Archive for September, 2008

OK grain prices 09/29/08

Oklahoma City — Here are the closing prices for the cash grain market for Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, as reported by the USDA.
U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: 40 to 41 cents lower. 5.35-6.22

OK hog prices 09/29/08

Oklahoma City — Here is the slaughter hog report for Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 from the Oklahoma National Stockyards Hog Buying Station, as reported by the USDA.
Receipts: 150

Help celebrate GHS cheer, softball teams Tuesday

Guymon High School Booster Clubs will hold a celebration at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mazzio’s in Guymon to show support for the cheerleaders, who are headed to state competion, and the softball team, which has advanced to regional tournament play.

Brister’s 3 TDs lead OPSU over Tabor, 31-15

Darryl Brister, #30, powers through the Tabor defense with the help of his teammates. - Kori Kincannon photo
By Scott Puryear
Goodwell, Okla. — Behind a three touchdown performance by Darryl Brister, the strong passing arm of Vinny Gay, and an opportunistic defense — Oklahoma Panhandle State topped Tabor College (31-15) here on Saturday afternoon.

USDA tightens COOL, more expected

The USDA has tightened what can be labeled as mixed origin beef coming out of a day of production at a packing plant. In the Frequently Asked Questions document found on the Ag Marketing Service website, a question and answer has been added as of last Friday.

It’s time once again for Junk to Jewels

Junk to Jewels time is here again, Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and all day Saturday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Commercial Building at the Texas County Fairgrounds here in Guymon.

Chili Throw Down set for Saturday

Sooooooo, you think you make a mean chili? You sampled at Liberal’s chili cookoff last weekend and think you can do better? Your chance is coming on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the first-ever Youth Shelter Chili Throw Down.
 
The event will be held in downtown Guymon — at 5th and Main — from 4:30 p.m. until 7 [...]

Oklahoma senate races raise $2.4M and counting

Hoping to gain control of a state Senate that’s split at 24 seats for each party, these races are heating up and money is pouring in. These totals are through Aug. 11, the most recent campaign report filed with the Ethics Commission. Another is due on Oct. 27, just before the Nov. 4 election.
District 27, which [...]

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On national news:
Economic rescue plan splits Oklahoma’s conservatives
Who the heck is Tom Coburn?
In the home stretch, presidential race builds steam in Oklahoma
On rodeo dreams:
Rodeo spurs dreams of the past

Bow hunters shoot for Wednesday

Deer hunters can hit the fields Wednesday with a bow and arrow. Opening day is almost always the most successful of the season, accord to Ed Godfrey, outdoors editor for the Oklahoman.

Can’t get no satisfaction

Let me share a horsetail with you on this sleepy Sunday morning.
In his best Mick Jagger imitation belting out (I Can’t Get No ) Satisfaction, this particular palomino spent some time recently trying to relieve an itch.

OPSU makes it 2 in a row!

Aggies beat Tabor, 31-15: Quarterback Vinny Gay (left) led Oklahoma Panhandle State University to the win in Goodwell. Gay was 11-for-25 for 221 yards and two touchdowns.