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on the record Editor’s Note: Skiatook police department arrests/detentions for the period from Friday, April 1, 2016, through early morning Friday, April 8, 2016. Information is obtained from the Skiatook Police Department and court records. Arrest or detention is not proof of guilt.

Friday, April 1 • Keith Ronald Fronko, 28, of Skiatook. Possession of marijuana. Possession of drug paraphernalia.

• John Raymond, 60, of Skiatook.

Public intoxication.

• Paul M. Robedeauz, Public intoxication. Disorderly conduct.

• Teddy Boon Thomas, 31, of Skiatook. Possession of marijuana.

Saturday, April 2 • Donald Dean Haynes, 55, of Sand Springs. Public intoxication.

• Brandon Wayne Kirby, 36, of Skiatook. Skiatook Municipal warrant.

• James Andrew Leavitt, 47, of Owasso. DUI. Driving left of center.

Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sunday, April 3 • Cindy Renae Owens, 64, of Skiatook. DUI. Inattentive driving.

Transporting intoxicating beverage. No insurance. Possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Amanda Marie Pippin, 22, of Norman. Child neglect. Child endangerment. Public intoxication. Possession of narcotics. Possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Bret Daniel Thompson, 48, of Norman. Child neglect. Child endangerment. DUI. Failure to signal on turning.

Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Monday, April 4 No entries for this date.

Tuesday, April 5 • Walker Linn Brown, 47, of Skiatook. Driving without a license. City of Skiatook warrants.

Wednesday, April 6 • John Eldon Landis, 71, of Sperry.

Local warrant.

Thursday, April 7 • Morgan J. Simmons, 30, of Skiatook. Public intoxication.

• Angela Marie Bonham, 31, of Skiatook. Skiatook warrant.

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Airplane restoration moves forward

By Gary Lanham This week moves forward with some unique developments. Thursday April 7th the project committee gathered at the FBO (Fixed Base of Operations) office at the airport to review progress against the schedule developed by the structural repair project manager Bill Grosso. The committee consists of Bill Williams (stakeholder), Brad White (City of Skiatook), City Councilors Shawn Martin and Kevin Paslay (resource procurement), Gary Lanham (program manager), and William “Bill Grosso”. Mr. Grosso appraised the committee of areas we exceeded schedule and a few items that had to slip to 9 April.

Gary Lanham reported to the team that fourteen structural pieces were de-

livered to Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and that some of the participating students were replicating or restoring those parts outside of class times. That team includes George Velasquez, Butoyi Jacques, Stephen Farmer, Le’Ona Wallace, Basem Fadel, Richard Xiong, Jessica Jansen, Arkan Fadel, and Linda Clark. The committee was amazed at the skill and professionalism of these students and their contributions, The campus leadership has been very supportive in Skiatook’s effort to reflect the proud tradition of these historical USAF aircraft.

As those parts are rejoined to the T-37 they will be installed to a craft cleared of bird debris and sealed to prevent further damage and corrosion. The same crew

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have said they will return to continue the mission of applying their expertise to refresh the T-37.

Brad White and City Councilman Shawn Martin have worked with our City

Manager, Dan Yancey, to secure a storage container that now resides alongside the fueling station at the airport.

This has provided a tremendous logistical advantage to storing tools and parts as the

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project proceeds. The committee was very excited to have that added and once again City Management has proven to be front and center during this effort.

More good news arrived when it was decided to open this project to the Skiatook residents who would like to come by and view the work in progress ( just be sure and stay back from the work area). A seating area will be provided for guests. There will be a smoker onsite Saturday and ribs, chicken, and assorted side dishes are to be prepared. Bill Williams approached Wal-Mart’s Manager CJ and found that CJ’s excitement about this community project extended to donating the meats for the cooking! The project team expressed gratitude to CJ and the Wal-Mart family

for standing with us.

Topping this off the committee heard the local Skydive Drop Zone “Airtight” will be joining us as well in between business with students and jump loads.

They expressed support for this effort to step up the airport’s appearance. It has been reported that News Channel Six may drop by to capture some of the excitement as well. The team Photo Journalist Ms. Jackie Johnson, who hails from Skiatook, will be capturing the day for reports to (including checklists and lessons learned) the Wright Patterson USAF Museum (NMUSAF) in Ohio as a Best Practices package.

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Last night when I was at the pharmacy signing my life away to buy a box of Sudafed, I was reminded again about the tragedy that is methamphetamine.

Last week Skiatook police had two major drug busts here in town, both for meth, and both in close proximity to schools. I was

present in the aftermath of both busts and the arrest of twelve people. And both times, my heart was broken for the people involved. I always wonder how and why people get caught up with drugs, especially meth.

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letter to the editor

Local pastor thanks volunteers and attendees of Easter Sunrise Service I would like to thank everyone who participated in the 5th Annual Community Easter Sunrise Service—This Easter Service has been held for the past 4 years in our beautiful Cen-

tral Park, however, this time, March 27th , was just a little too wet and cold. So at the last minute it was decided to move the event to The Community Lighthouse Church where break-

fast was to be served. I stayed at the park to tell those who came about the move. A wonderful person, who was dressed for the weather, showed up and said he would tell everyone

where the service was being held.

I want to thank those who stayed with him and helped---I also want to thank those who came despite the weather to share in

the Resurrection Celebration. Thank to all of those who help each year to make the Easter Sunrise(SON) service a community event.

Thanks to the churches—thanks to the pas-

tors---thank to the cooks---Thanks you Skiatook---But most of all THANK YOU JESUS!!!

Rev. Dianna Izquierdo First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Skiatook

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Resident offended by lesbian pastor at White House President Obama invited a lesbian pastor to read scripture at the White House’s Easter Prayer Breakfast last week.

Just as he flaunted his same-sex marriage agenda with bathing the White House in rainbow colors, this president sticks his

finger in the eye of Christians and on the most sacred day of the year.

We are supposed to respect the president, but don’t expect any in return.

Why would anyone choose to do such an insulting thing on Easter?

You can bet he wouldn’t

insult Muslims in any way shape or form on any day of the year!

When I receive a circulated email with erroneous facts (Obama and DDay for example) I check Snopes or fact-check and reply. Truth is important, no matter who it involves,

or no matter how little one respects them and in this president’s case that’s very little.

I’ve got news for you Mr. President, that’s God’s eye you are poking your finger into.

Here’s another bit of food for thought. Did

you know our country only a couple weeks ago finally, reluctantly, recognized the genocide of Christians going on? The U.S. was one of only two countries left in the western world that would not do so. And it wasn’t our president that finally

made the official statement. It was John Kerry.

Plus, it wasn’t seen on prime time news; it was all done low key.

I guess he was too busy with the rights of the transgenders and their bathroom issues.

Chet Reyckert

osage county court records Information in this column was obtained from the Osage County Court Clerk’s database and other public documents for the period ending April 1, 2016. Not every incident leads to a charge under the law. If charges are filed, guilt, innocence, or other liability is determined by a court of law. Some names may be similar or even identical to those of individuals not involved in these cases.

CRIMINAL FELONY PROCEEDINGS State of Oklahoma vs. John Dustin Adkins — Burglary in the second degree State of Oklahoma vs. Deangelo Terrell Brown — Possession of stolen vehicle State of Oklahoma vs. Michael Terry Brummett Jr. — Burglary in the second degree State of Oklahoma vs. Zachary Tyler Cunningham — Child sexual abuse State of Oklahoma vs. Dustin Harold Francis — Possession of controlled dangerous substance State of Oklahoma vs. Justin Bradley Grimm — Actual physical control of vehicle while under the

influence State of Oklahoma vs. Aaron Rickey Hunt — Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol-aggravated State of Oklahoma vs. Cynthia Kristina Ivey — Falsely personate another to create liability State of Oklahoma vs. Britni L. Kelso — Burglary in the second degree State of Oklahoma vs. Robert Christopher Mayes — Possession of a firearm after former felony conviction State of Oklahoma vs. Hasaan Dante McCaskill — Possession of controlled dangerous substance State of Oklahoma vs. Virginia Sue Rodgers — Uttering a forged instrument State of Oklahoma vs. Deondra Alfonzo Shelby — Possession of a firearm after former felony conviction State of Oklahoma vs. Mitchell Taylor Stilwell — Grand larceny State of Oklahoma vs. Jacob Anthony Swift — Burglary in the second degree State of Oklahoma vs. Jeffery David Wood — Possession of controlled dangerous substance

CRIMINAL MISDEMEANOR PROCEEDINGS

Joseph Keene — Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia State of Oklahoma vs. Peter Kelly Jr. — Domestic abuse — asState of Oklahoma vs. Lisa Masault and battery rie Briggs — Unlawful possession State of Oklahoma vs. Jeremy of drug paraphernalia Laube — Possession of controlled State of Oklahoma vs. David dangerous substance Lynn Chapman — Disturbing the State of Oklahoma vs. Amber peace Nicole Lay — Unlawful possession State of Oklahoma vs. Haley of drug paraphernalia Ryanne Clark — Driving a motor State of Oklahoma vs. Robert vehicle while under the influence Don Little — Assault of alcohol State of Oklahoma vs. Jesse State of Oklahoma vs. Hope James McKenzie — Driving while Dawnelle Cornelison — Driving privilege to drive is suspended a motor vehicle while under the State of Oklahoma vs. Nathan influence of alcohol and drugs A. Prochaska — Possession of State of Oklahoma vs. Joshua controlled dangerous substance Scott Crowley — Driving a motor State of Oklahoma vs. Andy Ray vehicle while under the influence Renollet — Possession of conof alcohol State of Oklahoma vs. Erin Eliza- trolled dangerous substance State of Oklahoma vs. Kelly Lynn beth Gillespie — Public intoxicaRice — Public intoxication tion State of Oklahoma vs. Charles State of Oklahoma vs. Dallas Curtis Taylor III — Public intoxicaKalyn Graham — Unlawful possestion sion of drug paraphernalia State of Oklahoma vs. Jill Nicole State of Oklahoma vs. Larry Ace Wade — Driving a motor veGraves — Public intoxication hicle while under the influence of State of Oklahoma vs. Jordan P Harris — Possession of controlled alcohol-aggravated State of Oklahoma vs. Anthony dangerous substance Joseph Wood — Possession of State of Oklahoma vs. Daniel

controlled substance State of Oklahoma vs. Kaysha Dawn Yates — Possession of controlled dangerous substance

PROTECTIVE ORDERS Kimberly L. Kitchens vs. Jason Burgess Jewel L. Drake vs. Ronnie Drake Januarie C. Hinman vs. Abby T. Hinman Jeffery Ravellette vs. Byron T. Tinsley Jr. CIVIL CASES OVER $10,000 JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Jerry L. Burns — Foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank vs. Jasmine Y. Burton — Foreclosure Christal Myers vs. McDonald’s Restaurants of Oklahoma — Negligence

CIVIL CASES UNDER $10,000 State of Oklahoma vs. 2007 Volvo XC9 — Forfeiture Bailey Medical Center vs. Ronald L. Cooper — Indebtedness Capital One Bank vs. Brenda Best — Indebtedness Cach LLC vs. Pamela Y. Hudgings — Indebtedness

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Father and son team wins bass fishing tournament

By Lindsey Renuard News Editor

The Skiatook Lake Angler’s held their first Bass Tournament of the season April 2. This tournament was the first of six events plus a championship.

Sponsored by Bill’s Marine, the tournament is for two person teams fishing for their top five largest bass of the day. All tournaments are on Skiatook Lake.

Father and son team Jim and Jared Nunnally took home first place as well as hooked the biggest bass weighing in at 7.31 pounds.

Their total weight was 18.39 pounds.

“My dad started me fishing when I was five and I never quit,” said Jim Nunnally. “I enjoy the competition but I also go out just for fun.”

In second place were Jeremy Bersche and Todd Perkins with a total weight of 15.66 pounds.

Robin Bias and Greg Owen placed third with a total weight of 15.26 pounds.

“The tournament is 100 percent payback, meaning all money paid in gets paid back out to the winners,” said TJ Martin of Bill’s Marine. “This is a fun, family friendly tournament that has been around for a very long time.”

Membership fees to the Skiatook Lake Anglers are used to pay for equipment and staff for the tournaments.

Legend Boats is giving a bonus of $500.00 to the highest placing Legend owner who bought a Legend new from Bill’s Marine. It can be any year as long as the boat was bought new from Bill’s Marine.

“It doesn’t matter if you end up in 50th place. If you are the highest placing qualifying Legend owner, you win,” said Martin. Bryce Betchel was the $500 winner during the first qualifying tournament.

The next tournament in the series will be on April 23.

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Jim Nunnally and Jared Nunnally won 1st Place and Big Bass. SUBMITTED

Jim Nunnelly pulls the winning bass from Skiatook Lake. SUBMITTED

Jeremy Bersche and Todd Perkins won 2nd place. SUBMITTED

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Kata Hay makes The Voice Top 20

By Lindsey Renuard News Editor

In the final night of Knockout Rounds on The Voice, Skiatook’s Kata Hay defeated Joe Maye with a spirited performance that was the Knockout of the night.

Hay chose to sing Why Haven’t I Heard From You

by Reba McIntire, saying that even though it’s technically a country song, it’s easy to bring out other rock and soul shades to it. “I just like your version, because it had more attitude,” Cyrus said in her rehearsal. “You had something that really made me want to watch you. I think you have something that could be really useful to country music.”

“I love Kata singing this song. It sounds and feels so genuine,” said Coach Chris-

tina Aguilera. “I’m really hoping she will just come alive on state and be free because that’s what Kata naturally is.”

Hay once again brought her sass and huge personality to the stage and really fought for her spot on the live playoffs.

“The big surprise for me is Kata,” Judge Adam Levine said and chose Kata as his pick for the round winner.

Pharell and Blake Shelton did not make suggestions for the round winner but Shelton said Hay had “a personality that just fills the room, and that is a gift.”

Aguilera was left with the tough task of choosing a winner. She went with Hay saying she smiles every time Kata take the stage. “I chose Kata because I feel like she has a strong sense of herself and she’s a hard worker. I’ve

never worked with a country artist and I’m excited about that.”

Fortunately for Maye, Shelton swept in and used the final steal of the season on him.

With the win Kata moves on to the playoff rounds.

In the live playoff rounds, the Top 20 artists compete to secure a spot in the live shows. Artists perform live, and America votes to save their two favorite artists from each team. The coaches then save one remaining artist to complete their roster. The remaining contestants move on to the final phase of the competition — the live shows and the Top 12.

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Skiatook native Kata Hay sassed up Reba McEntire’s “Why Haven’t I Heard From You” on Monday’s Knockout Rounds of NBC’s “The Voice.” TYLER GOLDEN/NBC

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Wednesday, April 13

Glenpool Invitational

Verdigris Invitational Skiatook girl’s golf competes at the Scissortail Golf Course in Verdigris.

Thursday, April 14

Skiatook boys golf competes in Glenpool at the Page Belcher Golf Course.

Sperry vs. Lincoln Christian Sperry baseball faces Lincoln Christian at home at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15

Skiatook vs. Claremore Skiatook baseball travels to Claremore for district games. Games begin at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Skiatook vs. Owasso Skiatook tennis travels to Owasso. Matches begin at 3 p.m.

beginning at 9 a.m. and running events beginning at 9:15 a.m.

Skiatook baseball travels to Collinsville for district play at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Skiatook vs. East Central

Oologah Invitational

Skiatook soccer travels to Tulsa to face East Central. Games begin at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Skiatook boys golf competes at the Owasso Golf & Athletic Club.

Sperry vs. Victory Christian

Sperry vs. Adair

Sperry baseball faces Victory Christian in Tulsa at 4:30 p.m.

Sperry baseball faces Adair at home at 5 p.m.

Skiatook vs. Collinsville

Inola Invitational

Skiatook baseball faces Collinsville in district play at home at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Sperry track competes in Inola at 9 a.m.

Skiatook Track Meet Skiatook track hosts a meet with field events

Monday, April 18 Skiatook vs. Collinsville

Tuesday April 19 Skiatook vs. Cascia Hall Skiatook baseball faces Cascia Hall in non-district play at home at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Skiatook Sports Briefs

Skiatook Baseball Skiatook vs. Pryor Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Skiatook 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 4 5 2 Pryor 0 5 0 5 0 2 0 12 2 9

Sperry vs. Dewey Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R Dewey 3 1 5 2 0 0 0 11 Sperry 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3

Skiatook baseball faced Pryor in a non-conference game April 1. Pryor started the scoring in the second inning with five runs. Skiatook answered back in the third inning with three runs, but just couldn’t catch up after another five run inning in the fourth by Pryor. The Bulldogs lost 12-4.

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On April 4 the Bulldogs defeated Locust Grove 10-9 at home in a non-conference game.

On April 5 the team took on Glenpool and home and won with a shut-out 10-0. On April 7 the teams met again in Glenpool and the Bulldogs pulled out a 3-2 win.

McMillian of Sperry 6-1, 6-1.

In doubles play Anderson and Bush of Skiatook defeated Cole and Franseen of Sperry 6-0, 6-1. Currier and Estes of Skiatook defeated McIlvane and Watkins of Sperry 6-0, 6-2.

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The girl’s tennis team took on Victory Christian March 29 and came out with two doubles wins. Anderson and Bush defeated Huang and Lyu 6-0, 6-1. Currier and Ervin defeated Bakkeby and You 6-1, 6-0.

The Bulldogs soccer teams traveled to Claremore April 5 and both the boys and the girls lost in shutouts. The Zrbras defeated the boys 8-0 and the girls lost 3-0.

Skiatook vs. Sperry — Girl’s Tennis

Sperry Baseball

Skiatook and Sperry girl’s tennis teams faced on on April 5. After two doubles and two singles match-ups, the day ended with three wins for Skiatook and one for Sperry.

In singles play Erin Winford of Sperry came out with their only win of the day defeating Delaney Deckard 6-1, 3-6, 10-5. Holly Ervin on Skiatook defeated M.

Sperry baseball faced Glenpool at home on March 30. The Pirates were unable to defeat the Warriors and lost 9-6.

In another home game April 4, the Pirates faced Dewey and lost 11-3.

The score remained the same with a loss to Dewey at home 11-3 on April 5.

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SPORTS Grant Appelberg takes first in Skiatook takes second in shot put at Zebra Invitational Lady Zebra Golf Invitational

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The Skiatook track team competed at the Zebra Invitational in Claremore March 25.

The boys took home eighth place overall while the girls took home seventh place.

Grant Appelberg showed again why he is the reigning state champion in shot put with another first place win with a throw of 51’10.00”.

The girls took home second in the 100m hurdles with Chole Cooper finishing in 17.07 and the 200 meter dash with Mikayla Shulanberger finishing in 26.90. Mikala Thoendel, took home third with a 9’00.00” pole vault.

Boys 4x800m relay — 11th, 9:36.24 100m dash — Mike Watson, 18th, 11.72 400m dash — Travis Ferrell, 18th, 56.03 Pole vault — Cody Evans, 4th, 12’00.00” Shot put — Grant Appelberg, 1st, 51’10.00” Girls 4x100m relay — 4th, 53.15

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The Lady Bulldogs competed in the Lady Zebra Golf Invitational on March 31 at Heritage Hills Golf Course in Claremore.

Kailey Rumery led the

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4x200m relay — 10th, 1:57.92 100m hurdles — Chloe Cooper, 2nd, 17.07; Mikala Thoendel, 4th, 17.27; Alexis Monk, 5th, 17.42 800m run — Onneke Holland, 12th, 2:47.87 1600m run — Kaylee Giles, 11th, 6:21.32 100m dash — Alexis Monk, 11th, 14.24; Hayleigh Subera, 19th, 14.60; Clare Staires, 20th, 14.64 200m dash — Mikayla Shulanberger, 2nd, 26.90; Maci Willingham, 12th, 28.68; Mikael Bun, 25th, 30.64 Pole vault — Mikala Thoendel, 3rd, 9’00.00”

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team in scoring with a 98. She was followed by Domonique Jones with 105, Jaci Jones with 108, Brook Smith with 115 and Kara Rumery with 120.

Kailey Rumery placed sixth individually and Domonique Jones finished

twelfth individually.

Together the team placed second in the invitational overall behind the Coweta Lady Tigers.

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Shay Nash earns Bill and Pat Smith Scholar-Athlete Award By staff reports

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Preston Moore earns 4th in conference golf

By Lindsey Renuard News Editor

Skiatook gold competed at the Baily Ranch Golf Course in Owasso for a conference tournament April 5.

Competing were Preston Moore, Will Schulte, Ryan Mayfield and Kadon Wyzard.

The team scored 437 total with one starter not competing.

Moore scored an 80 for the course and won fourth place in the tournament.

“He did a great job under tough conditions with the wind,” said Coach Patrick Dineen.

The boys golf team will compete again on April 14 at the Page Belcher Golf Course for the Glenpool Invitational.

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The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma recently awarded Skiatook’s Shay Nash with the Bill and Pat Smith Scholar-Athlete Award at the university’s all-sports banquet held on April 4.

The award, which is given to two USAO senior athletes — one male and one female — each year, is presented to those students who best embody the concept of a studentathlete and uphold high ideals in scholarship, citizenship and athletic competition.

To qualify, anathlete must be a senior expected to graduate within the academic year, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and must have represented the university well in all aspects of student life.

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Shay Nash(left) earned the Bill and Pat Smith Scholar-Athlete Award. SUBMITTED

took and has been a member of the USAO women’s soccer team for three seasons after transferring from Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa.

As one of the team’s most consistent players over the last two seasons, she has helped the Drovers to back-to-back Sooner Athletic Conference regular-season championships. This year, Nash and her

Drover teammates advanced to the National Association Intercollegiate Athletics National Tournament for only the second time in school history and the first time since 2011.

She has been named by the Sooner Athletic Conference to the All-Academic team and was named to the NAIA Scholar Team earlier this

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year, an award given annually to the outstanding studentathletes in various sports across the nation.

Nash carries a 3.74 GPA and will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Science in biology.

“Shay has been a very important member of the soccer team for the past three years.

Not only has she been one of the best players on the field for us, she has continued to be a leader in the classroom,” said USAO women’s soccer coach Jimmy Hampton. “She has shown the ability to lead those around her to be better students and athletes. Without her, the team would not have had the success on the field, and the example set in the classroom has pushed others to match her excellence.”

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Skiatook track dominates in Oologah

By Lindsey Renuard News Editor

Skiatook track traveled to Oologah on April 1 to compete.

The girls took home second place overall. Mikayla Shulanberger had a fantastic day with a first place finish in the 200 meter dash with a time of 26.90 and a second place finish in the 400 meter dash with a time of 1:02.15.

Chloe Cooper took home first in the 100 meter hurdles (18.57) with teammates Alexis Monk taking home third (17.53) and Mikala Thoendel taking fourth (17.24). Cooper also placed first in the long jump with a distance of 15’9.75. Hayleigh Subera was close behind in second place with a distance of 14’4.75.

Alexis Monk won first in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 51.85. The girls also dominated in the 100 meter dash with Maci Willingham placing third (13.07) and Clare Stairs placing fourth (13.40). In pole vault the girls took home second with a 9 foot vault by Mikala Thoendel and third with a 5 foot vault

by Mackenzie Wise.

The boys team took home fourth place overall with TK Wilkerson’s fast feet taking home first in the 400 meter dash with a time of 52.75 and fourth in the 200 meter dash with a time of 23.53.

Hunter Gnose took second in the 100m dash with a time of 11.35 and the boys relay teams took home second in both the 400 meter relay (45.17) and the 800 meter relay (1:35.53).

Grant Appelburg is unstoppable with the shot put and took home first again with a throw of 49’6”.

Girls 100m: Maci Willingham, 3rd, 13.07; Clare Stairs, 4th, 13.40 200m: Mikayla Shulanberger, 1st, 26.90; Hayleigh Subera, 5th, 28.55 400m: Mikayla Shulanberger, 2nd, 1:02.15 3200m: Lily Cummings, 4th, 13:57.1 100m hurdles: Chloe Cooper, 1st, 18.57; Alexis Monk, 3rd, 17.53, Mikala Thoendel, 4th, 17.24 300m hurdles: Alexis Monk, 1st, 51.85 400m relay: 2nd, 52.80 800m relay: 4th, 1:57.10 Long jump: Chloe Cooper, 1st, 15’9.75; Hayleigh Subera, 2nd, 14’4.75 Pole vault: Mikala Thoendel, 2nd, 9’; Mackenzie Wise, 3rd, 5’ Boys: 100m: Hunter Gnose, 2nd, 11.35 200m: TK Wilkerson, 4th, 23.53 400m: TK Wilkerson, 1st, 52.75 3200m: Brodie McKnight, 6th, 11:43.2 110m hurdles: Watkins, 5th, 17.78 400m relay: 2nd, 45.17 800m relay: 2nd, 1:35.53 Pole vault: Cody Evans, 5th, 11’6” Shot put: Grant Appelberg, 1st, 49’6” Follow me on Twitter @SkiatookJournal.

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FAITH

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Do you love me?

By Rev. Dianna Izquierdo Pastor, First Christian Church

These are the exact words that Jesus asked Peter in John 21:15-25.

Those words go like this: “After breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, Do you love me more than these?’ Yes Master, you know I love you. Jesus said, FEED MY LAMBS. Jesus then said a second time, Simon, son of John, DO YOU LOVE ME? Yes Master, you know I love you. Jesus said, SHEPHERD MY SHEEP. Then Jesus said for a third time, Simon son of John, DO YOU LOVE ME? Peter was upset that Jesus had asked for a third time, DO YOU LOVE ME? So

he answered, Master you know everything there is to know, you have got to know I love you.” (I want to interject a comment here, some theologians and scholars compare this recitation to the scripture of Peter denying Jesus three times at the time of Jesus’ arrest). “Jesus said, ‘Feed my Sheep, I am telling you the very truth now: When you were young you dressed yourself and went wherever you wished, but when you get old you’ll have to stretch out your hands while someone else dresses you and takes you where you don’t want to go. He said this to hint at the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then Jesus commanded, Follow Me. Turning

his head Peter noticed the disciple Jesus loved following right behind.

When Peter noticed him, he asked Jesus, Master what’s going to happen to him? Jesus said, If I want him to live until I come again, what’s that to you? You—Follow Me. That’s is how the rumor got out among the brothers that the disciple Jesus Loved wouldn’t die.

But that is not what Jesus said. He simply said, If I want him to live until I come again, what’s that to you? This is the same disciple who was an eyewitness to all these things and wrote them down. And we all know that his eyewitness account is reliable and accurate. There are so many things Jesus did.

If they were all written

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down, each one of them, one by one, I can’t imagine a world big enough to hold such a library of books.” (The Message) Jesus asks each one of us, as He did Peter, Do

You Love Me? What is is waning---What are you doing? your answer?

Do you love Jesus enough to tell the world?

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Skiatook students go to boot camp

By Lindsey Renuard News Editor

Skiatook Public Schools held Bulldog Boot Camp on April 8.

Bulldog Boot Camp was designed by the district curriculum committee. The purpose was to identify a real world situation that can be applied to the areas where test scores need a boost. All instructional activities were designed during the January Professional Day. Marrs Elementary students were working on mathematical operations and algebraic thinking. The students headed out to the playground to see some real world applications for match word problems.

Stations included word problems such as five girls were playing on the jungle gym, then three boys started playing on the jungle gym, then eight more students started playing on the jungle gym. How many students were playing on the jungle gym? Other word problems involved swings, soccer and the Old Man tree.

To help solve the word problems students physically figured out the problem by having the number of students in the problem play on the jungle gym, then the students wrote down the problem and the solution.

“Seeing the real world applications of the word problems helps the students understand better.

They are showing that word problems can be fun as well as incorporating writing, math, reading and

math vocabulary into the lessons,” said Marrs Principal Kris Thompson. “The teachers have really done a fantastic job.”

Glenda Hunt’s 3rd grade class was working on research and information. The students went on a scavenger hunt in the classroom to locate clues then used books in the classroom to look up the answers.

Some of the clues such as “Define amphibian” required looking up the definition in a science textbook.

Other clues led students to the atlas, a dictionary, or a story book.

Students also had to use the glossary, index or table of contents to discover answers to the clues.

Lavona Wyckoff’s 5th grade class Mrs. Wyckoff’s class prepares for their lesson. LINDSEY RENUARD/Skiatook Journal focused on inferences and interpretation. The students watched commercials with the sound off to try to infer emotions and determine what happened in the commercial just by what the actors did and facial expressions they made. One of the commercials was a Doritos commercial where a cat goes missing, a dog is caught burying a collar, and the dog bribes his owner with Doritos not to say a word.

All of the students were actively engaged in the Bulldog Boot Camp lessons and had a fun time learning.

As students begin state testing on April 11, these lessons should help improve test scores across each of the school sites.

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Haley Steffens wins nationwide writing contest

By Lindsey Renuard

Sixth grader Haley Steffens recently won a nationwide Scholastic Action writing contest.

Haley, whose mother Joleen Steffens teaches sixth grade language arts at Newman Middle School was one of five winners out of the 6th through 12th graders who entered the contest.

Haley said, “Mom, they are going to think you helped me.”

“I didn’t!” said Steffens.

“Actually, I remember her saying to me when she turned in her paper that she thought it was really good and that she had a good chance of winning.

She was right!”

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For the contest Haley read an article over civil rights heroes then researched a person mentioned in the article. She wrote down questions she would ask that person in an interview, along with answers she thought they

would give, based on her research.

Haley received a $25.00 Amazon gift card for winning.

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Sperry to hold pre-k enrollment April 14

By Lindsey Renuard

News Editor

Sperry Public Schools will hold pre-kindergarten enrollment on Thursday, April 14th, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Early Childhood Building.

Pre-K enrollment is for children who are currently four years of age, or who will be four years old by September 1, 2016.

Parents need to bring with them the following: • proof of residency within the Sperry School district (residents of Quail Hollow require a property tax receipt), • a current utility bill showing your name and

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physical address, • a certified birth certificate, and • a current immunization record.

The Caring Van will be on campus to provide immunizations for those who qualify. All shots must be current prior to enrollment. For additional information, call (918) 288-7213, ext. 145.

Sperry’s pre-kindergarten program is a full day program that teaches standards related to fine and gross motor skills, social/emotional skills, intellectual skills, reading skills, and math skills. Although pre-kindergarten is a voluntary program, Sperry prekindergarten students

enjoy active learning experiences that are age appropriate and prepare them for the rigors of kindergarten.

Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is on a first served basis.

Once classes are filled, students will be put on a waiting list.

Bret Core, Director of Instruction at Sperry Public Schools said, “We look forward to meeting all our new pre-kindergarten students who will be attending Sperry during the 2016-2017 school year.”

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Hope Christian Academy students win statewide Law Day contest By staff reports Two students from Hope Christian Academy in Skiatook, Ella Beall and Katie McQuay, won first place in the recent statewide Law Day art and writing contests sponsored by the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Beall, a fifth-grade student, won for her Bill of Rights illustration. McQuay, an eighth-grade student, won for her essay titled “Judicial Review Explained: A Great Constitutional Concept…

Or Is It?” They were recognized during a ceremony at the Oklahoma state Capitol where she received her award from the Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice John Reif.

Four other Hope Christian Academy students

won second place in their categories. Cherish Tattershall in fifth grade and Sarah Zelenske in sixth grade both won second place for their art submissions and Robert Dobbins in seventh grade and Jenny Chapman in eighth grade both won for their essay submissions.

Contests offered were coloring, art and writing.

Nearly 700 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th entered this year’s Law Day Contest, themed “Judges, Juries and Justice: The Constitution and the Rights of the Accused.”

“This year’s theme focuses on some of what we hold most dear: justice and our constitutional rights,” said OBA President Garvin Isaacs. “It is so important to teach

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Chief Justice John Reif presents Hope Christian Academy students with their first-place awards. SUBMITTED

students the overwhelming importance of our juries and the role our judicial system plays in our

laws and our lives. I am proud to see these students using their creativity to demonstrate such

a true understanding of these sacred ideals and our legal heritage.”

Law Day, a nationwide event designated by the U.S. Congress in 1958, is celebrated annually with events on or around May 1 to raise public awareness of American law.

The idea for Law Day was conceived by the late Hicks Epton, a Wewoka attorney and Oklahoma Bar Association past president.

As part of the Law Day celebration, Oklahoma lawyers will be available to give free legal advice on Thursday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Those in the Tulsa area may call 918-838-8770; those across the state may call 800-456-8525.

Residents may also email questions to askalawyer@okbar.org. More in-

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formation about Law Day is available at www.okbar.org.

Other annual Law Day events include contests for students and an hourlong informational TV show, which airs at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, on public television.

The 18,000-member Oklahoma Bar Association, headquartered in Oklahoma City, was created by the Oklahoma Supreme Court to advance the administration of justice and to foster and maintain learning, integrity, competence, public service and high standards of conduct among Oklahoma’s legal community.

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Marrs Elementary

Skiatook pre-k and kindergarten roundup April 28

By Lindsey Renuard News Editor

Marrs will be holing their annual pre-k and kindergarten roundup for new enrollees on Thursday, April 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

If your child in currently enrolled in Skia-

took’s pre-k program you do not need to attend.

To enroll in pre-k your child must be 4 years old

by September 1. To enroll in kindergarten your child must be 5 years old

by September 1.

To enroll your child you must be present and bring the required doc-

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umentation including a current utility bill in your name, your driver’s license, an original certified state issued birth certificate with the state seal, current shot records for your student, and if applicable the student’s Indian card and custody/guardian papers

with a court seal.

Required immunizations for pre-k include 4 DTP (diptheria, pertussis, tetanus), 3 OPV/IPV (polio), 1 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) 3 hepatitis B, 2 hepatitis A, and 1 varicella (chicken pox).

Required immunizations for kindergarten

include 5 DTP (diptheria, pertussis, tetanus), 4 OPV/IPV (polio), 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) 3 hepatitis B, 2 hepatitis A, and 1 varicella (chicken pox).

The Caring Van will be available the night of roundup to administer shots. All shots must be

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received prior to enrollment. Incomplete enrollments will not be accepted and students will not be placed in a class or on the pre-k waiting list.

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FFA students win at speech contests

By Lindsey Renuard News Editor

NEO Contest Results 1st- Plant Science, Jordan Miller 1st- Ag Policy, Parker Cantrell 1st- 8th Grade, Karstyn Cantrell 2nd- Ag Business, Tarren Sherman 3rd- Natural Resources, Tarren Sherman 3rd- General agriculture, JW Wells 4th- Agriscience, Parker Cantrell 5th- Animal Science, Jordyn Miller

Jenks Contest Results 1st- Plant Science, Tarren Sherman 1st- Agriscience, Parker Cantrell 1st- 8th Grade, Karstyn Cantrell 1st- General Agriculture, JW Wells 2nd- Ag Business, Tarren Sherman 2nd- FFA Creed, JW Wells 3rd- Plant Science, Jordyn Miller 3rd- Ag Policy, Parker Cantrell Follow me on Twitter @SkiatookJournal.

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Fire District candidate filing date changes stake will be filled Tues- pired term day, November 8, 2016.

Seat #2 – 5 year term Offices for which DecBlack Dog Fire District larations of Candidacy Seat #2 – 5 year term will be accepted at the Country Corner Fire County Election Board District office include the followSeat #4 – 5 year term ing: Follow me on Twitter Morgan’s Corner Fire @SkiatookJournal.

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Fire District Candidate Filing which was originally scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, has been changed to July 11, July 12 and July 13.

The Fire District Board Members positions at

2016 County Office filing dates

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Statewide election activity begins officially at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, when the official candidate filing period opens, Andrea Conner, Secretary of the Osage County Election Board, said today.

Candidates for state offices file with the Secretary of the State Election Board

in Oklahoma City. Candidates for county offices file with the Secretary of the County Election Board.

Conner said that the following county offices will be filled this year: County Court Clerk County Sheriff County Clerk County Commission

District #2 For more election-related information, call the County Election Board at (918) 287-3036 or visit www.elections.ok.gov.

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Bell Cow: April 3. Elevation normal, water 60 and muddy. Crappie fair on minnows at 8-10 ft. around docks and boat ramps.

Report submitted by Gary Emmons, game warden stationed in Lincoln County.

Birch: April 4. Elevation normal, water 58 and muddy. Crappie fair on minnows, jigs and PowerBait at 4-6 ft. around docks and in the main lake. Largemouth bass slow on spinnerbaits at 4-6 ft. in the main lake.

Report submitted by Ryan Walker, game warden stationed in Osage County.

Carl Blackwell: April 4. Elevation normal, water 57 and murky. Saugeye fair on crankbaits along shallows. Channel catfish slow on punch bait along riprap. Striped bass hybrids slow on crankbaits along shallows.

Report submitted by Emily Long, game warden stationed in Payne County.

Chandler: April 3. Elevation normal, water 56 and murky. Crappie slow on minnows around docks and dam. Report submitted

by Gary Emmons, game warden stationed in Lincoln County.

Copan: April 3. Elevation normal, water low 60s and clearing. White bass and crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 3-6 ft. along creek channels and coves. Report submitted by Joe Alexander, game warden stationed in Washington County.

Eucha: April 3. Elevation normal, water 59.

Largemouth bass good on jigs, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around points and coves.

Crappie fair on minnows and jigs around docks and standing timber. Channel catfish fair on cut bait, shad and dough bait along riprap and flats. Bluegill fair on crickets, worms and jigs along shorelines and weed beds. Report submitted by Kody Moore, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Ft. Gibson : April 2. Elevation above normal, water 58 and stained. Paddlefish excellent in the Chouteau Bend area and below the main dam. White bass slow on live shad and sassy shad along the river channel. Blue catfish fair on live shad along the river channel and in the main lake.

Largemouth bass fair on crawfish, Biffle Bugs and plastic baits around brush structure and coves. Report submitted by Rick Stafford, Ft. Gibson.

Grand: April 3. Elevation normal, water 53 and clear. Crappie excellent on Crappie Kicker, GoGo minnows around coves, docks and Spring River. White bass excellent on GoGo minnows along Spring River. Blue and channel catfish good on shad in the main lake. Largemouth bass excellent on 4-inch Kaboom lure around points and the marinas. Paddlefish fair along the river channel. Report submitted by Marni Loftis, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Greenleaf: April 5. Elevation normal, water clear. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and spinnerbaits in chartreuse and white along shorelines, creek channels and brush structure. Catfish fair on fresh cut bait on

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bottom. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 6-10 ft. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Hudson: April 5. Elevation normal, water 58. Paddlefish good at 10-21 ft. below the dam and along the river channel. Crappie good on minnows, hair jigs and jigs at 7-12 ft. around brush structure, standing timber and creek channels. Largemouth bass good on bill baits, spinnerbaits, plastic baits and crankbaits at 5-12 ft. around brush structure, standing timber and creek channels.

Report submitted by Steve Loveland, game warden stationed in Mayes County.

Hulah: April 3. Elevation normal, water low 60s and clearing. White bass and crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 3-6 ft. along coves, creek channels and river channel.

Report submitted by Joe Alexander, game warden stationed in Washington County.

Kaw : April 5. Elevation below normal, water 55 and clear. Crappie good on minnows, tube jigs and jigs at 2-8 ft. around brush structure, shallows and coves. Paddlefish fair below the dam. Blue and channel catfish fair on juglines and trotlines baited with cut bait, worms, shad and stinkbait at 6-15 ft. in the main lake, tailwater and river channel. White bass and striped bass hybrids fair on Alabama rigs, in-line spinnerbaits, sassy shad and lipless baits in the main lake, along riprap and under bridges; spawning run upriver and creeks will occur with the next substantial rain with runoff.

Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.

Keystone: April 5. Elevation normal, water 62. Blue catfish fair on cut bait along channels. Crappie fair on minnows along shorelines. Report submitted by Karlin Bailey, game warden stationed in Creek County.

Lower Illinois: April 3. Elevation normal, water 50. Trout fair on PowerBait and worms below the dam and tailwater. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County.

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COMMUNITY Calendar Wednesday, April 13

Clothes Closet Ministry

Skiatook Library story time is from 11-11:30 a.m. For ages 6 and younger.

Skiatook Chamber of Commerce Lunch

The clothes closet ministry is open every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Osage Oaks Church of God, 9318 N. Yukon, Sperry.

The Skiatook Chamber of Commerce will meet for lunch at noon at First Baptist Church, 940 W. Oak St.

Downed Bikers Association Annual Kickoff Poker Run

7 p.m. 114 N. Broadway

Thursday, April 14 Sperry pre-k enrollment Sperry Public Schools will hold pre-kindergarten enrollment from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Early Childhood Building.

Build-a-Reader Story time

Preschool Story tuime

Judy Z. Kishner Library 10-11 a.m. Join us for thematic story times with developmentally appropriate activities for ages 2-5.

Rotary Lunch Noon, Hwy 20 Diner. Guest speaker will be Dan Yancey, Skiatook City Manager.

PAWS for Reading PAWS for Reading with Miss Marley at Skiatook Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Read to Miss Marley and take home a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. For ages 5-12.

Sasquach Shoot-Out The Skiatook Rotary Club presents the Sasquach Shoot-Out at Longshot Ranch.

Lunch is a noon and clay shooting begins after lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Skiatook Rotary Club. For more information contact C. Robert Reed at (918) 665-3431.

Monday, April 18 GUTS Groceries Free groceries at the old Bayouth building across from Guts Church in downtown Skiatook. 6:45 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 114 N. Broadway

Tuesday, April 19 Master Gardner Class

2-6 p.m. at Skiatook First Assembly, 1500 S. Osage Dr.

An organizational and kick off meeting for Master Gardner’s classes will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the OSU Extention in Pawhuska with lunch afterwards.

The average cost for a Master gardeners program in the state is $100. Actual classes will begin on April 19th, 26th, May 3rd , 10th, 17th,24th, 31st, June 7th, 14th, and 21st .

After this the class will be doing 45 hours of service projects and once these are done we will have a graduation ceremony. In order to keep their designation as a Master gardener 45 service hours per year will need to be maintained and each year there will be an awards banquet.

5-7:30 p.m. at the Skiatook High School library.

Contact (918) 396-1790 for more information.

Osage Language Class The Osage Nation Language Department will teach participants the basics of the Osage language at the Skiatook Library. For all ages. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. 114 N. Broadway

Friday, April 15

rotary lunch

The Downed Bikers Association will start their Annual Kickoff Poker Run at 11 a.m. at Crossroads, 9445 Highway 20 in Skiatook.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. For more information visit dbaoftulsa.com.

Heaven Sent Coat Closet

Skiatook Public Schools GED class

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Saturday, April 16

Preschool Story time

Alcoholics Anonymous

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GUTS Groceries Free groceries at the old Bayouth building across from Guts Church in downtown Skiatook. 10 a.m.

Skiatook VFW Bingo Skiatook VFW Post 7977 brings back Bingo. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. Mini-Bingo will open at 5:30 p.m. The regular session will begin at 7 p.m. For information, call (918) 396-7977.

Skiatook Public Schools GED class 5-7:30 p.m. at the Skiatook High School library. Contact (918) 396-1790 for more information.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 6:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 419 E. Rogers. For more info call Sandie (918) 3811931.

Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. 114 N. Broadway

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PUZZLES

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...to recycle items? How do you help?

What does your school and town do...

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Homework Complete

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Students are “going green” to help keep the environment clean. To save paper, our homework assignments now come in daily emails.

Everyone has learned what items can be recycled, and they put these into bins.

Read my clues to fill in my puzzle with things kids can do to help:

Kids: color stuff in!

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Earth Day

Keeping it Green!

My puzzle is about how schools are helping to conserve.

Some are built from recycled materials, and have features to save energy, such as motionactivated lights and faucets.

Fill in my puzzle!

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1. ______ panel rooftops 2. ______-activated faucets 3. waterless or low-flow ______ 4. buy from companies that use less ______ 5. use food service company that offers ______ vegetables and fruits 6. more ______ in classrooms gives an “energy” boost 7. wireless tablet ______ and energy saving monitors automa 8. buying ______ paper t faucet ic 9. better airflow and filters to keep air ______ 10. rooftop _____ to keep heat in (or out), and for people to study life cycle of plants

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Cool Hybrid & Electric Cars!

What do you know about hybrid cars? These very cool cars are powered by both gas and electricity. When you are driving one fast on a highway its gasoline engine is working. This makes you move and also charges the car’s battery. Then, when you drive around town at lower speeds, the car is able to run on electricity. Hybrid cars do not need to be plugged in. They get up to 90 miles per gallon of gas – more than twice the mileage of most gas-only cars.

Companies are also coming out with cars that use electric motors to power everything. They store electricity in batteries, which are then recharged by the owner plugging the car in at home. We are starting to build stations in areas that will allow drivers to recharge their cars while traveling too.

Electric cars are great because nothing comes out of their tailpipes that pollutes the air! Some people argue that the electricity these cars use may be generated by burning coal or natural gas instead of by water power or wind turbines, making them not 100% environmentally friendly. But, people are working on ways to make batteries that hold more electricity for longer driving and on technology to produce “cleaner” electricity.

Maybe you will work on some of these designs someday!

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Uh-oh...I finished my report on the newest cars and power sources – but not the answer key to my fun Pop Quiz!

Read my report, then Help me by circling “T” for true and “F” for false.

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London has started using electric double-decker buses.

Pop Quiz

T F 1. Hybrid cars are powered by gasoline and electricity.

T F 2. The gas engine takes power from the battery.

3. They get fewer miles per gallon than a gasT F only car.

4. Electric cars use electricity to power everything. T F 5. Owners can plug these cars in at home.

T F T F 6. Lots of pollution is added to the air from electric cars.

7. People are hoping to have recharging stations built in parking lots of apartments, stores and T F train stations.

T F 8. Wind-, water- and solar-generated electricity will allow for less pollution in the air.

Answers on page 20

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