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The PDJ
. Salutes Our
Jason Channon
Perry,
Oklahoma
Monday, July 26, 2004
"If You Would Avoid Criticism, Say Nothing, Do Nothing and Be Nothing"
Volume 111 Number 143 1 Section 10pages
Vote!
Polls open early for Primary
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Blake Weaver (top) tries out the new reading loft built by his grandpa, Roger Layne Sr. (standing), in one of the
second grade rooms at the elementary school. The loft features a window area for puppet shows and space for
storage. It is one of several volunteer projects to revitalize the elementary school.
Summer
school
makeover
By JANET SMITH
City Editor
The buzzing of students in the halls at
Perry Elementary School has been re-
placed this summer with the buzzing of
wood saws as a group of local volun-
teers repair, revamp and revitalize the
school buildings.
Project Support Our Schools started
as the initiative of the Perry elementary
site council, which is a group of parents
who meet with faculty and administra-
tion to give feedback about the educa-
tional process. After a bond issue to
build a new elementary school failed in
April, those parents decided to make the
best of the circumstances. They rolled
up their sleeves and went to work with
gallons of paint, loads of lumber and
good supply of smiles.
Project SOS, lead by site council mem-
ber Leslie Weaver, is a well-organized
effort. A spreadsheet list of teacher-re-
quested projects outlines what work has
been done, w hat work has yet to be done,
and what work is in progress. The list
also shows who requested the work and
w hat supplies are needed for each task.
In just tw o full Saturday workdays and
a few afternoons, much has been accom-
plished.
In the main building, volunteers have
already painted the gymnasium, bath-
rooms and hallways, built bookshelves
for classrooms, and transformed unused
space on the stage into a storage area for
teacher supplies.
In the second grade building, faulty tile
In-person absentee voting dates are Joe Vickers, Gary
for the July 27 Primary Elec- Vance, and Glenn Coffey
tion started Friday and con- State Representatives serve
tinues today at the Noble two-year terms.
County Courthouse. Any
registered voter can vote in- For Sheriff:
person absentee; it is not Registered Democrats
necessary' to state a reason. throughout the county will
Precinct polls open at 7 decide who serves as the
a.m. tomorrow for the July next Noble County Sheriff.
27 Primary. Sheriff Jerry Cook, D-Perry,
Sample ballots are avail- is retiring.
able at the Election Board Candidates for that office
office located on the first are Joe. R. Back of Billings,
floor of the Noble County R. Shawn McVay of Perry
Courthouse. Because the and Charlie Hanger of Perry,
election is a primary race. Since no Republicans
there are separate ballots for filed for Sheriff, the candi-
each political party, and vot- date receiving more than
ers must vote for candidates half of the votes in the pri-
of the party for which they mary will be elected Sheriff
are registered. for the four-year term.
For County Commissioner For U.S. Senate
Republicans registered to All voters in the county
vote in precincts 201, 202 can vote in the race for the
and 203 will decide between U.S. Senate seat formerly
Carl Hamm and HL. held by Don Nickles. U.S.
Mandeville to run against Senators serve six-year
Democrat incumbent Dean terms.
Courtright in November for Democrat candidates are
Noble County Commis- Jim Rogers, Brad Carson,
sioner District 2. Carroll Fisher, Monte E.
This district takes in the Johnson and W.B.G.
majority of Perry from the Woodson
western city limits to East Republican candidates are
Boundary, excluding the Jay Richard Hunt, Bob An-
Fairway addition, the Quail thony. Kirk Humphreys and
Creek addition, the Hughes- Tom Coburn.
Sorrell addition as well as
the area north of Kaw Street Terms for a Runoff
and East of 9th Street. In races where there are
County Commissioners more than two candidates,
serve a four-year term. the candidate receiving
more than half of the votes
District 35 State House of in the primary will be de-
Representatives Glared the party winner.
Those registered to vote in If no candidate receives
precincts 101,201,202,203, more than half of the votes
301, 302, 306, 307, and 308 in the primary, then the two
will choose a candidate tor candidates receiving the
the District 35 State House highest number of votes will
ot Representatives seat va- have their names placed on
cated by term-limited Larry the ballot at the Runoff Pri-
Ferguson, R-Cleveland, mary Election on August 24
Republican candidates tor The w inner of the runoff
that seat are James, D. Bell, will proceed to the Novem-
Rex Duncan, and Rodger ber 2 General Election.
Ensign. Democrat candi-
Monday, July 26
Main Street of Perry Krazy Daze 2004
-"T he Cool Down Sale.” All Day to 6:00
p.m.
Noble County Diabetic Support group,
7:00 p.m., North door. First Christian
Church.
Tuesday, July 27
Happy Birthday AuntG.,Love,Maver-
ick, Kylie and, Kelsey
Main Street of Perry Krazy Daze 2004
—"The C Cool Down Sale." All Day to6:00
Mike Buck (near) and Rob Weaver mask windows at the first grade
building in preparation for painting.
and damaged sheetrock behind plies, which were purchased at a
bathroom urinals has been replaced discount from local merchants.
with new drywall and plastic lami- Elementary Principal Michael
nate. A work center with shelving Young said he is pleased that the
was built in the teachers lounge and work is getting done. "It's not that
a reading loft and bookshelves we don’t want to maintain these
were built in classrooms, buildings, we just haven't had the
The exterior of the first grade resources to do what needs to be
building is getting a fresh coat of done," he told board members at a
paint and volunteers are sanding recent meeting. “It’s great."
and painting lockers, cubbies and Project SOS volunteer carpen-
bookshelves inside. ters are Roger Layne Sr., Joey
The list shows a few projects re- Reese, Dee Williams and Steve
maining, and Weaver says these Zemp. Others helping were Mike
will be completed before school and Caprecia Buck. Rob Weaver,
starts at one more workday to be Roger I ayne Jr., Angel Reese, Lori
scheduled in the next couple of Beier, Shan Kirtley, Keith Will-
weeks. iams, Carl Seeliger, Amy
In all, Project SOS has spent Davidson, Jenny Betchan, Tami
close to 53,500 for supplies con- Redus, Lisa Frank, Jeri
tributed over $20,000 in labor. Kannenwischer and Cody and
School Superintendent Jack April Sewell.
Parker praised the volunteers for Anyone wishing to participate in
their work and the school board the next workday can contact
gladly agreed to pay for the sup- Weaver at 336-2188.
Coming Events
p.m.
Sports Physical Clinic for Perry Junior
and Senior High boy athletes, 5:00 p.m..
Perry Memorial Hospital.
Thursday, July 29
Happy Birthday Mark, Love, Tia, Mav
crick, Kylie and Kelsey
Happy 90th Birthday Edna Groom,
Love, Your Family
Cherokee Strip Riding Club Playday
6:30 p.m., CSRC Rodeo Arena
Saturday, July 31
Marland High School Reunion, buffett
meal, 4:00 p.m. registration/reception 6 30
p m., Marland Community building.
Monday, August 2
Happy 4th Birthday Briar Chafin. Love,
Mom, Dad & Jeremiah
Monday night Bowling I eague meeting,
6:30 p.m.
Veteran's Administration Represents
tive, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m Noble County
Health Department, East ! it Avenue
Tuesday, August 3
Commemorative
bricks for Sale
Now is the time to order bricks for the Chero-
kee Strip Centennial Plaza in the courthouse park.
Brick orders will be taken until August 15. The
new bricks will be laid before the Cherokee Strip
Celebration September 18. Brick forms are avail-
able at the Perry Chamber of Commerce. 300
6th Street, or by calling Anna Lou Randall, 336-
2784.
Traffic Enforcement Zones
July 26- August 1
- 9th & Kaw
- East Cedar
-Bicycle Traffic on Cedar
Rock Township Rural Volunteer Fire
District meeting, 7 :00 p.m., Rock Town-
ship Fire House, Hwy. 86 and DeerRidge.
Thursday, August 5
PUBLICAUCTION: 160 Acres Logan
unty I and, 10:00 a.m , sale conducted
on the land located 4 1/2 miles West of
the South side of Mulhall, OK, SELL-
I RS Gary Kincaid Casteel Real Estate
& Auction.
Perry Masonic Lodge meeting, 7:30
p.m . Perry Lodge on 25th Street
Daily
You have come to . the sprinkled blood
that speaks a better word than the blood
of Abel Hebrews 12 23, 24
Father, Thank You for sending Jesus
C Christ to die so that 1 can live for all
eternity Help those who have never
accepted You to realize how muc h You
loved them, and no matter w hat their
sin. You will forgive, love and accept
them, if they invite You into their hearts
Amen
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