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Thursday, July 01, 2021
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Saturday, July 3
Plans are underway at the Marlow Chamber of Commerce for the annual Independence Day Parade. At 9:00 a.m. the Saturday, July 3, parade will kick off all day activities in Redbud Park. The theme of the parade will be an “Old Fashioned
Independence Day Celebration.” All groups who would like to participate with their organizations are encouraged to be in the parade, and individual entries are also invited to enter. The parade line up will begin 7:45 a.m. in the
Helicopter Rides Offer Breathtaking View of Celebration
Marlow’s annual Fourth of July celebration will have a new addition this year: helicopter rides. DWTA helicopters will use Marlow Middle School as their base of operations for soaring rides over Red Bud park so that visitors can view all of the action from the sky. Rides begin at 10am and continue until dark. The rides are 3-4 minutes long and can accommodate up to three passengers at a time. Flights are $40 per passenger with a two-passenger minimum. For more information contact Wolf Zon, 316-4618360.
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streets surrounding Marlow High School, with the exception of the horses and horse drawn. They will line up in the parking lot of the City Hall building, at 119 S. 2nd. For exact lineup locations for your type entry, contact the Chamber of Commerce,
(580) 658-2212 or (580) 641-0440. Motorcycles, if any, should line up with the automobiles on Seminole. Float prizes include $75.00 for First See CELEBRATION on page 2
Marlow Lodge Honored for Philanthropy
Marlow Lodge #103 received the Masonry in Action award, recognizing philanthropic work within the community and the organization. John Logan, Executive Director of the Masonic Charities Foundation, presented the award to the Lodge. “In the last five years, Marlow Lodge has generated $29,378 from the Foundation,” Logan said. “You can double that, because you’ve matched it, so you’re just under $60,000. You can add $10,000 more due to two Masonry in Action awards,” Logan said. This is the second Masonry in Action award that the Lodge has earned; the Lodge also won the award in 2016. Logan said that the Marlow Lodge was one that made philanthropy a
priority. “Everything they do is done to benefit their community,” Logan said. The Lodge chose Marlow Samaritans as the recipient of the $5000 check for this year’s Masonry in Action award. Samaritans Board member Carolyn Lowe was on hand to accept the check on the organization’s behalf. “It will all go back to our clients through utility help and the food bank,” Lowe said. “We work with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, so twice a month we serve, on average, 240 to 250 families that we give about 60 pounds of food or 45 meals. “We also have transportation help with fuel for doctor visits and job interviews,” Lowe said.
“These funds will go back into our community, to the clients we serve. We’ll be good stewards of it, and we thank you.” Lowe later said that the award meant that the efforts of the Marlow Samaritans within the community did not go unnoticed. She also said that the check amount of $5000 would fund a year’s worth of utility assistance, or 7-8 months of food. “It’s breathtaking,” Lowe said. “The amount of work it took for them to earn this award is humbling, just to know that [the Masons] chose to give it to us so our work will continue.” The Samaritans also operate a clothing closet on Main Street and distribute additional food boxes during the holiday season.
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Local News
Live Music at the Senior Center
Live music is a feature of the weekly dances at the Marlow Senior Citizens Center. The dances, held every Thursday evening, also offer a potluck supper.
LIHEAP summer cooling assistance online enrollment opens today Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) will begin accepting online applications June 29 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This federally-funded program helps income-eligible families with their summer cooling utility bills, and applications are accepted online at OKDHSLive.org. Eligible households already receiving assistance through OKDHS are pre-
authorized to receive LIHEAP which means they do not need to fill out an application. Households not pre-authorized, but receiving assistance through OKDHS, have been notified by U.S. Mail and should apply online at OKDHSLive.org. Native American households may apply through OKDHSLive.org or through their tribal nation. Tribal households cannot receive assistance
from both OKDHS and their tribe during the same federal fiscal year. Only one payment per household is allowed annually for LIHEAP summer cooling assistance. “Household” is defined as individuals living “under the same roof ” with one utility meter. The maximum monthly gross income allowed per household size is: 1 person: $1,383 2 people: $1,868
3 people: $2,353 4 people: $2,839 5 people: $3,324 6 people: $3,809 7 people: $4,295 8 people: $4,780 Persons applying should have the most recent cooling bill information for their home or utility supplier, as well as their ID, social security number and verification of income. For more information and to apply for benefits, visit OKDHSLive.org.
Big Patriotic Concert Wraps Community Band Season The Chisholm Trail Municipal Band will perform their traditional kickoff to the Independence Day celebrations with a concert in the park on Thursday, July 1st, at 8:00 PM at the Fuqua Park gazebo in Duncan. The 45-member band, under the direction of Wayne White, will share the venue with a 35-member community choir for three numbers. The choir is under the direction of David Briscoe. The Chisholm Trail Municipal Band has rarely skipped a season, but for the health of its members,
they cancelled all rehearsals and performances in 2020 during the pandemic. For this year, however, they gladly gathered for a
full slate of three concerts. The first was an eclectic mix of styles that showed off the band’s versatility. The second featured mov-
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ie music, and the third is our annual patriotic concert. Each concert is made possible by local business sponsors. The July 1 concert will include a few special features. The Stephens County Honor Guard will present colors at the beginning of the concert, and a community choir will sing along with some of the familiar patriotic numbers. Veterans are invited to stand during their branch’s song during “Marches of the Armed Forces” medley. Concert attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs, bottles of water, and use bug repellant. Additional parking is available at Fuqua Park in the lot south of the museums. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Duncan High School Auditorium with parking available in the main high school lot. Organized in 1976 to celebrate the US Bicentennial, the CTMB is part of an ongoing-- but recently rare--tradition of community bands. This long tradition is true in Duncan, too. When the train rolled into the station on the founding day of our town in 1892, a band was on the platform to welcome the new arrivals. The current band is made up of adults and students from several local communities, including Duncan, Lawton, Comanche, Marlow, Central, Apache, and Paul’s Valley.
This July 4th could be especially festive... Protect your pets with safety tips After more than a year of isolation, this July 4th could be one of the most celebrated in recent memory. While the food, fireworks, and festivities that represent Independence Day are fun for most Americans, the same can’t be said for our pets. As people with dogs and cats at home can attest, the holiday can be traumatic for our four-legged family members. Pets--especially dogs--can have a phobic reaction to fireworks and other loud sights and sounds that can lead to extreme anxiety. Dogs have been known to dig under or jump over fences, break tethers, or even shatter windows in response to their fireworks fears. Many pets panic and get loose, ending up injured or in shelters, so it’s best to prevent such potential situations in the first place. “It’s fairly simple to make your home a tranquil place for your pets on July 4th,” said Erin Katribe, veterinarian and medical director of Best Friends Animal Society. “The last thing you want is an emergency over a holiday, when many veterinary clinics are closed or open only for limited hours.” For example, if you know your pets get severely anxious, plan ahead by discussing pharmaceutical options with your veterinarian. Several medications to treat anxiety in pets are available. “It’s important to do this based on your pet’s weight, age, and health issues, so make sure to get the proper prescription and dosage from your veterinarian,” Katribe said. “Milder anxiety can be helped with supplements, such as those containing tryptophan, or a Thundershirt, which swaddles your pet and comforts them.” Pet first aid kits can help treat minor injuries such as scrapes or cuts at home, according to Katribe, while more serious situations such as puncture wounds, burns, broken bones, eye injuries, or heat stroke require consulting with a veterinarian immediately. When in doubt, consult a veterinarian to decide if an exam is needed. “If veterinary care is warranted, start by contacting your veterinarian’s office, if
they are open. Call ahead to see if they can take your pet for an emergency exam. If not, you may need to go to a 24/7 emergency facility, which your vet can refer you to. I recommend that all pet owners find out the contact information of their local emergency clinic ahead of time, so that it’s quickly within reach in those unexpected moments,” Katribe said. Best Friends Animal Society offers these additional tips to keep your pets as safe as possible during the holiday: Bring all pets indoors whenever neighborhood fireworks displays are likely, making sure that any potentially harmful food or alcohol is kept out of reach. Secure pets in a room, close the widows, draw the curtains, and play loud music or turn on the television to drown out the frightening sounds. Keep pets away from lit fireworks at all times, including your own backyard, as some will chase after the bright moving objects and are at risk to be burned or blinded in the process. Many fireworks also contain substances that are toxic if ingested, so be sure to keep unlit fireworks out of reach. Ensure that pets are wearing current identification tags, and make sure your current contact info is recorded with the vet clinic or shelter that implanted the microchip. Have a plan in place in case your pet does go missing that includes calling and visiting the local shelter and posting information about your missing pet on platforms such as Nextdoor and Facebook.
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Place, $50.00 for Second Place, and $25.00 for Third Place. The parade will also feature antique vehicles, with trophies going to the Best Original, Best Modified, Best Decorated, and Best Truck, as well as Best Original Tractor and Most Unique Tractor, and best Decorated Off- Road Vehicle. Chamber officials ask that all off road vehicles be decorated with the patriotic holiday theme. First and Second place trophies will be awarded in the Individual Horse Division, and First and Second place trophies will be awarded in the Horse Drawn Division. The celebration in Redbud Park will begin at 10:00 a.m. There will be live entertainment throughout the day. The event will fea-
ture arts and crafts booths, food booths, game booths, along with other activities, including a variety of inflatables. The First Baptist Church Marlow will have children’s activities in the park for part of the day. Performers will entertain the crowds throughout the day at center stage in the Park. The evening’s entertainment will begin at the north stage at 6:30 p.m. with Arbuckle Xpress performing, followed by Von Hawks Rising beginning at 8:00 p.m. The grand finale of the celebration will begin at 9:30 p.m. with one of the largest free fireworks displays in southwest Oklahoma. For parade information, call the Marlow Chamber of Commerce (580) 658-2212 or (580) 641-0440.
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Boles Appointed by House Speaker to Energy Council Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, has named Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, as a member to the Energy Council. The Energy Council is an international non-partisan legislative organization founded in 1975 to promote a balanced national energy strategy and related environmental policies. The Council also endeavors to promote an understanding of energy and its role in the global economy and to give legislative policymakers a chance to learn more about energy issues of importance to their states, citizens, environment and revenue base. “I am very humbled and honored to have been selected by Speaker McCall to serve on the Energy Council,” Boles said. “Energy is a significant part of the economy of our state and nation, and is an area I have spent much of my career focused on. I’m excited to have the opportunity
to serve in this capacity and look forward to learning from my colleagues on the Council.” Boles, a Marlow native, has represented House District 51 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives since March 2018. He currently serves as Chairman of the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
COURT RECORDS Published in the Marlow Review | July 1, 2021
*The preceding court records represent cases filed in the Stephens County Court. They represent neither guilt nor innocence regarding charges filed. Felonies: Brooks, Trevor Dane – Domestic Assault and Battery by Strangulation Spence, Mark Alan – Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon AFCFTwo or more Wiggins, Tanesha Shane – Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Misdemeanors: Black, Colton Roy – Driving a M/V while under the influence of drugs Brown, Taylor Diann – Omission to provide for a child Dunne, Tyler Charles Omission to provide for a child Ferguson, Aubrey Faye – Driving a M/V while under the influence of alcohol Oliver, Andrew Stephen – Driving a M/V while under the influence of alco-
hol Petty Jr, Robert Daniel – Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (Methamphetamine) Scism, Johnathan Fletcher – Contributing to the delinquency of minors Divorces Filed: Condit, Laura vs. Condit, Toby Faulk, Tiffany Brook vs. Faulk, Brandon Dale Hargrove, Lucas vs. Hargrove, Ashley Nicole Pineira, Virginia vs. Pineira, Frank Ross, Tammy vs. Ross, Rex Marriage License: Calhoun, Peter Dewayne and Ashford, Tani Lautrella Bey, Hamid Rafiq Hue and Washington, Carrie Marie Dumas, Jay Kyle and Wright, Jana Kay Howell, Tyler Lee and Malone, Sydney Marie Savadyga, Dwight D. and Mccay, Laura Elizabeth
Should we fear Covid variants?
From the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
OKLAHOMA CITY, June 29, 2021 — A Covid-19 variant that appears more contagious than the earliest strain of the virus is increasingly circulating in the U.S. But is the mutation something to fear? Only if you’re unvaccinated, say experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the delta variant, first identified in India, as a “variant of concern.” The CDC gave the mutation that now accounts for more than 20% of new infections in the U.S. the designation based on growing evidence that the variant spreads more easily and causes more severe cases of Covid-19. The variant’s prevalence has more than doubled in recent weeks. What started as a seemingly small percentage of cases doesn’t mean small danger for a vi-
rus that has claimed more than 600,000 lives. There is good news for the fully vaccinated, Scofield said. In a study published in May, researchers in the U.K. found that a two-dose regimen of the Pfizer vaccine was 88% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 from the delta variant. CDC officials anticipate similar results for Moderna’s vaccine. And the effectiveness of Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose shot appears only slightly lowered — 60%, vs. the 66% seen in clinical trials — against the variant. Despite this, in the same U.K. study, scientists found that one dose of the Pfizer vaccine is just 33% effective against the virus. Although infections of Covid-19 are rare in fully vaccinated people, Scofield said that testing should remain top of mind to track the progression of the delta variant in the state.
LETTERS POLICY
CHAMBER CHATTER
From the Desk of Jennifer Garvin
By Debbe Ridley, Marlow Chamber of Commerce
What’s Happening During the Interim
Welcome Home to Marlow!
The legislative session has adjourned, but our work is far from done. The four-month session is a culmination of all the work done during the previous interim. While we just passed the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, work is already underway on the FY’23 budget. Leaders and staffers are studying economic trends and agency budgets to see what will be needed next year. The FY’22 budget starts July 1 with the new fiscal year. Besides budget work, the Senate and House are also getting ready to start interim studies. Since session adjourned a month ago, we’ve been meeting with constituents and advocacy groups about what issues they’d like to see addressed next session as well as to hear their concerns about legislation passed this session. With only four months to consider thousands of pieces of legislation, we simply don’t have time to take deep dives into more complex issues that may require legislative solutions to resolve. Therefore, we have interim studies, which are in-depth meetings that can last a few hours up to several days if necessary. They include expert testimony as well as input from citizens on how they’ve been impacted either negatively or positively by those issues. Having all these different perspectives helps members have a well-rounded understanding of these areas and how any changes might impact citizens, businesses, and the state. This year, I’ve requested 10 studies that are currently under review by the Senate President Pro Tem. He’ll be announcing the approved list of studies in the next couple of weeks. If approved, it is then up to the chairperson of the assigned committee whether a hearing will be granted. My requests include a wide range of policy issues. I’d like to look into Oklahoma’s ADvantage Waiver Program to ensure it is appropriately caring for recipients as well as mental health and criminal sentencing to see if mental health diagnoses are being considered during sentencing hearings. Foster care reform is another area I’d like to look into. I want to research if our state has an appropriate number of foster care homes and if they’re equally distributed throughout the state, and if bonding assessments should be used in child welfare cases. In this same arena, I’ve requested a study to determine
if our state has enough child welfare workers to properly meet the needs of Oklahomans. Another study request would examine if jury trials or non-jury trials are the most effective in handling child welfare cases. As for healthcare reforms, I want to look at insurance payment disparities between urban and rural providers and see if this creates gaps in services. I’d also like the legislature to study various provider settings in the state and nationwide to determine why Oklahoma’s healthcare facilities are inadequately staffed. My last two requests deal with education and liability and property insurance. I’d like to review where state scholarship dollars are being sent for private school funding and help parents be able to compare/contrast school achievement as well as graduation and attendance rates at public, charter, online and private schools. Finally, I’ve asked for a study to compare industry insurance options, such as healthcare, schools, etc. and determine if adequate resources are available. Interim studies are public meetings, so citizens are welcome to attend in-person or watch live on the Senate website at www.oksenate.gov. I’ll let you know what studies are approved. They must be completed by November, so we have plenty of time to decide whether to file legislation based on our study findings. We then must submit our bill requests in early December, and Senate staffers will begin further researching and drafting those bills. A lot of work goes into the thousands of bills filed each session. As always, I look forward to hearing your ideas and concerns on legislative issues. Please don’t hesitate to contact me. To reach me at the Capitol, write to Senator Jessica Garvin, State Capitol, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room 237, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, email me at Jessica.Garvin@ oksenate.gov or call (405) 521-5522.
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The Marlow Chamber of Commerce would like to say welcome back to all our friends who plan their summer schedules to lock in the first week in July to be here. Marlow residents, and friends and neighbors -- past and present -- look forward to Independence Day in Marlow. All the traditional fun and activities are taking place this Saturday, July 3! Let’s take a look back at our past for a reminder of our heritage in Marlow Grove, Indian Territory. This community had its first community-wide Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1892. Most all who call Marlow “home” know this happy story by heart, but for our new friends, here’s how “OUR FOURTH” began. Thanks to Mrs. Elsie Howard’s documentation of so many of her memories of early-day Marlow, we know the first event was planned by the founder of Marlow, A.B. Smythe, with Bill Wade. “Ranchers donated beef, men of the community dug a barbecue pit, and made other preparations for a feast.” In Mrs. Howard’s memoirs written in 1968, she also tells us about Marlow’s long term commitment to a memorable 4th of July celebration. “For Marlow, summertime was picnic time. The Fourth of July picnic was the highlight of the summer, and it often continued for three or four days. Plans were laid well in advance, with all the town and countryside participating.” “Individuals or small groups did the preparation, building platforms for music and dancing. The band consisted mostly of fiddles and other string instruments. Dancing was either square dancing or ballroom type. There were medicine-show type sideshows with special attractions, along with horseshoe pitching, horse racing, sack races, and red lemonade stands. Picnic baskets and every homemade attraction which people could contribute added to the festivities.” And as we learn from the July 5, 1907 issue of The Marlow Review, the tradition continued. “The Gentry Grove Pic-
nic. July 4th was duly celebrated by the people of this vicinity at the Gentry grove. The picnic is still in progress today, the 5th. The failure to secure good speakers for the occasion and the shortage of other attractions marred the occasion somewhat but the social side of the day seemed satisfactory.” “There is no better place to hold such a gathering and this made all comfortable. The arrangements for water etc., are as perfect as could be desired. Pure, fresh well water is pumped from Mr. Gentry’s residence to the grounds.” “An abundant dinner was also provided. In the morning Geo. W. Siever of Marlow addressed the people and a broncho riding constituted the main entertainment. In the afternoon the editor made a short talk on the constitution to which Garland Brown asked permission to reply. Quite a lively interest was produced. A baby show with two dozen entries and another broncho busting constituted the afternoon attractions. Everybody seemed to have a good time.” To all the Outlaws, past and present, and friends and family of Outlaws, arriving from far and wide in town, welcome home to all of you for the Independence Day holiday weekend. It doesn’t get much better than Independence Day in Marlow. “THE FOURTH” in Marlow --it’s tradition! But, as you know by now, this year it’s Saturday “THE THIRD!”
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Local News OBITUARIES Mary Louise “Dinky” (Seymour) Gibbs
By Donald Stotts
OSU Agricultural Communications Services
Wheat harvest in Oklahoma appears to be going well as it heads into its final stages, despite a late start in parts of the state because of weather and excessive soil moisture, said Oklahoma State University experts.
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Mary Louise “Dinky” (Seymour) Gibbs was born May 5, 1944 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma to Roy Lee and Mary Ellen (Ivey) Seymour. She passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Duncan with her family at her side. She was 77. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 29, 5:006:30 P.M. at Whitt Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, June 30, at 10:00 A.M. in the Whitt Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shawn Bitner officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Fritschow, Chad Brenneis, Chaz Fritschow, Jimmy Farris, Cannon Brenneis, and Chris Scott. Interment will follow in the Duncan Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Whitt Funeral Home. Mary graduated from Rush Springs High School. On January 27, 1963 she married William Floyd Gibbs in Duncan. To this union two children – Gaydeane and Kasey – were born. She was employed at Red River Technology Center for 28 years. Mary was an avid OU fan who loved all sports. She especially loved playing cards with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mary Seymour; nephew, Roger Seymour; brother-in-law, Carl Gibbs; and her fatherand mother-in-law, Floyd and Fannie Belle Gibbs. Mary is survived by
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her husband of 58 years, William Gibbs; children: Gaydeane and husband Charles Fritschow of Marlow, Kasey and husband Chad Brenneis of Marlow; grandchildren: Chaz and wife Kas Fritschow, Kaleigh and husband Jimmy Farris, Breeana and husband Chris Scott, Cannon Brenneis; great grandchildren: Deklan Farris, Broly Fritschow, Kynadi Farris, Crislynn Scott, Lilah Scott, Zalen Scott; brother, Kindle and wife Anna Seymour of Marlow; and nieces and nephews: Russell and wife Pam Seymour, Lynn and wife Brenda Gibbs, Paige Gibbs, Scotty Gibbs, Clinton and wife Tammie Gibbs, Dallas and husband Mike Poindexter, Tori Gibbs. A special thank you is extended to the staff at Country Club Care Nursing and Rehabilitation of Duncan. The nurses, assistants, and administrative team not only provided her with care but also with love and compassion. Thank you is also extended to DRH Chisholm Trail Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Chisholm Trail Hospice. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.whittf h.com.
OU Announces Spring 2021 Honor Roll NORMAN, OKLA. – The University of Oklahoma announced today the students named to its spring 2021 honor roll, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. A total of 8,930 students were named to the spring 2021 honor roll. Of these students, 3,818 were named to the President’s Honor Roll for earning an “A” grade in all their courses. The honor roll recognizes undergraduate students in the academic programs based at OU’s Norman campus and at the OU Health Sciences Center. For students in Norman campus programs, the spring honor roll also includes grades that may have been earned during summer intersession, which count toward students’ overall grade-point averages for the preceding semester. In most colleges, fulltime undergraduate students who completed 12 or more letter-graded hours with a grade-point average of 4.0 were named to the President’s Honor Roll. Students on the Norman campus with a grade-
Good news for Oklahoma wheat harvest so far
point average of 3.5 or higher were included in the Dean’s Honor Roll. Students in the Gallogly College of Engineering and the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy with 12 or more letter-graded hours are recognized with a 3.0 or higher. Area students named to the honor roll include: Marlow: Sydney Dawn Ashton, Sierra Paige Carney, Jessica A Collette, Jessica Lauren Jones, Mackenzie Rains, Bonnie Elizabeth Shoemaker Duncan: Rebecca Jeanette Bailey, Chelsea Renee Black, Madeline Marie Conway, Gentry Dean Cox, Hunter A Devoe, Kody Allen Garis, Kamrin J Gay, Madelynn Jade Girod, Audrey Marie Goodson, Lynlee Brooke Graham, Lauren Ashley Hennan, Josephine Vivienne Hriscu, Remington Trey Hunt, Conner Bryce Hurlocker, Braden M Ledford, Claire Helen Mitchell, Braden Chase Mowdy, Jonathan Conner Mullins, Jose Luis Navarro, Benton Lane Pruitt, Adam Liles Ridley, Gabriel Allen Shultz, Connie Ruth Todd, Morgan Shawn Williams, Bryce Connor Albin, Fisher Davis Anderson
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Extension small grains specialist. “Fungi such as sooty mold can negatively affect germination, resulting in lower seedling emergence.” The world’s 2021-2022 wheat crop is projected to be a record 29.2 billion bushels. Last year’s world crop was 28.5 billion bushels. The Black Sea area will be producing a record
Golden grain turns into folding green in wallets for wheat growers. Wheat is Oklahoma’s No. 1 cash crop. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)
“Yields in north-central Oklahoma are exceeding averages by 200% in some instances,” said Trent Milacek, OSU Extension area agricultural economist. “Protein premiums up to 5% of the cash price are available if producers can deliver wheat above 11% protein.” Yields in southwestern Oklahoma during early cuttings were providing 3065 bushels per acre. Many test-weights reported have come in at 60 pounds or above. Wheat with a high test-weight typically has more extractable flour and less bran, making it more valuable to bakers and millers. Land Run Farmer’s Cooperative in Waukomis has reported that wheat quality is highly variable this year. General manager Jeremy Kristek attributed the cause mostly to differences in specific production practices on individual farms. He expects harvest to be completed by about July 27 in the Land Run trade territory as custom cutters arrive from Texas and southern Oklahoma. Statewide, there is some concern about the presence of sooty mold, which looks like somebody sprinkled charcoal on the wheat heads. Wet and humid conditions during the delayed harvest promoted the fungal growth. “Producers who are planning to use wheat with sooty mold for seed should treat the seeds before planting,” said Amanda de Oliveira Silva, OSU
4.8-billion-bushel crop, with exports expected to increase about 8%. India also is looking at harvesting a record crop. “India is wanting to open up its marketing system,” said Kim Anderson, OSU Extension grain marketing specialist. “That probably will not affect wheat prices this year. India is the world’s secondor third-largest producer of wheat, so it will have an effect in future years.” Wheat prices are still strong, coming in at about $6 per bushel. It was $7.25 per bushel in mid-May, which may have some producers thinking something is wrong. However, the price of wheat was $4 per bushel around this time last year. The more worrisome issue to OSU Extension experts is the expanding lack of soil moisture in parts of the state, and particularly in wheat-producing areas of Oklahoma. This may affect the ability of farmers to plant summer crops such as milo, soybeans and sesame. “It becomes a struggle of what to wish for – continued dry weather for good harvest environments or rain for double-crop seeding and improved pasture conditions,” Milacek said. Fact sheets detailing research-based recommendations for planting and managing double-crop systems after wheat are available online through OSU Extension and through OSU Extension county offices.
LEGAL NOTICES Published in the Marlow Review | June 24, 2021 NOTICE TO BIDDERS REPLACEMENT OF 5 WOOD POLES WITH STEEL POLES IN MARLOW, OK MARLOW MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MARLOW, OKLAHOMA Notice is hereby given that Sealed Bids will be received by the Marlow Municipal Authority (Owner) at 119 S. 2nd, Marlow, OK, until 2:00 P.M., Local Time, July 15, 2021, for the replacement of 5 wood poles with steel poles in Marlow, OK. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment and insurance and all other items required for a complete installation of the materials required to complete the project. Bids may be filed with Betty Mackey, City Clerk, City of Marlow, 119 S. 2nd, Marlow, Oklahoma 73055, up to 2:00 p.m. of said day, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Any bid received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check drawn on a solvent bank of the State of Oklahoma made payable to the Marlow Municipal Authority, in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of such bid, or at the option of the bidder, he may furnish a bid bond in lieu of the certified check, which bond shall be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Oklahoma. Each bid must be accompanied by the Bid Affidavits which are the Non-Collusion Affidavit and the Business Relationship Affidavit. The forms for said affidavits are included in the bid documents. No bid may be withdrawn for at least forty-five (45) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. A complete set of bid documents regarding this project can be obtained at Marlow City Hall, 119 S. 2nd, Marlow, or at the city’s website, www.cityofmarlow.com. Upon the awarding and execution of the contract to the successful bidder, the bonds required will be a Statutory Bond (See 61 O.S. §1), a Performance Bond, and a Maintenance Bond in the full amount of the contract (See 61 O.S. §113). Please see the Table of Contents for the specific location of these items. All bids must be made on the proposal forms furnished by the Owner and must be in accordance with the «Requirements for Bidding and Instructions to Bidders.» The Owner will require of every Bidder, before his bid is considered for award, that it submit the following qualification information. a. Three references complete with names, address, and phone numbers, for the three most recent projects. b. A bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid shall accompany each bid. (See 61 O.S. §107(A)(1)). Partial bids to perform work at less than all locations will be rejected. The Owner reserves the right to evaluate bids and reject any and all bids. Marlow Municipal Authority ________________________________ By: s/Betty Mackey, City Clerk
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BLESSING BOUTIQUE, which offers free clothing for those in need, is open the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 11am until 1pm. The Blessing Boutique is located at 109 N 5th Street in Marlow. YORK BAPTIST CHURCH will host an allnight sing on Saturday, July 3 beginning at 7pm. Supper will be offered beforehand at 5pm. The event will last until approximately midnight, and attendees are invited to bring fireworks to set off afterward. York Baptist Church is located 2 miles south of Highway 29 on Cason Road. For more information, contact Reverend Bruce Jacob, 405-532-2021.
Cameron University holds the line on tuition, mandatory fees for the 2021-22 academic year Cameron University students will be the primary beneficiaries of action taken today by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, as it approved Cameron’s request to maintain its 2021-2022 tuition and mandatory fees at the same rate as the previous three years. The action essentially ensures that Cameron will remain the most affordable university in Oklahoma for students seeking bachelor’s or master’s degrees. On Tuesday, the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University – the university’s governing board – approved Cameron’s $45,321,389 operating budget for 2021-2022, along with the proposed tuition and fees. Three-fourths of the operating budget is earmarked for student instruction, academic support, student scholarships and tuition waivers, and student services during the upcoming academic year. “Cameron University remains committed to improving the affordability of a university experience while continuing to provide outstanding learning opportunities,” said CU president John McArthur. “That is why I’m happy to report that, for a fourth consecutive year, Cameron’s tuition and mandatory fees will remain unchanged for undergraduate and graduate students.” In addition to maintaining the current tuition and fees, the university eliminated academic services fees for interactive television courses, eliminated parking fees for 2021-2022, and reduced its $50 per credit hour fee for online courses to $40 per credit hour. In addition, students who hold campus work study positions will see their minimum wage increase to $9 per hour. CU’s Student Wellness Center fee will increase from $35 to $50 per semester to provide students with expanded access to resources for physical and mental healthcare. Students who live on
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campus will see their room rates remain the same for the 2021-2022 academic year, while meal plans will increase by only 4% to cover increased food costs. By holding the line on tuition, Cameron hopes to lessen the impact of financial uncertainties facing those who plan to start or resume work toward college degrees as the nation continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. CU was assisted in its effort by increased state support and by federal stimulus funds. With no increase in tuition, Cameron students will pay the appropriate tuition rates: · Undergraduate tuition: $158/credit hour for Oklahoma residents; $314/credit hour for non-residents · Undergraduate guaranteed tuition: $181/credit hour for Oklahoma residents · Graduate tuition: $198/ credit hour for Oklahoma residents; $373/credit hour for non-residents · MBA/MSOL online tuition: $320/credit hour for Oklahoma residents; $105/ credit hour for non-residents · Mandatory fees: $57/ credit hour. The FY22 budget reflects Cameron’s commitment to increasing and improving student success and student learning inside and outside the classroom while continuing to be an engaged partner with common and career technology education, business, industry, civic and government organizations. Cameron’s administrative expenses are budgeted at 10.4% of all expenses, well below the administrative cost guideline of 13 percent for regional universities established by State Regents. CU continues its commitment to maximizing the portion of the budget allocated to instruction, academic support, student services, and student scholarships while minimizing the portion of the budget used by administrative departments.
Patty, who is part of a litter of puppies that was taken to the Stephens County Humane Society shelter, has been in a foster home for several weeks and is now available for adoption. She was just one of the available shelter dogs who could be visited at Tuesday’s Yappy Hour event.
Funds raised at Tuesday’s Yappy Hour event for the Stephens County Humane Society will benefit the shelter’s Cattery, which is in need of improvements. The event, held at Kochendorfer’s Brew Company, featured live music, a silent auction, raffle, a wine pull, and a wienereating contest for dogs in attendance. “Usually, Yappy Hour benefits the dogs at the shelter,” said SCHS Board member Kelly Nelson. “This year, the funds will go to our Cattery Project. We have a dedicated space for the cats but we’d like
to renovate it so that we have new ceilings, new walls, new flooring, and cages. We want to make it a nicer space because the cats all live together.” Nelson said that because it’s a communal space for all of the cats, they would like to enhance the features so the cats can interact and play. “We’d like to have more places to climb, to hide, to run around,” Nelson said. The renovations are estimated to cost approximately $12,000 and should be completed by September 1. Nelson said that earlier donations from individuals totaled $4,500
and the fundraising goal for the Yappy Hour event was to raise an additional $2,000. Patrons were invited to bring their dogs to the event, and there were several dogs from the shelter and foster homes that are available for immediate adoption. Denise Simms has provided a foster home for several animals since March and, most recently, helped care for two pit bull puppies, Pearl and Patty, that are now eligible for adoption. She said that she was inspired to help after seeing that several litters of puppies were
dropped off at the shelter after-hours. “I saw the pictures of the puppies, and so many of them have just been dumped,” Simms said. “This is my third litter to foster since March…I have four fully-grown dogs of my own and they do great with having puppies around.” Donations may be made at the Stephens County Humane Society’s website: http://www. stephenscountyshelter. com/donate.html or may be mailed to PO Box 669, Duncan OK 73534.
How does Social Security fit into Retirement? Here’s something to think about: You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years, you’ll generally need a sizable amount of retirement assets. How will Social Security fit into the picture? For most people, Social Security won’t be enough to cover the cost of living in retirement. Nonetheless, Social Security benefits are still valuable, so you’ll want to do whatever you can to maximize them. Your first move is to determine when you should start taking Social Security. You can begin collecting benefits when you reach 62 – but should you? If you were to turn 62 this year, your payments would only be about 71% of what you’d get if you waited until your full retirement age, which is 66 years and 10 months. (“Full retirement age” varies, depending on when you were born, but for most people today, it will be between 66 and 67.) Every month you wait between now and your full retirement age, your benefits will increase. If you still want to delay taking benefits be-
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ation is spousal benefits. If your own full retirement benefit is less than 50% of your spouse’s full retirement benefit, you would generally be eligible to claim spousal benefits, provided you’re at least 62 and your spouse has filed for Social Security benefits. Survivor benefits are another important consideration. When you pass away, your spouse would be able to receive up to 100% of your benefit or his/her own retirement benefit, whichever is higher. Thus, delaying Social Security could not only increase your own benefit, but also the benefit for your surviving spouse. An additional issue to think about, when plan-
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September 3 at Home vs Chickasha 7pm September 10 at Home vs Anadarko 7pm September 17 at Atoka 7:30pm September 24 at Home vs Comanche (Homecoming) 7:30pm October 1 at Lindsay 7:30pm October 8 at Coalgate 7:30pm October 14 at Home vs Davis 7:30pm October 22 at Marietta 7:30pm October 29 at Home vs Frederick (Senior Night) 7:30pm November 5 at Tishomingo 7:30pm
MARLOW JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2021 September 2 at Home vs Chickasha 5pm September 9 at Purcell 5pm September 16 at Home vs Sulphur 5pm September 23 at Lindsay 5pm September 30 at Home vs Washington 5pm October 7 at Bridge Creek 5pm October 12 at Home vs Pauls Valley 5pm
B-D Academic Achievement Awards Seven Bray-Doyle students recently received Spring 2021 Academic Achievement Awards. Students in grades 9-12 are recognized for the highest accomplishment for their grade level, and students in grades 10-12 are also eligible for recognition as most improvement in
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Did you know? The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that children should get at least one hour of physical activity per day. The AAFP notes that many kids easily achieve that marker simply by being children and engaging in the activities kids are drawn to each day, such as running, climbing and playing games like tag with other youngsters. The Canadian Pediatric Society notes that exercise needs change as children advance through various stages in life, and that means activities should change along with them. For example, the CPS recommends that physical activities for toddlers should be fun and encourage children to explore and try new things. Unstructured physical activity or free play can benefit toddlers. As toddlers become preschoolers, physical activities can become more structured,
though the CPS notes that children this age may not understand the rules of organized sports nor are they necessarily coordinated enough to participate in them. However, structured activities like games of tag and throwing and catching may be appropriate for some preschoolers. As children enter kindergarten and advance through elementary school, physical activities can be moderate to vigorous in intensity. Organized sports can become part of the fitness regimen at this time, though the CPS recommends short instruction times, flexible rules, free time in practices, and a focus on fun rather than competition. Parents who want to learn about age-appropriate physical activities can encourage their children to embrace fitness and are urged to speak with their children’s physicians.
The Marlow wrestling team gathered donations to freshen up the whitewash on trees last week in preparation for the July 4 celebration. Painting the trees is a long-standing tradition, and is one of the largest fundraisers for the wrestlers. “My husband and I have been in Marlow our entire lives, and the trees have always been such a special part of making Marlow unique,” said homeowner Kara Choate after the team had painted the trees at her resi-
dence on 9th Street. Choate feels that the trees are a significant reminder of the community’s resilience. “I love that they get a fresh start every year. They go through the cold winter months, get beaten up by storms, and scorched by the sun, but no matter what they have been through they are still standing tall,” Choate said. “When they get their fresh paint it’s a reminder of Outlaw pride for me. “So many things have happened to members of
our community over the years, times have come with some significant changes, and we all go through the hard months, but regardless our Outlaw spirit remains…it’s the best feeling when you have gone away on a trip or just for the day and you know you’re home when you see our trees all dressed up just welcoming you back.” Youth wrestling coach Shawn Bateman said that the team takes pride in painting the trees each year.
5 great reasons to participate in scholastic sports Many kids are introduced to sports at an early age. Though young children may enjoy the recreational aspect of playing sports, a serious passion for a particular sport may develop as children reach high school. Such passions can be encouraged, as participating in sports can be highly beneficial for young people. 1. Learn resilience: Compared to generations past, when children may have had jobs during the school year, today’s children do not have many demands placed on them beyond schoolwork and maybe some
light chores around the house. The average student may use sports as a way to learn about and overcome challenges. Participating in sports can teach kids how to recover from setbacks (being the losing team) or dealing with adverse situations (sports-related injuries). 2. Improve fitness: School sports require ongoing physical activity, which is advantageous to children in an age when lifestyles are increasingly sedentary. A report from the National Federation of State High School Associations found that when female students
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Local News Gas Price Update For The Holiday Weekend Oklahoma gas prices have risen 6.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.80/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,294 stations in Oklahoma. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 7.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 92.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to price reports, the cheapest station in Oklahoma is priced at $2.49/g today while the most expensive is $3.29/g, a difference of 80.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state today is $2.49/g while the highest is $3.29/g, a difference of 80.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today. The national average is up 4.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 92.1 cents per gallon
higher than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Oklahoma City$2.74/g, up 2.0 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.72/g. Tulsa- $2.78/g, up 15.3 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.62/g. Amarillo- $2.69/g, up 10.8 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.59/g. “With oil’s continued push higher, fueled by continued strong demand globally and production only slowly answering, gasoline prices have had no choice but following the national average last week setting a new 2021 high,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “As we approach July 4, it appears the only way forward is for gas prices to continue their rise as Americans insatiable demand for gasoline continues to be the catalyst for the rise in price.”
Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Settings are the Safest Places for Vulnerable Seniors in Oklahoma After a push to maximize vaccinations rates of nursing home residents as well as continued investments in safety protocols and staff training, data now suggests that nursing homes and long-term care (LTC) settings are the safest environments in Oklahoma for vulnerable seniors. Eighty percent of Oklahoma’s nursing home residents are now fully vaccinated, compared with 38 percent of all eligible Oklahomans, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Weekly Epidemiology Report. Furthermore, new COVID-19 infections in longterm care (LTC) facilities licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health represent less than two percent of all new cases in Oklahoma. From June 12 -June 19 of 2021, there were just 5 new COVID cases among LTC residents, compared with 996 cases statewide, according to data reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). “LTC facilities and nursing homes serve the most vulnerable populations when it comes to COVID-19, and we take the responsibility to protect our residents extremely seriously,” said Care Providers Oklahoma President and CEO Steven
“I just want the best for Grandma,” said Sanders. “At West Wind, she has aroundthe-clock care and gets the attention she needs. She can also make friends and socialize with other residents knowing that the vast majority of them are vaccinated and she is in the safest environment possible.”
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Julie Sanders and her grandmother, Clema Wood
Buck. “For the last year, our facilities have invested enormous financial resources into providing the safest possible environments for seniors and people with disabilities. Meanwhile, our staff members have worked overtime to ensure they were implementing best practices for the safety and comfort of our residents. Those efforts, combined with an extremely successful vaccination campaign collaboratively led by the state and our facilities, have paid off. It is clear that nursing homes are now the saf-
est places in the state when it comes to the coronavirus.” Julie Sanders, a Marlow resident and the granddaughter of 97-year-old Clema Wood, said she made the decision to help transition her grandmother into West Wind Assisted Living after her vision deteriorated. Even during COVID, Ms. Sanders said she felt the facility was the best place for Ms. Wood to enjoy the highest quality of life in the safest setting. Today, West Wind has zero active COVID cases and a resident vaccination rate of 97 percent.
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