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Voters in Coal County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 28th Primary Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Amber Fanning said today.
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Pennie Shipley has decided to lay down her Smartboard remote, throw away her whistle, and retire. Pennie has been in a school system and classrooms in various capacities for 32 years, but she has taught 15 years. She has spent the last 11 years teaching third grade at Emerson Elementary.
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Johnny Sandmann, President of the Coal County Chamber of Commerce, left, and Coalgate Schools Superintendent Jack Ward present Linda Strunk a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 Coal County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Mrs. Strunk retired from Coalgate Public Schools this spring after teaching math at Coalgate High School for 52 years. She was honored for her many years of service to the profession of teaching and the manner in which she represents the citizens of Coal County. She was named Teacher of the Year for her dedication and commitment to teaching. Linda says teaching has never been a job — it has been a joy.
Read moreAssault and Battery on Police Officer Charges Filed
Read moreE. E. Emerson Elementary third grade teacher, Kayla Blue, was recently named Alpha Plus Model Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Alpha Plus honored 48 teachers from among 945 teachers using interim assessments statewide. Alpha Plus is aligned with the Oklahoma Academic Standards. Alpha Plus has an OAS Pacing Calendar with curriculum mapped to 100 Days to ensure key objectives are taught before state tests. Kayla’s dedication and commitment to the Alpha Plus program will impact the lives of the students in her classroom. She is committed to following the program and knows that doing so will ensure their success. She is passionate about the success of her students and other teachers around her. Debra Johnson, Principal, said that Kayla is an amazing teacher, and she is so proud of her. Great work Kayla Blue!
Read moreUnless you live in a cave, you’ve probably noticed that June is “Pride Month,” when corporate America and nearly every public institution in the country swap out their logos for rainbow flags and engage in an appalling spectacle of empty, hypocritical virtue-signaling.
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WANDA UTTERBACK, EDITOR OF THE COALGATE RECORD REGISTER, was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chamber in recognition of her many years of service to her profession and the manner in which she represents the citizens of Coal County. Bill and Dayna Robinson, publishers of the Coalgate Record Register, also presented her a plaque of appreciation. After 32 years with the newspaper, Wanda’s official retirement date was May 31, 2022. Shown above from left - Johnny Sandmann, President, Coal County Chamber of Commerce, Wanda Utterback, Bill Robinson. (Note: Four awards were presented at the May 19 Coal County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Heavybilt Manufacturing Inc. was recognized in the May 25 paper. The remaining two awardees, CHS teacher Linda Strunk and Black Hawk Services will be featured in upcoming issues.)
Read moreEastern Oklahoma State College hosted its commencement ceremonies on May 6. An estimated 241 students have earned their associate degree or certificate this year.
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