Garber Billings News (Garber, Okla.), Vol. 123, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 23, 2023 Page: 2 of 6
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Garber-Billings News February 23rd, 2023
OBITUARY
Emporia. KS and a Mas- Cindee Roberts and hus-
ter's in Natural Sciences band Greg of Emerald Isle,
from Southwestern State North Carolina.
University. In addition, he Paul D Southwick and
completed his counseling wife Michelle of Garber,
certification from Phillips Oklahoma
University. Several sum- Shawn-paul Southwick
mers he attended vari- and w ife Cheron of Now a-
ous courses in the science ta. Oklahoma
fields, continuing his love Fourteen grandchildren:
of learning. These courses Erik (Krista), Scott, Kris
Paul William
Southwick
Jimmie Ray Abel was
born June 4. 1938 to R.C.
and Katie Abel in Enid.
OK. He later was adopted
as Paul William South-
wick by Hugh and Violett
Southwick of Garber, OK.
He died of natural causes
on February 19, 2023.
Active in Boy Scouts, he
earned the rank of Eagle
Scout. God and Country
Award, and spent several
summers attending and
working at the Philmont
Scout Ranch in Cimmaron,
NM.
While attending Garber
Public Schools, he earned
All-State Honors in foot-
ball. and graduated in 1956
with a football scholarship
to the Univ ersity of Okla-
homa.
He married the love of
his life Donita Janet Evers
on August 17, 1957 at Im-
manuel Lutheran Church
in Breckenridge, OK. They
were married for 65 beau-
tiful years.
Paul graduated from the
University of Oklahoma
with a Bachelor's Degree
in Zoology. He then went
on to earn a Master’s De-
gree in Biology from
Kansas State College in
were all sponsored by the (Dana). Jessica (Julio).
National Science Founda- Malarie, Jared. Garrett
tion. He wrote and taught (Katy), Danielle, Baylor,
the first Outdoor Environ- Loren (Josh). Katie, Annie,
mental Education class ap- Corder, and Gracie.
proved by the Oklahoma Six great grandchildren:
State Department of Edu- Wyatt, W illiam, Patrick,
cation. His love of Science Hudson. Aubrie, and Jimi
and search for all knowl- Rey.
edge continued until his
death.
Sisters: Roberta, Rozel-
Fairmont Fire
Department’s Annual
Pancake Supper will be
Sunday, February 26th
The Fairmont Fire Department’s Annual Pancake Supper will be Sunday, February
26. from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Fire Station, 602 Main Street in Fairmont. Main Street
is three blocks East of Fairmont Road (114th Street). The menu includes: pancakes,
sausage, fruit cup and drink.
A number of door prizes w ill be aw arded. The Department was organized in 1987
and has two engines, three grass rigs, a rescue truck, and a 3,000 gallon tanker.
Garber Dinner Theater's
Spring Production
Reservations now are open for the Garber Dinner Theater's spring production, set
to open April 14. The dinner theater productions are produced by the Garber Com-
munity Improvement Association, to raise funds to support community activities for
la. Karen, and several step- the year. This spring the theater is putting on “Stop Thief," billed as a melodrama.
In 1974, he was selected siblings. The play takes place in the peaceful little city of Strongville. The villain, Newt
for the Outstanding Biol- \ strongly spiritual man Strong, has been scheming to take over the family’s fortune. The only person who
ogy Teacher Award for in his faith in God, Paul can save the day is Ned Strong. Can he return from the big city in time to save the
Oklahoma bv the National also believed in the power day for his mother Agnes, his aunt Faye Quackenbush, and Tess Bestheart, the in-
Science Foundation.
In 1991, he earned the
of education, natural law, nocent girl next door?
scientific principles, and
Northwest Oklahoma the natural world. He en-
Football Coach of the Year, joyed the arts, especially
He taught Science for 35 music and was an adv o-
years at Calumet, largo, cate for human rights and
Keyes, with the majority equality. Above all, fam-
of his years being at Guy- ily was his heart and soul;
mon High School and Gar- his purpose, especially his
her High School. In Gar- adoring wife Donita.
her, he served as guidance For memorial purposes,
counselor for 12 years. it was Paul's wish to have
Dates for the production are April 14,15,21.22. Cost for dinner and the play is $30.
Advance reservations are required. The Garber Community Theater is located at 402
Main St. in Garber. For reservations call Sandy at (580) 548-4861.
Legal Notice
Published in the Garber-Billings News on 02-23-2023.
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS
In accordance with 62 O.S. 2021, § 354, notice is hereby given that the Board
For many years, while donations made in his
in Guymon, Paul was a name to any of the follow- of Education of Independent School District Number 47 of Garfield County, Okla-
Park Ranger Naturalist for ing charities: homa will receive bids by; sealed bid. facsimile bid. electronic (Parity®) bid or
the National Park Service St. Jude Children's Re- similar secure electronic bid on the 7,h day of March, 2023, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at
at Capulin Monument in search Hospital Oklahoma the Board Room, Administration Building, Garber Public Schools, 108 West Garber
New Mexico. Medical Research Foun- Road, Garber, ()klahoma, for the sale of $ 1,305,000 of Taxable General Obliga-
Paul was preceded in dation (OMRI ) Save the tion Combined Purpose Bonds of said School District, which Bonds will mature
death by both sets of par- Children Shriners Hospi- $1,305,000 annually in two (2) years from their date until paid.
ents and brothers Jim Sav-
age. Bob Southwick, and
Bobby Wycoff.
tals for Children.
Said Bonds shall be sold to the bidder bidding the low est rate of interest the Bonds
If people would like to shall bear and agreeing to pay par and accrued interest for the Bonds. Each bidder
send cards or letters to
He is survived by his Donita, her current ad-
loving wife, Donita South- dress is 20504 NS 408 Rd.
wick of Nowata. Okla- Nowata. OK 74048.
homa and their three chil-
dren:
shall submit w ith his bid a sum in cash, cashier’s or certified check, electronic (wire)
transfer or surety bond payable to the Treasurer of the District, equal to two (2%)
percent of the amount of his bid. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids.
WITNESS my official hand and seal this 21s day of February , 2023.
(SEAL)
s LACEY DEEDS
000000000000000000000000000000000
Clerk, Board of Education
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Garber
PK Enrollment
Billings Rural Fire
Association Dues
April 12th
8:30-10:30 am
Required: birth certificate, shot
record, 2 proo fs of residency
***
Life can only be
understood backwards
but it must be lived
forwards!
***
Garber-Billings News
Garber, OK 73738
(USPS#213-540)
Published every I
Thursday. Printed at the
Ponca City News.
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James 1: 12
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12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under
trial because, having stood the test, that person
will receive the crown of life that the Lord has
promised to those who love him.
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Billings Rural Fire Association annual dues donations were payable begin- .
• ning January I, 2023. Annual dues/donations are $25 for individuals and $50 *
• for partnerships and corporations. Payments may be made at the First Bank & •
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Tri-County Senior Citizens
Located on Main St. in Covington
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
Beans, Fried Potatoes, Cornbread, Coleslaw, Dessert
Friday, February' 24th, 2023
Birthday Dinner Fried Chicken, Potatoes, Veg/Salad, Dessert
Monday, February' 27th, 2023
Taco Burgers, Veg/Salad, Dessert
Tuesday, February' 28th, 2023
Tuna Bake Casserole, Veg/Salad, Dessert
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Beef Fingers, Veg/Salad, Dessert
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Beans, Fried Potatoes, Cornbread, Coleslaw, Dessert
Friday, March 3rd, 2023
Pork Loin, Potatoes, Veg/Salad, Dessert
We Serve @ Noon , Until last person in line is served.
Prices: Senior Members = $3 , ($1 per month membership)
Non - members = $4. NO RSVP NEEDED. You can call in and pick
up to-go's orders from starting at 11:30am. Ph# 580-864-7843
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Deeds, Lacey. Garber Billings News (Garber, Okla.), Vol. 123, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 23, 2023, newspaper, February 23, 2023; Garber, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc2280339/m1/2/: accessed June 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.