefit Oklahoma’s fruit tices and good manufacturing CANTON TIMES and vegetable producers,” said practices. OFFICE HOURS Jason Harvey, ODAFF Agri- Grant proposals must be culture Marketing Coordinator. received by ODAFF no later The Canton Times office is Representatives from all of the fire departments in Blaine County were honored to host Rep- resentative Mike Sanders at the January Fire Chiefs Meeting. Sanders presented a check rep- To be eligible, projects than 5 p.m. on March 19. temporarily closed. We will be must enhance the competitive- Online resources include a located in the Okeene office resentative of operational funds received by the departments from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Forestry division. The funds are to be used for the day-to-day expenses of ness of an Oklahoma specialty Specialty Crop Grant Program Monday thru Thursday. crop, and they must benefit a application, grant application Please direct any news, pic- operating the fire departments. The monies distributed are accounted for annually to the rural fire coordinator. Each department received $4,641.52, up thanks to the legislators about 10% specialty crop segment as a manual, and an evaluation form. tures, ads, questions, etc. to whole. Grant funds will not be Go to http://www.ag.ok.gov/ 580-822-4401 or email can- from last year. Back row (from left): Troy Evert, Canton; Kirk Hartman, Hydro; Cecil Michael NODA RFC; Chad Scheing, Greenfield; Robert Dougherty, Watonga; James Syzmore, Long- awarded for projects that solely mktdev/scg.htm for details. [email protected] dale. Front row (from left): Sam Rauh, Okeene; Representative Mike Sanders; Perry Scheffler, benefit a particular commercial For additional informa- We apologize for the Hitchcock; Jim Shelton Geary; Lane Heath, Eagle City. product or provide a profit to a tion, contact Jason Harvey at inconvenience. single organization, institution 405-606-1477. CONTACT US BY EMAIL OR CALL 580-822-4401 NEWS: [email protected] • ADVERTISING: [email protected] • LEGAL NOTICES: [email protected] Page 2, The Canton Times, Thursday, February 27, 2020 Hazel Obituary Angels & Butterflies o o We have had different min- ahead of his visit. inson needs prayers. William Kerwin Scott Medicine Bird LittleThunder isters who have shared God’s We still have some Thun- Leising needs prayers, Bro.