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Vol. XI - Issue No. 7 Call (918) 463-2386 or Fax (918) 773-8745 Wednesday, December 4, 1996 $4.3 million being distributed to schools Porum gets into the Christmas spirit State Superintendent Sandy Senate Bill 1100, which included a Garrell said recently that $4.3 mil­ designation of$4.3million forteacher lion in staff development funding, staff development fWlds. The actual which had been held up by a veto appropriation for this staff develop­ from the Governor, now is being ment item alreadyhad beenapproved distributedto schoolsstatewide (549 in another bill, Senate Bill 800. schooldistricts). Garrett asked the attorneygeneral for Earlierlast month, in response a legal opinion on the matter after the to a request by Garrett,the attorney governor'sveto. general's office said that the State Another$1.65 million in staff Board of Education may expend development for stipends and arts, money to fund an existing program, the GreatExpectations program was even thoughamendments to the pro­ included in Senate Bill 1100. Ac­ gram werevetoed by the governor. cording to the attorneygeneral's opin­ Garrellsaid the staff develop­ ion, the $1.65 million cannot bedis­ ment funds are being distributed to tributed becausethe money was to be schoolsin threepayments based on used forprograms not yet established, average daily attendance. Schools wich Garrett said is "unfonunate" for were scheduled to receive their first schools. installment of staff development Listed below are the Profes­ funds on November25. sional/Staff Development Funds for - "We are happy to beproviding each local school. schoolswith funds to help their teach­ Checotah - $11,170.00 ers learn more about their specialty Webbers Falls - $2,408.00 areas," Garrett said. "Professional Oktaha • $4,244.00 development is important for the Warner - $5,796.00 continued progress we're making in Porum. $3,412.00 education in Oklahoma." Braggs - $1,802.00 LastJune, the governorvetoed Gore - $4,194.00

Storms leave several without electricity ..,,,,. ·- - .. .. A Cookson Hills Co-Op Release the outage and the areas affected. . .. : ...... , Ice, glistening in the trees. It Additional crews from neighboring .. looks like diamonds hanging from cooperativeswere called in to assist. .. tips of the trees. The beauty, "These are terrible conditions to hve createdthe by the rain that turnedto ice to work in. The only way for us to and sleet over the weekend caused safelycontinue working around the Area residentsline Highway #2 in Porum in anticipationof t he annual Porum Christmas Paradeearly Saturday afternoon. many people to wake up without clock is to call in crews to help. So Residentsf rom Porum and the electricity, Monday, November 25. that our men can go home, get some mrrounding area communities took We should be consider our­ rest and warm up," said interim 1ime off from the busiest shopping selves fortunate. Winter storms have manager T. A. Greenmyer. "Any­ veekend of the year to enjoy the left thousands of people without time you have ice on the trees, it mnualPorum Christmas Parade, held power all across the country. Some causes real problems. The treelimbs �t l pm. Saturday afternoon,Novem­ of these people have been without get so heavy that they break and fall ber30, under cloudy and chilly con­ electricity for days and snow and ice on the power lines." ditions. continue to fall. With CooksonHills serving the People lined the main thorough­ Cookson Hills members were rural areas, it makes working condi­ lare through the town, Highway #2, hardest hit in southeast Muskogee tions much more difficult. The areas as riders on horsebackcarrying flags County and westernHaskell County. are more difficult to get to, many cd the parade, followed closely by Crews began working late Sunday times the line will have to walked out Shriners in their little cars,entertain­ evening and continue through the day because trucks can not make it ingthe crowd with their antics. They and night on Monday. "There were through. And there may only be one vere followed by several floats, some areas we would have lo cut our or two customers on a mile of line, korseback riders and Porum veterans way in, and by the time we would get compared to other utilities that may beforethe parade concluded with the the problem fixed, we would have to have twenty to twenty-five custom­ passage of a Porum policecar. cut our way back out," said Lineman ers on a mile of line. Darrell Stout. Employeesworked all "This is not the first storm we Elementary school night answering the phone and work­ have encountered and I know it will ing with crews lo make sure they not be the last. We want our mem­ holds food drive were kept informed on all situations. bers to know their service is impor­ Webbers Falls Elementary Over 1700 members were af­ tant to us. We would like to thank our Schoolis holding acannedfood drive While this year's paradefeatured the clowns and other members ofthe BedouinShrine Te mplein Muskogee. fected by the winter storm. Most members,for being so understanding a the school through December 18. members had their power back on and patient as we worked to return Cans can be brought to Jan Ray, withina few hours. There were only the electric service," stated T.A. Elementary School Secretary, at the Sound system a few exceptions due to the nature of Greenmyer. �hool. drive begins WebbersFalls Schoolsinvites interested patrons to join withArm­ strong Bank in the purchase of a "State of the An" sound system for the gymnasium. Armstrong Bank will match all donations up to $2,500.QO. To participate, please contact Garyat the Webbers Falls Branch of Armstrong Bank or the Superinten­ dent's Office at the school. Donations are greatly appreci­ ated and tax deductible and should be made on or before December 13. Warner church Several different churchesand organizations built floatsfor the parade... holds bazaar, dinner The First Assembly of God Church in Warner will be holding a bazaar on Saturday, December 7, beginning at 8 am. in the church's · gymnasium. Booth space is avail­ able for crafts display only foronly $10.00each. Warner High SclwolLady Eagle Assistant Coach BrendaTucker tells players to keptheir armsup while Lady Eagle Also, a spaghettidinner will be Head CoachLeAnn Barnwell and theLady Eagle bench keep a close eye on the rictionas the WarnerLady Eagles' held at thechurch startingat 11 am. lwme opener wasspoiled by the Lady Hornets, 61-55, Tuesday, November 26 ..Wore sports on page 7. For more information,contact Susan Potts at 463-2396 or April Kyzer at 463-3206. Proceedswill go tothe church's Women Missionaries. But the main attraction at the parade wasthe aTTiva/of Santa Claus. PAGE 2 • Wednesday,December 4, 1996 Huggins attends ALAO working to prevent deadly indoor air Meetings OSLEP seminar Winter is just around the cor­ sheds, burningcharcoal, and unvented Webbers Falls Lodge ner and that meansresidents will be kerosene heaters arc all combustion Fourteen students from col­ The Webbers Falls Masonic spending mostof their time indoors, sources. A Weekly leges and universities throughout the coltimn by Lodge #14 meets on the second and where haz.ardous air pollutants can To minimize exposure to car­ Go\·ernor Fr�nk Keating state, including Warner senior fourth Mondays of every month at 7 exist at higher levels than outdoors. bon monoxide, ALAO recommends V alenda E, Huggins ofNSU, recently pm. at thelodge building. Children, pregnant women, the eld­ that fuel burning appliancesbe regu­ attended anOklahoma Scholar-Lead­ Porum Lodge erly, andpeople with lung diseaseare larly inspected by a qualified techni­ erhsip Enrichment Program seminar The Porum Masonic Lodge particularly at high risk for adverse cian. ALAO also recommends the at Oklahoma State University in Still­ #351 meets on the first Thursday of health effects caused by indoor air purchase of an electronic detector wat.er. every month at 7 pm. at the lodge pollution, including carbon monox­ with an audible alarm that has an The in-depth, five-day semi­ building. ide (CO). Underwriters Laboratories(UL) cer­ At Last, Real Welfare Reform nar, "Alternative Visions: Possible Carbon monoxide is a poison­ tification. Scenarios for the Next Millennium," ous gas that is difficult Lo detect To help increase awareness of That is a true revolution. Thank You was presented by independent scholar Congress has finally passed �ausc it is colorless, odorlessand carbonmonoxide poisoning, ALAO For six decades. our welfare The Physical Science Class at Morris Berman, most recently ap­ a real welfare reform bill -- one t2Steless. Most carbon monoxide is offering carbon monoxide •detec­ that closely mirrors reforms we system has operated under the Warner High School would like to pointed theto GarreyCarruthers Chair poisoning canbe prevented. Aware­ tors for $5 each. These spotor color­ theory tkat anyone who wanted thank Brian Toney of the Warner in Honors as a visiting professor at began implementing in ness is the first step toward preven­ change detectors are able to measure benefits and who technically Water Deparunent forhis time and the University of New Mexico. The Oklahoma this year. tion, levels of the gas in the home and qualified for them could get a tour of the WarnerWarner Plant. seminar was held on the Oklahoma The Oklahoma welfare The American Lung Associa­ fea ture a circle in the middle of a card State University campus in Stillwa­ reform bill which I signed in check ev.:ry month for as long as tion of Oklahoma (ALAO) is con­ ter. that changes color in the presence of 1995 limited time on welfare and they wished. cerned with carbon monoxide poi­ carbon The seminar was the last of monoxide. Thedetectors offer set work as the ullimatc goal for Th�t discouraged work and soning because exposure to carbon a less expensive option for checking trapped some families in three three offered during the 1996 fall all able-bodied welfare monoxide reduces the blood's ability semester by OSLEP, a statewide CO levels in your home. They have recipients. It also sent a message generations of stagnant -;Twice-Is-Nice, Inc._ to carry oxygen. Symptoms associ­ program administered at the Univer­ no aud iblc alann and must bechecked to welfare mothers: they will not dependence. It was an insult to ated with carbon monoxide poison­ manually. be rewarded with extra benefits the human spirit. Ladles-Mens-Children's sity of Oklahoma and supported by ing can include headaches, drowsi­ To order your passive CO de­ No one wants to completely Clothing-Jewelry-Shoes the Oklahoma State Regents for for ha\ 'ing additional children. ness, nausea, weakness and vomit­ tector, send a $5 check or money eliminate the safety net that ON CONSIGNMENT Higher Education and Bank of Okla­ Underage welfare recipients will ing. Thesesymptoms areoften con­ e helps the truly deserving. What , 721 N.,.Yor�,.9-6.M-Sat homa. order for each detector orderd to be expected to attend school. fused with influenza or food poison­ OSLEP is designed to bring your nearest ALAO office. In East­ After much debate and a we can and must do is make ing. Carbon monoxide poisoning Oklahoma students into contactwith ernOklahoma, mail to: ALAO, 2805 series of presidential vetoes. the welfare a bridge to productivity. cm also lead to death. HOME OWNERS distinguished scholars, to enrich E. Skelly Dr., #806,Tulsa, OK 74 105. Congressional welfare reform rather thana cot for loafing. High carbon monoxide levels Government Loan higher education opportunities and ALAO also offers literature and in­ bill is now law. OkL1homa's reforms are are usually the result of the inade­ Program Available to to generate intellectual excitement. formation on carbon monoxide and It gives states the primary already paying dividends. quate ventilation and maintenance of Qualified Home Owners Twenty Oklahoma colleges and uni­ otherindoor air pollutants. For more responsibility for setting welfare Our welfare rolls reached a gas appliances,fire places, and other Whether OR Not Your versities participate in the program. information or to charge a carbon eligibility rules. ll O sets a nine-year low in 1996, More combustion sources. Gasoline en­ House IS Paid For. Money Huggins, a English/Speech monoxide detector by Visa or Mas­ five-year lifetime limit on Oklahomans were working, and gines running in attached garages or Available for Insulation, Secondary Education major, is the tercard call 1-800-LUNG-USA. welfare for indi,·idual �ipients. fewer W!re depending on you. Siding, Windows, Doors, daughter of Bo band EarleneBrewster It increases penalties for failure the taxpayer. to support them. Heat & Air Systems. of Braggs. Japanese scholarships being offered to pay child support. The revolution in welfare Hurry & Call Most importantly. the bill reform tl1at began in states like • Japan may not celebrate the nese boys' boarding school for the changes the rules on welfare. It Oklahoma and Wisconsin has For Details hallowed American tradition of 1997 spring semester. says productive work should be reached Washington. 1-800-364-1510 Thanksgiving but the island nation Scholarship applicants should the goal of our welfare system. It's about time. has certainly given American stu­ bebetween the ages of eighteen and not perpetual dependence. No Down · Payments. <£nts something for which to be twenty, have an interest in Japanese Monthly payments to Fit thankful. Two fantasticscholarships language and culture, and demon­ Your Budget. opportunities arc available to be an strate maturity andflexibility. Some • English tutor al a prestigious Japa- experience tutoring English is de­ sired but not required. International round-trip airfare, full room and The Five Star News board, as well asa monthly stipend A Weekly column by Serving �{ eefeton, Gore, Porum, Warner & Webbers Falls arcamong the many provisions in­ Governor Frank Keating cluded in this special scholarship. 1j Class Permit Issued Under USPS #17 3r Supervision and in country support Published each Wednesday at Warner, Muskogee County, Oklahoma will ensure that the exchange experi­ Entered as Third Class Matter Each Wednesday at Warner, OK ence is both fruitful and fun. Appli­ P.O. Box 48, Warner, OK 74469 • Phone #: (918) 463·2386 cations must berec eived by Decem­ Located at 811 N. Third Ave, Warner, Oklahoma ber 15th. An Era of Good Feeling? DEDICATED TO SERVICE - ESTABLISHED 1986 Japanese scholarships arc being offered through A YUSA Interna­ Paul Mccrary, Publisher/Editor • Pauline Martin,Office Manager tional, a non-profit high school ex­ I am encouraged by the pressed fo r a series of reforms Annual Subscription Rate: $12 ln County/$22 Out Of County • Individual Coples: 25¢ change program with an array of signs of increasing cooperation and tax cuts to help stimulate exciting study abroad opportunities coming from Washington -- and Oklahoma's economy. We won for bothAmeri can and international I hope we can duplicate them �me irrportant victories -- the . studenL<;. In 1997, AYUSA will here in Oklahoma. largest single-year tax cut in welcome over 1700 adventuresome While I did not support state hiitory, a solution to the tee nagers to communities across the President Clinton in his mid-term school funding United States for a semester or aca­ campaign for re-election, I was problem. increased funds for demic year. Please note: Families pleased to hear him strike a higher education, common who host an A YUSA exchange stu­ chord of moderation and express schools and highways. CROSS dent will receive a five hundred dol­ a willingness to work with Sadly, some of those lar di scount off the Japanese program Speaker Newt Gingrich and victories sparked excessively fee . For more information aboutthe Senate Majority Leader Trent bitter debate. It wasn't always a Japanese scholarship or how you can Lott. These three men friendly discussion. I hope that host an A YUSA student, please con­ campaigned hard. but now changes in 1997. tact Ana Henke at 800-382-7893. they're ready to work together for My party did well in the the good of the country. Oklahoma elections. gammg CABLE TV seats in the Legislature and Of course Republicans and Democrats in Washington and in Congress. But no matter how the Oklahoma will continue to vote we1t, it's our responsibility �the disagree on some issues. That's to wor� together for a better good: politics and government Oklahona. That is why I was are about competingideas. somewlut disappointed to hear But if President Clinton, commerts from some in the Speaker Gingrich and Majority majorit) threatening to punish /·, Boyeg tn .. Leader Lott can sit down Republicans in the next session. together after the election and Oklahoma faces important Y A WN A LL find common ground, so can I, decisioIB on prisons, crime, Oklahoma House Speaker workers compensation reform THE WAY Benson and Senate President and other issues. Pro-Tern Taylor. I rope we can do as well as During my first two the ?resident and our AMERICA'S FAVORITE DISNEY legislative sessions as Governor I Congressional leaders. CHANNEL WILL BE PROVIDED Me and the Wind and the Roan I was on a runaway horse, who had a fllindof his own, WITH YOUR BASIC CABLE ALL RIGHT ALREADY, so a didn't know what to do . 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MERRY CHRISTMAS 'Mia Muscular Dyst1ophy Association A pullli c m,ice of this ne'•spaper 1-800-572• 1717 Warner School Menu Local students included in Who's Who listing PAGE 3· Wednesday, December4, 1996 Monday, December 9 Several localstudents fromthis M. Melton, Lori B. Mendenhall, Walters,Amanda R. Weaver,JohnS. Webbers Falls FFA News ---- BREAKFAST: Cinnamon Twist are included in the30th Annual Shannon Marie Miller, Trisha Mul­ Wheeler, April D. White, Holly M. by Mary Warren, Reporter ToddW!bb . .Jheresidents seemed Bar, Assorted Cereal, Fresh Fruit, area Edition of Who's Who Among Ameri­ len, Brandon Newberry, Walter Puck­ White, Ashley Williams, Kristi The WebbersFalls FFA Chap­ very hawy to see theFFA members. Juice, and Milk. can High School Studems®, 1995- ett III, Lyndee F. Reifsteck, John Wright, and Tiffany Wright; ter made Thanksgivingfru it baskets ne Made For Excellence LUNCH: Chicken Nuggets, Pota­ Checo­ 96. Haynes Reynolds III, Donna L. tah - David Ambrose, Marri Banks, for residents in the Gore Nursing Confereace will be held December toes/Gravy, Hot Rolls, Salad and Fruit Who's Who, published by Rousey, Kacey R. Sallis, Ca Shawna Mandi M. Basinger, Heather D. Home. The chapter made sixty-one 14-15. 5am Barnes and JakeMarvel Bar, and Milk (choice). Educational Communications, Inc., Sourie, CashawnaSourie, Randecca Camp, Judy L. Clark,Elanna J. Co­ fruit baskets. The baskets had a are planning to attend. The confer­ Tuesday, December 10 Lake Forest. Illinois, is the largest C. Steward, Jon W. Walden, LisaM. chran, Melissa S. Cole, Derrick A. banana, orange, juice, and candy. ence has leadership workshops, BREAKFAST: French Toast, high school recognition publication Wheeler, Carl White, Emily R. Wil­ Dan, Jenny E. Davis, Cora K. Members deliveringthe baskets were: motivational speakers, and the Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit, Juice, in the country. Students are nomi­ liams, ChrisB. Wilson.Julie Wilson, Dickson,NuneG. Dolian,Brandy M. Kayla Coppin.Jordan Gamer, Bobby member; get to attend a dance. and Milk. nated by high schoolprincipals and Christian S. Wong-Sick-Hong, Mat­ Hanson, Gena M. Harrell, Stephanie Ogg, Sparkal Ogg, Jana Richerson, Membersthat have attended say it is LUNCH: Frito Chili Pie, Green guidance counselors,national youth thew D. Wood,and ThomasWright; Hefner,Gary L. Hollingshed, Randy Amanda Sweal, Mary Warren, and educatimal and fun. Beans, Salad and Fruit Bar, and Milk groups, churches and educational Muskogee (74402) - Amanda An­ Hopson,SraM.Ingle, DannyR.July, (choice). organizations based upon students' derson, Lincoln R. Anderson, Lakeyc Drew Ledbetter,Matthew H. Mann, Wednesday, December 11 B & C Second Chance academic achievement and involve­ L. Arnold,Crystal Drumeller, Jamie Sarah E. McCutchcn, Janna M. -Consignment Store­ BREAKFAST: Ham and Cheese ment in extracurricular activities. L. Herndon, Jeremy E. Loyd, and McK.een, Mandy L. Millican, Kelli CRAFTS-CLOTHING Omelet, Buttered Toasl, Fresh Fruit, Traditional! y, ninety-nine percentof Matthew Walkup; Muskogee A. Milner,MelissaD.Nester,DirkE. MINOR ALTERA TIO NS Juice, and Milk. 2004 N YORK•MUSKOGEE Who's Who students have a grade (74403)- Brian K. Apple, Melissa L. Palmer, Brandi S. Park, Brandy L. LUNCH: Salisbury Steak, English 918-687-5669 point average of 'B' or better and Applegate, Michelle R. Ballard, Reynolds, Clint W. Roberts,Anthony Peas, Hot Rolls, Salad and Fruit Bar, ninety-seven percent are college Matthew S. Blehm, Tiffany S. Boyat­ R. Robertson, Rashelle J. Robertson, and Milk (choice). bound. tia, Lindsey Brewer, Erika Brooks, Chrissi Ross, Daniel S. Rosson, Thursday, December 12 The 30th edition of Who's Who, Carmell L. Brown, Sharla Buchanan, Amber Smith, Bruce A. Smith, Scott Tax Tune is Corning ... BREAKFAST: Sausage Patty, published in 18 regional volumes, Clinton Bullard, Wesley R. Carter, Stidham, Trisha Sullins, Brent D. Biscuits, Gravy, Fresh Fruit, Juice, 1'1a y I Help Yo u?? features over750,000 students or just Cara Christensen, Mi Angel C. Cody, Tidwell, Brandy D. Underhill, Kim and Milk. .- .- :- : of the nation's 14,000,000 high B'rentCookson,El izabethA. Crager, N. Vogt, Kimberlee M. Williams, LUNCH: Pizza Pockets, Whole 5% HOURS: school students. They represent Amanda M. Davis, Zachary P. Den­ Laura N. Woomack, and Tonya Emily A .. Scott KernelCom, Salad & Fruit Bar, and R. M-F 6 to 9pm approximately 18,000of the 22,000 nehy, Joshua Doran, Adam W. York; Gore - Chris J. Ackerman, Certified Public Accountant Milk (choice). Route 1 Box 1857 - Warner, OK Sat-Sun public, private and parochial high Farmer, Pete Fasl, John finnery, Teresa Ballenger, Judy Capps, Keli Friday, December 13 schoolsin the country. Amelia Fitzgerald, Scott Flanary, Clopton, Mechell Crawford, Kate 918-,463-2729 12 to 8pm BREAKFAST: Peanut Butter & Who's Who students also com­ Kolina D. Foust, Matt E. Fowler, Ford, Megan L. Fox, Clifford A. Fritts, Honey Sticks, Assorted Cereal.Fresh Professional Care for All Your...Accounting, Income Tax, Year-end pete for $150,000 in scholarship Theresa A. Francis, Amanda Gon­ Joanna C. Hart, Jessica Hunt, Mi­ Fruit, Juice, and Milk. Payroll Tax, W-2, 1099 and Payroll Needs. Call now for estimate. awards and participate in the publica­ seth, Sean Haddock, April D. Ham­ chael Justice, Michael Mint.er,Ju lie LUNCH: Sloppy Joes, Potato tion's annual opinion poll of t.een mons, Millie M. Hammons, Andrew A. Qualls, Heather D. Swearengin, Wedges, Salad & Fruit Bar, and Milk attitudes. The book is distributedto D. Havens.Jordan Hendrex,Lynnette and Carla M. Treadwell; Porum (choice). up to 15,000 high schools,col leges, Herringshaw, Jason Hill, Justin Hill, Derek Birdtail, Amanda Brashier, universities and public libraries Jeremiah W. Hobbs, Amber L. AmandaBryant,Jannelle Bryant,Joe Deborah Knehans UCO confers degrees throughoutthe country. Hoffman, Abby Hogle, Angela D. Bryant,LauraBryant,AndreaL.Cole, Degrees will be conferred on Area students selected, listed Holt, Crystal D. Howard, IsaacIl aoa, Patrick Dearman, Manhew D. Investment Consultant 1,046 University of Cenlral Okla­ by zip code, include: Muskogee Erkko K. Immonen,Jeremy Jackson, Fowler, Charissa Kindrick, Russell homa students by President George (74401) - Angela R. Austin, Carissa Chani Janway, JodiJestice, Chrissy Leslie, Wynter R. Maxcy, Shawna K. First Investment Center Nigh during convocation ceremon­ Beach, Brooke Beaver, Jamie C. J. Jordan,Joshua L. Judd, Rebecca Muskrat, Jennifer Patterson, Marcus nies in the Hamilton Field House, Bolling, Jordan R. Bradley, Joy C. Kerns, RobertD. Lafave, Casey M. Pitts, MelissaS. Ryburn,Juli anna E. UCO campus, Edmond, Oklahoma, Branham, Christina Butner, Janelle Langston, Alicia M. Le, Rachel N. Simpson, Charles A. Spradlin, Mi­ on Saturday, December 14, 1996. R. Chatman, Matthew A. Clouse, Lemon, Joe E. Leveille, Jennifer cah S. Starr, and Joni Whitman; A total of239 master's degrees Tonia M. Cooper,Jamie R. Cowan, Linden, John Robert Mabry, Korey Warner . Brandy D. Bebee, Tammy Professipnal, confidential will beconf erred: Master of Educa­ Austin M. Curtis, Candice N. Davis, M. Malloy, Britta McAfee, Angela D. Bebee, Clarisha Cummins, Ste­ tion, 96:Mast er ofBusiness Admini­ Stephanie Dean, Cassandra Derrick, C. McCullough, Alison L. McGraw, ven D. Dillon,JamesD. Foster,Dustin financial consulting. stration, 74 ; Mast.er of Arts, 41; Phuong Do, Thuy Do, Adrian Dot­ Jody L. Moore, Sarah R. Moore, Fulbright. Heath A. Garner,Brandy Mast.erof Science, 27, and Master of son, KimberlyEllis, Taylor A. Ford, Verlinda C. Moten.JeremyJ. Oman, Greene, Ashlei L. Holder, Randy D. Music, 1. Jarrod B. Fry, Mandy R. Fulkerson, Mathew D. Parkes, Janet H. Pollard, Hoose, Stephanie Jones, Shane Maximize your investment potential. A total of 807 bachelor's de­ Sarah Galluzzi, Wesley W. Gilder, Tiffany Rector, Jamie Reece, Matha LaBounty, Kindra A. Lawrence, grees will be conferred: College of Ashley A. Graham, Eli Gregory, Richerson, Kevin Rowlett, LeAnne Mindy Madewell, Cassie Mitchell, Financial Planning Education, 326; College of Business Christi Grober, Shayna C. Hanley, R. Russell, Bridget D. Singler, Smart R. Pierce, April N. Rogers, Retirement Planning Administration, 221; College of Eric D. Hardaway, Matthew G. Zachary D. Smith, Samuel C.Snyder, Kristy Scarberry, Charri L. Stach, Tax Reduction Planning Liberal Ans, 174: and College of Hayes, Gergory W. Hemme, Ben R. Lindsay D. Spirlock,JoshuaStpehcn­ Jessica R. Stretch, Mary E. Slrope, Mathematics and Science, 86. Hilfiger,James H. Hilfiger. Byron C. mn, Timothy L. S t.ephenson, Wesley Christy M. Thomason, Jennifer R. Those graduating arc: Checo­ Hix, Nam V. Huynh, Jeffery D. Ire­ M. Stewart, Becca Turnbull, lace Wallis.and KimberlyA. Young; and tah - Bret L. Hayes, MBA, Business land, Karis L. Jackson, Quiana M. Turnbull, Miley Turnbull, William Webbers Falls - Alesha R. Burris, Administration; and Muskogee-John Jackson, Brandy N. Ledbetter,Heidi D. Tyrrell, Candy L. Underwood, Jeremy D. Mathews, Sparkal Ogg, OF MUSKCGEE William Dettmer, BBA, Business M. Ledbetter, Jake Lester, Tanya JoeyVi dacak, EricaN. Wade, Laura Chance Parker, Misty M. Swanson, YOUR HOMETO�BANK Adminislration; and Anna Lou Lewis, Camille A. Lopez, Kendra Wagner, Tiffany Walcutt, Casey Robert A. Wallis III, Zamantha First National & Trust Company of Muskogee Bank Soscnko, MED, Adult Education. Madison, Andrea M. Martin, Holly Walker, Justin S. Walker, Rachel L. Watson,and Joey P. Youngblood. (9I�18) 687-1000 or (800) 25 9-1 003 The youth of the world need you • now! Hundreds of bright-eyed, well­ its efforts. 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With your help, these fam ilies and schools before their Studentsarc expected to act as treasures and 5 million CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR arrival. It takes several weeks to a pan of theirfam ily, integrating into other anifacts will finda organize the malCh and to orient stu­ their lifestyleand sharing as much of new home in the Sam YOUR FAMILY dents and host families. each other's culture as possible. In Noble Oklahoma Museum Host families benefit greatly addition to being an emotionally sat­ of NaturalHistory. from the cultural exchange, and the isfying experience,hosting students For information: PREPAID CALLING CARDS FORTHOSE exchange students carry their memo­ has a tax deductible benefit ofS50.00 (405) 325-3701 ries back to their homelands to share per month. TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS with their countrymen. It is the hope Imcrcstcd families may call The Oklahoma of exchange service (YES), the YES at 800-848-2121, ext. 23. "In a Museum of Natural nonprofit organization which ar­ world of differences, make a world of History. WE OFFER RESIDENTIAL-BUSINESS ranges the cultural exchanges, that difference" please say yes to YES world peace will be enhanced through today. TEL EPHONESTEMS·K SY EY TEL EPHONE SYSTEMS Recommendations now being accepted It's About Time. PBX TEL EPHONESYSTEMS·JTOICE Recommendations arc now purpose of providing a totally fair beingaccepted for the 1997 Pre-Teen and thorough fonnat: Academic MA IL BOXES·FIBER SYSTEMS Oklahoma Scholarship and Recogni­ Achievement- 20%; Volunteer Serv­ COMPUTER NETWORKS·CONSULTING tion Program to beheld in July 1997 ices - 10%; School Honors and Ac­ at theSout hernHill Marriott Hotel in tivities - 10%; Development of Per­ Tulsa. Recommendations may be sonal Skills and Abilities - 10%; submitted by parents, teachers, school General Knowledgcability - 15%; INFONET, A CROSS COMPANY, OFFERS A LONG administrators, etc. Pre-Teen Okla­ Communicative Ability - 20%; and DISTANCE SERVICE THAT CAN HELP YOU VE SA homa is nQ1 a beautypageant, 1t 1s, On Stage Expressiveness and Over­ MONEY however, a by-invitation scholarship all Pre-Teen Image - 15%. Neis / and recognition event. Only young Since its inception, over 50,000 Wrn US.J«vi 5 ladies 7- 12 years of age with a high bright and gifted young ladies have � �� FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL INFONET ae:ademic ranking are accepted to participa�d in the program nation­ upt'oJ 5,r,ooJ 1(800)656-7616 OR participate. In addition, young ladies wide and the program has awarded Announcing the 1991 U.S Sa,mg, accepted who have been recog­ over$500,000in Educational Bonds, Bond, National Student Po,tcr Contest - CROSS LONG DISTANCE are the perfect opportunity for 4th, 5th. and nized for their outstanding personal Scholarships and Awards. In addi­ 6th gr.de ,tudent, to dcmon,trate their achievements, volunteer services, tion, the program has donated over artistic talent, and " in prize, including U.S. Sa, angs Bond, and a trip to schoolinv olvement, leadership abil­ S 100,000 to its national charities, Washington. D.C The Contest ity or creative talenL<;. "The "Make-A-Wish" Foundation deadline i, february 7. 1997 The Pre-Teen Oklahoma and The Shriner's Children's Hospi­ f'or conte"lt information contact your Scholarship and Recognition Pro­ tals. ,chool or write. gram, which is one of the 45 states Please forward all recommen­ Nauonal Student Poster Contest 918-463-2921 Saving, Bond, MJrkctinf Ofltt:c involved in The Pre-Teen America dations to Pre-TeenOklahoma Schol­ Room 331 National Program,will award $5,000 arship and Rccogntion Program , P.O. Department of the Trea,ury Wa shmgton. D.C 20226 in Educational Bonds, Prizes and Box 14328, Baton Rouge, Louisiana � · � · Awards. It is a unique program be­ 70898 or phone (504) 926-3636. "...,;..1 TS SAVINGS cause it offers SEVEN individual Please include name, address, age ... - ""tl. ,BONDS ®."· .• A puhhc ,cr\tu.:t:of thi, publit.:a11on Judging categories for the express and date of birth.

= Muscular D= • SAFETY ZONE Assoc1at1on fl' Help make the world safe from _:_::-A.- 40 neuromuscular diseases. 1-800-572-1 717 PAGE 4 - Wednesday, December 4, 1996 Fantasyland, Davis, 3-31 ; Mayor's Christmas, Webb City, 7-8 ; African Baza.r & Santa's Village, Watonga, 7; Muskogee County Christmas Tree Lighting, Edmond, 5; Expo: Christmas & Kwanzaa Three Rivers Arts & Crafts Show, Candlelight Procession & Tree Festival, Oklahoma City, 7-8; Clarem ore, 7-8; Granny's Arts & students to graduate Lighting Ceremony, Pawhuska, 5; Christmas Home To ur, Muskogee, 7- Crafts Show, Cheyenne, 7-8; Christmas Parade & Chocolate 8; Holiday Home To ur, Miami, 8; Christmas Crafts, Cooking & Home Four students from Muskogee Festival, Seminole, 5; Candlelight Christmas Parade, Anadarko, 12; Tour, Checotah, 7-8; Wonders of County arc among 102 students Christmas Parade, Wagoner, 5; Trim­ Holiday Celebration, Norman, 13; Winter Antiques, Arts & Craft Show, schcd1,1lcd to graduate Tuesday, A-Tree, Miami, 5; Old Time Christmas Candlelight Tour, Fort Gibson, 13-14; Chidasha, 7-15; Allen Bowden Celebration, Stigler, 5; Christmas December10 ,duringOkJahomaState Arbuckle Country Christmas School Craft Fair, Tulsa, 13-14; Open House & Tree Lighting, El Festivities, Sulphur, 13-21 ; Christmas Natimal Craft Fair & Gun Show, University-Okmulgee's 145th com­ Reno, 5; Lighted Christmas Parade, Parade, Kingston, 14; Christmas Oklahoma City, 14-15. mencement. Commencement begins Pryor, 5; ZooLIGHTful, Tulsa, 5-30; Parade of Lights, Tulsa, 14; Festival at 7:30 pm. in Covcllc Hall on the Christmas Parade of Lights, Sand of Lights, Harrah, 14; Cowboy MUSIC & THEATER PERFOR­ MANCES & EXHIBITIONS: "J oseph CSU-Okmulgeecampus. Springs, 6; Boys Ranch Town Living Christmas Play & Firing of Christmas Pageant, Edmond, 6-8; Christmas Cannon, Yukon, 14; Drive­ & fiis Amazing Te chnicolor More than 32,000students have Pioneer Christmas Celebration, Thru Living Nativity, Tulsa, 18-23; A Dreamcoat, " Tulsa, 1; American Art graduatedfr om CSU-Okmulgeesince Aline, 7; Christmas Parade, Prairie Christmas, Enid, 21; Opening in Miniature Exhibition, Tulsa, 1-8; "A the college was founded in 1946. Muskogee, 7; Christmas Tea & Night, Oklahoma City, 31 ; Times Country Christmas Carol, " Oklahoma Awards will be presented by Visitors to Minco's Christmas Honey Fe.rival, Dec. 7, will finda bake-off, more than Victorian House Tour, Norman, 7; Square New Year's Party, Pawnee, City, 1-15; "The Great Santa Dr. Robert E. Klabcncs, provost of 100 artand craft booths and tours of the city'shoney plant. Parade of Lights, Coweta, 7; 31. Audition, " Oklahoma City, 1-15; "A Christmas Pow Wow, Tulsa, 7; Te rritorial Christmas Carol, " Guthrie, CSU-Okmulgee. He will beassist ed OKLAHOMA CALENDAR OF EVENTS · DECEMBER 1996 * Lighted Christmas Parade, ART, CRAFT, ANTIQUE & HOBBY 1-22; Buffalo Soldier Exhibition, by Dr. Larry Williams,exccutivevice FAIRS, FESTIVALS, CELEBRATIONS Chickasha, 1 ·31 ; Holiday Lights Chickasha, 7; Christmas Parade, SHOWS: Quilt Show, Sayre, 1-13; Tulsa, 1-22; Wilderness Reflections provost. Each instructional depart­ & CULTURAL EVENTS: Old Spectacular, Midwest City, 1-31 ; Pawhuska, 7; Christmas Parade, Christmas at the Belvidere, Exhibition, Oklahoma City, 1-30 ; ment will host an open house follow­ Fashioned Christmas, Kingfisher, 1; Christmas in the Park, Altus, 1-31 ; Sulphur, 7; Christmas Honey Claremore, 1-14; Home for the Home for the Holidays Exhibit, ing the evening's ceremony. Christmas Tea and Open House, Festival of Lights, Tahlequah, 1-31; Festival, Minco, 7; Holiday of Lights, Holidays Art Show, Norman, 1-15; Edmond, 1-31; Giving Vo ice Norman, 1; Christmas Home Tours, Holiday Celebration, Anadarko, 1-31; Kingfisher, 7; Christmas Parade, Objets D'Art, Tulsa, 1 ·2 1; Christmas Photcgraphy Exhibition, Oklahoma Muskogee County students, Blackwell, 1; Festival of Trees, Tulsa, Christmas in Wagoner, Wagoner, 1 · Marlow, 7; Christmas Parade, Stigler, Gift Gallery, Norman, 1-30; City, 1-31; Frederic Remington theirhometown and program of study 1-8; Territorial Christmas 31 ; Christmas in the Park, Elk City, 1- 7; Cherokee Yacht Club Lighted Boat Celebrating the Holidays in Indian Western Art Exhibition, Oklahoma include: Council Hill - DottieHewitt, Celebration, Guthrie, 1-22; Winter 31 ; Bells & Bows Holiday Display, Review, Langley, 7; High Plains Territory ArtSho w & Sale, Muskogee, City, 1-Jun 1; Living Christmas Tree, accounting; Muskogee - Andrew Wonderland Tour, Sulphur, 1-24; Blackwell, 1-31 ; Enid Lights Up the Christmas Festival, Guymon, 7; 1 ·31; Scandinavian and Indian Chickasha, 5-8; "Swan Lake & Skinner, automotive service technol­ Christmas Wonderland, Bethany, 1- Plains, Enid, 1-Jan 1; Boulevard of Parade of Lights, Pauls Va lley, 7; Christmas Art Sale, Norman, 1-Jan 4; GradJation Ball, " Norman, 5-14; 25; Parsons Christmas Light lights, Lawton, 1-Jan 1; Holiday Christmas Parade & Fun Festival, Christmas Fair, Norman, 6-8; Fall Madri,1ral Dinner-Concert, Stillwater, ogy, and Jeremy Plunkett, computer Fantasy, Rattan, 1-29; FantasyLand Treefest, Oklahoma City, 1-Jan 1; Pawnee, 7; Christmas Parade, Arts and Craft Show, Midwest City, 6- 5-11; "H appily Never After" Dinner systems technology; and Oktaha - of Lights, Bartlesville, 1-29; Garden of Lighting of the Lights, Blanchard, 2; Ta lihina, 7; Christm as Parade, 8; Arts & Crafts Fair, Arkoma, 7; Theatre, Oklahoma City, 6-21; 1942 Carrie Hutson, food service manage­ Lights Festival, Muskogee, 1-29; Christmas Parade, Fort Gibson, 2; Norman, 7; Stockyards City Cowboy Christmas Festival of Gifts, Guymon, USO Christmas Show, Ta hlequah, 6- ment-baking. Festival of Angels, Ponca City, 1-29; City of Lights Parade, Idabel, 2; Christmas, Oklahoma City, 7, 14; 7; Herbal Craft Fair, Tulsa, 7; The 21; "The Nutcracker, " Lawton, 6-8; Lighting Up The Country, Sand Woolaroc Country Christmas, Mesta Park Holiday Homes Tour, Christmas Jubilee, Afton, 7; Arts & "Bab£s in Toy/and, " Broken Arrow, 6- Springs, 1-30; Festival of Light, Bartlesville, 2-24; Tu rner Falls Oklahoma City, 7-8; A Real Live Crafts Festival, Disney, 7; Holiday 15; Christmas & Anniversary

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Porum! Whether you're in need ofa may skimp on the grade of lumber or Theeditors ofthis l 996Holiday Busi- for them? Well, as the saying goes, offering a full line of quality prod- Thewr.ters ofthis l996 HolidayBusi­ 20"X440" or an 80"Xl20" pole barn masonry they use in order to increase ness Review wish to make particular "/fyou don 't know cars ... know th e ucts, this community-minded dealer- ness Reviewsuggest you stop by BILL ... this is ONE construction firmwith their profit margin, but not the mention of this reputable firm ... people you buyfr om. '' In Muskogee ship bases its success on a simple fact BULLCHRYSLER PLYMOUTH the skill andexpericnce to do thebest GREEN COU NTRY POLE GREEN COUNTRY POLE and surrounding areas, consumers of good business: Keep the customer DODGE INC.'s showroom very soon. job in the shortest possible time! Call BARNS! You always get a fairdeal BARNS! Euell and his crew would are very fortunate to have a dealer like satisfied. We know you' II be more than satis­ (918) 484-5101 forprompt, freeesti- and an outstanding completion when like to wish everyone a wonder/ul BILL BULL CHRYSLER PLY- Thebusinessofcustomersatisfaction fied. Bill Bull and his staff wish mates on YOUR next job! you deal with this respected com- holiday season! MOUTH DODGE INC. Located at begins in the showroom and contin- everyonea wonderfu l Holiday Sea- 802 W. Broadway in Muskogee, ues right on through their complete son! COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES NURSING HOME phone 682-6686, fax # 682-2591; service department whereskilled tech- With some of the finest facilitiesSCOTT provide ROGERS each resident - ADMINI a relaxedSTRATOR and an in-house physical therapist. Two Chi � d ren and air bags don't- mix - be educated about air bags anywhere, COUNTRYSIDE ES- happyexistence. The roomsarecom- days a week Dr. Anderson is on the Airbags safelives - nearly 500 ploying air bag by properly restrain­ back stat until BOTH the lap AND TATES NURSING HOME has be- fortable, well-lighted, and exception- premises. There are also an adjacent in the last year alone. However, the ing children in the back seat. shoulder belts fitcorrec tly; and Driv­ come THE preferred nursing home ally clean. Some of the many avail- dentist office and pharmacy foryour Safety Points ers shoJld make sure the child safety of many familiesthroughout the area. able features this modern facility of- convenience. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reportsthat tragically • Children always should ride buck­ seat is properly secured by the ve­ They have served this area for years fers is a fine beauty salon and bar- The editors ofthis 1 996 Holiday Busi­ led up in the back seat. hicle's ;;afety belts. with dedicated care. The quality of ber shop which operates at NO ness Review recommend this fine at least 26 children have been killed • Litt.le children and babies always • Bigger children (five feet and care that the patient receives at this CHARGE to residents of COUN- nursing home to anyone needing the by the forceofadeploying airbag. In should ride in the correct age and size taller) may only sit in the front seat intermediate care facility rates with TRYSIDE ESTATES NURSING utmost inquality care. COUNTRY­ many cases, the children were riding child safety scats: Babies age 1 and when: They wear both the lap AND thevcrybest. It'slocatedonHwy.64 HOME. There is an underground SIDE ESTATES NURSING in the frontseat either in a rear-facing younger or weighing less than 20 shoulder belt;The shoulder strap fits East in Warner, phone 463-5143. tornadofacility,24 hourambulance HOMEandemployees wouldliketo child safety scat or "out of position" pounds should ride in rear-facing correctly - over the collarbone The most wonderful established fa- service and an in-house laboratory thank you fo r your patronage and - either unbuckled or not wearing the child safety seats in the back seat; (NEVER behind the back); The lap cility is designed with the purpose to facility. One day each week. there is wish you the best of the holiday shoulder portion of the safety belt. Children weighing 20 to 40 pounds belt filllow on the hips; They under­ season! The Air Bag Safety Campaign, is a national partnership of automo­ should ride in convertible car seats stand they should always sit back bile manufacturers, insurance com­ facingforward in the back seat; Chil­ buckledup in the seat; and The front SUE'S RECYCLING & SANITATION panies, occupant restraint manufac­ dren weighing 40 pounds or more passenger scat is pushed as far back turers, government agencies, health should ride in booster seats in the as possible. "LOCALLY OWNED & OPERA TED BY JIM & SUE SMITH" "ROLL-OFF CONTAINER SERVICE IS NOW AVAILABLE" professionals, and child health and Growth depends upon service. and They supply and maintain their con­ CLING & SANITATION offers an safetyorg anizations. Itsmis sion: to Gore Nursing Center--- that's why SUE'S RECYCLING & tainers and special weekly, monthly important service you can depend informthe public that Air bag safety by was chosen as t11e resident 01 U1e SANITATION is growing! Their and yearly contracts are available for upon. They also recycle glass, alumi­ means Buckle everyone and Chil­ Joann McGrew goal is to provide this area with the all sizes of businesses. Their trucks num cans and scrap, cardboard, cop­ dren in back. The residents ChrisunasParty Month. Berthais such a special lady has beenscheduled for Sunday, De­ that adjs such sparkel toour fac il­ best sanitation service available. are telephone dispatched forprompt per, scrap iron and other materials. In addition to an aggressive a Thev·re located on Highway 100, 3 service six days a week. We commend this firm fortheir ser­ public education campaign now cember22nd at3:00pm. Wewantto ity. Bertha is very outgoing and miles East of' Tenkiller Dam, in SUE'S RECYCLING & SANITA­ vice to the community and the envi­ underway, the Campaign is focused invite all of the friends and family involved in the activity department. Vian, phone 773-4007. They spe­ TION offerscompl ete area wide ser- ronment and recommend them to all on enacting stronger safety belt and members of our residents to come Berthawas also a volunteer here at cialize in service forindustrial, com­ . vice to business, construction compa­ our readers. The employees at SUE'S child safety scat laws at the state join us_ The little round man in the this facility about3 years ago. Avon mercial or residential needs, and of­ nies and others at a reasonable cost. RECYCLING & SANITATION level, and such laws red suit plans on beinghere to help us Martin was chosen the Employee enforcing as ferfast, dependable waste removal at Regardless if you're a homeowner or wish everyone a healthy, Happy through high visibility efforts involv­ celebrate during our party. of the Month. Avon is our dietary competitive prices. business owner, SUE'S RECY- Holiday Season! ing law enforcementnationw ide. If you or your group would like manager. Avon has alsoworked as a Effortsto improve air bag tech­ to schedule a time to sing carols or CNA md CMA here at our facility. RANCH ACRES PACKAGE STORE / CELEBRAT IONS nology are in the works. In the share a program with our resident, Congr�tulations to the both of you! meantime, as the number of motor please give me a call. The mo re The res1dentsare veryexcit ed about scheduled theme rrier! We want this their Oirisunas season and hope to The headquarters"FAMILY for your OWNED favorite & OPERA TED BY DENNIS & BETTYE FULLER" vehicles equipped with air bags in­ pagneyouwant, they haveacomplcte seems to have just what one wants. to beone of thebest holiday seasons have abt of carolers in this year. party beverages this holiday season is creases, so doesthe risk to children. selection and are always glad to sug- Stop in at CELE BRA TIO NS forall forour resident. 'TheWebbers Falls FFA were RANCH ACRES PACKAGE gest the suitable drink forthe occa- Parents and other caregivers must of your party supplies, mixers, cold We will behaving a doordeco­ here this past week giving all of our STORE located on Hwy. 2 South in brands of cork­ know that they can entirely eliminate sion. All of the popular beer, ice, plastic glassware, rating con testfor ourresidents. Please resideritsa fruit sack for Thanksgiv­ Warner, phone 463-5231. Courte- liquors are kept in stock and arranged any danger to children from a de- screws, and other hard-to-find items. beginhelping our loved one withthe ing. Theresidents enjoyed their good­ ous and helpful service is a hallmark in attractive displays, and you'll al- Located just next door fo,· your doordecorat ions. The 3 winners will ies anc also seeing the group that of this establishment. which has ways findthat favorite beer or malt convenience and also owned by the beannounced at the Christmas party. brougtt themover. served this area forsome time. Don't beverage. Fullers. This is another way to add the holi­ Most of the beverage items you'll It is not an easy job to properly select The compilers of this 1996 Holiday . day season. Ihaven'tcovered theac tivities need forthat party your planning are the right types and brands of the many trade it - Business Review are happy to recom­ We now have the resident's that took place this past week be­ sold here. Make them your one-stop hundreds of liquors on the market . mend this well-liked liquor store to . donate it angel tree up in the front entry. We cause of all the announcements I shopping place for party beverages today, but through much study and our readers. Dennis and Bettye wish & want our residents to have the best needed to cover. I can tell you that it and liquors. If it is wine or cham- evaluation this store always everyonea Safe an,dJoyousHoliday Call us forqui ck careful Christmas ever! If you select an was truly a busy week, but our resi­ Season! and easy pick-up. Help us "put the angel, we need to have the gifts here dentslice it that way. We have alot brakes on asthma" by the 20th of December. planned for the month of December LAKE REGION ELECTRIC CO-OP The residents hadtheir monthly and yet we still have roomfor more. AMERICAN council meetingth is past week. They Remember give me a call at 489- HAMID VAHDATIPOUR - GENERAL MANAGER Owned by all ofus! That's the motto it's their duty to see that the wishes of drastic price increasesofcompany­ T LUNG voted forthe Resident and the Em- 2299 and I will behappy toschedule at the LAKE REGIONELECTRIC ASSOCIA·800-LUNG-USATION., and needs of the customers are car- caused interference. when this co­ Call 1 ployee of the Month. Bertha Crow you. 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THE HOSPICE OF MUSKOGEE NON - PR OFIT COMMUNITY CARE SERVICE PROVIDED BASED ON NEED RATHER THAN ABILITY TO PAY JAMIE BRIDGEWATER - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hospice is a concept of supportive health aids. physicians and others possible. Additional services for eli­ care offered as an option to termi­ trained in special skills needed to gible Medicare patients may include nally ill patients and their families. It work with the terminally ill meet to medications, medical equipment and Yo u are cordially invited to the focuses on quality of life when the plan the best care possible. They inpatient care. length of life cannot be extended. teach family members how to care for THE HOSPICE OF MUSKOGEE Cherokee Nation Art llfarket The primary goal is to provide the the patient, make regular home visits, is located in Muskogee at 2023 W. being held ... patient and family supportive care provide care-giver relief and help B.roadway. 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Checking BANK will be glad to explain the ARMSTRONG BANK is located in and savings accounts. personal and many services and facilities that were Tahlonteeskee Courthouse & Museum Vian, 11hone 773-5255; in Warner, business loans, banking by mail, and designed foryour convenience. We phone 463-2973; in Gore, phone a widevariety ofother servicesall add suggest you take advantage of them. Exit 291 on I-40, Gore, Oklahoma 489-5950; in Webbers Falls, phone up to a first-class full-service banking Call or stop by the nearest location For Information and to reserve booth space call the Cherokee Nation 464-2261; in Muldrow, phone 427- institution. When you 're consider- today! Wishing everyone the best of Marketing Division (9 18) 456-0671 ext. 54 1 or 1-800-850-0348. 3204; in Stilwell, phone 696-5711; inglong-termfinancialplanningsuch the holiday season fr om the staffat ARMSTRONG BANK! PAGE 7. Wednesday,December 4, 1996 Hilldale spoils Warner's home opener

Sam Houston State basketball player Brett Weiberg (#10) looks fo r an opening as he is clmely defendedby a Sooner during OV's victoryover the visitors from Texas. Former Warner student battles OU by Daniel Hodges Bearkat. "It's different than playing Special Sports Writer in your hometown, but I like the NORMAN - Fonner Connors experience,"said Weiberg. Jody Moore (#33) grimaces in pain as he isfo uled byaHilldaleplayer while Lady Eagle Cheri Kee Muskrat(# 54) protects the" /(Ml post position against State College Cowb)yscoach Mick In his junior campaign at SHS, he drives along the baseline during their contest Tuesday, November 26, in Hilldale's Neva Schoonover during their contest Ttusday, November 26, at Weiberg was a spe;tator at Lloyd Weiberg played in all 27 Bearkat which the Hornets spoiled the Eagle's home opener, 82-56. WarnerHigh School. Noble Center at last Wednesday's games, starting in six of them. He After spurting out to a 16-4 Coach LeAnn Barnwellcomme nted. Oklahoma-Sam Houston State bas- averaged nearly five points a game "We were readyto play, they just got first quarter lead, theHilldale Lady ketball game. and two assists a game. Hornetsheld off a valiant LadyEagle some quick easy baskets early. We It wasn't his first Boomer- This season, Weiberg should comeback to spoil Warner's home were very pleased that we played Soonerexperience ac; he had a brief beable to postsome good numbers. opener, 61-55, in the girls contest. really, really hard. He's (Hilldale stint of coaching at Oklahoma State, In the Bearkats' 84-51 loss to Meanwhile in the boyscont est, the Head Coach Doug Winters) got jun­ butthistimetherenrezvouswithOU OU, Weiberg scored 14 points and visiting Hornetsnever lookedback in iors and seniorsand we have a young was a family affair,mce again oppo- dished out five assists, a one more postinga 82-56 pastingof the Eagles. club, and we'll going to get betterand site the Soonerbench. pointand equal assist outputth an he Poor shooting by the Lady better," she emphasized. Themiddle ofWeiberg'sthree had in Sam Houston's season-open­ Eagles in thefirst periodall owed the Casey Walker of HHS led all sons, Brett, is a Senior and a Bearkat ing victory over North Texas, 59-4 7. scorers with 23 points,fol lowed by Lady Hornets to surge ahead, but at Sam Houston, s:arting al point "We were just outhustled and Jodi Justice with 14. Cheri Kee getting into the bonus early in the guard for the Hmtsville, Texas didn't seem to get any breaks. Not a second quarterhelped the Lady Eagles Muskrat led the Lady Eagles with 20, school. one," said Weibcrg. "Our offense mount a comeback, and by the fourth followed by Stephanie Gleese with Brett, who was in grade school just produced in spurts. If we can quarter, thegap closed to 41-40, as 15, Mindy Madewell scored 9, Angela at WarnerElemenl2!)' when his fa- everpul things together, wecan play. Cheri Kee Muskrat made a layup. Jones chipped in 7, Miley Turnbull ther coached al Cor,nors State Col- OU is just a good team," added The game then see-sawedback and scored 2, and Sarah Calavan and lege, played two years at Northern Weiberg. forth over the final seven minutes, Apryl Rogers each managed a single Oklahoma College, where his dad is "It was tough playing on the with Warner having five different point. now coaching. B1ett and fonner road here in Norman with theircrowd, oportunities to take the lead but the Next up for the Lady Eagles is WarnerAll-Su uerCllrisBarnes were but it was special for me with my the CSC Tournament,wit h their first As part of the halftime entertainment at the University ofOklahoma-Sam Lady Hornets hitsome free throws in teammates at the junior college fam ily and friends here," saidWcib- Houston State University contest at Norman on Wei/nesday, November 27. the last minute to muster a victory game Monday evening againstMul­ school. erg. and move their record to 1-0 while drow. the Bud Light Daredevils perjQrmed. Here, one of !he Daredevils looks to After beingreouitedbyin-state A whole section of seats was Warner'srecord droppedto 0-2. The Hornets took offearly in slam dunk a basketball afterjum ping off a mini-trampoline and doing a flip schoolssuchas OralRoberts Univer- filled with family and friends who "If we hit our freethrows in the the boyscontest, leading 26-9 after in the air. sity and Oklahoma Baptist Univer- came to support Weiberg and team­ first quarter, we win the game," WHS the first quarter, and fought off a sity, which would hive given Weib- mate Peter Grein. Grein transferred Warnercomeback in the third quar­ erg a chance to stay close to home, he Lo SHS after playing two years at Former Cowgirls to lead national powerhouse ter, keyed by two Kyle Humphrey chose SHS. The fornerWamerrcsi- Northern, one year aas teammate to When a team finishes 21-9, is probably this year's OIC favorite, are tremendous competitors with three-pointers,to march to the 82-56 dem says he has enjoyed being a Weit.ergand Barnes. loses in the first roundof a national while both Southeasternand North­ great work ethics. Hightower was an victory to improve their record lo 1- tournamentand the team and fans are westernhavevcry talented squads. It All-Stater at Ada High Schooland is 0 and drop the Eagles to 0-2. 1997 Muskogee Bedouin Shrine Temple Tourney Brackets disappointed aboutthe season, then should be an interesting conference a utility player who can play at any WHS HeadCoach Paul Dun­ 6 - 11, 1997 you must be at Southwestern Okla­ race. position. Ray is a converted post January can was disappointed withthe loss. TOP o, aMCMTT homa State University in Weather­ Southwestern has numerous player al guard. She is also a good "They just got up early and they're W&M. IIIU'!Z ford. talented players ready to play the three-point shooter. just a better team. It's hard to come ��:-,-_;; ·--� TV� •-u-a Simply, fans of the Southwest­ three guard positions. Returning Southwestern has two posts ,-----l back from a 15-20 point deficit. i,una . 7111 "·"· .�.. ,u �� _ nu:.11•• 1•.11. . ernwomen's basketball program are starters inc lucc three-yearstarter Jana back from last year's team while two However, I feel like we played hard c.c. c:.c. spoiled. And they have reason to be Hilbert of Walters and point guard newcomers should provide ample in the fourth quarter. They (Warner's a.Al'. lltll "·"· 61\T . ,,u P,M, M-U-t {. . ..;::; c.c. '1-U-1�,� spoiled because the Lady Bulldogs Kenya Matlh�ws of Houston, Texas. firepower forthe Lady Bulldogs. team)didn'tgive up and played hard." '---- · -· .�:;_ 1 have beento 12 national toumamen ts, Hilbertlcd theteam last year in Back is returningstarter Joanna WHS' Jody Mooreled all scor­ COICSOI.J\TlOII • CfJLI J.IIS'IJ.U.C I St.b •"""'2 appearing in nine Final Fours. The three-pointbcmbs with 58. The junior Kailahi of Hamilton, NewZealand,as ers with 18. Jeremy Mathews and fans have beenaccustomed to highly­ shot 40% from three-pointrange and well as sophomore Miriam Owiti of Kyle Humphrey each finished with successful squads under John Loftin ended up averaging 7.4 points and Nairobi, Kenya. The 6'2" Kailahi IO points,Jer emy Thompson hit for and last year's21- 9 squad, which was 2.7 rebounds. Hilbert worked very was th� team's leadinng scorer and 5, Jonathan Oats scored 4, and Wes young and inexperienced,was not up hard this sunmer and is vasUy im­ rebounder last season with 10.6 scor­ Stewart, Kyle Gentry and :lackSm ith ;:';".;:7:.:':. .•[ -·- • t::,C - :' .,,--.-· ·"' . Lo Lady Bulldog standards. proved. She should be one of the ing and 6.4 rebounding averages. each chippedin two points. Hilldale It's anew yearand Loftin mighl bettcrshootc1s in thc 0IC and NAIA Owiti did not starty last season as a was led in scoring by Tyrone Morris, I_ __!IM..OftCH_ -·- just have those crazy fans smiling this season. freshman but did sec a lot of playing with 17, as Hilldale had a total often ltb ,u.a u.u.s. lhtt "·"· 11 1ft "·"· Matthews played in all 30 N-11-S IWS�OCBt: lllCU 8CUOOL once again in 1996-97. Southwest­ time. The 6' I " sophomore averaged players score in the contest c.c. C,C.- CIVlC C.IRO'P ern is ranked #4 in the NAIA pre­ games last se1Son. She averaged 6.6 8.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. Both Next up for the Eagles is the ll.ll.3,1111.IJ11\1.e: tllCJl SCHOOL season national poll and returnsthree points and 2.i assists. Her national should be assets for the Lady Bull­ CSCToumament, with Wamersquar­ tourney expcricncc should help the dogs thissea son. starters off last season's squad. Plus, ing off against Schulter Monday night KETl!:0 CURI8Tt.\N TUU, h)O P.N, Loftin has brought in several talented senior. Matth•!wsis asohd,all-around Loftin also has two strong play­ in the first round. 11-tl-S players who should make an immedi­ player who could fi ll several roles ers in 5'1 1" senior Denise Jones and :I.JURS. e1lO f',M, Pai. a130 "·"· ate impact. this season. 6"4" junior Sendra Smith, both of c.c. WIJUlllft c.c.

The Lady Bulldogs opened Loftin ilso has five newcom­ Dallas, Texas. Gore schedules SAT . 4100 P.N. SAT. tioo '·" NOHDAT h)O l',11� N-8-1 c.c. their campaign on November 22-23 ers at guard led bytwo Connors (OK) Jones, who rcdshirted last sea­ ll-tl-C OtAIU'lOttSUIP al the Domino Classic in Stephen­ State College transfcrs--LaTisha son, is a talented player who, Loftin Christmas parade COIIS01AT10N ville, Texas. Southwcstern's first (Tesha) LaDg of Okmulgee and feels, will beoneofthc top IO players The GoreChristmas Parade has 5t:b PI.M2 tlMJ.'& home games of the season will be Mindi Bedford of Webbers Falls-­ in the nation if she stays healthy. beenscheduled forSaturday, Decem­ T\IU. I 1)0 P.A. c.c. Friday and Saturday, Deccmber 6-7, plus another transferand two fresh­ Jones is a strong post-up player, with ber 14, 1996 at 11 am. Anyone t'UURS, liJO P,11 FRI, 1130 P,K, when they host the Ethel Nunn Clas­ men. Roslynn Dunn of Plainview, excellent touch around the basket, wanting to have a floatin the parade, 11-u-a "-u-s sic in Weatherford. The Lady Bull­ Texas, is a 1ransfcr from Midland who can also shoot the three. Smith, please contact Larry Carter at 489- 1'0HDA1 II)0 P .fl. dogsplay Kansas Newman on Friday (TX) Junior College, while the two a transfer from Temple (TX) Junior 2072, Judy Clopton at 489-2337, or c.c. at 7 p.m. and Mary Hardin-Baylor on freshmen arc =:rica HightowerofAda College, could make the difference Cindy Irwin at 489-2466. CRAV&T!'E• AA«. Saturday, also al 7 p.m. and Sherry Ray of Stilwell. on this year's squad. She is one of lt.b JIU.O lrd PIJ\Ct C,C.CIVIC c:BHTltR Loftin likes this year's squad Lang i� the fas test point guard Southwcstcrn's tallest players ever. SAT , ltOOP.11. St.'Z . 2100 P,I\, Bll.LDAU UICB SOICDL c.c. because of the returningexp erience lo play undc: Loftin. She won the Loftin expects her to have a good Don't forget to stop and the team's quickness, size and 100meter druh at the Class 4A state year. 'l'OP OP DR1\Clt.£T shooting ability. IL also helps that his meet whilcatDkmulgcc High School. Schedule W&l\,11 WUiff ST1 t.Llfl\Ttut N>HIJJ\t s,10 .,_..,_ junior college transferclass is one of Lang, a grc.t passer will make it Dec.6-7, Ethel Nunn Classic, Weath­ by Armstrong Bank c.c. the best during the 16 sea,;onshe has possible for the Lady Bulldogs Lo erford,5&7 pm.; Jan. 2-4, Crusader nu. s:10 r.M. coached at Southwestern. play an up-tempo style of play this Tournament, San Antonio, Texas, in Warner and pick ,._U-6 N-u-s "We have all the qualities to year. TBA;Jan.8,Cameron UniversiLy, 7 SAT.1l:)O P.11. St\T, 1;)0 l'.11. 11-11-s have an outstanding team," Loftin Bedfod and Lang played to­ pm.; Jan. 11, at USAO, 8 pm.; Jan. c.c. 15, 18, Oll\.tlr10N:Jll1t' said. "The only drawback is that we gether in 75 games at Connors so NSU, 6 pm., Jan. at South­ up an angel off of 5t.b PIJ\CIS n,,,.... have the most balanced league this both arc farriliar with each others eastern,8p m.;Jan. 22,ECU,6pm.; TNl!.aQUNI 1'\,r.S . �:)O l',ft, year." game. Bedford should help the Lady Jan.25, at Langston; Jan. 27, North­ the Angel Tree c.c. The Oklahoma Intercollegiate Bulldogs withher great outside shoot­ western, 6pm.; Jan. 29, at Panhandle nrw;, );)O P,ft, nu . s:JG .,·"· Conferencewill once again field one ing ability. Dunn is a super quick State, 6 pm.; Feb. 1, at Cameron, 6 c.c. c.c. of the strongest conferences in the guard who cculd see action at any of pm.; Feb. 5, USAO, 6 pm.; Feb. 10, this week! nation. That's evidenced by the fact lhe three guard positions. She is an at NS U, 6 pm.; Feb. 12, Southeast­ that Southwestern is ranked #4 in the excellent lon;-rangc shooter. ern,6 pm.; Feb. 15, at ECU, 8 pm.;

nation, but the OIC coaches have the 'Tre e wasgr aciouslyao riatea 6y M-11-S NU!iroUGCt IUCII SCIIOOL Both 1--ightower and Ray arc Feb. 19, Langston, 6 pm.; Feb. 22,at lt.h Pt.AC& Jrtl . rl.fiCE c.C". -C!\f1C Ce.NTtm Lady Bulldogs al #3 in the OIC prc­ two of the best all-around freshman Northwestern,8 pm.; Feb. 24, Pan­ �fro! ty!ilcr t.SChris tmas'Tr u 9iJnn u.u.s 12:)0 p,)\. 11.11.s. 1uu.oA1..£ u1c11 scnuot. c.c. 12:)Q ... �. sea�un poll. Loftin said East Central toplay under-oftinatSWOSU. Both handle State, 6 pm. PAGE 8 • Wednesday, December4, 1996 Obituaries New Data Shows Decline in Cancer Death Rates likely that there will be a 25% de­ on cancer prevention , risk reduction Stayhealth y and active. Booker T. Jones, Sr. home of his daughter, Vivian Ward, New data shows the firsLconti­ nous and sustainable decline in can­ crease in the overall death rate from and earlydetection; 3) tobacco con­ PINE HOLLOW - On Decem­ while surrounded by his fam ily. GET THE FLU SHOT. mortality in the Unite cancer, and possibly as much as a lrol, espcciallyl>rotection of children ber 19, 1913, in Pine Hollow, Okla­ He leaves to cherish his mem­ cer d States from 1990 to 1995. This downturn 50% decrease in the next 20 years," lhrough increased regulation of to­ NOT THE FLU. homa, BookerTil lman Jones was lx>rn ory: three sisters, Beatrice Williams, shows that the cumulative effect of saidAmerican Cancer SocietyChief bacco; 4) improved access to cancer • Do I need a flu shot every year? to Reverend John Wiley Jones and RosettaNesbill and Eva Vassar; two Yes, because the Flu viruschanges prevention.early detection, and treat­ Executive Officer, John R. Seffrin, infonnation,screening and treatment; Celia Ann Brackeen Jones. Booker brothers, Reverend Williams Jones every year. ment has saved thousandsof lives. Ph.D. 5) improved health and cost savings was one of fifteen children. Booker and Edison Jones; his children, Cris­ In a media briefing led by the At a media briefing in Wash­ offered by managed care's promotion • How serious is the flu? grew up in Pine Hollow and lived tel and husband Al Cline, Adelaton, American Cancer Socielly (ACS), ington, D. C., leaders of theACS and of preventive care, early detection The Flu can be serious for people withinfour miles of his birthplace.In California, Coclcnta and husband over 65. It can lead to dangerous -­ cancer experts declared that this NCI pledged to make at least biennial md risk counseling; 6) consensus on the tradition of his parents' spiritual Anthony Davis, Tulsa, Loretta and and costly -- health problems. downward trendcan be accelerated reports in the nation on the progress ,tandards of cancer infonnation, rearing, Bookerrecogni zed Chest at husband Frank Cole, Wichita, Kan­ Note: People allergic toeggs significantly by a nationwide coordi­ against cancer. This collaborative ;creening, treatment and care in all an early age. He accepted Qui.st sas, August and wife Joyce Jones, should consult 1/,eir health care nated dedication of effort and re­ effort is designed to help keep Ameri­ 1ealthcare settings; 7) increased fi- under his father's pastorage, Rever­ Warner,Vivi an and husband, Danny provider befo re gerring aj111 shot. sources. cans informed aboulthe anticipated 1ancial suppon of biomedical re­ end J.W. Jones. At the age of 24, Ward, Fon Worth, Texas, Luther and • When should I get my flushot? The American Cancer Society, continuousde cline of cancer deaths ;earch; and 8) behavioral research to Booker married Mable E. Barnett wife Hazel Jones, Owasso, Linda The best time is in the fall. before the NationalCancer Institute (NCI), through an intensified application of ievelop more effectivecancer infor­ and fathered twelve children. Harris, Wichita, Kansas, Reverend Flu season starts. researchresults and pooledresources . nation deli very. His wife and one son, Booker Fe lix Jones, Warner, Stephen and and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)have long been Dr. Seffrin, NCI DirectorRich­ "Twenty-five years ago, the By gelling your shot, you'll also T. Jones, Jr., preceded him in d�ath. wife Cynthia Jones, Warner, and recognized for their contributionsto ard Klausner, M.D., and CDC Direc­ passage of the National Cancer Act avoid spreading the Flu to loved Booker demonstrated and taugt1l his Reverend David· Jones and wife reducing cancer death and disability tor of the National Cemer for Chronic mobilized the country'sresources to ones. children the way of the Lord. He Adrienne, Fon Worth, Texas; 37 in this country. Today, Lhese three Disease Prevention and Health Pro­ fight cancer. Since that time, we Remember, your Flu shot is free, if servedfa ithfully to his church, Mount grandchildren, 23 great-grandchil­ important partners and many other motion, James Marks, M.D., called have found the answers to many you are enrolled in Medicare Part B Zion Baptist Church, of Pine Hcllow dren, one great-great-grandchildren, organizations are renewing their on government, the private sector, questions about th is serious public and your health care provider as a Deacon Superintendent of Sun­ and a host of other relatives and many commitment to support cancer re­ and volunteer and advocacy health health issue," said Dr. Seffrin. "By accepts Medicare assignment. day School,President of the Brcther­ friends. search and health programs nation­ groups to dedicate themselves to joining fo rces, we can continue to HMO members: most members hood, and in the Collate Di;trict Services of Memory for Mr. wide that are responsible for this foc us on the activities that will accel­ support research that will help us must get their Flu shot from their Mission Baptist Association, where Jones were held on Saturday, No­ decline in cancer deaths. erate the progress against cancer learn more about how to prevent, HMO. Check with your HMO. he served faithfully until his declin­ vember 30, 1996 at 2:00pm . at the A recently published paper by mortality. "We are here today to detect, and treat this disease; and how ing health. Mr. Jones was aso a Saint Mark Baptist Church. Rever­ Philip Cole, M.D., of Lhe Depart­ challenge our nation to commit to to enhance the qual ity oflife of those mentor of many who knew him. He end Jerone Roland officialed and his A public service message fr om: ment ofEpidem iology, University of joining forceslo work even harder to living with cancer all across the na­ spoke, wilnessed and lived his life son, Reverend Felix Jones, delivered Alabama al Birmingham, bases the help reduce cancer death rates across tion." U.S. Depart. of Health & the ways of Christ. Mr. Jones was the Eulogy. Mr. Jones was then laid reasons for the decline in cancer the country," said Dr. Seffrin. The American Cancer Society Human Services cared for in his home in Pine Hollow to rest in the Nancy Sheppard Ceme­ deaths in the United States on re­ According to Dr. Seffrin, eight is the nationwide community based Health Care Financing Admin. by his son, Reverend Fe lix Jones and tery in Pinc Hollow. Friends were Okla. Foundation for views of two large statistical data­ key steps are necessary to achieve an voluntary health organization ded i­ then in Fort Worth, Texas with his able to visit Mr. Jones as he slumbers Medical Quality accelerated reduction in cancer mor­ cated to eliminating cancer as a major daughter, Vivian Ward where he at the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Di­ bases,the CDC'sMonthly Vital Sta­ Department of Human Services tality by 2015: 1) collaborationand health problem by preventing can­ remained until the end. On Novem­ rectors, Inc., on Friday, November tistics Reportsand NCl's Prevention Aging Services Division and the Surveillance, Epidemiology coordination ofeffort and resources cer, saving lives, and diminishing Okla. State Depart. of Health ber 25, 1996, at 8:25 pm., Goe sent 29, 1996 from 10:00am. until 7:00 by government, the private sector suffering from cancer, through re­ the " Angel of Eternity" to take Booker pm. Mr. Jones' grandsons beared his and End Results Programs (SEER). and volunteerism; 2) education search, education, advocacy, and to his home over in G Jory. He pA1ce­ casketat the services. Mr. Jones was "These findings indicate that if the through communications programs service. full y left our presence in the loving cared for and his family comforted current momentum continues, it is by Keith Biglow and the staff of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors in Warner"Library News Sims News Muskogee. New books received at the by Helen Masterson When I took Pebbles out that Minnie DeFoor Warner Public Library forthe week Thanksgiving (eve) greetings night, I looked up at the moon (it had fromthe Lazy "M," although this is a become a full moon Sunday night Millsap PORUM - Minnie DeFoor, 81, of November26 includes the follow­ ing selections. day soon. Hope you didn't eat too during all that sleeting). Icicles on of Porum, died Saturday, November Adult Fiction: Taos, by Irwin much turkey; if so, there's an ancc­ the eaves sparkled like a diamond 23, 1996. Viewing was at the Porum Blacker; The Holcroft Covenant, by dote(orantidote?) for itat the bottom fri nge, while the ice in the trees glit­ Chapel on Wednesday, November Funeral Service Robert Ludlum; Dawn of Valor, by of this column. tered and sparkled like million-dollar 27, 1996 from 8:30 am. to 9:00 am . Monuments LindsayMcKcnna; The Lost World, Sorry it's late, but it's about a diamonds. And we got it all for free. Services were held at 10:00 am., by Michael Crichton; Hanta Yo, by turkey - so what can I say? Happy It was a breath-talcing sight. Low Pre Need Plans Wednesday, November 27, 1996 at Ruth Beebe Hill; Vertical Run, by Birthday last Thursday, November temperature Tuesday morning was Porum Assembly of God Church with Burial Policies Joseph Garber; Jinxed, by Day Le­ 22, to brother-in-law George and to 23 degrees. Reverend Tim Boyles officiating. twin granddaughters, Holli and I baked pumpkin pies; Kather­ Burial Insurance Burial was at Fields Cemetery. Claire; Taming A Sea Horse, by Heather. ine called. Get-well wishes go to her She was preceded in death by Robert Parker; A Different Eden, by Had a nice drive through Salli­ husband, Bill Jarrard. I talked to several members of her immediate Katherine Sinclair; Gentle Rogue, by "SpecialServices Johanna Lindsey; The Alaskans, by saw (sawthe lumber yard burning), Daisy Shelby, Modean Ross, Joyce fam ily. She was a member of the Lee Davis Willoughby; Turning Stilwell, Tahlequah, Muskogee and Wisc, Gary Clark, Joe Stone, Mary Porum Assembly of God Church For SpecialLoved Ones" Point, by Shannon Ocork;and Buck­ home. Thanks to Lanette and Gene Sappington, and Jeannie Neeley. which was the center of her life. Her skin Bridagcs, by L. Ron Hubbard. Talley for lunch - they have a lovely Let's Talk Turkey Jerry & Delcie Millsap love and caring for her children, Adult Non-Fiction: Nonh To new home in Sallisaw. We saw the (Thanksgiving, grandchildren and family were un­ ··Owners .· The Pole, by Will Steger; Bury My big turkey made from a round bale of from the turkey's viewpoint) surpassed. Heart AL Wounded Knee, by Dec hay, on N. Dogwood on the Check [ struttetlu.p antfaUUJn m pen, We bbers Falls 464-2251 Ft. Gibson 478-2431 Survivors included sons, Phil­ y Brown; Travels With Charley, by ranch. Deli.vered a clipping about 'M appetite was fi.tarty. lip DcFoor and wife, Jewell of y John Steinbeck;Boone, by T. Boone WebbersFaJls school to Brenda Cato 'Tlu toU mt l woufa6t a gut.St Lordsburg, New Mexico, Ray De­ y Pickens, Jr.; The Prom ise, by Hal and the superintendent, Dr. Virginia ;il,tsurm 6ifJai n�rparty. Foorand wife, Bettye of Muskogee; Lindsey;Love Is A Choice, by Robert Webb. Talked to Carolyn Carter sisters, Lynell Layman of Sun City, CROSS Hcmfclt; The Enduring Spirit, by Wednesday. 'Wisfi.6one, tfi.igfi.6one,{lJl4 nec�ont, afi Arizona, Pauline Leach of Bak­ Shirley Lcbovitz; Tamoxifcn & Friday. Marilyn came down. 'M parts Wtrt growingfa t. ersfield, California, and Marlene y Breast Cancer, by Michael W. Dc­ We had lunch at Charlie's Chicken ln tfup{icate I gave my ca{{, COMMUNICATIONS Mills of Caney, Texas; five grand­ Grcgcorio; and J.K. Lasser's Your then went up and visited awhilewit h ' o66{e,go 66{e!'· {iK_!.tfiat. children and eight great-grandchil­ (j WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH Income Tax 1997. sis Bea and George Swindell, Warner. dren. CELLULAR SERVICE ALMOST Adult Reference Non-Fiction: John Stone visited his dad, ;il.rou.ntf tfi.tirafi ta6f.es, tfi.twa Pallbearers were Bobby y ANYWHERE IN OK LAHOMA The Guinness Book of World Rec­ Notch, Saturday. We had a rain, sleet 'from 'Maine to Jll{6u.qu.erqut, Wright, Jimmy Wright, Clayton ords. and ice storm over the weekend, with 'for ainntr on 'Tfian�giving'Day Corbell, Dan Hughey. Gary McNeely Juvenile Fiction: Mandie and 2 or 3 inches of sleet on the ground, 'Tfu '{[ afi6t eating.. !IurK_!. ?! MOTOROLA FLIP OR and Keith Shrum. y y the Courtroom Battle, by Lois Gla­ and 4 .67 inches rainfalltot al. Boy, Arrangements were by the BAG PHONE $49.00 dys Lcppard; and Harriet the Spy, by early winter with a vengeance. 'Main course? Jfe , are ou.k,_ idai ngme; Mallory Funeral Home, Stigler. y y FREE ACTIVAT ION Louise Fitzhugh. MOSTLY HELEN: Maurice's fam­ l s'pose it tfo esn't matter Come and visit the library and ily went to Muskogee Sunday, had Since in my gwrytfi.trt ['{£6e, THROUGH pick up a holiday book bag. the twins' birthday party at Pizza Inn. 'My 6ack._upon a pfatter. DECEMBER 31, 1996 They thought I wouldn't want to go SHOP THE CLASSIFIEDS!! because of the weathcr. .. they were 'Witfr.corn 6ru u£tfres sing pildso h.igfr. .. . right! ;il.na sauuftossetf al,out, ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS & Monday when Katherine rang, Cran6enu.s,y ams {lJl4pum pfjnpi £·. THE GIFT OF GIVING I answered the phone with "Ho, ho, 'Tfuy'rt rtafiy p¥JBing out. Opening the door to hope· ho. Merry Christmas." I got a few The Muscular Dystrophy Association's support seconds of silence. She said, "I didn't JfUUJ ruady tlo tfi.ty sit antlgor gt, services help Americans live with 40 know how to answer thal." From my Ylntacid? f11itre's no qu.e.stion; 918-463-2921 neuromuscular diseases. And our cutting-edge journal: "Dripping icicles are strug­ Soun f'{[Fi.ave m revtngt, 6 (jtorge, research offers hope for a future without these y y disabling disorders. Call our lifeline. gling to maintain their shape in 30- f'{[give 'em intfigestion! It's toll-free. degree temperature, with a cold north Helen Barnes Masterson wind blowing." THE VOICE OF HOPE Muscular Dystrophy 1-800-572-1717 Assooat,on Countryside Estates by Wenona Martin follow every word of the beautiful The cold crisp air of winter service. greeted us at the beginning of this Margaret Web stcr has returned week, Sunday, November 24th. It from MRMC feeling fit once again. sent a signal that the final days of Mallie Courtney was talcen to Novemberare closing in. By Wed­ Muskogee Regional on November nesday, the ice was tumi ng to streams 25. of icy water and by Thanksgiving We arc gra teful for Brownie WARNER WARNER Day, it was just a memory. Eachday Troop 147ofWamcr under thcdircc­ its own blessing and its own trouble. tion of Stacy Blundell for tray deco­ UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST ASSEMBLYOF GOD CHURCH Memorial services were con­ rations to beautify and personalize NEW HOURS WELCOMES YOU! ducted for Irene Byrd on Tuesday, the tables on Thanksgiving Day. Each Sunaay Sclioo{- 9:45 am. Sunaay 'Mo rning - 11 am. November 26 al 2:00 pm in the little turkey carried a specialmessage Sunday School - 9:30 am. Warner Baptist Church with Minis­ oflovc to residents. Welove kids and f Sunaay 'Evening - 6 pm. 'We tfn estfay 'Evening - 7:30 pm. ter Dwayne Randolph oficiating. anything theydo is very importantto Worship Service - 10:30 am. Special arrangementwas made ahead us. Thanks. It was surely a labor of Floyd Collins, Pastor of time for Allie Mac Steadham, love, and greatly appreciated by resi­ Reverend Jim R. Hill Irene's sister, to attend. For th is, we dents. 463-2629 join Allie Mae in apprec iation fonhc We wish you a happy holiday WARNER WEBBERS FALLS headphones which allowed her to weekend. We had a goodone. r----_;;_:::'--'�:...... :=-=--=�:....:..;=-=--.=.::....!...�'....!.:FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH=..!� --- ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Dwayne Randolph, Pastor 109 Smith Street Dale Baker, Music & Youth Director WORSHIP SERVICES Webbers Falls, Oklahoma Su�day School - 9:45 am. Sunday Morning - 10:SOam. Sunday Evening • 7 pm. Wednesday Evening • 7 pm. Sunday Mass - 11:3 0 am. 463-2380 Rev. Jeffrey Polasek, Pastor Wednesday, December 4, 1996: '� · - ··� . . , · • !· . t�i .i.. CLASS!,.,._\F�.· l IED. ', ADS• • y i( I REAL.. �..._ �EST ...- ATE...... J ' SERVICES ' - ,.,_ .....- -- SERVICES VEHICLES 1986 SUN VAULT MOBILE � HELP- -· .. WAN·-TED .' TAX PLANNING: JINGLE BELLS... A VON SELLS! NEED A LITTLE HELP? HOME SONY HANDY-CAM VIDEO STRATEGIC No time fo r Sale. 14x72, 2 bed­ Politicians plan to take it - We help Call me now to find out how! to Clean? Call Lhe Cleaning Help­ Do You .. <1 room, 2 bath, CHA, kitchen stove. 8mm palmcorder, lOx variable f �Have a Job?... _j tri-pod, you plan to keep it. Financial Christmas Cash - Call me Fast! ers!...484-2356or484-534 7, l6-3U?) -Have a Residence ?. .. 1 918-427-0119. (13-ufnl zoom, battery charger, bat­ Services. C & H Associates. Call tery, carrying case, batLery pack. Jonnie Shamblin 918-464-2423. -Have a Drivers License?... J 918-427-7775. (7-ufnl "\�RD SALES 1985 CASTLE MOBILE HOME Only been used for 3 hours of D.\. Y & NIGHT MINOR HOME [13-6n,) NOW HIRING REPAIR: -W GARAGE SALE: Friday, Nov 28 - for sale, 16x80 3 bdrm, 2 bath at recording. Purchased around July of All of Sequoyah County ait Staff, this year! $500. - may negotiate. Hostess, Bus and Kitchen Help. Saturday, Nov 29 - and Monday, YOU ARE south-end of Lake Tenkiller al ard Eastern Muskogee County. 2. W. l n l av m - - 1 Apply in person at Captain' s Dec. Jerry Johnson residence, Meadow Park. $18,500.00. Call Cal a d e e essage 773 5 8.L_ Energency jobs done at night. l W. 51 Riverfront Table Restaurant in 1/2 miles of Vian on Hwy 64. 918-489- 59. r11 -ufnJ DODGE RAM CHARGER A'.so, Housepainting - inside and APPROVED '83 Webbers Falls between 1:30 and 8am 'til ??. f16-Jtcl NORTHEAST OF WARNER, 01,t! Call Charles Peoples at 918- ., �..-J,;,/�,.. • ;-.. ·-·". 5 4x4, good condition. $2500.00. 4 m 41- fn • .. 773-828L [32-ufn] :30 p . [ u l MISC . acres, 3 bedroom, 2 bath Mobile 1 - - f1 -ltp A?PLIANCE SERVICE 9 8 773 8360. 5 ) - Call HELP WANTED: up to $5 FREE KITTENS: Home with large addition, covered J.P. Gregory. 918-773-5531. Earn 00 Ready now - or - roof and patio deck. Call Jack, 1988 BRONCO 4x4, per week assembling products at II 90,000 4- fn Perfect forChristmas! 918-463-2729 PlOPANE PROMPT [ u l home. No expe ence. FO l-5 - 689-3800o r 683-779l. [9-ufnl miles, goodcondition. Phone, 464- · Delivery. ri IN 04 after5:00o'clock. · [17-ltcl 2399. f14-3tl 646-1700DEPT . OK-284, fl4-161 FOR STUD LEIGH MOTORS ACRES, 14X80 MOBILE Competitive prices. Emergency - red nosed Pit Bull, S REGISTERED se:vice. Service Technician. Call HOME, l ROTTWEILLER NOW umING for numerous jot1 registered. Call 501-783-1750, 773-8014 2 bedroom, bath, 24x30 L.P. Bottle Express, Inc. 918-775- with papers. For Sale - $50.00. openings. Office help & laoor<"rs_ nightscal l 50 1-675-2636. [17-1 Itel workshop. Moonshine & Golden 3155, 918-427-6789, or 918-773- CAJ\JP HUNT DEER -774- - n Men & wo111C'n. Call tmby 918-Tl3- & on your Pond Road. $ l 2,000. 918-776- !d!L2.18 0653. (15 uf l - 8]50.TENKILLE R TRASH [7 ufnl �401. own property for only $50 a month. 0411. (13-fn) Now Has FOR SALE: ------·---- 2,5._;t Call918-773-5401. Lakeview- 2 story, 3 Roll-Off Boxes! Call 918-773- ST-ATE OF OKLAHOMA, bedroom, 2 bath house. Garage, laun­ THE 5"43, [l3-8tcl on behalf of the Oklahoma dry room, vinel siding, central H/A, . ·1,,, ,. ..- �-- •.. Furniture Antiques i ·:' : FOR RE T Gift Department of Environmental easy maintenance at S=Gray Squirrel Items Pl E RC E·--:-:�··: Ridge on Lake Tenkiller. Call 918- SHOPPERS PARADISE Quality, wishes to lease approxi­ R t�NT TO AUTO SALES 175-4826 for aowintment. r1 6-1tcj We Write ... (HVN your own homr;i ,,. mately 150 net usable feet of office t1J New Shipments Weekly FOR SALE: Boats - Motor�ycles Easy dec1l. Name your ter ms. Cali space in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Initial 220-440 3 phase 1/4 Purchase a Reliable Car proposal should be submitted in Jet Skis - RV's Jimmie Rogers at 918-773-5401. ton Hoist - $250.00. 26 Inch con­ ------··- ____ 25_-2 1 **AU TO LOANS** writing by the close of business, sole Color TV - $250.00. 1985 Commercial Autos - Friday, December 13, 1996 to: The Suzuki 185 Four-Wheeler - HOUSE FOR RENT ·c · Auf

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