The Tri-State Tribune (Picher, Okla.), Vol. 75, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 26, 1994 Page: 1 of 22
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American Legion Boys State underway at NE0
By TERESA BLAND
Staff Writer
The 55th Annual American Le-
gion Boys State is being held May
21-28 on the campus of NEO A&M
College
This is the ninth consecutive
year that NE0 has hosted the event
Boys State is sponsored by the
American Legion Department of
Oklahoma Dr James G Caster is
the director of the event
"This year's Boys State is dedi-
cated to the veterans of World War
IL" stated Dr Caster He added that
this year marks the 75th Anniver-
sary of the founding of the Ameri-
can Legion as well as the 75th anni-
versary of NE0 A&M College
'This is a very special year for us"
He also added that they are very
enthused that NE0 is offering dele-
gates two college credit hours for
their participation if the boys pay
the tuition costs "This is the only
Boys State in the nation that is ac-
credited with two college hours in-
stead of one"
Boys State is a program dedicat-
ed to better citizenship The pro
To place news items
e news items call 673-1085 subscribe toaa caii b73-10135 For your advertising needs call 673-1085
The Tri-State
500
(USPS 639-276)
gram seeks to inform in the field of
State and local government on the
theory that the better informed citi-
zen is the better citizen
Each boy at Boys State is spon-
sored by an organization because of
his reputation in high school and
the community
Representatives
from every county
Dr Caster said that 771 boys
from every county and 275 cities
and towns are represented at the
event with 87 voluntary staff mem-
bers assisting in the learning pro-
cess Instructor Leroy Bridges re-
marked "We try to help them learn
This will be the greatest experience
they'll ever have in their lives"
Each delegate is assigned to ei-
ther the Boomer or Sooner party
with the party policies being made
by the boys themselves
They represent twelve "cities" in
four "counties" in "Oklahoma":
Paxton Raley and Utech in Cobb
County Parrott Walser and Mor
call 673-1085
T'Tilbune
"Striving to serve
ton in Kerr County Roy Boamer
and LaBarge in Rivers County and
Allen Moore and Patrick in Stigler
County
The boys learn about govern-
ment in action by nominating can-
didates for municipal county and
state offices hold elections for
these nominees and the elected of-
ficials then perform their various
duties by drafting laws and enact-
ing legislation
The week is culminated with the
election of one Boys Stater to rep-
resent the state as governor at the
National Boys State Convention
Many state officials will visit
Boys State during the week Gov-
ernor David Walters spoke to the
assembly on Monday Other offi-
cials speaking to the group during
the week included: Glen Johnson
Speaker of the Oklahoma House of
Representatives Corporatior Com-
missioner Cody Graves Adjutant
General Major Gary M4ynard
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice
Marion Opala Sandy Garrett State
Superintendent of Schools State
Commissioner of Labor Dave Ren
Subscribe toda
the Tri-State Area"
Seniors of '94
Graduating seniors from
the seven high schools in
Ottawa County have
completed their public
school education and are
now off to either the
work-force of America or
on to calieges and univer-
sities Ryan Maute and
Sonny Frost seem to put
the past years in perspec-
tive with a "high five
maybe saying we made
it!"
Shelly Hurst left helps
her' daughter Dawn with
her cap Moms dads
brothers and sisters were
also called on for help in
getting ready for the big
day by area Seniors
fro and Clifton Scott State Auditor
and Inspector
A special memorial service hon-
oring all World War II veterans
will be held on Friday May 27 at
7:45 pm The memorial service
will be conducted by Jack Mont-
gomery Congressional Medal of
Honor winner from the 45th Divi-
sion Ottawa County
members
Representing Ottawa County at
Boys State this year include: Brent
McCoy and Ryan Davis from Pich-
er Jason Harrison Brad Cantwell
Jeffery Brown Carey Duniphin
Rusty Wyrick Adam Schmidt
Adam Weece Stephen Price Phil-
lip Young Ryan Davis Greg
Smith Harrell Post David Schna-
kenberg Scott Rupert Brian
Hodge and Dusty Miller all of Mi-
ami Chad Bartley rid Russell Fent
of Wyandotte and Cory Newcomb
and Chris Dooley of Afton
call 673-1085
Plcher Oklahoma 74360
Area residents
to get a glimpse
of Free Wheel '94
By Gerald Breeden
Staff Writer
Bike riders taking part in Free-
Wheel '94 will whiz through both
Picher and Quapawrn route to their
find destination next month
Some 2000 bicycle riders from
across the country are expected to
participate in the 16th edition of
the 435-mile trek through Oklaho-
ma Kansas and Missouri starting
June 5
Free Wheel officials in Tulsa said
there is a $30 fee for those who en-
ter the ride which begins at Broken
Bow in extreme southeast Oklaho-
ma and ends at Seneca in extreme
northwest Missouri
The fee pays for a commemora-
tive T-shirt baggage hauling tags
for baggage and bikes and refresh-
ments at various pit stops
A family of three or more may
Picherites urged to donate
refreshments for cyclists
Picher residents are being urged
to donate refreshments for those
Free Wheel 194 bicyclists who are to
pass thmugh town June 11
"They won't be here any longer
than 30 minutes which doesn't
doesn't give us much time to make
them feel welcome" said Picher
City Clerk Patricia Harris
"In addition to refreshments
we're hoping some of the townspeo-
ple will have souvenirs they
wouldn't mind sharing with the rid-
ers" Harris said
She said souvenirs like those
bought and sold during past Picher
Miner's Day Reunion celebrations
would be ideal gifts for the visitors
it isn't often something like
FreeWheel happens here" Harris
added "It draws a lot of attention to
the towns the riders pass tluough
and we would like them to see Pich-
er at its best"
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Mayor Hudson presents Rick Ross with a plaque pro-
claiming him "Citizen of the Month"
Vandergrift resigns
In a letter submitted to the Picher
City Council at their meeting on
Monday May 23 Ward 4 Council-
man Stanley Vandergrift resigned
his post effective June 6
Reverend Vandergrift explained
that he had accepted a church in
Stillwater and will be moving
The council approved a motion
to have the old lagoon sight ap-
praised before the June meeting by
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enter for a total of $65 Individuals
not wanting a T-shirt may enter for
$20 If bought separately the shirts
will be $12
- For full entry information mail a
postcard to Free Wheel '94 PO
Box 1770 Tulsa OK 74102
Riders will have to average just
over 62 miles a day on the road if
they're to reach Seneca by the final
day June 11 In between Broken
Bow and Seneca the entourage will
make stops at Antlers Talihina Sti-
gler Fort Gibson Salina and Che-
topa On the last leg of the journey the
bikers will leave Chetopa and pass
through Picher and Quapaw before
heading ol to Seneca
The Oklahoma Free Wheel event
is the third oldest of its kind in the
nation behind those held in Kansas
and Iowa
Harris said local residents are
asked to help provide refreshments
such as bananas sliced oranges ap-
ples grapes cookies brownies
muffins raisins trail mix and
quick-energy foodstuffs
Lots of ice water and Gatorade-
type drinks will also be needed —
Those wishing to help with the
project are asked to call Harris at
673-1765
The Tri-State Tribune building
will serve as the local stopping
point for the bikers whose ultimate
destination is Seneca Before reach-
ing Seneca however they will also
pass through Quapaw
Tribune editor John Kester said
he hopes all of Picher will turn out
to help greet the bikers upon their
arrival "This presents us with a
good opportunity for Ncher to
shine" be said
a commercial appraiser with the
billing for the appraisal to be in-
cluded in the selling of the land
Ralph Wa War was approved by
the council as the next eligible ap-
plicant for the 110ME program
The council also approved purchase
orders approved ambulance service
reimbursements and accepted the
Police Department Fire Depart-
ment and Ambulance reports
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