Archive for January, 2009
Outdoor Oklahoma offers Controlled Hunts tips, free issue to new subscribers
Oklahoma sportsmen may be able to increase their hunting opportunity in 2009-10 through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Controlled Hunts program, and the current issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine tells how. Not only that, but new subscriptions ordered now through the end of February will include the January/February issue free.
Sportsman recognized for 20 years of volunteer service
An Oklahoma City man recently was recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for his work over the last 20 years — work that has impacted the lives of thousands of people.
Panhandle outdoor calendar
FEBRUARY
3: Rocky Mountain Elk foundation monthly meeting at the Delta Cafe (41st just west of Garnett) at 6:30 p.m.
Oklahoma firm recalls frozen chili beef products
Windsor Quality Food Co., Ltd., doing business as Windsor Foods, a Tulsa, Okla., establishment, is recalling approximately 676,560 pounds of frozen chili beef products that may contain foreign materials from an ingredient source, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday.
OK grain prices 01/30/09
Oklahoma City — Here are the closing prices for the cash grain markets for Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, as reported by the state Department of Agriculture.
U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: 7 cents lower. 4.46-5.36
Aggies fall to St. Edward’s, 77-63
By Scott Puryear
Goodwell, Okla. — In a very physical Heartland Conference men’s basketball game on Thursday, the visiting St. Edward’s Hilltoppers topped the Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies 77-63.
St. Edward’s tops Lady Aggies, 66-51
By Scott Puryear
Goodwell, Okla. — The Hilltoppers from St. Edward’s University were in the OPSU gym on Thursday to face the Oklahoma Panhandle State Lady Aggies. Both are Heartland Conference rivals and thanks in large measure to 22 free throws in 24 attempts (including 21 straight), the Hilltoppers won 66-51.
House Ag Committee gets organized
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson opened business for the committee’s new year this week by welcoming new members, as well as his new ranking member Frank Lucas of Oklahoma — and by calling on all members to get straight to work on a busy schedule.
Inhofe plans to visit Guantanamo Bay
BY CHRIS CASTEEL / The Oklahoman
WASHINGTON — Sen. Jim Inhofe along with three other Republican senators plan to visit the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay on Monday.
$465M expected for Oklahoma projects from stimulus plan
BY JULIE BISBEE / The Oklahoman
The proposed stimulus package being discussed by Congress could include up to $465 million for Oklahoma projects, state Transportation Director Gary Ridley told members of a House transportation committee Thursday.
Kevin Costner, Paula Nelson to play in OKC
BY BRANDY MCDONNELL /The Oklahoman
Paula Nelson isn’t sure how she was cast to open three dates for Kevin Costner & Modern West, but she’s grateful for the exposure the high-profile supporting role will generate for her band.
