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"The beaten path' is the
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NO. 50
Perkins, Payne County. Oklahoma - USPS 428040
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1984
Property owners and representatives from government
toured the banks of the Cimarron River, where an oil spill wash-
last fall.
e
of Clin-
[ suit against
Pipeline for
his property
anoil spill
of cleaning
along the
Cimarron
of Perkins and
punitive
Was filed in
Court by
McGee's attorney, Allan
DeVore of Oklahoma
City.
McGee estimates that
roughly 200 acres of his
land were damaged when
oil from a spill one mile
west of Interstate 35
washed downstream and
up on the banks of his
property. The cost of
cleaning up the land may
run as high as $500,000.
is Elected
of Booster Club
All Sports
September
School
Ron
Greg
Football
the group. He
present
is injury-
first game
boys were
daily. He
us that we
a very
year,
~f we played
SUC"
for the coming
b cted.
: Joe Hooser
Leroy
trer:
McDaniel
to fur-
3:00. Everyone was ask-
ed to bring weed-eaters,
hoes and rakes.
A membership Drive
was discussed. The of-
ficers will meet with a
member of the Stillwater
Booster Club to obtain
some information and
ideas on how to imple~
ment this for our club.
They will meet and
report back at the next
meeting.
The next meeting will
be held on October 2nd at
7:30 in the High School
Cafeteria.
Those present were:
Ron Shaull, Greg Gor-
man, Dr. Larry Gill,
Arlen and Carolyn
Bradley, Bob and Mary
Lou Buck, Barbara
Tarlton, Leroy and Kaye
Stanton, Mickey and
Rosemary Cypert, San-
dra Hodges, Judy
Spillars, Bill and Joan
team McDaniel, Martha
and pop Newport, Jeanette
out-of-town Taylor, Judy Moorman,
willbe Judy Tabor, Hurley
b of Blumer, Gilbert Meyer,
for this John Baker, and Joe
wishing Hooser.
contributionAnyone interested in
McDaniel's promoting the sports
program at Perkins-
~to have Tryon High School is in-
football vited and urged to attend
9th, at these meetings.
According to McGee,
Continental tried to clean
up the pollution by set-
ting fire to the spilled oil
without asking his per-
mission. Larry Lowe,
another property owner
whose land was damaged
by the spill added that
Continental told him and
McGee the land had been
cleaned up. Since the
land is relatively inac-
cessible, the property
owners did not discover
until later that much of
the oil remained on their
land.
McGee and DeVore,
along with Lowe and
representatives of Con-
tinental, the state Cor-
poration Commission,
and the state Wildlife
Commission, toured the
site last Wednesday,
September 5. Since the
matter is under litiga-
tion, none of the goven-
ment representatives or
Continental represen-
tatives at the site would
comment on the spill.
Dennis Stevens, of Con-
oco, however, did note
that the spill was
originally estimated at
2970 barrels of oil.
Saturday morning at 8
a.m. 89 runners gathered
to participate in the Old
Settlers Day Run which
covered 3.1 miles. Medals
were given to the top
three in each age group.
In the male division
the winners are as
follows: 12 & Under Age
By John Joerschke
The Perkins-Tryon
Board of Education has
again narrowed its op-
tions for the location of
new school facilities to
land it already owns
north of Highway 33.
The board chose not to
The board might still
consider other options
for the location of any
new facilities, but during
the meeting most mem-
bers seemed resolved
again to propose con-
struction north of the
highway. Before deciding
accept local real estate whether to propose an
developer Harland Wells' elementary school or a
offer to trade 10.93 of his high school in a bond
acres east of the issue election, though,
Methodist church for 35 the board members all
acres of the school wanted to consider pro-
district's property, jections for future enroll-
The proposal to tradement, bonding capacity,
with Wells had original- and planned buildings.
ly been made by the In the meantime, su-
school board in an perintendent of schools
elaborate plan to reach a Larry Gill pointed out
compromise between that it will almost cer-
groups of school patrons tainly be two years
favoring constructionbefore any new construc-
either north or south of tion can be completed.
the highway. Had the Consequently the district
phone system, and ap-
proved a proclamation on
"Public Schools and You:
Partners in Excellence."
The decision to provide
meals for the Headstart
program at the Iowa
Tribal facility which had
been postponed from a
previous meeting. Dur-
ing the earlier meeting
board members were con-
cerned that it would not
be the responsibility of
the school district to
deliver the meals or to
provide containers for
them. Once they were
assured that the district
would not be responsible
for the food after it was
cooked and put in con-
tainers provided by
Headstart, the board
members voted unani-
trade been made, the will most probably have
board hoped to make to build more temporary
commitments eventually classrooms by next year
to build facilities on both or possibly even this year
sides of the thorough- to accommodate the _~
fare. growing number of ~.
Wells, however, did not students at the Perkins ~
accept the board's campus. Two temporary ~ ~ ~:~r ~
originaloffer, makinga buildings were con-~ ~/~~jk~ar:~
counteroffer instead, structed over the sum-
When Wells made his mer and are already in ~: i~~
counteroffer, he informed use.
the board that it was his
final offer. But the board
made a counteroffer of its
own, which Wells re-
fused.
When the board was
informed Wednesday
night of Wells' decision,
board member Lloyd
Moorman moved that
the board accept Wells
offer to trade. Saying he
felt the trade would be
fair, Moorman added it
would be "something to
get the school district off
center and get us to
ing something." But
none of the other
members felt the trade
would be in the best in-
terest of the district, and
the motion died for lack
of a second.
In a related issue, the
board considered
whether to extend
tilities across Highway
33 to the presently own-
ed district land. Exten-
ding the utilities across
the highway now while it
is torn up for construc-
tion would be less expen-
sive than boring under
the road after it is repav-
ed. The board had some
concerns about being
reimbursed for additional
taps onto lines paid for
by the district, and the
matter was turned over
to Gill for negotiation.
In other business, the
board decided to provide
meals for the Headstart
program, opened bids for
the purchase of a tele-
un
Chambers of Perkins was
3rd with a time of 27.06,
finishing 64th overall. In
the 13-17 Age Group,
Rod Purdie of Stillwater
finishing 6th overall. Jim
Ward of Stillwater was
3rd with a time of 18.20,
finishing 7th overall. Jim
Niles of Perkins finished
mously to participate m
the program.
Bids for the purchase
of a telephone system
were received from
AT&T and Executone.
Representatives of both
companies made brief
presentations to the
board regarding their
bids, and the matter was
tabled for further
consideration.
The Public Schools and
You: Partners for Ex-
cellence is a statewide
program and is also com-
ing into national prc~
minence, ~ according to
Gill. It stresses the need
for parents and the
school district to
cooperate in an effort to
maintain high standards
of education. The board
members voted 5-0 in
favor of taking part in
the program.
The board also ac-
cepted the resignation of
June StacT, whose hus-
band was transferred to
Henryetta recently, and
voted to participate in an
advance funding pro-
gram provided by the
Oklahoma Development
Authority. The board ap-
proved appointment of
Carol Macuila to teach
fourth grade and Jan
Scldimpert as half-a-day
reading instructor at the
middle school.
A special meeting of
the board has been
scheduled for Monday,
September 17, at 7:30
p.m. in the superinten-
dent's office.
A BIG CROWD contains the turtles as they make a dash for fr~dom. There
was also a frog jump and many more activities at Old Settlers' Day Saturday.
Scores of Names Are Listed
As Old Settlers' Day Winners
Many different con-
tests were held Saturday
to celebrate Old Settlers
Day. The fun began at
10:00 a.m., and lasted un-
til the parade began at
1 "00.
and 3rd place, Emily
Brant. Age 10- 1st and
2nd places are unknown
since they grabbed their
ribbons and ran! Jennifer
Gottfried placed third.
Age 11- 1st place, Tracy
The winner of the Best Hickerson; 2nd place,
place Morgan Reynolds.
Age 6 & Up- 1st place,
Erica Crane; 2nd place,
Angela Marshall; 3rd
place, Zack Jacobs.
In the Frog Jumping, 5
& Under- 1st place,
Leeann Bays; 2nd place,
Float contest was theMicheLleconrad; and3rd Jeremy Bays; and 3rd
Senior Class, winning place, Ginger Collum. place, Quinton Harris.
$250.00. The Cub Scouts Age 12- 1st place, Brett
won 2nd place, and won Andrew; 2nd place, Tara
$100.00. The Junior Higgins; and 3rd place,
Class placed 3rd, winning Kelly Pate. Age 13- 1st
$50.00, and the Assem- place, Kenny William-
bly of God Church plac- son; 2nd place, Kyle
ed 4th, winning $25.00. James. Age 14 & Up
The Perkins-Tryon Stu- Women- Kim Meisinger
dent Council placed 5th, was 1st, and Sharon Kin-
and they won $25.00. zie was 2nd. Age 14 & Up
Ages 6 & Up- Ist place,
William Moor; 2nd place,
Maggie Bayhylle; 3rd
place, J.D. Moor.
In the Paper Airplane
Toss, 5 & Under- Ist
place was Morgan Robin-
son. Age 6- 1st place,
Justin Darrow; 2nd
place, Chris Davis; 3rd
was Ist with a time of 31st overall with a time In the Best Decorated Men- Arthur Perkins was place, Daniel Spoone-
16.55, finishing 1st of 22.01. Mike Bale of Bike contest, Morgan Ist. more. Age 7- 1st place,
overall. Sesn Farnsworth Perkins finished 50th Robinson placed 1st, In the Egg Toss, 8 & Jesse Chamber[in; 2nd
of Carney was 2nd with a overall, and Gilbert Hud- Crystal Rosa was 2nd, Under- 1st place team place, Angela Marshall;
time of 17.58, finishing son of Perkins finished and Trey Allensworth was Kenny Wise and 3rd place, Crystal Kelly.
Group, Billy Brown of 5th overall. Lance 52nd overall, placed 3rd. The Most Tract Reed; 2nd place, Age 8- 1st place, John
Perkinsplac I lstwitha WickoffofStillwaterwas In the 40-49 Age Authentic Old Settlers Jami'eLernireandEmily Moffat; 2nd place, Craig
time of 19.35 finishing 3rd with a time of19.28 Group, Kent Metcalf was were Owen and Billie Brant. Ages9& 10- 1st Staton;3rdplace,Kenny
llth overall. Bryan finishing 10th overall. 1st with a time of17.36, Patterson. In the Best place, Dale Andarson and Wise. Age 9- 1st place,
Huckabay of Perkins J.D. McGowen of finishing 4th overall. Pet contest, Tony James Roe; 2nd place, Damen Bowling; 2nd
was 2nd with a time of Perkins was 4th with a Larry Scott of Stillwater Perkins with Tony the Danny Hart and Joey place, Matt Pareel; 3rd
27.05 finishing 63rd time of 21.51, finishing was 2nd with a time of Poodle placed 1st, and Alexander; 3rd place, place, Janet Hoaglin.
overall. Jonathon
Buy Pancake Griddles
cakes for their annual house in Stillwater.
pancake supper each The annual Lions pan-
September. Years ago cake supper is scheduled
the pancakes were fried for Friday night, Sept-
of borrow-
from
Perkins
members
Monday
to pur-
grills for
Out of the
ember 28, at the school
lunch room beginning at
5 p.m. preceding the
homecoming game.
In other business,
Lions President Don
Prickett appointed Lynn
Kinder as program chair-
man, and put him in
charge of the Cowboy
Cadillac raffle sales. He
also advised members
that the committee list
for the coming year
would be announced next
week.
by Aunt Jemima, then
by Okeene Flour Mills,
who provided the cook
and the griddles, and in
later years, on OG&E
griddles.
Lions members
discussed possibly rent-
ing the griddles to other
organizations sponsoring
pancake suppers or
breakfasts. The Payne
County Bank con-
tributed the first $250
toward their purchase
from a restaurant supply
grid-
in com-
they
couple
Lions have
to come
griddles on
the pan-
28th overall. David
Phillips of Perkins was
5th with a time of 22.00,
finishing 30th overall. In
the 18-29 Age Group,
Chad Pollard of Still-
18.26, finishing 8th
overall Warren Ford also
of Stillwater was 3rd
with a time of 18.39,
finishing 9th overall.
Gerald Hall of Perkins
water was 1st with a finished 49th overall.
time of 17.26, finishing In the 50 & Over Age
3rd overall. Alan Gloden Group, Ross Waltzer of
of Stillwater was 2nd Tulsa was 1st with a time
with a time of 19.51, of 20.30, and Richard
finishing 13th overall. Mitchell of Tulsa was
Ronny Gloden of Still- 2nd with a time of 22.27.
Red Cheeks with
Honeybun placed 2nd.
The Best Old Car was a
1930 Model A, owned by
Bob Garmen. The horse
shoe throwing contest
was won by the team of
Buck Evans and Wes
Sharpton. Dominoes
were won by the team of
Doyle Dodson and Bill
Hughes.
In the kids division,
Kristy Hall and Lara
Watkins. Ages 11 & 12-
1st place, Jimmy Reed
and Ty Dixon; 2nd place
{tie) Kelly Pate and Ken-
ny Williamson-Billy and
Matt Brown. Ages 13, 14
and 15- 1st place, Phillip
Littlefield and Jess
Spillars; 2nd place, Alton
Carter and Stacy Cole.
Women 16 & Up- 1st
place, Jamie Green and
Age 10- 1st place, Stance
Hurst; 2nd place, Adam
Burns; 3rd place, Jeffrey
Clawson. Ages 11 & i2-
1st place, Heather MOf-
fat; 2nd place, Tracy
Hickerson; 3rd place,
Cherie McKinnis. Ages
13 & Up- 1st place, Eric
Fottenbury; 2nd place,
Becky Wright; 3rd place,
Vickie Vogt.
"O"
water was 3rd with a In the Womens' Divi-
time of 19.53, finishing siGn the winners are as
14th overall. Stephen follows: The 12 & Under
Hoyer of Perkins was Age Group, Michelle
18th overall, and Chris Conrad of Stillwater was
Tietz also of Perkins was 1st with a time of 22.18,
the winners of the Egg Andi Dayhylle; 2nd
Race were as follows: 5 & place, Lorene Reedus and INDUSTRIAL ROAD
Under- 1st place, Ginger Frances Burden. Men 16 DEDICATED
Mercer; 2nd place, Chris- & Up- Ist place, Tom CUSHING -- The
ty Blair; and 3rd place, Hughes and David new industrial road in
Justin Morris. Ages 6 & Cypert; 2nd place {tie) Cushing, named Fleet-
48th overall. In the 30-39 finishing 35th overall. 7- 1st place, Angela Mar- Ron Runyon and Randy wood Drive, was
Age Group, BillSimpson Melissa Fowble of shall; 2nd place, Kari Perry-Allan and Bonny dedicated at a short
of Chandler was lstwith Perkins was 2nd with a Willingham; and 3rd Gloden. ceremony by the
a time of 17.05, finishing time of 27.37, finishing place, Eric Hurst. Ages 8 In the Turtle Race, 5 & Chamber of Commerce.
2nd overall. Mike Hume 70th overall. Pare Haan & 9- 1st place, Justin Under-lst place, Quinton The new road is part of
of Stillwater was 2nd of Stillwater was 3rd Dulup; 2nd place, Jami Harris; 2nd place, the industrial area on
with a time of 18.05, (Continued on Page 7) Lemi_re and Cody Blair; Mich:ml Sparkman; 3rd East Main.
