Lincoln County News

WELLSTON WINNERS

WELLSTON WINNERS

WELLSTON WINNERS

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
These fourth graders from Wellston Elementary School proudly show their winnings from an essay contest hosted by the Wellston Home Community Educators The essay topic was “What does Thanksgiving mean to you?” Students were awarded cash prizes for first to third places.
Turkey tips

Turkey tips

Turkey tips

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, all county first graders were invited to submit recipes to the paper on “How to Cook a Turkey.” The following are the children’s versions of how they would cook a turkey. Agra Miss Neal’s class Kamdyn Turner - I will kill the turkey and put it in the oven.
Jimmie Brownfield, Davenport

Jimmie Brownfield, Davenport

Jimmie Brownfield, Davenport

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Jimmie Rae Brownfield, 14, set her third national record this month at the 24th USPF Crain Powerlifting Championships in Shawnee. A 109-pounder competing in the 114-pound class, she bench-pressed 85 pounds, a new record to go along with two previous American records she set in the deadlift.
Morley Griffith, Dale

Morley Griffith, Dale

Morley Griffith, Dale

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
A Dale High School junior, who is no stranger to winning, has captured a couple more major awards showing her cattle. Morley Griffith, 17-year-old daughter of Matt and Twana Griffith, recently showed the Grand Champion Red Angus at the Tulsa State Fair.

Kidnapping, extortion charges

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Lincoln County deputies arrested a man who allegedly held a shareholder of a marijuana grow operation at gun point and robbed him of a thousand dollars. The man now faces two felony charges.
If you need help cooking a turkey...

If you need help cooking a turkey...

If you need help cooking a turkey...

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
If you’re looking for a recipe for cooking your Thanksgiving turkey, you’re in luck. We have our annual collection of recipes from area first-graders in Section D of this edition. So, please check them if you’re looking for a new recipe or a twist on your old stand-by.
Bruce Edward Pfeiff

Bruce Edward Pfeiff

Bruce Edward Pfeiff

News Staff
Friday, November 19, 2021
Bruce Edward Pfeiff, of Prague, Okla., passed away November 15, 2021. He was born February 14, 1945 in Burlington, Iowa, to Dale Henry and Cordelia J. (Ibbotson) Pfeiff. He grew up on the family farm near Burlington. After graduating from high school at Mediapolis, Iowa, he obtained a B.S.
Stefaun Mackey (7) gets both feet off the ground during his return of the opening kickoff Friday. He took it to the house, but the touchdown was called back due to penalty. Mackey was undeterred and returned to the end zone a few plays later for the game’s first touchdown. Also pictured are Alec Jackson (2), Jarin Greenfield (3) and Stan Messer (51). Photo/Brian Blansett

Stefaun Mackey (7) gets both feet off the ground during his return of the opening kickoff Friday. He took it to the house, but the touchdown was called back due to penalty. Mackey was undeterred and returned to the end zone a few plays later for the game’s first touchdown. Also pictured are Alec Jackson (2), Jarin Greenfield (3) and Stan Messer (51). Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions roll, 41-13

News Staff
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Chandler’s Lions sputtered in the first half against Perry Friday night, but found their rhythm in the fourth quarter and turned a tight game into a runaway. They led only 14-13 at halftime and 21-13 after three periods, but rang up three touchdowns in the final period to win, 41-13.

Stroud 18, Warner 0

News Staff
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Stroud set a dominating tone early against Warner Friday night, driving 71 yards in 14 plays for a touchdown on the opening possession. That gave the Tigers a 7-0 lead they never relinquished en route to an 18-0 win in the first round of the playoffs.
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