The Daily Press http://www.guymondailyherald.com http://www.guymondailyherald.com/apfeed.xml--1 Copyright The Daily Press 2012-02-22T19:09:09-05:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:29172012-02-22T19:09:09-05:002012-02-22T19:09:09-05:00Copyright 2010 Guymon Daily HeraldOld Timers Committee Chairman, Joyce Smith reported, nominations are still being accepted, however, nominees must meet specific criteria to be considered. “The criteria is what is important, there is certain things necessary to qualify,” Smith said. “Sometimes we get names that don’t qualify at all and have to dis-count them before we even get started.”According to Smith, to qualify for nominations candidates must be a descendant of men and women who settled in No Man’s Land (the Oklahoma Panhandle) in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s. Nominees must also live in Texas, Cimarron or Beaver County at the time of the honor, must have lived in the Oklahoma Panhandle for at least 50 years and must be willing and able to serve if selected.Smith said, “These individuals represent all the Pioneers who braved the many hardships and lived through those homesteading years, almost on faith and hope alone, and who set such a good example of courage for their descendants to follow.”Smith went on to explain, the winners will be announced to the public at the Guymon Chamber of Commerce General Membership meeting in April. “We have a lot of things we have to do (once the winners are selected),” Smith said. “We have to get their bios and pictures together before we even announce them.”Nominations, with a short biography of the nominee and the necessary criteria, can be turned in at the Guymon Chamber of Commerce, Roberts Guymon, OKMIRANDA GARCIAPioneer Day Parade Marshal and Queen nomination deadline is FridayGuymon Daily Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:2917Change0Usable2012-02-22T19:09:09-05:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:29162012-02-22T19:07:27-05:002012-02-22T19:07:27-05:00Copyright 2010 Guymon Daily HeraldThe event is the group’s largest fundraiser of the year and the funds raised are used for community outreach projects, such as the Kids Christmas Shopping Spree. Lions Member Marvin Andrews reports, throughout the show more than 31 vendors will be on hand and live entertainment and various activities are scheduled. On Saturday at 2 p.m., the Alma Folkloric Dancers will be performing, followed by western music by Murry Beisly and the Texas Lady. On Sunday at 2 p.m., the OPSU Jazz Band will be performing and also at 2 p.m., children 6-12 years old will have the opportunity to dig for dollars.“Fifty gold dollars will be buried in the sand in a stock tank and the kids can dig around to find them,” Andrews said. “We will let the younger one’s go first.”Both days, a money jar will be set up for guests to guess how much money is in the jar. At the close of the show on Sunday, the money will be counted and whoever guesses closest to the amount of money will win the amount of money in the jar. The winner will be notified and receive a certified check from the City National Bank.Guymon, OKMIRANDA GARCIABetter Living Show set for the weekendGuymon Daily Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:2916Change0Usable2012-02-22T19:07:27-05:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:29152012-02-22T19:05:40-05:002012-02-22T19:05:40-05:00Copyright 2010 Guymon Daily HeraldSam Bhakta was named the board chair, replacing K.C. Rothschopf in that position, and Vishal Patel was named the board’s vice-chair.“You ran the last meeting and it looks like you did an excellent job,” Rothschopf joked after nominating Bhakta.The board still needs to fill two vacancies, and Community Development Specialist Miranda Gilbert said she would present some names to the Mayor and city council for the next available city council agenda — probably the first March meeting.Becky Robinson gave her final reports on the Art Las Vegas Style, the Miniature Art Show and the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. Robinson said the Art Las Vegas Style Jan. 14 took a loss of $647.06 after initially being approved for $1,000 in convention assistance.“We had a pretty good turn out, I think there was a lot of stuff going on that night,” Robinson said.She said 55 people attended the event and three pieces of art were auctioned off. The board approved $1,647.06 to help them break even.The miniature art show on Nov. 18, 2011 brought in an estimated 175 people, and pretty much broke even — taking a net loss of $3. The CRobinson estimated 400 people attended the ball drop at Bob’s Cowboy Bar on New Year’s Eve.“It was cold, windy, but we had a good turnout,” Robinson said. “We didn’t have much overflow outside like we’ve had in the past because it was so cold and windy.”Guymon, OKSHAWN YORKSConvention Guymon Daily Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:2915Change0Usable2012-02-22T19:05:40-05:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:29102012-02-22T12:34:53-05:002012-02-22T12:34:18-05:00Copyright 2010 Guymon Daily HeraldThe includes projects at the North Park, Oklahoma Park, Hope Pregnancy Center, Heritage Community at the Dunaway Manor, Panhandle Printing, replacing some of the trees near the Activity Center and are awaiting the completion of the directory at the cemetery so they can landscape the area around it. The Delphinium Garden Club also sponsors the Tour of Gardens each year. It is also involved in helping the City of Guymon clean up on Earth Day with participating schools. The club encourages everyone to attend, you will not be disappointed. There will also be “carry out” available. Cost is adults $6.00 and children $4.00. Children under 3 are free. Guymon, OKSubmitted report The Delphinium Garden Club will be hosting its annual Turkey-Noodle Dinner on Thursday at the Victory Memorial United Methodist Enrichment Center. This annual fund raiser has helped the garden club to contribute to several community projects in Guymon. The includes projects at the North Park, Oklahoma Park, Hope Pregnancy Center, Heritage Community at the Dunaway Manor, Panhandle Printing, replacing some of the trees near the Activity Center and are awaiting the completion of the directory at the cemetery so they can landscape the area around it. The Delphinium Garden Club also sponsors the Tour of Gardens each year. It is also involved in helping the City of Guymon clean up on Earth Day with participating schools. The club encourages everyone to attend, you will not be disappointed. There will also be “carry out” available. Cost is adults $6.00 and children $4.00. Children under 3 are free. For advanced tickets call Mabel at 388-2296, Genevera at 338-6039 or Wanda at 338-7813 or tickets may be purchased at the door.Delphinium Garden Club Chicken Noodle Supper is ThursdayGuymon Daily Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:2910Change0Usable2012-02-22T12:34:18-05:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:29092012-02-22T12:30:37-05:002012-02-22T12:30:37-05:00Copyright 2010 Guymon Daily HeraldSome folks exercise because they are health conscious. Some probably just don’t like buying new clothes and want to enjoy eating. And some have found it necessary to enable them to function better, they must exercise. And then there are those that thoroughly enjoy the euphoric feeling that exercise can provide.Delores Evans found out five years ago she had diabetes. At that time she could not walk on her own. Her arthritis caused her discomfort. With the recommendation of an exercise program and a low carbohydrate diet, Evans set to work. She knew dependency on medications was not what she wanted, so she followed her doctors instructions. She joined the Y, attending morning water aerobics class with Cynthia Schemm. This required overcoming a fear of the water. She began to learn to swim.While the pool received repair, Evans continued on, learning to use the new wellness equipment.Gradually Evans lost weight and inches, now walks without assistance, and her balance has returned as her muscles strengthened. Eventually her doctor proclaimed her diabetes free after a series of blood tests. Evans feels her arthritis is also more manageable.With this testimony, Evans encourages people to join the Y for many reasons. Her first is for the life changing health benefits. But she also enjoys visiting with the Y staff and appreciates the support, encouragement, and training they have given her.The Silver Sneakers program is designed specifically for senior and is Medicare approved, meaning Medicare pays for the program. “It’s a wonderful program,” declares Rob Rixon. “I encourage everyone on Medicare to come and check it out. Let us show you around and explain Silver Sneakers to you.”But don’t think the Y is only for the senior generation. It’s for everyone. In fact, the entire family can find something to do at the Y, even be in some of the programs together.Lee Fowler loves using the Y pool and Kristi Jo Partida says Zumba is her favorite part of the Y. “Susan (Barias) and Stephanie (Babb) make it fun. I look forward to going every Monday and Wednesday.”The Y says on their letterhead “For Youth Development, For Healthy Living, For Social Responsibility.” If you’re interested in getting involved in the Y, drop by and have them give you a tour and tell you about some of their programs. They have childcare after school and No School Fun Days, lock-ins on Halloween and New Year’s Eve, and Summer Day Camp. There are youth sports I basketball, football, swimming, and more. For well-being and fitness they have Zumba, Abs Circuit Training, Aqua Aerobics, Spin Classes, and a Lazy Man Triathlon. There is also Ronin Kan Ju-Jitsu, adult basketball and volleyball, runs and races, and a Sprint Triathlon. You can also get your lifeguard certification and they hold CPR / First Aid courses. There’s more, so go check it out.Stacy Scott says this about going to the Y, “I love Joyce (Halligan)! Every morning she is there with a smile and encouragement.” They Y might be just what you need.Currently the YMCA is holding their annual fund raising campaign that helps provide the many opportunities the Y offers the community. If they give you a call, remember the Y is for everyone and these donations help that to be a fact because one of the many things our donations go to is to provide program scholarships. If they don’t call you, go by and make yourself known. Help them help our community.Guymon, OKMELYN JOHNSONKick off your boots at the Y and go sweat it offGuymon Daily Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:2909Change0Usable2012-02-22T12:30:37-05:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:29082012-02-22T12:27:28-05:002012-02-22T12:27:28-05:00Copyright 2010 Guymon Daily HeraldFive committee members attended training in Lubbock, Texas Jan. 27-28 at the West Texas Region Summit.The Texas County event was honored during the meeting with the second highest per capita in donations for a mid-population bucket with $2.68 which is less than the previous two years but still shows real county involvement in the fight against cancer.Event chair, Jana Harris, attended sessions on fundraising and on leadership skills.“We shouldn’t hesitate to ask people for their help in supporting this good cause,” Harris said.  “One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime so if it’s not you, will it be the person on your right, maybe that’s your sister; or the person on your left, maybe that’s your son and all of us want the support and treatment to be there.”She added, “Fundraising isn’t all we do but all we do depends on it.”Meeting with other event chairs also helped Harris find solutions to challenges. “The exchange of ideas and encouragement will serve to make this year’s event even better than ever before. We will use these ideas to empower our committee and teams to shine their brightest.”Leita Andvik, event co-chair and Singles Mingle team captain also attended a fundraising session as well as another session. She is one of the event’s top three individual fundraisers so far and her team leads in registered members with 13.Linda Leary is new to the committee this year, taking on the entertainment and activities position. After attending her first Region Summit, she is excited about all the great ideas she collected in her two sessions on fundraising and activities.Also new to the committee for 2012 is Letha Harris who serves as chair for survivors and caregivers and co-chair for luminaria.She attended sessions on fundraising and on survivorship and she also learned many new ideas for recognizing and engaging survivors and caregivers in the Relay and the local fight against cancer. Survivors and caregivers who want to receive invitations and updates on activities and opportunities may register with her at lethalharris@aol.com.Sheila Blankenship serves as teams chair and marketing chair. She attended sessions on fundraising and on recruiting, retaining and recognizing teams to help raise American Cancer Society funds and raise awareness about the services and support offered by The Society.“After doing this for so many years, I am always energized by meeting other Relayers from Communities all across the area,” she said. “So, come on, Texas County! Let’s carnival for a cure.” Persons who are interested in forming team may contact Blankenship at 580-522-1076. Supporters may also go on-line to www.relayforlife.com/guymonok to start or join a team or make a donation to a team or team member.Guymon, OKNo author availableRelay For Life Committee attends training in TexasGuymon Daily Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:2908Change0Usable2012-02-22T12:27:28-05:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:29012012-02-20T13:42:56-05:002012-02-20T13:42:56-05:00Copyright 2010 Guymon Daily HeraldIn school, Mayra enjoys her Bible as Literature class the most. “It’s cool that we are offered a class to study the parts of the Bible. And Mrs. Brooks is an amazing teacher.” Apart from her classes, she also loves the fact that she doesn’t have a 7th hour. In Mayra’s free time, she’s usually found watching movies, or sleeping. Her advice to the underclassmen is “Do NOT slack off! It will catch up with you. Do what you need to do now so you can breeze right through your Senior year.”After graduation, Mayra plans on going into the Army, or taking a year off and continue to work. Jonathan Headrick was born in Boise City, but has lived in Guymon for close to 10 and a half years. His favorite parts about school include all the different teachers and students. “Each one is a completely new personality and a potential friend. I always will love my memories of the good teachers, the not-so-good teachers, my friends, the bullies, and each person in between.”He also enjoys his Math class. Throughout school, Jonathan has had teachers who taught him to work problems out in several different ways, and told him to try his best and strive for success. His favorite part about being a Senior is the fact that he has almost made it to graduation. This is when he will head to college, and be able to form the way living according to how he wants to do it. Jonathans advice to the underclassmen is “Not to stress out about what you major in in college until you are very close to approaching graduation. If you go through high school learning what is thrown at you, you will eventually find the general direction you want to go in. And don’t be too stressed about going to college. If you be careful doing without it, and doing what you want, you’ll be happy.”Guymon, OKSARAH MILLERHeadrick, Ponce are this week’s GHS Spotlight SeniorsGuymon Daily Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:2901Change0Usable2012-02-20T13:42:56-05:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:29002012-02-20T13:39:25-05:002012-02-20T13:39:25-05:00Copyright 2010 Guymon Daily HeraldMitchell and McDaniel earned two of the 273 state titles won by growers planting Pioneer hybrids. The NCGA awarded 411 state titles in this year’s contest. Growers planting Pioneer hybrids dominated the contest and won 66% percent of all state awards presented.The NCGA Corn Yield Contest is an annual competition among corn producers with the goal of producing the highest yields. In the contest, growers compete within a broad range of corn production classes, including non-irrigated, no-till/strip-till non-irrigated, no-till/strip-till irrigated, ridge-till non-irrigated, ridge-till irrigated and irrigated classes.“Each year, we continue to see growers planting Pioneer corn hybrids succeed in the NCGA Corn Yield contest, and we’re thrilled that these growers choose Pioneer products for these winning yields,” says Pioneer President Paul E. Schickler. “These results continue to demonstrate the impressive yield potential that Pioneer genetics bring to our customers, and it also demonstrates what growers can achieve by planting the right product on the right acre. “We’re excited about the diversity of hybrids represented in this year’s contest by growers planting Pioneer products,” he says. “It shows that Pioneer is advancing hybrids locally to help growers’ succeed across diverse environments.”Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Science with Service Delivering Success™. Guymon, OKNo author availableTexhoma Growers place in state corn yield contestGuymon Daily Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:2900Change0Usable2012-02-20T13:39:25-05:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:28992012-02-20T13:38:10-05:002012-02-20T13:38:10-05:00Copyright 2010 Guymon Daily HeraldThe LPCI provides technical and financial assistance for the implementation of the core practices of wildlife management and prescribed grazing, which have been identified as key to habitat enhancement.  Financial assistance is also available for a variety of supporting practices which will further enhance habitat within the range of the Lesser Prairie Chicken.  Applications for the LPCI are accepted on a continuous basis, but only those applications received by March 2, 2012 will be considered for funding in 2012.  The LPCI action area includes portions of Beaver, Beckham, Cimarron, Custer, Ellis, Dewey, Harper, Roger Mills, Texas, Woods, and Woodward Counties.The LPCI is one of 15 Landscape Conservation Initiatives that address resource concerns of national importance by helping America’s landowners implement voluntary conservation practices to protect water quality, improve wildlife habitat and enhance the long-term sustainability of producers’ operations.“Through landscape initiative partnerships we’re maximizing conservation efforts to address some of our most pressing natural resource challenges,” NRCS Chief Dave White said. “The result is far-reaching and long-lasting environmental benefits for the Nation.”In coordination with local, state and federal agencies and organizations, NRCS’ Landscape Conservation Initiatives use a systems approach that focuses technical and financial assistance to implement a suite of conservation practices to address specific resource concerns. Through the LPCI, farmers and ranchers are incorporating conservation practices, which will enhance critical habitat for this candidate species, into their agricultural operations.NRCS has worked with USFWS to develop a conference report which contains an analysis of NRCS practices likely to have an impact on LPC habitat.  Clients who voluntarily implement these practices (which are available for funding through EQIP) according to the conference report and an approved NRCS plan, will have certainty that their actions are compliant with the Endangered Species Act during the time period while the species is listed as a candidate species.Conservation assistance is available to producers through several 2008 Farm Bill conservation programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program or the Conservation Stewardship Program.Guymon, OKNo author availableLesser Prairie Chicken initiative targets local resource concernsGuymon Daily Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:2899Change0Usable2012-02-20T13:38:10-05:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:28982012-02-20T13:35:08-05:002012-02-20T13:35:08-05:00Copyright 2010 Guymon Daily HeraldNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX1126 AM CST MON FEB 20 2012OKZ002-003-TXZ003>005-008>020-210000-/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120221T0000Z/TEXAS-BEAVER-HANSFORD-OCHILTREE-LIPSCOMB-HUTCHINSON-ROBERTS-HEMPHILL-OLDHAM-POTTER-CARSON-GRAY-WHEELER-DEAF SMITH-RANDALL-ARMSTRONG-DONLEY-COLLINGSWORTH-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GUYMON...BEAVER...FORGAN...SPEARMAN...GRUVER...PERRYTON...BOOKER...HIGGINS...FOLLETT...BORGER...MIAMI...CANADIAN...VEGA...AMARILLO...PANHANDLE...WHITE DEER...PAMPA...SHAMROCK...WHEELER...HEREFORD...CANYON...CLAUDE...CLARENDON...WELLINGTON1126 AM CST MON FEB 20 2012...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THISEVENING...A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FORSOUTHERN...CENTRAL...AND EASTERN PARTS OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE...ASWELL AS FOR THE EASTERN TWO THIRDS OF THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE.* EVENT...WESTERLY WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH ARE EXPECTED TODAY AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT WITH WINDS SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST BEHIND THE COLD FRONT.* TIMING...THE STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE WELL INTO THE AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL QUICKLY DIMINISH FROM WEST TO EAST BY EARLY THIS EVENING.* IMPACTS...DRIVING WILL BE DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. PATCHY BLOWING DUST MAY ALSO REDUCE VISIBILITIES ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS PANHANDLE. UNSECURED LAWN FURNITURE MAY BE BLOWN AROUND.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTEDOR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTSOF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.Guymon, OKNo author availableHigh Wind WarningGuymon Daily Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:2898Change0Usable2012-02-20T13:35:08-05:00