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Vol. XIII - Issue No. 26 Call (918) 463-2386 or Fax (918) 773-8745 Wednesday, April 14, 1999

Warner PTA to hold meeting The Wamer PT Awill hold an urgentmeeting on Monday, April 19, 1999, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The m�ting will be in the administration office. The main purpose of the meet­ ing is to elect officers or dissolve the Warner PTA. All interested parents and teachers should attend. If you have an} questions, you may contact Cherie Eubanks, GloriaMesc hberger, Jamie Morris or Beth Stretch. Warner to hold Webbers Falls High School basketball star AmandaBurris (seated, center) preschool screening signs a letter of intent to play college ballat Eastern State College. Pictured Preschool/kindergartenscreen­ with Amanda are (clockwise from bottom left) mother Rita Burris, WFS ing for the 1999-2000 school year JwiiorHigh Coach Hoy Parson.father Bob Burris, WFS High School Coach will beheld April 20, 21, and 22 at the Brent Giddons, WFSPrincipal LuckyM cCrary,and ESC Head Coach Drew WarnerFirst Baptist Church. Birth Sanders. cerJficaLe, shot record, and social sec,1ritynumber will beneeded at the Eastern signs WFS basketball star timeof screening. Fotmoreinfonna­ Amanda Burris, a 1999 Okla­ three steals and four assists during JimCookofMuskogee throttles his 1944 Oliver 701ractorforwardat the Tractor Pull Saturday afternoon at the Battle tio11or to make an appointment,please homa All-Star basketball player from her senior season, chose the Lady ofWebbers FallsPark in Webbers Falls. Another tractor pull will be held on May 1 inMartin byPebble'sConvenience call Shirley at (918) 463-2950. WebbersFalls, will begin her college Mountaineers based on several fac­ Store. career at Eastern State College in tors. Wilburton after inked a letter of in­ "I liked the way that Coach Hall of Fame members to be inducted tent to play basketball for the Lady Sanders coaches, and he was the one Inhalant abuse a serious problem MountaineersThursday. that recruited me the most. He's WARNER - The induction of development of theOklahomaPecan "Huffing", "bagging", and Coalition figures show that Eastern State College Head going to build a goodteam and I want . two Hall of Fame members will high- Commission and foundedthe world's "sniffing" are terms associated with young people in I.he 12 to 17 age Basketball Coach Drew Sanders, who to be a part of that." inhalant abuse, a public health prob­ group most commonly use gasoline, light the Connors Former S•lldents firs' grower owned and operated went 12-18 last year, 7-3 in the Bi­ "It is definitely a relief to fi• lem that has reached epidemic pro­ lighter fluid, glue and toluene. Ni­ Associationannual reunion Saturday, pecan cooperative. He holds a 1990 State West Conference,was pleased nally get thisover with. It has been a April 24. portions among the nation's young trousoxide--or'whippcts'-- is the most Arrerican Horticulture Sciences fel- to sign a player the caliber of Burris. goal of mine to play college basket­ people. popular inhalant with young adults. on hand for the induction will Jo.,., honor and a 1992 Graduate of "She's very versatile and has ball every since I was a liLtle girl," she Those who inhale household "What young people don't re­ be Congressman Wes Watkins, who Dis.inction Award from OSU's De­ the possibilities of playing three dif­ added. chemicals are at high risk for brain alize is that using any inhalant is like will introduceHall of ofFame induc­ panment of Agriculture Education. ferent positions for us - froma 2 to a Amanda, who is undecided on damage and even death, warns the playing Russian roulette," says Lauri tee Dr. Glenn "Cat" Taylor, a native Ms. Padgett received a home 4. She came from a goodprogram what she wants to major in, was also Oklahoma Poison Control Center, a Gormley, a poison control specialist of Sallisaw. Also to be inducted is economics education degree from and she's is also a good person. innuenced by the fact that by signing program of the University of Okla­ in the Oklahoma Poison Control Marguerite Yost Padgett, a native of No,theastem State University after Amanda's team oriented and she will with East.em, it will allow her close­ homa College of Pharmacy and Chil­ Center. Porum. wo1king her way through Connors be in a position to help us build a knit familyto be able to see her play dren's Hospital of Oklahoma. "Users can die I.hefirst, 10th or Registrationbegins at 2 p.m. in and a master's degree from Central team. We have or will sign three or on a regular basis. According to a 1997 report of even 100th time they use an inha­ the A.D. Stone Student Union Build­ Stale. She was an Extension Home four players that arc similar to "We are glad that she decided the National Institute on Drug Abuse, lant," Gormley warns. "They also ing with a business meeting set for 5 Economistin Oklahoma County from Amanda in that they can play threeor to stay close to home. We liked the every month in the United States can cause brain, rcspiratory, liver and p.m. and dinner at 6. The Hall of 19�-1971, where she received a even four positions. I will make the integrity of his (Sanders) program, almost a half million young people kidney damage, short-term memory Fame Induction will start at 7. Disfoguished Service Award. After decision on where each of these play­ and his commitment from the very. use inhalants, with the heaviest use in loss and hearing impairment." Dr. Taylor received his BS in reti:emcnt, she has taught sewing ers will play at during this coming beginning (of I.herecruiting process). the 10 to 12 age bracket. At least one Parents and educators should animal husbandry from Connors in classes at Westark, Carl Albert and fall based on how they play and the He visited with us during the summer out of every five eighth graders had be aware of I.he signs of inhalant use. l 959, a master's in horticulture in Eas.cm Oklahoma junior colleges. chemistry that they develop. I feel briefly and never changed from his intentionally inhaled household These include paint or stains on I.he 1965 from OSU and a doctorate in Persons interested inattending that versatility helps you keep an commitment," her parents, Bob and chemicals to get high. body or clothing, loss of appetite, horticulture from Kansas State Uni­ the )anquetshould contact Margaret influx of your top 8-9 athletes in the Rita Burris, commented. Considered "gateway drugs". nausea, a chemical breath odor and versity in 1969. A nationally recog­ Smithson at 463-2382 or Dr. Frank ball game. Hopefully, we will be I.hat Bob added, "My philosophy inhalanLc; can be a tecn-agcr's intro­ spots or sores around the mouthand nized authority on pecans, he was Boovetz, Jr. at CSC - 463-2931. deep this coming year." was that we taught our girls that is duction to substance abuseand can nose. Other indications of inhalant instrumental in the organization and Tidets arc $10 per person. "I also liked Amanda because better to be prepared and not have an lead to other drugs. abuse arc red or runny eyes or nose, she's played in big game, pressure opportunity than to have had the Inhalants are as close as I.he anxiety, a drunk or dazed appearance situations. I'm more interested in opportunityand not be prepared. We kitchen sink and can be found in a and finding paint spray or other sub­ Oklahoma Union captures sweepstakes beating I.he teams that we will have to helped Amanda to get I.he opportu­ child's classroom. Over 1,000 readily stances of abuse in a child's room. title at Connors State College Aggie Day battle to beat by one than beating the nity, buL Amanda prepared herself available products can be inhaled by "Children must be taught about teams where wewin by 30," Sanders with her teammates and coaches - young people trying to get high. the dangers of inhalants," Gormley WARNER -Oklahoma Union emore. emphasized. Hoy Parson, Jerry Ward, and Brent According to the National In­ emphasizes. "We arc asking that High School captured the sweep­ Pasture and Range The 18-year-old Burris, who Giddens. Coach Giddens came in halant Prevention Coalition, inha Ian ts parents, schools, community groups, stakes title at the 1999 Aggie Day Ind:vidual: 1st, Matt Hall, Okla­ averaged 17 poinL<;, eight rebounds, and salvaged the season for us." being abused include such common drug and health professionals, hosted by Connors State College. homa Union; 2nd, Bryan Wesson, items as gasoline, freon, degreasers, churches, businesses, law enforce­ Oklahoma Union won on the Okbhoma Union; 3rd, Kyle Hick­ Feel Good in '99 ... Get the _skinny on Beef typewriter correction fluid, whipped ment and the media help educate strengthof first places in team ento­ man, Claremore; Team: 1st, Okla­ cream, shoe polish, spray paint and Oklahoma's youth." mology and pasture and range. homa Union; 2nd, Claremore; 3rd, Consumers love beef. They Skinny on Beef features infor­ paint thinner. For more information on inha­ Individual and team results are Roland. just need permission to eat it. To mation about the key nutrients in Other products being abused lants, call the Oklahoma Poison as follows: Land Judging celebrate National Nutrition Month, beef, reducing fat in ground beef, arc computer cleaning fluid,air fresh­ Control Center at 1-800-764-7661 Agriculture Economics Individual: 1st, Jonathan Campbell, the beefindustry is giving consumers food safety and the leanest cuts of ener, cooking spray, butane, propane, statewide or call the National Inha­ Individual: lst,Justin Eldor, Amber­ Beggs; 2nd, Ann Stepp, Buffalo what they askfor with the "Skinny on beefas well as the followingmouth­ nitrous oxide, toluene and chloro­ lant Prevention Coalition at 1-800- Pocasset; 2nd, Casey Young, Clar­ Valley; 3rd, Jacob Gipson, Beer· recipebrochure. watering recipes: form. 269-4237. emore;3rd, DavidBell, Miami;Team: Newcastle; Team: 1st, Beggs; 2nd, "People are hungry for nutri­ • Steak with Spicy Potatoes 1st, Amber-Pocasset; 2nd, Clar­ Hoklenville; 3rd, Wetumka. tious, healthy and delicious beefreci­ • Zucchini Beef & Pasta emore; 3rd, Spiro. Junior FF A Livestock pes,"said Jami M. Longacre, Execu­ Supper DEQ to publish Earth Day calendar Floriculture Individual: 1st, Chad Blocker, tive Directorfor the Oklahoma Beef • Stir-Fry Beef & Spinach The Department of Environ­ quiries from the public about what is Individual: 1st, Stacy Burbank, Newcastle; 2nd,Mindi Luce, Braman; Industry Council. This brochure with Noodles mental Quality (DEQ) will publish a going to happen on Earth Day. Be­ Morris; 2nd, Terra George, Morris; 3rd, Todd Blocker,Newcastle; Team: fulfills I.hat desire,as well as presents • Italian Beef Stir-Fry with comprehensive calendar of events cause of the numbcr of events spon­ 3rd, Laura Bible, Morris; Team: 1st, 1st, Newcastle; 2nd, Quinton; 3rd, key informationabout beef that indi- Pasta connectedwith the 29th anniversary sored by different organizations, Lhe Morris; 2nd, Moore;3rd, Cushing. Branan. victuals need to live a healthy life." • Open-Face Roast Beef & of Earth Day. An ever increasing DEQ serves as clearinghouse for Entomology Senior FFA Livestock The Skinny on Beef recipe Crunchy Vegetables number of events are being held in EarthDay activities. The calendar is Individual: 1st, Jeremy Koscelny, Individual: 1st (tie) Jerrod Murry, brochureis the result of a partnership • Lemon Pepper Beef Steak communities across the state. The distributed to all the media in Okla­ Oklahoma Union; 2nd, Clint Herri­ Oktaha, and Rusty Humphrey, between I.heOk lahoma Beef Indus­ & Potato Wedges. calendar will list on one document homa as well as to any interested man, Oklahoma Union; 3rd, Michel Mirco; 3rd, Jerrod Grosnell, Lind­ try Council (OBIC) and the Ameri­ For your copy of Skinny on celebrations and events being held in organization, business or citizen. Kuehn,OklahomaUnion;Team: 1st, say;Team: 1st, Lindsay; 2nd, Oktaha; can Cancer Society. The American Beef, call the Oklahoma BeefIndus­ Oklahoma during the monthof April. The Department of Environ­ Oklahoma Union; 2nd, Wellston;3rd, 3rd, Wyandotte. Cancer Society is a nationwide, try Council at 1-800-235-5403. Organizations inOklahoma sponsor­ mental Quality encourages the sub­ Cushing. 4-H Livestock Judging community-based voluntary health The Oklahoma Beef lndustry ing Earth Day events should contact mission of event information as soon Crops Individual: 1st, Brandon Tyler, organization dedicated to eliminat­ Council is a consumer-focused, beef the DEQ public information staff to as possible. Individual: 1st, Halee Jackson, Sap11lpa; 2nd, Harlan Yokum, Sap­ ing cancer as a major health problem producer owned and directed organi­ be listed on the calendar. The informationshould be sent Colcord; 2nd, Miranda Hendren, ulpc; 3rd (tie) Justin Sam, Sapulpa, by preventing cancer, saving lives zation, representing the largest sge­ Earth Day is an annual celebra­ to: Department of Environmental Colcord; 3rd, Jennifer Caraway, andJanettaEnlow, Sapulpa; Team: and diminishing suffering from can­ mcnt of Oklahoma's food and fiber tion of the environment that will be Quality, Public Information, Box Moore; Team: 1st, Colcord; 2nd, l st, Sapulpa; 2nd,McCurtain County cer through research, education, industry. The mission of theOBlC is Thursday, April 22, 1999 this year. 1677, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Glencoe; 3rd, McLoud #2; 3rd, Wagoner. advocacy and service. The society to continue to strengthen the beef Many Earth Day events will not actu­ 73101-1677. Items may be faxed to Nursery Landscape _ Farm Survey has chosen to place its seal of ap­ industry'sposition in the market place ally be held on that date, but will be (405) 702-7101. For more informa­ Individual: 1st, Craig Perry, Moore; Individual: 1st, Jason Lundry, proval on this brochure that is dedi­ by increasing demand for beef. For scheduled for other dales during that tion call the DEQ at (405) 702-7133. 2nd, Randy Frederick, Moore;3rd, Haworth; 2nd, Amanda Curtis, Por­ cated to providing healthy, delicious more information on services pro­ week or month. Items may also be e-mailed to: AmberShoemake,Moore;Team:1st, ter;3rd, Adam Dickey, Porter;Team: beefrecipes and beef nutritioninfor­ vided by the OBIC, please call the The DEQ receives many in- m ichacl. f.dcan@dcq mai I.state .ok .us. Moore; 2nd, Chicka,;ha; 3rd, Clar- 1st, '.faworth;2nd, Gans; 3rd, Pawnee. mation. OBJC at 1-800-235-5403. PAGE 2-Wednesday, April 14, 1999 MeetingSch edule Muskogee County Legislative Report TURN THE PAGE FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS! We bbers Falls Lodge Transit System Schedule Idle Hands Are The Webbers Falls Masonic Driver, Evelyn Wooten the Devils' Workshop Lodge#1 4 meetson the secondand (918) 464-2413 Senate Bill 575 would add to The Five Star News fourth Mondayof every month at 7 8am.-2:30pm.: Porumto Muskogee, the optional penalties that can be im­ pm. at the lodgebuilding. Monday and Thursday, 484-5323. posed on prisoners who file fri volous P. O. Box 48, Warner, OK 74469 Porum Lodge 8am.-2:30pm.: Wamer toMuskogee, lawsuits. Located at 11th St. & Cullwell St., Warner, Oklahoma The Porum Masonic Lodge Tuesday and Friday, 464-24 13. If a court dctcnnined Lhat an #351 meets on the first Thursday of 8 am.-2:30 pm.: Webbers Falls to inmate's reason for filing a lawsuiL Serving Keefeton, Gore, Porum, Warner & Webbers Falls every month at 7 pm. at the lodge Muskogee, Wednesday, 464-2413. was frivolous or malicious, the judge 3rd Class Permit Issued Under USPS #17 building. Cost - $1.50 RoundTrip could impose a judgement against Published each Wednesdayat Warner, MuskogeeCo., OK Webbers Falls VFW Nutrition Route - District 2 the inmate equal LO $500 for every Entered as 3rd Class Matter Each Wednesday at Warner Bean Dinners Warner-Webbers Falls: Monday, defendant the prisoner named in his/ Phone No.: (918) 463-2386 • Fax No.: (918) n3-8745 TheWebbers Fa lls Veteransof Wednesday,& Friday - 10:00-2:00. her lawsuit. DEDICATED TO SERVICE · ESTABLISHED 1986 Foreign WarsPost #4609 Auxiliary Porum-Webbers Falls: Tuesday & State law already provides that holds a dinner the second Fri­ Thursday - 10:00-2:00. For more in­ Paul Mccrary, Editor • Pauline Martin,Office Manager bean in such instances a judge could award day of each month with the public formation,call (9 18) 682-1721. attorney fees and court costs of up to Annual Subscription: $17 In County/$27 Out Of County invitedto attend. $2,5000 "per frivolous cause of ac­ Individual Copies: 2� Family Dance Webbers Falls PTA Every Monday night, 7-10 pm., by State Representative Bill Seule tion," court cosLs of up to $500 per DEA LINE FOR ADS & STORIES: Mondays at 9 am. The Webbers Falls Parent/ EufaulaCommunity Center. Music Summary of House Floor Activity, lawsuit, impose acivil sanction of up TeacherAssociation mccLon the third by Ted Goforth and the Lakesidcrs. April 5-8, 1999 to $1,000, or order the Corrections Monday of every month at lhe OKLAHOMA CITY - The DcparunenL Lo revoke the inmaLe's Webbers Falls Cafeteriaat 7 pm. state Housc ofReprcscnt.ativesvoted perm ission to have non-essenLial Gospel Singing Municipalities pick recenLly Lo humanize stale-govern­ personal property, including televi­ Come out to the Porum Land­ ment greetings. sions, radios, stereos or taperecord­ ing Fire Department everyThursday representatives Any Humans There? ers. night at 6 p.m. for some good ol' Voters in Porum and Warner The primary tclcphqne num­ The House passed the proposal gospel singing! Bring your instru­ 'Ventto the polls on Tuesday, April 6, bers through which state agencies 100-1 and sent it back to the Senate. ment, your voice, or just your ears for 10 elect representatives on their re­ receive telephone calls from the pub­ Community Service OBJECTIVES a good time! We invite "tape" sing­ spective board of trustees. The re­ I ic during regular business hours Senate Bill 587 would allow 1 e Tribal Economic ers to participate, also. Bring your sultsof the election are as follows: would have to be answered by em­ the Community SentencingDivision Development entire church choir to raise the roof Porum ployees raLher than machines, if of the state Corrections Department withglo rious sound! We will have a Wayne Moore 87 Senate Bill 19 becomes law. lo identify work projects for crimi­ • Family: married, 2 1 • Cherokee Tribal Auto tags break at 8 p.m. for snacks and des­ B.J. Gibson Roscnburgh 69 "In no insi.ance" could an an­ nals who need lo performcomm uni Ly children, 3 grandchildren serts if you want to bring something :oan Pulse 68 swering machine be used to field service as partof their sentence, along • BS degree in Education, • Culture and language in. We have a fun time, and would Christine Bailey 56 calls to an agency's principal tele­ with "opportunities for offenders to NSU curriculum in alJ love foryou to come and join us! Don Dill 47 phone during the weekday, nor could work for hire to pay restitution and • Economic Development , schools Ronald Lakeman 42 calls to the primary telephone be for­ other court-ordered fines, fees and 1 Muskogee hosts Michael Travis Arion 33 warded automatically Lo a telephone expenses." experience • Affordable Housing • Improved Healthcare Susan Faye Recd 25 "Lhat is not answered by an employee "Work for hire" projects such • 18 years Tribal and BIA DUI School Warner of the agency." The bi 11 's mandates as those would have to be authorized in Credit and Finance • Indian Preference In There will be aSi .ate Certified Office #5 would apply to state colleges and by contract bcLween the county and with Cherokee, Creek Employment DUI School held al the Muskogee :rlan Bullard 124 universiLies. non-profit organizations, municipal, and Seminole Nations • Clean Water Inn in M uskogcc on Friday. April 16, Curtis Smith 121 SB 19 stipulates thaL an auLo­ county or state agencies, or on public • Supportof our Elders 1999, at 5:20 pm. and on Saturday, Office #3 matic answering machine could be works projects "for which the con­ • Chairman, Rural Water April 17, 1999, at 9:00 am. Credit is Clayton Stephens 140 used at nights, on weekends and on tractors are willing to pay offenders Distrie,i Se n'll1g 011 the fr1hal Council so I can speak ,wt only available. For more information, call Ken Hodges 110 holidays. current minimum wage ... " The (o r ch,m;k,:,:,1· o(lhc Th1w R11•c•t.\ /)J.\'f/'i(,'/, hut.for all • Rancher (9 18) 682- 1269. Office #1 The House embraced the pro­ money would be used first to pay ( 'haokee.1 11 ill he a hr11101: / 11 1// 011,md all co1111dl ,\rt V. Wagoner 147 posal98-3 and returned itto the Senate restitution or other fines, fees andex­ 11 t11

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�ree InfoMee ting: Please call our office at918 463 2921 or drop by at 704 3rd Avenue if you would like to put this pie freeze on your Tuesday, April 20th • 1:30 pm account or have any questions concerning this ruling, or any other telephone matter. Kiwanis Senior Center, 119 Spaulding Ave., Muskogee _-.._,DllD� . :� ;.�. . �,.,..:i· -'r':�f�· '!-'�•. l Smior Hedth Plan J t , ��'.;t���: . i.,, www.ccmhp.com ., A sales representative will be present with information and applications. • COMMUNICATIONS • P O Bo, 509 • /043rd Ase Anyone withMedicare may apply, including those under age 65 entitled to Medicare on the basisof Social Semrity Disabilitybenefits. War,,.,,, OK 7�469-0009 Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Warner Boardof Echcatlon - April S, 1999 PAGE 3 - Wednesday, April 14, 1999 The Special Meeting of the Board of Education ofWamer Public School commenced at 6: 10 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 1999 Warner School Menu in the AdministrationBuilding. Notice of the meeting was given to the County Cle1k of Muskogee County, Oklahoma pursuant . Monday, April 19 Amem:an Heart ..,. to andin compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, Title 25 OKLA.STAT (: 981) §301 et. seq. andby postingthe agenda BREAKFAST: Cereal.Pancake & Association V of the meeting at the principal office of the districl more Lhan Lwenty-four(24) hours in advanceoft hemeeLing excluding Saturday Sausage Stick, Fruit, Juice and Milk. F,ammg ,-1ear1 :>,seas• ctruJ s:,u�t; and Sunday. LUNCH: Mac & Cheese, Little The Vice President called the meeting to order at 6: 10 p.m. Smokies, Green Beans, Salad & Fruit be The Vice President directed that the roll called. The following BoardMenbers were present: CharlesSmit hson, Mike. Bar, and Milk Choice. Jackson and Donald Kusler. JOIN THEFIRM . Jack Jenkins, SchoolAuditor, presentedLhe 1997-98 school yearau dit at this time. Roger Thomason and LarryScott arrived Tuesday, April 20 during this presentation. BREAKFAST: Waffles, Bacon, EXERCISE. A motion made by Jackson, seconded by Kusler, to approve the audit for the 1997-98 school year as presented. Voting for Fruit, Juice and Milk. approval wasunanimous. LUNCH: Charburgers, French A motion made by Jackson, seconded by Kusler, to approve that all items on the April 5, 1999 specialmeeting agenda have Fries;Salad & Fruit Bar, and Milk 24-HOOR been addressed. Voting forap proval was unanimous. Choice. A motion made by Jackson, seconded by Kusler, Lo adjournthe meeting. Voting for approval was unanimous. Time; 6:45 Wednesday, April 21 p.m. The nexl meeling will be the RegularBoard Meeting following this meeting. BREAKFAST: Sliced Ham, ·Scottie's Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Warner Board of Education - April 5, 1999 Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit, Juice Wrecker Service The Regular meeting of the Boardof Education ofWamer Public School commenced at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 1999 and Milk. = in the Administration Building. Notice of the meeting was given to the County Cle·k of Muskogee county, Oklahoma pursuant LUNCH: Frito Chili Pie, Corn, Colin Skinner to andin compliancewith the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, Title 25 OKLA.STAT (:981) §301 et. seq. and by postingthe agenda 14.0S,:';:�ffih\.v.e�wa*U�r:I Salad & Fruit Bar, and Milk Choice. of the meeting at the principal officeof the district more than twenty-four(24) hours in advanceof the meeting excluding Saturday Skinner crowned as and Sunday. Thursday, April 22 1999 The meeting was called to order by Roger Thomason, President. BREAKFAST: Biscuits& Gravy, Mr. Azalea The President directed that the roll be called. The following Board Members were present: Roger Thomason, Charles Sausage Patty, Fruit, Juice and Milk. Colin Skinner of Muskogee Smithson, Mike Jackson, Larry Scott and Donald Kuslcr. LUNCH: Pork Patty, Potatoes/ was crowned Mr. Azalea 1999 (0-18 A motion made by Jackson, seconded by Smithson, Lo approve the Consent Agenda consisting of items a, b, c, cl,and e of Gravy, Hot Rolls, Salad & Fruit Bar, Also - Unlock Service months olds) un March 13, 1999 at agenda. Voling for approval wasunanimous. and Milk Choice. & Gin Pole Service the Muskogee Civic Center. WarnerCl assroom Teachers Representative, Patsy McCrary, presented a check to Mr. Evans to be used forthe After Prom Friday, April 23 Colin is the son of Al and party. NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY! 463-2301 be Tammy Skinner and the brother or PT Areprese ntative reported their meeling will April 19, 1999 Lo elect officersor to dissolve the PTA. Menu Subject To Chani:e 463-2266 Chase Skinner of Muskogee. Booster club reported that the Wheelchair Basketball was a success andLh,t the Awards Assembly for All Sports was GrandparcnL<; arc James War­ scheduled for May 17, 1999 at Connors Stale College. ren of Webbers Falls and Louie A motion made by Jackson. seconded by Scott, to accept bid and conditions ,s worded fromBar baraWatson. Voting for approval wasuna nimous. DoL<;onof Edmond. Great-grandpar­ A motion made by Scott, seconded by SmithsoJ. to approve warrantsfor the 'allowing: 1997-1998 General Fund #2856, ents arc J.T. Warren of Gore ancl 1998-1999 General Fund #1939-#21 61. 1998-1999 Building Fund #15-#16, and H98-1999 Child Nutrition Fund #168-#184. Charlene Blackwood of Webbers Voting forappro val was unanimous. Falls. A motion made by Kusler, seconded by Scott, to convene in Executive Ses1ion lodiscuss lhe employment of Certified Colin rode in the Muskogee employees asli sted on Appendix A of this agenda for the 1999-2000 schoolyear; the employment of Certifiedemployees forextra Azalea Parade on Saturday, April 10, duties as listed on Appendix B of this agenda for the 1999-2000school year; confidentialcom munications with school attorney; at 11:00 a.m. the resignations of currentemployees; the hiring of a school auditor for the 1999-2000school year, with resulting votes in Open Session where necessary. Title 25, Oklahoma Statules 307 (B)(!). Voting for appnval was unanimous. Time: 7:00 p.m. A motion made by Scott, seconded by Jackson, to return meeting to Open Se;sion. Voting for approval was unanimous. Workshops Time: 8:35 p.m. The President made Statement of Minute of Executive Session that the Boord discussed the employment of Certified offered by ICTC employees asli sted on Appendix A of this agenda forthe 1999-2000school year; the employment of Certifiedemployees forextra !\TEAK- SEAFOOD - LOUl\f;E The Indian Capital Business duties asli sted on Appendix B of this agenda forthe 1999-2000school year;confidential com munications with schoolatto rney; THE CAPTAIN'S PROM NIGHT SPECIAL and Industry Center and Small Busi­ the resignations of currentemployees; the hiring of a school auditor for the 1999-2000school year, with resulting votes in Open Students Only! (B)(l). ness Management program is pre­ Session where necessary. Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes 307 4 pm to closing, Apr-ii17th senting "Success '99," a series of A motion made by Smithson, seconded by Scott, to employ Certified personn!I aslist ed on Appendix A of this agenda for workshops for area businesses, at no the 1999-2000 school yearas recommended by the Superintendent. Voting for app-oval was unanimous. Dinner forTwo - Sirloin Steakand Grilled Shrimp, with charge, in the ICTC Seminar Center, A motion made by Jackson to employ Certified personenl for extra duties ontyas listed on Appendix B of this agenda for Baked Potato and (Iced Te a Only) ...... 116" Muskogee Campus. The classes are the 1999-2000 school year; the Superintendent recommended hiring the following for extra duty assignments - Ralph Ayers, Dinner forTw o - Stuffed Quail with Crab Meat Stuffing, with Brenda Bales, SharonG!e ese, Carolyn Goats, DeeAnn McAffrey, Patsy McCrary, Chuck parson,Patrick Phillips, John Piper and 9S offered to district residents as an r. Baked Potato and(Iced Tea Only) ...... /15 Paul Whitley. The Superintendent recommended that the followingnot be assigned an extra duty assignment for a variety of ongoing service to help small busi­ Dinner for Tw o -· Rib e Steak, with Baked Potato, two Ve getables, different reasonsfor the 1999-2000 school year - Tammy Acuff, Lori Bailey, John OJss,Randy Mitchell, Ruth Smallwood, Etha ey 91 ness owners and budding entrepre­ Tatum, Brenda Tucker, and Julia Webster. Motion died for a lack of a second. Salad, Fresh Bread, and any drinl<...... , ...., ...... /25 neurs. Workshops will be held on be Dinner forTw o - Lobster tail on a bed of Cajun Rice, with Smithson moved that Appendix B approved with all of the previous namesas listed with the addition of John Goss to '9 Mondays, from 1-3 p.m. be re-hired as Head Basketball Coach for High School and Assistant for Junior Hlgh forthe 1999-2000 school year, second by Fries or Baked Potato, Salad and drink...... '29 Workshops scheduled are as Scott. Voting yes: Smithson, Scott and Kusler. Voting no: Jackson andThomasm. Dinner forTw o - Grilled Chicken Breast on a bed of Cajun Rice, follows: Keep Customers Coming A motion made by Jackson, seconded by Smithson, to hire Steve Barton as Teicher/Coach for the 1999-2000 schooy year. covered with sauteed onions and peppers, 95 Back, April 12; Stress Management Voting for approval was unanimous. Baked Potato and (Iced Tea Only)...... }21 For Professionals, April 26; How to A motion made by Scott, secondedby Kusler, to accept resignation of Lawant Reel as Food Service Director at the end of Please Reserve Your Tables in Advance Be More than a Manager, May 3; her contract. Voting for approval was unanimous. New lunch and dinner menus will be A motion madJ by Jackson, seconded by Kusler, to approve contract for JackJenki11sas schoolauditor forthe 1999-2000 Quick Books Quickies, lecture and available starting, Tuesday, April 1 3th theory based workshop, May 17; school yearas recommended by Superintendent. Voting for approval was unanimcus. A motion by Smithson, seconded by Scott, to approve outgoing transferrequests for the 1999-2000school year. Voting Arkansas Riverfront Webhers Falls Quick Books Quickies, lecture and Open fi Days (Closed Mondays) theory based workshop, June 7; Col­ for approval was unanimous. Superintendent's rnportand calendar. 918464-2244 lection Strategies, June 21; Create No new business. an Employee Manual Easily,July 12. A motion made by Scott, seconded by Kusler,to approve that all items on the April 5, 1999 regular meeting agenda have For enrollment information, beenadd ressed. Voting for approval was unanimous. contact Connie Cunningham, 918- A motion made by Kusler, seconded by Smithson, to adjourn the meeting. PLAY SUPER CA$H PLAY SUPER CA$H 687-6383, Ext. 255 or 800-375-8324, Voting for approval wasunanimous. Time: 8:50 p.m. The next Board Meeting will DOUBLE COUPONS JACKPOT NOW AT UQ2 Ext. 255. be on May 3, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. UP TO 50¢ DRAWING ON APRIL 17 Warner holds blood drive Porum grads SEE STORE FOR DETAILS SEE STORE FOR DETAILS Blood - noun. The fluid that from I -6p.m., with all area residents hold reunion circulates in the heart, arteries, capil­ being encouraged to come give the The Porum High Schoolgradu­ 697 THIRD AVE NUE • WAR NER, OKLAHOMA laries, and veins of a vertebrate ani­ gift of lire to replenish blood banks. ating class or 1989 has scheduled its OPEN 7:00 AM 'TIL 9:00 PM - 7 DAYS A WEEK! mal carrying nourishment and oxy­ Those considering donating JO-year reunion for Saturday, June gen to and bringing away waste prod­ should be in good health, be at least 19. Additional information on the PRICES GOOD APRIL 14-20 ucts from all parL'>of the body. That 17 years of age (bring proof of age), location of several of the classmates WE GLADLY ACCEPT CHEROKEE W. I.C., OKLAHOMA W. I.C., & OKLAHOMA ACCESS is the description given in Webster's and weigh at least 105 pounds. Even is also needed. If you were at any­ 9th New Collegiate Dictionary. if you arc currently on medication, time, a memberof this class, please FRESH GROUND DAIIX LEAN TENDERASSORTED Blood is an essential ingredient in you may still be able to donate. contact Rhonda Jackson Bailey a: order for animals to live. And to Donors should also have eaten (91 8) 463-2921 or (9 I 8) 484-2487. assure that we have an adequate a good meal a few hours prior to supply of blood in time of need, the donating and have drank several Oliver! tickets GROUND CHUCK PORK CHOPS American Red Cross will be bringing glasses or water. their bloodmobile to Warner on The procedure to donate last now on sale Thursday, April 22, 1999. usually less than an honor and each Tickets arc on sale now for The mobile will be held in the bag of blood received can save scv­ Oliver!, the award winning musical Warner High School Gymnasium ernllives. to be presented by Muskogee Little Theatre opening Friday, April 23. and running April 24, 30 and May 1 Webbers Falls FFA News ---- at 8 p.m. plus two Sunday matinees on April 25 and May 2 at 2 p.m. Due by Keith Barnes, Reporter personally invite you to come out to We have finished up our live­ support these young ladies and let me to demand, a seventh performance ¢ LB ¢ LB stock shows for the spring season also remind you that this is our major has been added to Thursday, April with the Oklahoma City Show and fundraiser forour FFA organization. 29, at 7 p.m. 2 LITER PEPSI OR I'm proud to say we had several that Needless to say that we have some of The Downtown Box Office at FLORIDA YELLOW represented WebbersFal ls and done the best cooks in the country,so you Soundworld, 123 East Okmulgee, is well in their placings. In Cla<;s II are sure to get some greatpies. open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Durocs, we had Brandon Brown fifth; The 11th of April was the except Sunday hours are 1-6 p.m. MT. DEW Class III, Kirby Coppins fourth, and Hanging Judge Spring Livestock Tickets foradults are $8.00and stu­ Corey Turley ninth; and Class IV Show in Fort Smith and we had a few dents $5 .00. With a cast of 80, a sell­ Ashley Adams, fifth; in Class III that pulled out their steers and at­ out attendance is anticipated. All Hampshire, Jennifer Maxwell was tended. With my Chianana, I placed seats are reserved and limitedseating sixth; and in Class IV Crosses, Bill second; Kelly Barnes placed third available, advance ticket purchase is Shelby was first. Congratulations to with his Simmental; and Nick Chap­ encouraged. You may call Sound­ all that showed. pell had first with his Maine-Anjou world at 1-918-683-4901 for ·reser­ As I said, shows are over and and fifth with his Crossbred. vations. But tickets must be paid for livestockjudging is beginning. The We want Lo send a congrats to and picked up beforeshow date. livestock judging team, which con­ Bobby Ogg and Brad Carter for being Muskogee Little Theatre, lo­ 24 PK CANS sists of Brad Carter, Kelly Barnes, awarded State FFA Degrees. This is cated at Cincinnati & D Streets, is a ¢ $4.99 Bill Shelby and myself, and the crop a big award forthese seniors who are member of Oklahoma Community judging team, which is Luke Morri­ well deserving. Also, Brad's father, Theatre Association, the American son, Luke Hobson, Bobby Ogg and Ralph Carter, hasbeen awarded the Association of Community Theatres, HOME PRIDE LAY 'S Mary Warren, went to Tishomingo State Honorary Degree; this is given and Oklahoma Arts Council. on the 30th of March (Tuesday) for to an elite fewwho have contributccl judging. so much of their personal time and POTATO CHIPS . Our annual FF A pie supperwi II who has made an inOuence in our be held on Thursday, April 15, in the FFA organization. you have ever BREAD If gymnasium,starti ng at 7:00p.m. Our been Lo a livestock show, you have candidates this year are: 8th grader seen Ralph Carter. Mr. Carter, I Ashley Adams; freshman Cheyenne would like to personally thank you

Hobson; sophomore Beth Reece;and and congratulations on behalf of the APUIICJUMC::11.t:Zi,

A WORLD OF ��o ur Rcmspapcr INFORMATION ¢200Z ¢ 5.5 oz PAGE 4. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Warner Public Library News New to the Warnerli brary this within oursystem and pick your books New booksrece ived at the li­ Friends, by Judy Baer; and Kinship, week are children's bookkits. These up at any of the 14 libraries you brary include the following. by Trudy Krisher. kits contain a book and a cassette would like? The staff would be glad Adult Fiction: Midnight Rider, Juvenile Fiction: Amanda Joins tape. They are checked out just like to assist you with the procedure or by Diana Palmer; Texas Passions, by the Circus, by David Wisniewski. books with a three week check out will be glad to place those holds for Rosanne Bittner; Brass, by Robert J. Juvenile Non-Fiction: From time. These book kits area wonder­ you. Conley; More and More, by Stella Boys to Men, by Michael Gurian; ful addition to the library and will Did you know that the Warner Cameron; Homebody, by Orson Scott Body Electric, by Carny Baker's; complement the children's boo)c library has a story time every Wed­ Card; Murder Under Blue Skies, by Snakes, by Lucille Recht Penner; department. nesday at 10:30 for area preschool Willard Scon; Beyond the Horizon, Funny You Don't LookLike A Grand­ This week is National Library children? Did you know that the by Connie Mason; Final Hour, by mother, by Lois Wyse; Paper Bag

! \( i i Weck. This would be an excellent Warner library is open on Saturday Tracey Tillis; Outlaw with a Star, by Crafts, by Jeri Dayle; and Scholas­ opportunity to stop by the library and morningsfor your convenience? Did Dave Austin; Dead ville, by Robert F. tic's The Magic SchoolBu s Answers. take home an armload of books. you know that the library offers a Jones; The Predators, by Harold Easy Reading: Are You My While you are at the library, see all literacy program toassist persons to Robbins; Savannah, by Eugenia Mother7, by P.D. EasL'llan; Ten the positivechanges that happening be able to read? Did you know that Price; The Sisters, by Cynthia Vic­ Apples Up on Top, by Theo LeSieg; in the libraries in the Eastern Okla­ every summer, the library plans an tor; Hawaiian Sunrise, by Lauraine The Berenstain Bears Go Up and homa DistrictLi brary System. All of eventful Summer Reading Program Snelling; A Patchwork Planet, by Down, by Stan and Jan Berenstain; () . . the libraries in the EasternOklahoma for all area chi Iden, with entertainers, Anne Tyler; Wayward Winds, by Theodore's Whistle, by Andrew , ft WI District Library System now have crafts, songs, and of course, the li­ Michael Phillips; Wings of Healing, Cochran; and Little Red Caboose, by toll-free telephone numbers. This brary offers a large selection ofbooks by Alan Morris; and Little Women, Steve Metzger. makes all the libraries available to for everyage? by Louisa May Alcott. Children's Cassette Kits: assist you without the cost of a long Stop by the library and see what Adult Non-Fiction: The Hid­ Wings A Tale ofTwo Chickens, and distance phone call. The Warner is new. New booksare arriving every den Door, by Peter and Elizabeth Miss Nelson is Missing, both by library has a clever bookmarkavail­ week. If you need a library card, you Fenwick; A Woman Scorned,by Lisa James Marshall; Hot Hippo, by able with aJI these phone numbers on may register for one for no charge. Pulitzer; Women Who Love Too Mwenye Hadithi; Where The Wild them. Ask forone the next time you Hold on to those cards though, if they Much, by Robin Norwood; To Tame Things Arc, by Maurice Scndak; The arc at the library. should be lost, it will cost $1 to �­ A Texas, by Evelyn Crowe, Lorraine Day Jimmy's Boat Ate The Wash, by Did you know that the library place it. Now would be a great time Heath, Vivian Vaughan, and Eileen Trinka Hakes Noble; Corduroy, and offers copy service, fax service, in­ to register you or your child for a Wilks; The Millionaire Next Door, Norman the Doorman, bolh by Don ternet access, tax forms, and voter library card and celebrate l'jational by ThomasJ. Stanley and William D. Freeman; Little Bear's Visit, by Else registration forms? Did you know Library Week. Danko; Fir for Life 1 1, by Harvey Homelund Minarik; Timothy Goes that if the Warner library does not April displays include a color­ and Marilyn Diamond; Familiar to School, by Rosemary Wells; Doc­ have a book that you would like to ful display of dolls that represent Butterflies, by Richard K. Walton; tor DeSoto, and Sylvester and the read, we can request that book from Nursery Rhymes along with the Familiar Reptiles and Amphibians; Magic Pebble, bothby William Steig; another library within our system or books. Talking to Heaven, by James Van Curious George Rides a Bike, by from another libraryand are happy to Friends of the Library will meet Praagh; and The Advanced Deer H.A. Rey; Blueberries For Sal, by do so? Did you know that you can on Tuesday, April 20, at 12:30 at the Hunter's Bible, by John Weiss. RobertMcClosky; and Chrysanthe­ Dr. Alexandria Miller, Warner, displays the cer1ificate of excellence she now place your own holds on books library. Young Adult Fiction:· Forever mum, by Kevin Henkes. receivedfr om the American Dietetic Association as the Outstanding Dietetics Educatorfo r the Association's Area IV Other dietetic educators nominated Dr. Miller. supervisor of dietetic technology at Oklahoma State University in Binge drinking targeted Okmulgee.for the honor. The award was presented at a recent conference "Drinking too much, too fast, deaths associaLed with binge drink­ in Arlington, Texas. Ann CoulslOn, president of the Amercan Dietetic can kill you" is the sim pie message of ing, alcohol use is linked with car Association, praised Dr, Miller by saying, "You play an important role in this year's "Alcohol Awareness wrecks, drownings.fires, suicides and achieving the mission and vision of the Association by serving as a role model Month," slated for April. Underscor­ homicides," said Hardwick. Young IO fu ture dietetics professionals and by implementing change that will help ing the social, economic and per­ people who drink also are more likely these professionals meet the challenges of the next century. sonal costs associated with underage than others to be victims of violent and binge drinking, the annual cam­ crime, including rape, aggravated Rho Theta Sigma holds initiation paign is targeting high school and assault and robbery. TAHLEQUAH - Northeastern The 1999/2000officers elected college drinkers at risk of death or "Equally troubling is the latest State University's Rho Theta Sigma include: Kesa McDonald,Musk ogee, injury due to alcohol. research showing that children who inducted 76 new membersand elected President; Danny Sexton, Muskogee, "Hundreds of people, often begin drinking before age 15 arc four 1999/2000 officers at iL� spring ban­ Vice President; Paul Sophy Ill, Tah.le­ young people, die each year from Limes more likely to become alcohol­ quet on March 22. Rho Theta Sigma quah, Student Government Repre­ alcohol poisoning," said Jan Hard­ ics al some time during their lives is an honor societyopen to any NSU sentative; and Becca Turnbull, wick, director of substance abuse than those who start drinking after stuqent who has received at least a Muskogee, Secretary. prevention services for the Oklahoma the legal age of 21," Hardwick said. 3.6 GPA for one full-time semester Inductees from this areainclu de Department of Mental HealLh and "High school students arc binge or a 3 .4 0 PA forat least two full-time the following: Muskogee - Sharla Substance Abuse Services. "Binge drinking at an ever-increasing rate," semesters. Buchanan, Mitche Hunt, Kesa drinking-drinking too much alcohol she said. Three $100scholarships were McDonald, Megan Mitchell, Danny Loo fast-is usually the cause of iL It "A recent study by the federal received by Stephanie Ellis, Elk City; Sexton, Melanie Staner, Becca Tum- ' often occures on col lcgc campuses or government indicated that in the last Rosemary Colson, Stigler; and Co­ bull, and Casey Walker; and Warner wherever heavy drinking takes place." two weeks, the percentage of seniors lette Coo�. Tahlequah. - Kirsten Bales. "In addition LO 'accidental' downing five or more drinks in a row Gore graduates Keli Glover and Julie Cawhorn attempt to block Webbers rose from 27 .5 percent in 1993 to Falls alumnus Mindi Bedfo rd offof the boards during the annual Gore­ 31.3 percent last year." Webbers Falls Alumni Game, sponsored by the Gore-Webbers Falls Lions Tune in to Cross Cablevision and see what's on! The problem of binge drinking Club Saturday night at the Brooks Cawhorn Gymnasium in Gore. also is very much a problem among Oklahoma college students, noted Alumni battle in hoop contests John Eckenbcrgcr,Northeastern State Alumni from both Gore and Shipley 0, Linda Drew 0, Brenda University faculty member. Webbers Falls donned their Nikcs Fenner 0, Heather Clay 0, J anic "Not only do students risk once more as the two neighborsplayed Warren 0. fatalities from binge drinking, but baskctbal-1 Saturday night at Brooks Gore - Julie Cawhorn 14, Candace commuting students also are at -risk, Cawhorn Gymnasium in the annual / Carter 4, Keli Glover 4, Jayna Smith facing a danger due to drinking and Gore-Webbers Falls Lions Club 4, Katrina Mannon 0, Terry Thomas driving," he slated. Gore-Webbers FaJls Alumni Game. 0, Caren Davenport 0, Shandy An­ A survey sponsored by the The Lady Warrior grads de­ derson 0, Pam Hediger 0. Oklahoma Higher Education Con­ feated the Lady Pirates grads, 44-26, Gore 61, WFS 33 (men) sortium-a group of colleges-and uni­ while in the nightcap, the Pirates Gore - Jason Caner 22, Aaron Ellis versities dedicated to increasing overcame an early deficit lo post a I 8, Scou Moseley 5, Slim Thomas 4, awareness of substance abuse on state 61-33 victory. T.J. Flores 4, Casey Laymon 3, Wil­ campuses-foundthat substance-abuse The scoring in the games arc as lie Neighbors 3, Jeremiah Perryman issues topped students' lists of con­ fo llows: 2, cerns, followed by day care on cam­ WFS 44, Gore 26 (women) WFS - Jerry Brewer I 0, Jason Briley pus and mental health 'strcss'issucs. WFS - Mindi Bedford 21, Neda 9, Kenny Terrell 6, Marty Ross 4, Most universities, he added, Peyton 10, Trenda Briley 6, Laura Bradley Adams 2, Jayson Jarrard 2, have counselors who can refer stu­ Bedford 5, Heather Ellis 2, Candee Scan Clay 0. dents to appropriate treatment. "As many as 360,000 of the nation's 12 million undergraduate students will ultimately die from New Safe Boating Course offered alcohol-related causes while in The United States Power more take it this year. We invite all school-more than the total number Squadrons' (USPS) Safe Boating boaters and would-be boaters to share receiving advanced degrees," said Dr. Course will be offered to all boaters the fun and share the knowledge," Johanna Clevenger, director of be­ beginning Saturday, May l on Lake she concluded. havioral services for thestateDcpart­ Te'nkiller. The Lake Tenkiller Associa­ mcntofMental Health and Substance It covers Boat Handling, Ad­ tion was instrumental in bringing this Abuse Services. "The importantthing verse Conditions, Piloting, Naviga­ course to the lake. "We invite all is for students to be aware that alco­ tion Rules, Government Regulations, Lake Tenki lier boaters to the course," hol is a poison and to respect that." Charts and Aids to Navigation, Trail­ said Sharon Stratton, Executive Di­ For more information about ering, Marine Radiotelephone and rector of the association. alcohol-related issues, contact the optional PWC section and more. Approved by NASBLA, Na­ Department of Mental Health and Classes for the I 2 hour course tional Safe BoaLing Law Administra­ Substance Abuse Services 24-hour are 9:30 an1 lo 1:30pm, May I, Sand tors and recognized by the United toll free 'Reachoul' hotline al 1-800- 15 at Snake Creek Wilderness Re­ States Coast Guard, most insurance 522-9054. sort, Hwy 82 and Snake Creek Road, companies offer 10 to 20 % discount just south of Cookson on Lake Ten­ on boating insurance for those that killcr. The course exam follows on pass the course. In the last fewyears Saturday, May 22. The only cost is over half of the 50 states have en­ $26 for course Lex t and materials and acted laws that require passing a boat­ materials will be available at thefirst ing education course. This course · Protect class session May I or by contacting meets the requirements of virtually Allen Halverson, 9187-487-5962, all of them. Your � Gore. The Tulsa Squadron, with over "Approximately 55,000people 200 members, is one of 450 squad­ Now you can cook up a way to ----__.,. .take this course every year but this is rons of the 60,000 member USPS. --- protect your savings from the firsltimc it's been offered on Lake They promote safe boating and offer inflation with the new Series Tcnkiller," Marily Rose, Commander I Bond from the US Treasury funacli vi lies and community service Get More Than 20 Channels from Cable Company! of the Tulsa Power Squadron, said. opportunities plus educational oppor­ Your Local Call l-800-4US BOND for "The course is for all boaters, experi­ tunities including coastal and near­ ©�[b[b�[ID@(lJ) if [FOO��G-aOO@ ii\©iiaW ii\ifa@OOUQ more information. enced or new, power or sai I. I L's stu­ shore piloting, seamanship, celestial dent-friendly and we have a lot of · navigation,enginemaintcnance,ma­ '. fun. We taught tl1 is course LO almost rinc electronics, sail, weather, cruise ��,��=-,. ; 200 boaters last year and we hope planning and more. • COMMUNICATIONS • 918.463.2984 ,� O. Box 509 ! 704 3rd Ave. l-800•4US BOND .Warner. OK 74469-0509 www.savingsboncls.gov \ 1•11hli< '-{•nin• or lhi, 1mhlir.c1lio11 SHOP THE CLASSIFIEDS! The momentum swings of a ball game Warner wins tournament; Porum falls in consolation finals PAGE 5 · Wednesday, April 14, 1999 The Warner Eagles (14-7) Stewart then singled and moved to continued theirhot hitting asthey de­ second on a wild pitch. Steven Pierce featedhost Oktaha, 7-5, Wednesday followed with a walk and then Matt afternoon to capture the Oktaha Fowler laid down a sacrifice bunt to Spring Tournament title. Earlier advance the runners lo second and Wednesday, thePorum Panthers were third. Thompson scored Stewartwith ripped in the consolation finals by a single to the outfield, and after Porter, 15-0, in three innings, and Thompson stole second, Youngblood Wilson won the third place game walked once again. Gamer flied out witha 9-0 victory over Central to left before a wild pitch scored Porter 15, Porter 0 Pierce. The Porter Pirates limited Oktaha (13-4) finally got on Porum to only three hits during their the board in the fourth as Brad Stone­ three inning victory. barger launched a solo shot over the It looked promising early in centerfield fencebut the Eagles still the contest, as with two outs in thetop held a 6-1 lead going into thebottom of thefirst inning.Reggie Sexton and of the fifth . Fellow Connors State College baseball players congratulate teammate Rico Jason Smith connected for back-to­ Brent Morgan drew a walk and Santana aft er he ripped a two-run home runagainst Seminole to give CSC a back singles. However, Carl Davis proceeding to steal second. Jeremy 2-1 lead at Bif!Thompson Field Saturday aft ernoon ... struck out swinging to set the Pan­ Wood and Eric Pippin also drew thers down. walks to load the bases, and WHS Loren Hytche washit by a pitch Coach Chad Kirkhart decided to make Pictured above is the Warner Eagle baseball team after winning the Oktaha from Sexton to begin the bottom of a pitchingchange, sendingThompson Spring Tournamentwith a 7-5 victoryover the host Tigers Wednesday. the inning. Hytche, after a pickoff in relief. Brandon Scott greeted auempl appeared to get him at first, Thompson by hitting a single toright­ stole second, and scored what turned center, scoring both Morgan and out to be the winning run when the Wood, and closing the gap to 6-3. next Porter batter slapped a double to At the beginning of the sixth, right-center. Porter added one more Jordan Garner got one of the runs run in the inningto take a 2-0 lead. back by hitting a homer over the Once again, with two outs in centerfield fenceto increase the lead the second, Porum got a runner on Lo 7-3, but Oktaha responded in the base, as Dason Lindsey lined a single bottom of the inning. to center and advanced to second on Stonebarger reached on an er­ an error by the Porter shortstop of ror, who was then substituted by a Ryan Cottrell's grounder. But the pinch runner. Galbreath followed , next batter, Dustin Frost was called with a single to right-center to move out at first after a droppedthird strike the pitch runner tb third, with yet and a throw from the catcher to the another pitch runner coming in for first baseman. Galbreath. Morgan followed with a Porter scored fourmore runs in RBI single to right to score the first the bottom of the second to take a 6- pinch runner. Woodthen hit a groun­ 0 lead and then after sending the der to Thompson, who got Pippin at The Warner Eagles celebrate as Dusty Tidwell prepares to cross home plate ...but minutes later, a bad call by the field umpire started a Seminole rally Panthers down in order in thetop of second. Pippin scored the second aft er launching a solo homer in the third inning of their championship game which resulted in the Trojans scoring fi ve runs in the inning, as they won the the secon_d, ended the game by scor­ pinch runner then on a fielder's choice with Oktaha in the Oktaha Spring Tournament Wednesday afternoon. first contest,15- 6, and also the nightcap, 14-6. CSC Baseball Coach Perry ing nine more runs, as eleven Pirate to Garnerat shortstop, who got Wood Keith is showndiscussing the disputed play with the umpire immediately after batters came to the plate. out at second. the call went against the Cowboys. Porter improved their record Warner failed to score in the withthe win to 11-5 while the Pan­ top of the seventh and Oktahathreat­ thers dropped to 9-6 on the spring ened in thebottom of theinning, as campaign. Oktaha had players on firstand sec­ ond with no outsbut Thompson struck Warner 7, Oktaha 5 out both Stonebarger and Wood and A monster two-run shot over induced Morgan into afielder's choice the right field fence by Riley Pierce to Steven Pierce to end the ballgame. set the stagefor thehot Eagles in their Riley Pierce was given the contest with the host Tigers. Offensive Hitter award for his ef­ Jeremy Thompson opened the forts, with Jeremy Thompson being game with a triple to left and after named as the Most Valuable Player Mario Youngblood walked, Jordan of the tournament. Gamer hit a sacrifice fly to center to An excited Chad Kirkhart said score Thompson. Pierce then fol­ after the awards ceremony, "We hit lowed with his blast to give the Eagles the ball well not on! y today but in the a 3-0 lead. entire tournament. Al the beginning Dusty Tidwell started a three­ of theyear, we weren't hitting the ball Porum Panther pitcher Reggie Sexton attempts to pick off Loren Hytche of run rally in the third forthe Eagles as but we are now. However, we almost Porterasfirstbaseman Jason Smith awaits the throw during their consolation he led off with a solo shot. Wes gave it to them at the end." championship contest Wednesday. llowever,llytche was called safe on the play and later scored. Cowgirl shortstop Stephanie Sheppard looks into 1he sun lO catch a fly ball as teammate Connie Moser gets in position 10 make the play during CSC's 8- 0 victory over visiting Car/Albert Saturday. CSC also won the nightcap , 12- 4, 10 improve their record to 23-14, with ten of their losses coming to teams from Texas.

Rande Jackson of Porum lunges to md<.e an out during their game last week with Gore at the Pam Shoemake Activity Complex in Porum. Porum ripped Warner's Rachel Ashmore beats 1he throw 10 the Gore 1hird baseman as the the Lady Pirates. l 1-1, to continue thtir march to 1he slate tournamenl. Lady Eagles held off the Lady Pirates, 13-5, April 6 at Warner. Lady Panthers thump Lady Pirates Lady Eagles cruise past Gore Behind outstanding hitting Lynch went 2-for-3; Morgan McAf­ The host Porum Lady Panthers double bcforcJackson plated Wooten (five extra base hits) and great de­ frey batted 2-for-4 with a double; improved their record to 12-6 by with a single. Thornton then scored Junie Garner of Webbers Falls looks into the glare of the afternoon sun to fense from the Lady Eagles, Warner Melissa Doke ballled 2-for-4;Kristie defeating the Gore Lady Pirates, I 1- on Hyslop'sdouble, with bothJackson catch a pop flyas teammate Amanda Burris observes during their home marched to a 13-5 victory at home Miller hit 2-for-4;Ash leiHolder was 1, in a single varsity softball game and Hyslop scoring on Locust'ssingle opener against Central on April 6. over Gore Tuesday afternoon. 2-for-4; and Amanda Mullins went Friday afternoon at the Pam Shoe­ and an ensuing error. Warner also won the junior varsity l-for-2. make Activity Complex. Neisha Thorntonscored Gore's WFS salvages split in home opener game, 4-3. Warner resumed action on After limiting Gore to a single only run in the fourthas she singled, The WebbersFal ls Lady War­ The bats were hot forWarner April 12 by traveling to Oktaha be­ hit in the top o the first, the Lady and advanced on singles by Lacie rior softball team inaugurated. their as Rachel Ashmore went 3-for-3 with forehosting Morris Tuesday and then Panther� came to bat and appeared to Anderson and Locustbefore scoring new field with a split against Central two doubles and a triple; Ashley Smith · traveling to Preston for a tournament fall to the same fate. But Joanna on a single by Kristin Hubler. High School last Tuesday (April 6). was 3-for-4 with a double; Lacy on April 15. Wooten got the Porum bats going, as Porum got that run back in the The first game for the Lady she hit a triple, followed by a Machel bouorn of the inning as Whitman Warriors at home started late due to a Thornton double, to tally Porum's cranked out a home run. delay in Central High Schoolarriv­ first run. Rande Jackson then hit a In the bottom of thefifth , Becky ing from Sallisaw. but action quickly triple, scoring Thornton, and then Dill tripled andthen scored on Robin picked up, with the Webbers Falls Brooke Hyslop hit a single to plate Doke's Junior High squad defeating their sacrifice !ly to left. Jackson. Lori Locust then ripped a counterparts from Central. The Lady Panthers ended the triple to bring Hyslop aroundto score. The high school squads then game in the sixth as Thorntonsingled, Porum added to their lead in did battle, with Webbers Falls com­ followed by singles by Jackson and the third, as Jenni Whitman led off ing back from a deficit, as Tiffany Hyslop to load the bases, before a Gates scored in the fourth and then with a single. Wooten followed with single by Locust permitted Thornton a fielder's choice, with Whitman Mary Warren added a run in the sixth . to cross home plate and end the con­ to tie the gameat 2-2, beforeCentral getting forced out. Thornton hit a test. capitalized on an error to plate a run in theseventh and takea 3-2 decision. Porum alumni to shoot hoops In the second conference game, Webbers Falls Junior Jligh pitcher Webbers Falls broke loose to score Jennifer Webb prepares lO launch The annual Porum Alumni BC's Store. For more information, seven runs, two each by Gates and 1he first official pitch at the new Basketball Games between the Odd call Marsha at484-5122or484-5352, Junie Gamer.and Becky James.Amie Webbers Falls softball diamond Year graduates and the Even Year or call Jim Purdom at 484-5122 or Ritchey and Roni Pevehouse each Tuesday afternoon. graduates will take place on Satur­ 484-5015. Proceeds from this event crossed home once as the Lady but "we sti ll have thosebad innings!" day, April 24, starting at 6:30 p.m. at will go towards the Sports Banquet. Warriors smashed the Lady Tigers, After hosting Gore Monday and the Porum High SchoolGymnasium. 7-2, to improve their record lo 3-9 on Oktaha Tuesday (April 12 and 13), Admissions is $2.00for adults,$1. 00 the season (including JV games). the Lady Warriors will host Boynton for children 12years ofage and under. Coach BethGamer commented on Thursday and Warner next Tues­ Sign up sheets are available at that the team is steadily improving day (April 20). Sooner Market, Culver's Store, or PAGE 6 • Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Obituaries ------­ Sims News Pauline Sneed Lena Maria Finley Hooks Barbara of Wister; sister Joy Pccrson erend Clarence Guthrie, Reverend by Helen Masterson Elkins' receptionist for many years. SPRINGDALE, AR - Pauline CHECOTAH - Lena Maria and her husband J.C. of Muldrow; Bob Pittenger and Reverend Harry Date: April 7, 1999. Hi from Had lunch with family: Bea Sneed, 77, of Springdale, Arkansa,, Finley Hooks,one of seven children, sister-in-law Josephine Caudell of Dodd officiating. Burial folloy,,ed in the Lazy M, where treesand lawn are and George, E velene and Lloyd, died April 4, 1999. She was bom was bornon March 5, 1951 to Tho­ Yucca Valley, California; special Warner Memorial Cemetery. Serv­ getting greener by the minute. We Sherri, Christine and little grand­ June 11, 1921,in Hannah, Oklahoma masand Minnie Finley Sr., in Checo­ cousin Mary Sue Cunningham of ing a<; pallbearers were Don Carlton, received a good rain last Saturday, daughter, Lauren. to John and Maggie Hunter Overbey. tah. Arlington, Texas; sister-in-1.iw Bar­ Jeep Hunnicutt, Richard Ralls, Don April 3. The official rain gauge read Need to catch up on "others She was a homemaker and a mem�r At a very early age, she pro­ bara Bass and her husband J.B. of Perryman, Martin Moore and Wayne 1.58, or almost one and six-tenths. riding van": Evelyn Wooten, driver; of the First Christian Church of fesseda hope in Christ, havingjoined · Muskogee; nieces and nephews Ikie Ballew. Honorary pallbearers were Sis Christine and grandson Lavelle Hughart, Janice Turner,Jana Springdale, Arkansas. the EastsideFi rst Baptist Church of Caudell, Connie Shockley, Linda Charles Phillips, HarryJackson , Mike Doug called lastSaturday,andNancy Rogers, Louise Harris, Geraldine S urv ivors incJude her h usbanj, Checotah and was especially fondof Tolbert, Cindy Gladish, Randy Crawley, Davie Ambrose, Virgil called recently. She took Joshua (my (Gertrude) Mullins, Lucy Ladky, Barney Sneed of the home;one so1, singing in the choir. Caudell, David Bass, Lisa Adamson, Moore, Gus Padgett, Rick Shelby, great-grandson barelytwo years old) Martha Alexander, Addie Moore, Gary Sneed of Park City, Utah; oue Lena attended Checotah Pub­ Gayle Yarbrough, Stacye Beane and Rusty Van Vrankcn, Bob Webster, shopping with her a fewdays ago and June Holt, Claire Standifird, Georgia brother, Arlin Overbey of Warner; lic Schoolsand continued her educa­ a host of other relatives and friends. Charles McGrew and Don Dixon. he got tobe bratty, as little-uns will at Phenneger and son, Joseph. one sister, Beulah Kerley of Warner; tion at Connors State College and Funeral services were at 10:00 Funeral service arrangements that age. She pointedit out to him and My sis Christine and Frank and two grandchildren. Northeastern State University. She a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at First were under the direction of Foster­ said, "You're mean." He answered Davis and Charri hosted family Services were at 2 p.m. tod,y was an Office Manager forDr. R.C. Baptist Church in Warnerwith Rev- Petering Funeral Home. back, "I Baby." They kept up that members for dessertand egg hunt for at Memorial Funeral Home .n Jonson.in Muskogee. exchange of "You're mean" and "I the litlle-uns on EasterSunday. Their Springdale with the Reverend Keih In 1971, she met and married Baby," until Joshua stopped it all by family members present: DeeAnn Marinus officiating. Burial was .n Boyd Hooks and to this union one Countryside Estates saying, "I mean baby." Graber, Brianna, Rachel and Lane; Elm Springs Cemetery. child was born. Boyd preceded her in by Wenona Martin Dessa had been a resident here since Daughter Marilyn enjoyed her Lisa and Roger Venekamp and Lau­ Visitation was from 9 a.m. to l death. We welcome Larry and Char­ March of 1987. vacation last week by traveling ren; Bea and George Swindell; p.m. al the funeral home. Services of memory were held les Jeffers, new residents at Country­ Spring is refreshing, bringing through Texas, New Mexico and Evelene and Lloyd Kiddy; Paula and Pauline Fayetta on Saturday, April 10, 1999 at 12 side Estates. They arrived Easter new life to the grounds and thepas­ Oklahoma. She called me around the Bill Adney (bringing fish, yum-yum); noon in the Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday and have really settled in, tures outside our windows. How can weekend from Taos, New Mexico. Jordan Stevens; myself and family: {Gray) Meeder in Muskogee withDr. Bernard Tate enjoying every day. Making life anyone have a heavy heart when God Having a grand time, I believe. Maurice, Marc, Maureen and Johnny WEBBERS FALLS - Funeral officiating. Burial was on Monday, meaningful is what it's all about. is so good to us. I'm gratefulto Bill MOSTLY HELEN: I visited Moore, Danian and Sydney. About services for Pauline Fayetta (Gray) April 12, 1999 at 12 noon in the Ft. For Coy Villines, it's a trip Burris everytime I come towork for Muskogee on county van a couple of 24 in all. Meeder, 70, of Webbers Falls wereat Gibson National Cemetery. outside byhis bird house to listen to the landscaping he did several years days. Tuesday, l dclivered one ofmy ·sympathy goes out to family· 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 1999 Public vistation was from 1 to the martins sing their early-morning ago. Those red-bushes along the books, "Pearls in the Snow" to an old­ of Josephine Mitchell Hinds. at Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls 8 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 1999 in the chatter. For Betty Philpott, it's to get front are soful I ofleaves and provide time friend, Mildred Laza lier. Her I talked to Helen Stewart Lamb withSh ane Weaver officiating. Chapel of Evening Spring. her hair done and her face fixed daily a haven for birds. We do have an grandson announces the weather on and Susie Peyton. Sorry to hear that Mrs. Meeder was bornJuly 30, Survivors include her mother, to begin theday. abundance of birds. We encourage Channel 2 in Tulsa. She was Dr. Helen has been ill. 1928 at Mountain Grove, Oklahorm, Minnie A. Wallace, of Checotah; Glenda has been crafting with them with bird feeders scatt ered the daughter of Albert and Franc�s three daughters, Valyncia, Courtney Elsie Brown, Georgia Helsley, Tom about. At this time of year, there Gore Nursing Center · _____ Gray and died April 9, 1999 at and Ashley, of the home; siblings, Smith,Marie Dickerson, Floyd Price, shouldn't be a need for feeders, but Muskogee Regional Medical Ccntc.r. Ella Mae Caddy, of Tulsa, Thomas Betty Philpott; these have been paint­ we like the idea of having the birds in By Joann McGrew bananas, chips, snack cakes and pop. Mrs. Meeder had lived most ,)f Finley Jr., of Checotah, Joyce and ing miniature bird houses, complete close view. We want to welcome Cal Rock Every resident left winning three her life in the Webbers Falls arm. Eulouse Youngblood,bothofWarner, with a birdie on the perch. Ouida Boyd is making trips to to our facility. It was a reunion time prizes each. She was a member of the Mountain Shirley Williams, ofTulsa, and Susan We appreciate Patsy Fulton for Muskogee weekly, keeping a close forCal when he arrived her and saw Strawberryice cream was the Grove Baptist Church, which is now Robinson, of Checotah; one grand­ coming on the first Monday to play check on a skin cancer on her face. several people he knew here at our selectionof theweek. When theresi­ called Green Valley Baptist Church. child, Kyra Neals, of the home. some hymns on the piano. It's good She remains cheerful and up-beat all facility. We are glad to have Cal as dents saw ice cream on the calendar She married George Meeder April Service had beenentrust ed to to hear the melody of long-time fa. the time. It helps to have a loving part· of our family. they were quick to let meknow what 29, 1949 in Reno, Nevada. the Evening Spring Funeral Chapel. vorites, that can stir up the words to family forsupport. We took a group of residents flavorto purchase. We have a lot of Survivors include her husband Whitby songs of praise to our maker. Speaking of family support, to Honor Heights Park in Muskogee ice cream lovers here at ourfacilit y. George of the home; daughter Brenda Fern Brenda Matthews had a Bar­ Pearl Benton does so well becauseof WARNER - this week to see the Azaleas. Not Rowcand hcrhusband DavidofYim; Fem Whitby, 61, bie-Doll cake made to honor Kenna it. only did we seeAzaleas but also we We got back on schedule this fourgrandchildren, Christopher Scc,u ofWarner,died Friday.April 9, 1999 McCoy on her birthday. Earlier this Bob Henson wasen joying ear­ saw tulips, dogwood trees, redbud week and on Friday afternoon the Meeder of Fon Smith, Arkansas, at Muskogee Regional Medical Cen- week, Stell a McCoy celebrated a phones to listen to music on Scott's trees and several other varieties of popcornpopper got topopping some Melanie Lynn Reynolds of ter. birthday. Next week is the monthly radio this week. Bob loves his music. flowers. The park wasbeautiful. We great butter flavored popcorn. We Muskogee, Tabitha Dawn Holt ,) f A native of Howe, she was birthday party for the residents. Nola Harris is doing well fol­ plan on ta1cing another group next also served pop with the popcorn. Sallisaw, and Jonathan Rowe of Vian; born on April 25, 1937 to Argie and We express sympathy to the lowing an appendectomy on Easter week. Th.is is the way to end a Friday. seven great-grandchildren; three si,­ Connie (Dorsey) Caudell. She grew family ofDcssa Shoemake. Services Sunday. We look forward to her We have been getting green Brother Paul from the Webbers ters, Thelma Scarpcrry of Webbcrs up and allended school in lhe Wister were conducted Tuesday, April 6th. return. onions out of the garden this week. Falls Baptist Church provides Sun­ Falls, Nellie Hyslopc of Webbers area, graduating from Wister High With the nice days that we have had day Schoolevery week for our resi­ Falls, and Artie Green of Muskog�; School. After graduation, she moved it has got the residents ready to plant dents. Our residents were quick to and Lwo brothers, Stanley Gray of to Muskogee'to continue her educa­ Area Agency on Aging holds in-service the rest of the garden. Next week we inform me that they received Easter Muskogee and Danny Gray ofTul�. tion, attending Virgil's Beauty Col­ EODD Area Agency on Aging tendccs included Representative Bob will purchase and plant the tomatoes Baskets filled with goodies fromthis lege. provides training annuaI1y for those Ed Culver and Representative Bar­ and cantaloupes. church. Thanks so much for caring On February 7, 1959, she and Dessa Dean Shoemake working al the Senior Nutrition Sites bara Staggs. Silver Hair cd Legisla­ We have a great group of vol­ about our residents. The Gore United Dale Whitby were married in MUSKOGEE - Dessa Dem in our Service Area. Each yearthey tors atending the reception include unteers that come over on Monday Methodist Church provided the after­ Muskogee where they lived briefly Shoemake, 97, died April 2, 1999 .n have the privilege of holding the In­ Wilma Bussey, Beth Herrington, and noon services this pastSu nday. We before movingto amer.W For many afternoonsto help out withthe Bi ngo Muskogee. Graveside service were Serviceat WesternHi lls Guest Ranch. Sally Ross. are glad to have your grouphere each years,FemowncdandopcratedFem's games. Les Tillery, Archie Wordell �t 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 1999 ll The Guest Ranch is located ea<;tof During EODD AAA Council month. Beauty Shop in Warner until her ill­ and Pauline Jeter help each week Coleman Cemetery with Revererd Wagoner and provides a beautiful on Aging Meeting held Friday, with Bingo to make it fun for our If you would like to become a ness required her to close the shop in Doyle Davis officiating. Burial fd­ June of 1997. Fern was the kind of and relaxing environment for the In­ awards were presented to the Out­ residents. Thanks Vo lunteers. The volunteer please call Joann McGrew lowed under the directionof Malloiy friend who provided an open home to Servicc. standing Older Oklahoman Man and residents played forapples, oranges, at 489-2299. Funeral Home. anyone who needed it, it was not in This year, they had the Red Woman. Mrs. Shoemake was born en hervocabulary lo say "no". She would Cross provide training in the areas of • Outstanding Older Oklahoman Dutch oven cooking secrets offered April 4, 1901 in Ozark, Arkansas 10 take her supplies to fix someone's Disasters, Shelter Operations, and Award - Willie Mae Etheridge - Charles Henry and Narcissts Mass Care. The opening session McIntosh County, and Joe Hall - Thanks to the sturdy Dutch cookware and hand out recipes. The hair at their home or in L11c hospital if . (Nichols) Davidson. DcssaDavidscn included a ooautiful presentation Cherokee County. oven, it wasn't just beans fordinner Dutch oven was standard equipment they were unable to go to her shop. and Walter Shoemake were marrkd given by Tonya Still. Tonya is the Based on evaluations com­ along the Chisholm Trail; cowboys Fem loved to cook and share with along the cattle trailsthat criss -crossed on June 2, 1926 at Muskogee. Ste Cherokee Princess and presented the pleted by allcndces, the in-service ate cobblers and stews and biscuits. Oklahoma in the 1800s,and is popu­ everyone. Never realizing how much was a member of the Methodi;t she did forothers because it was just Lord's Prayer in Sign Language. After was rated as excellent by 18 percent Learnhow tocook a variety of lar with present-day campers and re­ Church in Porum and belongedto t.te the opening,auendess made welcome of participants and 67 percent felt the dishes in a Dutchoven with renowned enactors. To add to the fun, Waters the normal routine of life. She will Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 21?. hold a special place in many hearts the staff from the Red Cross as they in-service was good. Only 15 per­ outdoorswoman Luann Sewell W a­ will bedressed in 1870s garb. For a She received her fifty year pin in prepared auendess to assist with dis­ cent were disappointed in the infor­ ters of the Oklahoma Department of truly authentic experience, partici­ forever. We love you. 1980. Mrs. Shoemake work1.,.: for Fem wasamembcroftheGrccn asters in area communities. mation provided. Overall, the in­ WildlifeConservation on Saturday, pants may also dress in period attire ­ the election boardfor thirty years and Awards for Outstanding Net­ service was interesting and informa­ April 17, from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the prizes will be awarded to best dressed Valley Baptist Church, former was a resident of Porum from 191010 member of the Order of the Eastern working Employee and Outstanding tive. Overstreet-Kerr Historical Farm. adults. (Period dress is optional). 1988, when she moved to the Cou1- Star and an inductee of the Wister OuLrcach Worker were presented on Services arc avail.iblc to all Waters is known for teaching wild Fee forthe class is $20. The trysidc Estates Nursing Home in High School Hall of Fame for her Thursday afternoon. EODD would persons sixty years of age or older re­ game cooking on OETA's Outdoor 100-ycar-old restored historical farm Warner. basketball achievements. like to recognize the following people gardless of income. Services pro­ Oklahoma. She has taught Dutch is located on Highway 59 about ten Mis. Shoemake was preceded Fem was preceded in death by for their dedication to improving the vided through the Older American oven cookery around the country. miles south of Sallisaw, 1/4 mile west in death by her parents, husband, tM her motherand a brother, Bi II Caudel I. quality of life for seniors: Act have no set fees or charges. Call 918-966-3396 to register. on Overstreet-Kerr Road. Other sisters, and one brother. She is survived by her husband • Outstanding Aging Network Donations arc accepted to help de­ Participantswill get hands-on workshopsattheFarm include: April Survivors include her nephev, Dale of the home; two daughters, Employee - Rita Porter - Deep Fork, fray the costof services. Thc EODD/ experience cooking their own lunch 24, Propagating and Growing Herbs; Leon Thomson and wife, Jean, of Treasa Morgan and her husband Ron CAF, and Clclus Hardin - SAC AAA or its grantees can always use in traditional cast-iron Dutch ovens May 8, Tea Herbs and Tea; and Sep­ Bartlesville; a niece, Glenda Ste of Muskogee, and Daclcne Lindsey Nutrition. donations and more volunteers. If in a fire. Waters will explain the tember 11, ContainerHerb Garden­ Taylorand husband, Mike,ofWilsoa, and her husband Greg of Porum; • Outstanding Outreach Worker you would like to learn more about varieties and uses of cast-iron ing. Wyoming; fourgreat-ne phews, ore . grandchildren Ashley, Alison and - Erma Sallie- Deep Fork, CAF, and how you can help or if you or some­ great-niece, one great-great-nephew, Aaron Morgan of Muskogee, and Carol Thomas - SAC Nutrition. one you know needs any of the serv­ and two great-great-nieces. Kevin, Kyle and Kori Lindsey of Thursday evening, they held a ices outlined above, please call al Porum; father Argie Caudell of Wis­ Legislative Reception that was spon­ (9 I 8) 682-789 1 or for Seniors the SHOP THE CLASSIFIEDS! ter; brother Ike Caudell and his wife sored by Sooner Management. At- Senior Info Linc is l-800-21 1-2116.

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Phone �16) 1-918-775-7781 l-800-757-5548 Sales Representative M!i¼a:.I Toll Free 1-800-375·2217 or Equal Opportunity Employer ., , I STEPP MOBILE HOMES "TH E HOUSING AUTHORllY" .l 03 W. WILLIS RD TA HLEQUAH CNA Positions April <£>howers 5ri n8s Available Bonuses Galore If you enjoy working with people in a fun atmosphere, then BLUE RIBBON DOWNS ? is looking for you! We ore an equal oppertunity employer with a s1able fuiure; Will train if necessary WASHER & DRYER, 27" BIG SREEN TV ' 1999 will be our 16th consecutive year of pari-mutuel operation - come share the next l 6 with us. Many positions offer advancement. We have part time DISHWASHER &. GARBAGE DDISPOSAL ._ ·. · and weekend only positrons which would be excellent for retired persons or Apply in person at those seeking supplemental income. If you would be interested in joining our 1999 Buccaneer 16x60 3&2 #7899 $266.22 team. our personnel aepartment will accept your application any day from 1999 Buccaneer 14x60 3&2 # 7902 $273.93 ' : 9am-4pm. Gore Nursing Center We have immediate openings in the following areas: 1999 Riverchase 16x80 3&2 #2887 $295.80 FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT: WAITESSES - Friday-Sunday, experience preferred. 1998 Carriage 16x80 3&2 #2670 $310.78 CONCESSION - Full & porttime, will train. MUTUEL DEPARTMENT: CLECKS · Weekends and holidays only, wul train. 1997 Carriage 28x60 3&2 #2299 $290.23 . . Other positions may be available; please coll for additional Information - 775- USED HOMES FOR AS LITTLE AS 7771, Ext. 31 2 or 313. Most positions require applicants to be available to work weekends. Apply in o..,�3,i � $500.00 DOWN person al Blue Ribbon Downs, 3700 West Cherokee, Personnel Department. 106 N. Main, Rdand. OK 1995 Belmont 16x60 2&2 #9791 $19,995 l Mile North at. the Intersection of 1994 Fleetwood l 4x60 2& l 1 /2 # 1 203 $16,995 Roland Rd & Hwy 64 1995 Legend l 6x80 3&2 #2983 $24,995 Home #918 682-9044 Office #91 8 42 7-4 700 1996 Belmont l 6x80 3&2 #2718 $26,900 Gome cSee Ws 1996 Cayton l 6x80 3&2 #5528 $26,900 LAWN c5mo.fe ::lree 2Ju.rfdin q �� Concessions 1998 Redman 28x60 3&2 #6478 $31,995 SPRING CL EA NING TIME Saturday, Apru'"'1 7, 7 pm REPO'S '. STEVENS PROBOO KING NO WCARE FOR THE Antiques & Estate Items 199 7 Southern 16x60 3&2 #8512-2 $266.22 .. 1999 MO WING SEASON. Highlight this week's Auction 1 99 7 South ridge l 4x60 3&2 #1916AL $273.93. DON'T BE LEFT OUT. Flow-Blue Royal. Daulton, RS Prussic, Meissen Couple Figurine, 1997 Cappaert 16x80 3&2 #1996 $295.80'' .' CA LL NO W 918-457-3009 Roseville, Hull. Shawnee, Frank-Omo, & McCoy Pottery - large 1 99 7 Belmont 16x80 3&2 #1669 $310: 78 ,. Double handled Va seline glass console bowl w/match1ng barley twist candlesticks PadenCity pottery Dinnerware - TRADE-INSALL PRICED FROM 1 700.00 MO U//NG I SEEDING I FERTILIZING Fenton, Smith, and other Carnival glass carlton wore. FLEA & TICK GRANULES I HA UL/NG Wa les shrimp set, Occupied Jo par ,antique floor TRADE-INS ALL PRICED FROM $1,700.00 WE ALSO BUY AND SELL LAND LANDSCAPING I TOP SOIL I ROCK lamps, also reverse painted lampsand old oil lamps clocks, grandfather clock, l 950's yellow dinette WE FINANCE: WE LLS, SEPTIC SYSTEMS, CONCRETE I LAND CL EARING 5 piece, SET irons with wooden handles, old crock­ OTHER LAND IMPROVEMENTS. 140 FR EE ESTIMATES ON: INSURA NCE, FREE ESTIA1ATES I INSURED ware, and Dresden Style miniature :joll over PARTS, SF.RVICF.. & OUTSIDE MOVES. LOCAL REFERENCES years old, approx 30 other dolls, doll furniture, doll buggy, old musical instruments, a 1ddle, harmony For More Information Ask for ... steve11!,@inteflex. co111 cell 918-453- 74 60 PAT.BILL. JAMES OR JAKE guitar, and an accordion. This will all be 1-800-97-S,-EPP in with our regular consignment sol:�. (91 8) 456-5223 PAGE 8. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 1734, was tentatively approved by Currently, thein come thresh­ $500,the offense will be a felony and House Bill 1841, which the Oklahoma to lend financial assistance the Senate recently. old is only $50 per month. Any the violator can befined up to $5,000. governor signed, creates a FloodHaz­ to communities which want to buy Legislative Report Both proposalsare expected to income earned abovethat amount is HB 1066 also formally trans­ ard Mitigation Program intended to structures in flood-prone areas that Continued from page 2 be sent to a House/Senate conference factored in calculating theblind per­ fers responsibility forthe food stamp establishan "orderly and continuing have been inundated repeatedly. posal 84-17· and returned it to the committee for refinement. son's eligibility to receive welfare p:ogram from counties to the state. means of assistance" by which the If anyone desires a copy of Senate. Remembrance benefits,or is deducted from benefits County commissioners across state can help counties and munici­ these bills or more information, they Tax Breaks The governorsigned into law the welfare recipient would other­ Cklahoma historically have been re­ palities "alleviate the suffering and can contact Representative Bill Senate bill 1, a proposal to re­ Senate Bill 43, which proclaims the wise be qualified to receive. sponsible forthe distribution of food damage that result from flooding ... " Settle's office in Muskogee, Okla­ duce vehicle excise taxes, cut car tag third Friday of September each year Food Stamps siamps. However, the food stamp The program will focuson "Lhe homa, at 110 Nonh 6th Street, or by fees, raise commercial license fees, as "POW/MIA Recognition Day." House Bill 1066 makes it a p·ogram was switched from paper protection of life and property" by calling 918-683-28fi6. You can also and require a vehicle's insurance The commemoration will "symbol­ crime to "knowingly" obtain,aid,abet coupons Lo an electronic benefits eliminating "repetitive expenditures call the Capitol by dialing 1-800- coverage to be consistent wit]l the ize American's missing military per­ or otherwise help anyone "to obtain system in 1997. In addition, the of public funds in areas that are sub­ 522-8502 or 405-557-7381. The vehicle's registration, received a ten­ sonnel and our determination to ac­ or attempt to obtain" public assis­ I.zgislature now allocates funds to ject to chronic flooding ... " address is House of Representatives, tative unanimous endorsement from count for them." tance "to which a person is not en­ tt,e state Department of Human Serv­ When it ultimately is funded, State Capitol Building,Room 432 D, the House. Teaching Sign Language titled." ices to distribute food-stamp bene­ the program will enable the State of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73 105. A similar measure, House Bill American Sign Language If the welfare benefits received fas; state lawmakers appropriated taught in public schools will count fraudulently are valued at $500 or $229,667,669to the food-stamppro­ When Names "in fulfilling elective course offer­ Jess, the offense will be a misde­ g·am in Fiscal Ycar 1998, ledgers ings" and will be accorded the same meanor and the violator can belined "nect. Change course credit as any foreign language up to $500 and/or locked in a jail for Thcgovcmorsigncd House Bill up to threc months. Ifthe valueofthe class taken by a student, under House 1066 and it became law immediately. A Weekly column by benefits received illegally exceeds Names change for different reasons, Bill 1659. The proposal became Head for Higher Ground Go,·emor Frank Keating such as marriage or divorce. People effective with the govemior's recent should notify the Social Security signature. Administration (SSA) when their Help for the Hlind Senate Review names change because names and House Bill 1057, which the by Senator Ben Robinson Social Security numbers on tax governor signed into law, enables a Anyone who has triedto trans­ returns must match those the SSA blind person Lo cam up to $500 a fer from one state college or univer­ has on record. If they don't match, sity to anotherknows thefru stration federal tax refunds could be delayed month without it counting against An Education Team or the Internal Revenue Service may any public welfare benefits that per­ of having to re-takecl asses because son applies foror receives from the of inconsistent transfer policies. contact those affected to straighten Real education reform has businesses employ the products out the mismatch. state Department of. Human Serv­ Transferring often means students ices. lose some of their creditsdue to vary­ emerged as the central issue of of our schools, I believe it is vital ing course requirements. A student the 1999 legislative session -­ that those who understand the could have many hours of course­ and it's about time. workplace play a central role in work completed, but only receive Last week, I named five devising school reforms. credit for part of those hours at an­ distinguished Oklahomans to In addition to school choice other school. This whole process can negotiate with legislative leaders and charter schools, whcih will be aggravating, but the Oklahoma on the key reform issues, like boost parent involvement, • COMML)NICAT IONS • State Regents for Higher Education school choice, charter schools curriculum reform is absolutely recently added more transferable and a tougher high school vital to building better schools ©!Ylir !P�@@lf @Bw@� W@IYl classes to alleviate this course crunch. curriculum. and producing better qualified ll S:ale Senator Ben Robinson ©llil@ ll.@�� 1.P�@@ £!\� OO@!Jil�lril � �llil@l The Regentsadded 497 courses Secretary of State Mike graduates of those schools. to those transferable among Okla­ gmges, information systems, and Hunter, a former member of the Last year, a statewide poll Your Paging ChargesAre Included On Your Monthly Phone 81111 You homa statecol leges and universities, p1ilosophy to the already extensive House of Representatives, will showed 79 percent of already knowpagers are an economicaland convenientway to keep in touch bringing the Lota! to 4,187 eligible li;t. lead the team. 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By enhancing the Singer of Tulsa, who was Oklahoma must pass your monthly phone bill. This is encouraging news for course transfer process, they arc help­ instrumental in devising the genuine school reforms that Or 800#Statewide Pag Ing Service• Just $15.95/Month* Get an 800 pager our students and our higher educa­ ing our students reach their academic education reform program that focus on learning. Other states numberso whenyou're in-state, youcan be paged fromanywhere in Oklahoma tion programs. By expanding the goals morccffcctivcly and efficiently. became House Bill I017 in 1990. have already done so, and they toll-free - monthly$1 5.95 charge is included in your monthly phone bill. number of courses eligible for trans­ Anyone seeking further infor­ George Singer was not are rapidly leaving us behind. If "hooS6 ThePager Right For You! 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If you Call Today For More Information!! biology, mathematics, history and cm contact by writing Lo Senator supporters promised. support these reforms, help them markcLing at the freshman through B!n Robinson, State Capitol, 2300 Martin Garber, an official by contacting your legislators senior levels. Last fal l, the faculLy N. Lincoln, Room 511, Oklahoma with Phillips Petroleum, brings a now. 918-463-2921 added courses in computer science, City, Oklahoma 73105, or by calling vital business perspective to the criminal justice, world/foreign Ian- (405) 524-0126. issue of school reform. Because

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