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Vol. XII - Issue No. 39 Call (918) 463-2386 or Fax (918) 773-8745 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 Candidates file for state, county offices Candidates from across the United States Representative State Auditor and Inspector Insurance Commissioner John David Luton Muskogee County Treasurer statefiled either with the StateElec District 2 Democrat Democrat State Representative Democrat tion Board in Olclahoma City (for Democrat Clifton H. Scott Carroll Fisher District 12 Dorothy W. Lawson state offices) or withthe Muskogee Kent Pharaoh Republican John P. Speannan Democrat Lillian Jayne County Election Board (for county Isabel K. Baker Allen M. Hart Barry Hale Jerry W. Hefner Muskogee County Assessor offices) Monday, Tuesday and Bryan J. Bigby Attorney General Republican Republican Democrat Wednesday, July 6-8, 1998. Candi James R. Wilson Democrat DonStrong David Lancaster TerryFoutch dateshaduntil5pm.,July 10.1998 to Republican W.A. Drew Edmondson Bill Maguire District 13 Muskogee County Commissioner withdraw. Tom A. Coburn State Treasurer John P. Crawford Democrat District 1 Those filing are listed below, Independent Democrat Corporation Commissioner Bill Settle Democrat according to h>w their name will be AlbertJones RobertA. Bulkin Democrat District 14 Hairl Adney listed on the official ballot. Those Governor Superintendent or CharleyLong Democrat Vernon Buck Toruc candidateslisted by themselveshave Democrat Public Education Re»ublican Barbara Staggs Cliff Walker drew no oppos.tionand won the seat. James Hager Democrat Denise A. Bode Re»ublican Gene Wallace United States Senator Laura Boyd Sandy Garreu District Judge Jerry Huffer Republican Democrat Republican Republican District 15, Office 1 District 15 Phillip Long ArlieNixon Frank Keating Tod Williams Mike Nonnan Democrat District J Jerry Kobyluk Joe Vickers Linda D. Murphy Roger Hilfiger Glenda S. Lee Democrat Jacquelyn Morrow Lewis Ledger Reform Commissioneror Labor District 15, Office4 Bobby Frame Brian Enkey wood Hoppy Heidelberg Democrat James E. Edmondson Ken Bingham Dexter Payne Don E. Carroll Lieutenant Governor J.C. Watts �ociate District Judge Republican The Primary Election will be Re»ublican Democrat Virginia BlueJeaffi Jenner Muskogee County Jim Adkins held on Tuesday, August 25, 1998, Don Nickles Dan Lowe Jerry Morgan Teddy Joe Abbott District 16 with a runoff,if necessary,on Tues Independent Jack Morgan Reimblican ThomasH. Alford Democrat day, September15, 1998. The Gen Argus W. Yanjell, Jr. Republican Brenda Reneau District Attorney M.C. Leist eral Election will be held on Tues Mike Morris Mary Fallin Chris Brown Muskogee County day, November3, 1998. CSC offers August mini-mester Fall enrollment now underway WARNER- The 1998 August Principles of Sociology,"and "SPCH Mini-Mester a Connors State Col 1113: Introduction toOral Commu at Connors State College lege will beheld August 3-13, with nication." WARNER - Individuals plan ality Adjusunent," from 1:30-4 pm. eight, three-hour courses being of General enrollment is setfor 8 ning on taking courses during the on Tuesdayand Thursday in Warner; fered. am., Monday. August 3, with classes 1998 fall semester at Connors State "PHED1261 : BeginningSwimming" Coursesat the WarnerCampus beginningat9 am. Allfees are due on College may pre-enroll from now from 2-3 pm. on Monday and Wed include "COMS 1113: Fund/Com or before August 4. Classes meet untilthe firstweek of August. nesday in Warner, "PHED 1321: puter Usage," 'HUMN 2113: Gen Monday through Friday from 9 am. "Students who pre-enroll not WaterExercise" from 3:30-5 pm. on eral Humanities," "POLS 1113: to 3:30 pm. Studentsmay pre-enroll only reserve classes that might be Monday and Wednesdayin Warner. AmericanFedtral Government," and now in a course. comefull later on, but alsoeliminate A schedule of second eight "PSY 1113: General Psychology." Enrollment and admission longerlines during regularregistra week courses during the 1998 fall Muskogee Campus offerings questions can be directed to theOf tion," notes Dr. Jo Lyn Digranes, semester will be announced later. include "GEOG 2243: Introduction fice of Admissions in Wamer at (918) vice presidentof academics andtech Regular enrollment begins August to Geography,' "HIST 1493: His 463-2931 or in Muskogee,(918) 687- nology. Dr.Digranes adds, "Eight 10 withfall classesbeginning Aug ust toryofU.S. Since1865," "SOCI1113: 6747, 201 Coun SL week courseswill beoffered with the 17. Enrollmentand admissionsques Pictured aboveis a tanlcerspewing refrigerated liquid oxygen last Wednesday first weeksscheduled August 18 and tions canbe directed tothe Office of morningon Inter state 40 at the rest area between Webbers Falls and Warner. concludingOctober 9." Admissions in Muskogee at (918) Accordingto DuaneParker of the OklahomaCorporation Commission,who Eight-week courses include 687-6747 at 201 Court SL, or in noticedthe plume, the UnitedS tatesDepartmentofTransportation determi.ned "PSYC2113: Psychology ofPerson- Warner at (918) 463-2931. thalit wassafe for the tractor-trailer to go down the road becausethe plume wascaused by a malfunctioninghigh pressure release vent and the integrity of the tank was not compromi.sed. The driver headedba.;k to Terrell, Texas Immunizations required to attend school to hav� � equipmentrepaired. TheMuskogeeCounty HealthDepartment would like toremind parents of the schoolimmunization requirements for the 1998-1999school year tenn. Warner VFW/ Auxiliar1, to attend meeting Kindergarten Requirements John Dilbeck, Blanchard, gion, and theFirst Baptist Church. • 5 dosesof Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTP) or a combination of commander of the Veterans of For Shields, a lifemember of the DTP and DTaP vaccines totaling5 doses unless thefounh DTP/DTaP was eign Wars Departmentof Oklahoma, General Lesley J. McNair VFW receivedafter the fourth birthday andGuila Shields, Lawton,president Auxiliary 5263, was electedguard at • 4 doses of Oral Polio (OPV) unlessthe thirddose was received after the of the Ladies Auxiliary,will behon the69th annual convention in Olcla founhbirthday ored at a 6 pm. reception Saturday homa City, the first ofthefive offices • 2 dosesof Hepatitis A Vaccine (must be 6 months apart)* evening, July 17, at theRadisson Inn leading to the presidency. She has • 3 dosesof HeptatisB Vaccine in Olclahoma City. Dilbeck and served the stateas Americanism and • 2 dosesof Measles, Mumps, and Rubella(MMR) Shields were named to office at the Loyalty Day chainnan,members hip, • Children under 4 yearsof age will berequired to have at leastone dose of 77thVFW and73rdLadies Auxiliary Legislative and Gold Star Parents Haemophilus Influenzae(Hib) conventionsin Olclahoma City, con chainnan and two terms each as a • I dose of Varicella (Chicken Pox)* ducted by the then Commander member of the budget and audit •There is a 120 day grace period to begin Hepatitis A and Varicella Charles"Ch uck" Huckaby, Chouteau, committee. She has servedher aux vaccine for 1998 only. and Auxiliary President Diane Ca iliary and district as president and First through Second Grade Requirements vazos, Altus. currently is servingas district treas • 5 dosesof Diphtheria, Tetanus,and Pertussis (DTP) or a combinationof Representatives of theWarner urer. DTP and DTaP vaccines totaling 5 doses unless the fourth DTP/DTaP was VFWPost and Auxiliary areexpected ShehasselectedHereBecause receivedafter the fourth birthday toattend the receptionand the state's We Care as her theme to coincide • 4 dosesof Oral Polio (OPV) unless thethird dose was receivedafter the organizations program planning with Volunteerism, The Ultimate fourthbirthday meetingsSaturday, according to State Gift...the theme of National Presi • 2 doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) VFW and AuxiliaryPress Secretary dent-elect Jane Bingham, Bridport, Third through Sixth Grade Requirements Esther Stringer,Lawton. Awards for VennonL • 3 dosesof Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTP) the 1997-98 yearwill be decided al Named to serve with Dilbeck • 3 dosesof Oral Polio(OPV) themeeti ngs. areHar lan J. Bjorago, Oklahoma City, • 2 dosesof Measles, Mumps, andRubella (MMR) Dilbeck, a life member of the senior vice commander;Jim Mann, Seventh Grade Requirements Blanchard VFW,has servedhis post Oklahoma City, quartennaster; and • 3 dosesof Diptheria, Tetanus,and PertussisD1P) as commander two tenns, being Robert Thomas, McAlester, judge • 3 dosesof Oral Polio (OPV) named All State Post Commander a.dvocate. Serving with Shields will • 2 dosesof Measles, Mumps, and Rubella(MMR) bothterms, and captain of the twenty be Senior Vice President Joye Black, • 2 dosesof Hepatitis A vaccine CSCHeadLivestockJudgingCoach andBe-A-ChampShowCallle andLamb four member team in 1997. Heserved Altus; Junior Vice President Sandy • 2 dosesof Hepatitis B vaccine Camp DirectorJerry M cPeak visits with one of the students during one of the his postas quartennaster four terms, Williamson, Midwest City; Treas Since completion or the series or J doses or Hepatitis requires 4 to 6 camp sessions recently. More on the campon page 3. being namedAll StateQuartennaster urer Beatrice Thomason, Altus; Sec months, parentsshould be notified or this requirement now. all four tenns. He has served his retary Joy Jackson, Lawton; Chap Eighth Grade Requirements district as commander and quarter lain Bonnie Wheeler, Del City; and • 3 dosesof Diphtheria, Tetanus,and Pertussis {DTP) OU recognizes local student master. Heandhiswifeof thirty-nine Conductress Easter Drumheller, • 3 dosesof Oral Polio (OPV) NORMA� -TheUniversity of majors in the school who e.amed a years havethree sons, one grandson, McAlester. • 2 dosesof Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Oklahoma H.H Herbert School of 3.75 or bettergrade point average in and one granddaughter. "The Veterans of Foreign Wars • 3 dosesof Hepatitis B vaccine Journalism and Mass Communica 12 or more credit hours forthe spring Dilbeck is a member of the and Ladies Auxiliary are service Since completion or the series or 3 doses or Hepatitis requires 4 to 6 tion recentlyrecognized its outstand 1998 semester. Blanchard Lions Club, the Interna organizations dedicated to serving months, parentsshould be notified or this requirement now. ing students for the spring 1998 Among those honored was tionalDiabetes Committee, where he theveteran and his dependents,prer Ninth through Twelfth Grade Requirements semester. Zaine E. Watson of Webbers Falls, received the Melvin Jones Fellow moting outstandingyouth programs, • 3 dosesof Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis(DTP) The Director's Award for Su who is a senior majoring in broad award for his efforts, the Fleet Re earning funds for cancer research, • 3 dosesof Polio (OPV) perior Scholarships is awarded to castingand electronic media. serve, the Blanchard American Le-, See VFW/ Auxiliary on page 2, • 1 doseof Measles,Mwnps, and Rubella (MMR) PAGE 2-Wadn11sday, July 15, 1998 State Representative Staggs files for re-election Meetings State Representative Barbara ing record, I welcome their phone Webbers Falls Lodge S:.aggs filed on Tuesday, July 7, in calls. I feel my votes refl ect the The Webbers Falls Masonic A Weekly column by Oklahoma City and announced that attitude of the majority of my con Lodge#14 meets on the second and Go\'emor Frank Keating sle will seekher third term asstate stituents," Staggssaid. fourth Mondaysof every month at 7 npresentativefor Districl 14. Staggs In 1998, Staggs worked on pm. at thelodge building. \\aSfir st elected in 1994. testing legislation to hold schools Porum Lodge Staggs said her platform fo accountablefor teaching the Priori ty The Porum Masonic Lodge cases on continuing her efforts for Academic Student Skills iden tified #351 meetson the first Thursday of trepast fo ur years. She believes the for each grade. In her legislation, every month at 7 pm. at the lodge The Teacher Shortage eronomy of eas tern Oklahoma is schoolsthat ach ieve the goals will be building. improving but it is not improving rewarded and thosethat do not will Webbers Falls VFW Oklahoma schools are specializing in those areas. qaickly enough. "The sol ution is receive special assistance from the Bean Dinners education and our schools. Today, State Depanment of Education. An TheWebbers Falls Veteransof experiencing an oversupply of industry pays $3,000 to elementary teachers and a $5,000 more per year for a math Cklahomans' wages are 81 % of the inter im study this summer will focus Foreign WarsPost #4609 Auxiliary a shortage of middle and high or science grad; our schools rutional average. Teachers' salaries on completing the testing leg islation State RepresentJiveBar bara Staggs holds a beandinner the secondFri are79% of the national averageand be adding"end-of-course te sts"rather usually fro m constituentsin the dis day of each month with the public school teachers in math, science, could do the same. foreign languages and several A second approach would siending on education is 71 % of the than theumbrella tes t now given in trict. invitedto attend. nitional average. We must improve the eleventh grade. "I am proud of the fact that Webbers Falls PTA other areas. require changes in the state's This is hardly surprising. In alternative certification law. The our invesunent in education if we The majority of Staggslegi sla many people share their ideas and The Webbers Falls Parent/ e>.pect thatinvestment to pay divi tion the past four years has dealt with concernswith me. I believe I re flect Teacher�i ationmeet on theth ird our increasingly technological current law allows some people era, the demand for math and with degrees and professional dends,"Staggs sai d. ed ucation issues. This year she au these attitudeswh en I'm at the Capi Monday of every month at the become Sherecen tly attended a con fer thorized HB 2889 which required tol. Thisis good teamwork," Staggs WebbersFalls Cafete ria at 7 pm. science graduates continues to expenence to grow. probationary teachers as they erce at the University of North Caro studentsunde r the age of eig hteen to said. Ina which pointed out that the only pass theei ghth gradeCRT reading Barbara, 58, was a teacher and Muskogee County Many of them who might complete required education e have become high school algebra classes. ccmpetitive advantage available to test or an alternative lest approved by administrator in Muskoge Public Transit System Schedule or physics teachers in the past Why not invite college 3.11y state in the future will be "brain the SDE before they can appl y for Schoolsfor twenty-one years before Driver, Evelyn Wooten have abundant job offers from professors, engineers, health care power" which comes through quality their driver license. She also was a going to Tahlequah where she served (918) 464-2413 private industry, at higher pay. professionals and others to teach ptblic education. memberof the education appropria threeyears as the superintendent. She 8am.-2:30pm.: Porum to Muskogee, But that 1s precisely why we one or two hours per day in the Staggs believes that many tion sub-commiuee which approved returnedto Muskogee and served six Monday and Thursday,484-5323. need to fill this shortage of public schools in their areas of health problems can be eliminated , the new salaryschedule revisi ons for months as the interim superintendent 8am.-2:30pm.:Wamerto Muskogee, teachers: if they aren't here today specialty? thenumber offamilies in welfarecan teachers and is working toward hav before filing for her first political Tuesday and Friday, 464-24 13. to prepare tomorrow's graduates, These part time teachers in bere duced, the number of children ing all health and retirement fringe office in 1994. She has a bachelor's 8 am.-2:30 pm.: Webbers Falls to t how can Oklahoma compt:te? math, science, foreign languages lhing in poverty can bered uced, and benefitspaid by the stateas they do degree fro m Northeastern Stae Uni Muskogee,Wedn esday, 464-2413. I recently suggested two and other specialized subjects mmy social problems can be im for public employe.es. The commit versity and a master's degree and a Cost - $ 1.50 Round Trip e possible ways to attract more would not become full time provd through ed ucation. She sees tee is responsible for writing the doctorof education degree fro m the - Nutrition Route District 2 math and science graduates to teachers. They'd be like the a bright future for the state only budgets for common schools,hig her University of Tulsa. Warner-Webbers Falls: Monday, teaching, and to assure that adjunct instructors who staff so through an em phasis on education. education, and vo-tech. She was named Teacher of the Wednesday,& Friday - 10:00-2:00. qualifiedinstructors are available many classes in our state colleges Silesays the annual surveys which Other legislation shehas pas sed Year in the Muskogee School Sys Porum-Webbers Falls: Tuesday & to teach more core subject classes and universities -- and they'd sh� conducts show that citizens of includes prohibiting hospices fro m tem in 1980 and the OutstandingAd Thursday - 10:00-2:00. For more in in our schools. bring vast new talent to our District 14 feelthat ed ucation is their personally contactingill patientsun til ministrator in Oklahoma by the Okla formation,call (918) 682- 1721. First, we should recognize schools as they shared their mmbecone concern, too. Staggs is a the doctor has told them they are homa Schools Advisory Council in Family Dance the increased competition for professional experience with memberofthe commiltees on health, terminally ill, expanding the cross 1993. She was alsorecogn ized by the Every Monday night, 7-10 pm., mathematicians and scientists and students. edJcation, economic development, bowregu lations to help handicapped Soroptimist Club of Muskogee as EufaulaCommun ity Center. Music offer bonus pay for middle and Two ways to make anJ.community and familyres ponsi hunters, adding red phosphorus to their Woman of Distinction in 1997. by Ted Goforthand the Lakesiders. high school teachers Oklahoma smarter ... biities,and the education appropria the list of controlleddangerous sub She has been married toRoss tirns sub-committee. She is the stances (redphosphorus is one of the Staggs,a small business owner, since ctuirpersonof the sub-committee on ingredients in the production of the 1959, and they have two sons: Rick TheFive Star News VFW/Auxiliary higher education. methamphet amine crank), and de of Sparks, Nevada, and Matt of Continued from page 1 Theannual surveys indicate to veloping a task force to study the Muskogee. She and her husband Serving Keefeton, Gore, Porum, Warner & Webbers Falls and helping in community programs, Staggs what the persons in her dis needs of visually impaired students. teach a college and career class at 3rd Class Pennlt Issued Under USPS #1 7 especially those assisting veterans, trict fee l about selected issues. "If She maintains that every bill she in First BaptistChurch where she has Published each Wednesday at Warner with Volunteerism, The Ultimate anyonehas a question aboulmy vot- troduceshas beena result of requests, been a member since 1948. Muskogee County, Oklahoma Gift showing we're Here Because Entered as 3rd ClassMatter Each Wednesday at warner We Care," said Dilbeckand Shields. Baker enters U.S. Representative District 2 race P.O. Box 48,Warner, OK 74469 • Phone #: (91 8) 463-2386 something about it to protect our and better roads. Those tax dollars Located at 811 N. Third Ave, Warner, Oklahoma elderly. I will fight to save Social sentto Washington by the peopleof DEDICATED TO SERVICE - ESTABLISHED 1986 Security and Medicare sothat wecan Oklahoma should have been used to Paul Mccrary, Editor • Pauline Manin, Office Manager keepthe commitments we have made improve our roads. I will seeto it that Annual Subscription: $12 In County/$22 Out Of County to our senior citizens. We must all the working people, who could have lndlvldual Coples: 25¢ come to the defense of the elderly in usedthose jobs to feed their families, DEADLINE FOR ADS & STORIES: Mondays at 9 am. our land, our parents,our grandpar pay the house ren t and send their ents,people wl io deserve to bepro children to school,will no longer be u,cted. I will see to it that the·elderly neglected." THE STARS SHINE ON CROSS CABLEVISION! will no longer be neglected." Dr. Bakerpromisedtowagean "And on a personalnote. I have aggressive campaign and take her a 97-year-old father and a 96-year dream for a better America, and a old mother. I know the financial chat· better Oklahoma, to the people. lenges they face every day. I am "Bold action and profound fa ith commited to home health carefor our will be required of all of us as we 'N Sync seniors. I will never turnmy back on enter the Twenty-First Century."she In Concert them or any of the other wonderfu l said "Most ofmy life,I have sung the on seniorsin our District orin this great old song, 'God Bles s America,' and it land." is one of my favorites, for dearly I Dr.Isabel Bahr Dr. Balcer alsosaid that she is love this land. Now I want to 'stand Dr. IsabelBaker ofTahlequah committed tomain taining,theSover besideher and (help) guide her.' " I hasentered theracefor the U.S. House eignty ofindian Tribes."This Sover pledge to the voters of the Second of .Representatives from the Second eignty is guamteedby treaty andmust Districtthat l will work hard forall of Coagressional District. behonor ed. It's wrong to threat.en to the people and do my very best to "After much prayer and deep takeit away. We must keep faith with bring integrity to the institution of sou-searching and consulation from our pledges of thepast, and keep the Congress, and honor the commit family and friends, I present myself commitmentswe have made." ments we make. to t1e voters of the 2nd Dist., with a "It is importantto me that we Dr. Baker received her doctor pledgeto work hard to ensurethal lhe remember how important the chil ate from Oklahoma Stale Univers ity go�mment keeps its commitments dren of this country are. I pledge and she currentlyserves on the OS U/ CHAN NEL lM toi� citizens and a guarentee of eq ual strong support forthe WIC program A&M Board of Regents. Sheis a past •·iM;J·MIWti� repiesentation forall the people." for pregnantmothers and their little chairman of the Board, which has an www.disney.com· R·awW Dr. Baker said that there had children. I was disappoi nted recently annual budget of $450mil lion. beena patternof neg lectingthe people when I learned that someof the pro In 1978, she was named of tie Second District the last four visions of the highly succesful WIC "Mother of the Year" by the State of 001sney Channe1 30 years, and it's time fora change. "Our program were cut. I will see toit that Oklahoma; and last year, was in peq,le deserve a whole lot better little children areno longer neglected ; ducted into the Oklahoma Women's thaa (the represen tation) we've been and that we keep commitments made Hall of Fame. She is the directorof geuingin Washington," she saidin a to the future." the Banlcof Cherokee County; and prepared statement. Dr. Baker said that she was was named "Oustanding Board Dr. Baker, a retired Professor disappointed when millions of dol Member"by the Tahlequah Chamber of Education at Northeastern Stale lars in fe deral funds designated for of Commerce this year. University, said, "Those that have improving roads in the Second Con She and her husband, Dr. Tim sup;,orted and served this country gressional District were returned and Baker, have three sons: Ti m Keith the longest and most loyally are in sentto Oklahoma City. "Thiswas an and Donn,both Tahle quah attorneys, ------jeopardy and someone needs to do outrage and cost us-- hundreds- of jobs and Bill, a Tahlequah businessman.
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M.cf.lha.i,non 463-2266 Tentative Minutes of the Regular Meeting or the Warner Board or Education ·July 6, 1998 PAGE 3 • Wednesday, July 15, 1998 Webbers Falls TheReg ular Meeting of the Board of Education of Warner Public Schoolcomme nced a 6:30 pm. onMonday, FFA News July 6, 1998 in theAdmin istration Building. Notice of the meeting was given tothe Coun:y Clerk of Muskogee Warner Public Library News --- County, Oklahoma pursuant to and in compliance with the byKeith Barnes, Reporter OklahomaOpen Meeting Act, Title 25 OKLA.STAT The library offers many serv by Michael McGarrity; Signature (1981) §30 l et seq.and by postingthe agenda ofthe meetingat the principaloffice of the disrict more thantwenty· We havereturned Alumni from ices to the community. In addition to Murder, by Pat Frieder, All Emer four (24) hours in advance of the meeting ex cluding Saturdayand Sunday. Canp, and it was great! We had a a variety of booksand magazinesfor gencies, Ring Super,by Ellen Emez The meeting was called to orderby Roger Thomason, President wmderful time. Along with myself, all ages, the library also has a fax son White; Resh and Stone, by Marie ThePre sident directed that the roll becalled. The followingBoard Members were present- Roger Thomason, BradCarter, Bill Shelby, and Kelly serviceand can make copies foryou. Miano; Death in a MoodIndigo, by BaTies alsoatte nded. For all of the Charles Smithsonand Mike Jackson. For theconvenienceofWestem read FrancineMat hews; Hilander,Shadow A motion made by Jackson,seconded by Smithson,to approve the consent agenda comisting of itemsa, b, c, members that have not attended, I ers, thelibrary has an en tire section of of Obsession, by Rebecca Neason: d, ande of recommend that you consider next agenda. Voting forapproval wasunani mous. just Western books. The hours that TheChaos Balance, by L.E. Modesitt, No reports from supportorga nizations. yeu. the library is open are: Tuesday - Jr.; Slant, by Greg Bear; Going Out A motion made by Jackson, seconded by Smithson, to approvehandbooks for each canpus with changes as Wednesday, the 7th, Brad 9:30 am. to 6:00 pm .; Wednesday - In Style, by Joyce Christmas; Dream recommended. Voting for approval was unanimous. Carter, Kelly Barnes and I attended 10:00am. to 5:30 pm:; Thursday and Of Love, by Joan Darling; Runaway, A motion made by Jackson,seconded by Smithson,to approve Terry Evans as thefollowing for the 1998-1999 CallieGradi ng in Tulsa. We want to Friday - 12:00noon to 5:30 pm.; and by Carolyn Davidson; Infamous, by schoolyear: (a)Cu stodian of activity funds; (b) Custodianchild of nutritionfu nds; (c) Authorized representative for trunk Mr. Lucas for spending his Saturday - 9:00am. to 12:00noon. Laurel Ames; Beginner's Luck, by the school lunch program; (d) Representative in all PL. 874 filings; (e)Distr ict purchasin: agent; (f) Executive sunmer chaperoningus around. Over one hundred youth par Patricia Lynn; Widow Woman, by director of all Federal programs, including all Chapterprograms, all Ti tle programs, all Indian education programs, Don't forget July 14th, 15th ti cipated in the Summer Reading Patricia McLinn; Midsummer's all drug ed ucationprogra ms, and all other grant programs; and (g) District residency officer. V�ting forapproval was anc! 16th is the OSU Big 3 Field Program - Book A Magical Tour. Knight, by Tori Phillips; and The unanimous. Days, and July 21-23 is the OSU Winners of the poster drawing in Still, by David Feintuch. A motion made by Smithson,seconded by Jackson,to approve empowering each buiklingprincipal tosign LhestockJudging Camp. Theseare cluded: CarissaDavis , Lucy Spears, Adult Fiction (Large Print): activity account checksfor his or her building. Voting forapproval was unanimous: greatopponun ities formembers who Michael LaBounty, Cole Tittle, Small Town Girl, by LavyrleSpencer; areinte rested in judging. A motionmade by Jackson, secondedby Smithson,to approve the school'smembership in the following: (a) Blaine Ross, and Justin Rogers. and The Cat Who Tailed A Thief, by Summervacation is about over OSSBA; (b) OSSBA "Leaf';(c) Warner Chamberof Commerce; and (d) Organizationof Rural Schools. Voting for Children age 12 and under can Lilian Jackson Braun. ancllhopeyouhaveenjoyedit Soon, approval was unanimous. come by and guess the number of Adult Non-Fiction: The Best A motion made by Smithson,seconded by Jackson, to approve warrantsfor the 1997-199& General Fund #2756- it will betime to startthe new school candies in the jar. of All Possible Wars, by Larry Ni #2837 and 1998-1999 General Fund #1-#37. Voting for approvalwas unanimous. yeaand along with the new year, we Don't forget the Children's ven. A motion made by Jackson, seconded by Smithson, to approve R.E. Phillips as designakXIperson responsible always have changes,but I'm looking Theater on Friday, July 24, at 2:00 Young Adult Fi ction: A Pic forthe overall management of the asbestosprogram for Warner Public Schoolfor the l 998-l 9S9 schoolye ar. Voting forNard to getting off to a new start pm. in the afternoon. A group of ture-Perfect Prom?, by Kate Wil for approval was unanimous. wi1h new administrators. students from Northeastern State liams; Elizabeth (Heart) New York, A motion made by Smithson,seconded by Jackson,to conveneinto Executive Session t>di scussconfi dential Speaking of new administra University will presentthe program. by LaurieJohn; and The BadGirl, by communication with the school attorney, employment of suppon staff, resignations of penonnel and extra duty tors, let me say on behalf of the New to the library this month is R.L. Stine. assignments,with resulting votes in opensession whe re such votes appropriate. Title 25, Cklahoma Statutes 307 Webbers Falls FFA, welcome Mr. are an elaborate dinosaurdi splay. Come Juvenile Fiction: The Black (B) (1). Voting forapproval was unanimous. Time: 7:13 pm. Hune and Mrs. Jordan. by and checkout the dinosaurs and be Pearl Mystery, by GertrudeChandlez A motion made by Smithson, seconded by Jackson,to returnme eting toOpen Sess ion Voting forapproval sure to checkout a great bookto relax Warner; Mary Anne and the Play was unanimous. Time: 9:58 pm. . with on these warm days. Seeyou at ground Fi ght, by Ann M. Martin; T-Shirt Committee ThePresi dent made statement of minute of Executive Session that the Board di scussedconf idential commu the library. Karen's Fishing Trip, by Ann B. nication withthe schoolattorney , em ployment of supportstaff, res ignations of personnel and e; tra duty assignments, New books recei ved at the Manin; and I Am Your Evil Twin, by needs your help! withre sulting votes in open session where such votes areappropr iate. Title25, Oklahoma Statutes 307 (B) (1). Warner Public Library recently are R.L. Stine. The Cow Chip Day. T-Shin A motion ma<.�by Jackson,seconded by Smithson, toapprove hiring supportstaff for :he 1998-1999 school listed below. Easy Reading: Wake Me In Conmitee is seeking help! They year assh own on Appendix A, with the exception of Janice Dillon as OPAT Director,th is �ition to bedi scussed Adult Fiction: Mexican Hat, Spring, by James Preller. need ideas or designs for this year's further at theAugust board meeting. Voting forapproval wasunan imous. T -!hlrt. Each idea submitted needsto A motion made by Smithson,secon ded by Jackson, to acceptresignations from Sui.anneCaudle as classroom include a 'cow' to be considered. teacher,Gary Kennedyas Bus Driver/Custodianand Joy Roye as teacher'sai de. Voting forapp-oval was unanimous. Deiigns can beturned in at Warner A motionmade by Smithson,seconded by Jackson,to approve ex traduty assignment.! aspre sented , forthe WE COVER Citr Hall with a deadline ofJuly 15, 1998-1999 school year. Voting forapproval was unanimous. 1998. Superintendent reported on how well the painting of the buildings was going andthat he and the principalswill begoing to Administrativemeeting for three days this week. AREA NEWS! OBA seeks No new business. A motion made by Jackson,sec ondedby Smithson,to approve that all items on the July 6, 1998 agenda for the award nominees Warner Board of Education RegularMeeti ng have been addressed. Voting for approval was unanimous. A NEW LOOK FOR MUSKOGEE COUNTY Nominations are now being A motion made by Smithson,seconded by Jackson, adto joUJ'Jlthe meeting. Voting forapirovalwas unanimous. Elect accpted by the Oklahoma BarAsso Time: 10:02 pm. The next board meetingwill beon August 3, 1998 at 6:30 pm. ciaion for its annual Liberty Bell, C01rageous Lawyer and Outstand Lillian ingService to the Public awards. Muskogee hosts The Liberty Bell Award hon DUI School Jayne ors nonlawyers or layorgan izations There willbe aState Certified Muskogee County Treasurer forpromoting or publicizing matters . DUI School held at the Muskogee "She can handle the dough" regarding the legal system. The Inn in Muskogte on Friday, July 17, (For more information, Call Cm.rageous Lawyer Award honors 1998, at 5:20 pn.and on Saturday, Lillian at 686-3924) an attorney who hasperformed in a July 18, 1998, at 9:00 am. Credit is email:[email protected] mainer befitting the highest ideals of available. For 11oreinfonnat ion, call theprofession without regard to po Primary..Election-Aug. '98 (918) 682-126S. tenial harm to reputation or busi· General Election-Nov. '98 nes •. TheOutstanding Service to the DcmocntieTic:kct Putlic Award honors a lawyer who Pd.1'1>1.-. hascontribut ed significantcommu nit) service. No particular form is neces saryto sbumit an en try. Nominations mmt belim ited to five pagesin length and received by August 26. Send noninations toNa ncy Parrott, Okla· hona Bar AssociationAwards Com mit�. Oklahoma Bar Association, P.0 Box 53036, Oklahoma City, OK Matt Fowlero/ Warner (right) and an unidentifiedstudent practice grooming 73 152. For more information, call an animal during the recent Be-A-ChampShow Cattle & LambCamp held at (405) 416-7004. Connors State College. The camp averaged 120-130 studentsper session, with camperscomingf rom area communitiesas well asfar away as California, Special Olympics as 29 diffe renr states were represented at the various sessionsthis summer. needsassi stance TULSA - SpecialOlympics is looking for a few good volunteers whocanhelp trainathle tes as public speacers. Special Olympics Okla honu conducts a program called "Glcbal Messengers" throughwhich Spe(ialOlympic s athletesare trai ned togive formal prese ntationsto peers andpoten tial athletes, civic, sports and church groups, schools faand mi Get a] these fe atures, number for you for up lies. Thepurpose of each presenta for a mo1ey-sa,ing to 30 minutes. \\'hen tion is to recruitnew Special Olym package Jrice of just number's available, special pics athletes and the volunteers $15/morth:* ring lets you know. neeced to expand programs. Caller ID !Name & Automatic Recall · Global Messengersare trai ned NumberJ'*· Te lls you last number at tliree-day workshops conducted Beforeyou answer the that called your phone, StUMnls at the S.T.A.R. Proje ct Summer Camplisten closely asMuslwgee by �pecial Olympics staff and ex phone, see name and lets you call that number. County Emergency Medical Service EMT Floyd Durossette shows how you peruin public speaking. Thework number of caller on Call Forwarding lDne Type, should handle someone who appears to be in trouble last Wednesday sho� requires each athlete to give a display U1it which also You Choose!J morning. Studentsalso learned other lifesaving measures and toured a pair stores nunbers. Combine five,minute presentationafter which Stmulard Call Fo rwarding of ambulances. with call "·aitjng to he/skis critiqued by peersand trai n Sends all calls to another see name/numberof ers . number you specify. incoming callseven when Thenex t training session will Se/alive Call Fo rwarding - you're or.the phone! be J1ly 31-August 2 in Stillwater. Fon,·ardsup to 8 selected £\ Call Waitng · ? numbers. SpecialOlympics is lookingfor sev 7 \'\ hen )'Ou're on the eral·mlunt eers fromour community Ca ll Forwarding /Don't Armstrong phone, 101e tells you whocan serveas SpeechCoaches for Answer - Forwards your there's arother incoming Glotal Messengers. PotentialSpeech calls, but gives you a call�an put first caller C()a(hesmust attendGlobal Messen chance to anS\\ler phone Bank on hold, rnswer new call, gers rraining andbe willing toassist before call is fon,·arded. switch ba:k and fonh. their Special Olympics athlete with ARMSTRONG BANK Call Fo rwardingI B usy scheiuling, preparing for anddeli v 3-Way Ca'ling Program phone to MA KES LOANS TO BUILD Conne:t "ith two eringspeeches inthe community. automatically transfer THE COMMUNITIES WESER VE! different ?eople in two If youare interested in becom incoming calls if your different ocations at ing aSpeechCoach for SpecialOlym • Co nsumer Loans - car, truck, boat, line isbu sy. the same time. pies, please call Hilary Casillas at RV,AT V, household, education, Easy to use, eas)' to 918-481-1234 or 1-800-722-9004. home improvement User Tra n;fer order, and easy on the Using ;-\\"ay Calling, $15 • AgricultureLoans budget-just a �r��f!1i!¥� · ·•«:lo""�JI • Commercial Loans transfer cill to another month:' Give us a ring • TELEPHONE • access Jim. • Home Mortgage Loans today and teach your P. 0. Box 9 • 704 3rd Avenue phone some classy new Wamer, OK 74469-0X)S Mortgage Lending Hotline -- 1-888-283-8888 Automatic Callback · 918 463.2921 • Fax 918. 463. 2551 Yo ur p1one redials busy tricks! ,� 810 N. Campbell, Warner -- 463-2973 : VIOLENCE �� �� IN.SCH80IS! FDIC Transfund/Cirrus ATMs LEN DER PAGE 4 0 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 Countryside Estates Church secretary is honored Louise Patterson, who served by Wenona Martin came in while she was in Roy Rogers' at First Baptist Chw-ch of Warnerfor I reallyapprec iate my readers. museumin Apple Valley, California thepast twenty-five years, was hon You are always so receptive lO any and he let her have a 'photo session' ored witha dinner on Sunday, June subject, any news. Thank you. wilh him. We have a celebrity in our 28, at the church's fellowship hall A great wayto wind-down from midst! - Jo Ann, that is! followingthe morning service. the July 4th holiday came Monday Muri Bass and Donald Cowan She retired in June of this year evening. James Harrison, Sam reallyenjoyedanoutingtothe Golden after faithfully serving the church Holder, Nonna Reece and Frankie Corral on Wednesday. in the hot since 1973 as secretary forthe con Clay were here to represent the weather, it really lifts your spirit to gregation. Keefeton Assembly of God Church enjoy a day out. Members of herfam ily, fr iends, and sing at 6:00 pm. for residents. Mazie Overbey's daughters and church members attended the (Theykinda caught us off guard and came wilh a delicious box ofRussell retirement dinner, praising Louise neither Glenda nor I were present). S lover's chocolates- and Mazie had a with stories regarding her work dur Thosewho were, are glad you came. blast - even ate all her supper after ing her years of service, well as Thanks. wards. Many of us share her passion as showering her with hugs, cards, and Jill Blanchet prepared a brunch forchocolate. gifts. for abunch of her family - ladies only Therewere adozen enth usias Louiseand her husband, Alva, - and friends on Tuesday. Ouida tic folks exercising, tossing bean live in Warner. Even though she has Boyd was invited and had a wonder bags and batting the ball around the retiredas churc h secretary, she plans ful summertime treat, visiting the circle on Thursday. Igave out before to continue to be involved in the afternoonaway. I'm so-oglad fami they did, but it's such a good time to church and their activities, help with lies can get together. push fluids.We passed aroundglasses the couple'sgarden,andevenbemore Jo Ann Weaver is oen of our of cool mango juice as a refresher involved with activities involving her cooks. Thiswe ek, when Roy Rogers before they returned to their grandchildren. Louise Pallerson died, she remembered having her rooms... and just before I collapsed Pictured above are The New Hinson.s,who will beperf orming in Muskogee picture taken wilh him in f994. He (not really!). on Thursday, July 16, 1998. Muskogee hosts singing festival Gore Nursing Home News --- Couple announce addition to family There will be Gospela S inging and Spook Wesley and Spirit Voices, By Joann McGrew for fruit and snacks that lhey can Fe stival held at Grandview Taber from Muskogee. We want to welcome Rodney either eat then or take back to their Mr. and Mrs. David Rutherford (Edna Sue Brown, Connerlyof Warner) o of lthaca,New York, announce the adoption of Maya Jasmin, one monthold, nacle, 405 Peak Boulevard (by Hill S1ook Wesley and Curtis Kin Brown to our facility. We are glad to roms for later. I appreciate the vol have Rodney here with us. unteers fortheir enthusiasm and help on June 26, 1998. The grandmother is Mrs. Billie Brown, of We ston, daleElementary School)in Muskogee ney will be the Masterof Ceremonies each week. Missouri. on Thursday, July 16, 1998. The for the event Pastor Billy Wheeler The Alzheimer's Support singing will start at 7:00 pm. and is invites everyone to attend the special Group will meet here on Wednesday, On Tuesday afternoonthe resi - expected to lastuntil 10:00 pm. singing. July 15th at 2 p.m. We will be show dents met in the dining room to enjoy Featured groups are: The New Tiere is no admission charge ing a video on, "Managing Diffic ult warm donuts with their choice of Hinsons, from Hendersonville, Te n for theevent! A love offering will be Behavior. " Everyone is invited lo milk or coffee. This is one of the Millsap nessee;Sweeter Rain, fromSallisaw; taken. attend. residents favorite activities. The United BloodServ ices wi I] "I Scream, You Scream,Weall Funeral Serviee Obituaries be here on Wednesday, June 22nd Scream for Ice Cream" that was the Fire department from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. You may way it was here on Wednesday after Monuments Lula P. Bennett schedule an appointment by giving noon. The residents sure did love the CHECOTAH - Lula P. Ben hosts singing Pre Need Plans i me a call, however, drop-ins are strawberry ice creamcones. There's nett, 87, of Checotah,died July 10, Porum Landing Fre De ne welcome. nothing better on a hot afternoon. Burial Policies 1998 in Muskogee. Funeral services partmen� located 6-7 miles west of The residents had a great time wereheld at 10:00am. Monday, July Burial Insurance Porum, 1ost gospel singing every last Friday night. We had a nice The residentswere eager to hear 13, 1998 at theSm ith Funeral Home Thursda! nighl, beginningat 7 pm., turnoutfor the Bar-B-Q and lhe fire me yell, "Popcorn" throughout the Chapel,officiated by Reverend Rick "Special Services ... in thetheir air-conditioned building, works. We enjoyed visiting with the facility. The residents were gathered Kiddy and Reverend Floyd Collins. witha br..ak at 8:30 pm. for refresh family members that were here to into the TV room to receive their sack For Special Loved Ones" Intennent will follow in Greenlawn ments. celebrate with their loved ones. full of hot butlered popcorn. This is Cemetery under the direction of the Th�yinv ite everyone to come The gardens are surviving the always a goodway to end the week. Jerry 8 Delcie Millsap Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. sing or just listen, and ask people to hot weatherand it won't be.Jonguntil The Webbers Falls Baptist pro Lula Pearl Bennett was born -Owners- bring theirown instruments (no tape we get to harvest the cantaloupe. I vides Sunday School each week. We September 30, 1910 in Ardmore to singing). tried to count to see how many we appreciate you for being so faithful in LesterCoker and Alma Owens Coker. Webbers Falls 464·22SI had going and I know there's at least coming and offering this to our re si She was united in marriage to Frank 25 cantaloupes . The tomato plants dents. The United Methodist Church Ft. Gibson 47S-243I Amos Bennett in 1930 in McIntosh Alliance sponsors are also loaded with tomatoes and was in this past week to provide serv County. Lula had lived in this area doing great. ices in the afternoon. We apprec iate for seven years, coming here from free poetry contest The residents enjoyed playing you coming over each month. California. She was a homemaker If you have written a poem, Bingo on Monday and Tuesday after If you would like to beco me a listen ui:. The New York Poetry and housewife. noon. The re sidents love winning all volunteer please call Joann McGrew Alliance is sponsoring a free poetry She is survived by two sons, of the good prizes. We always play at 489-2299 . . '"' . Billy Bennett of CoppefllS Cove, contest, o�n to everyone. Thereare Texas, and Terry Bennett of Las 28 prizesin all, with a$1,000.00cash Vegas,Nevada; four daughters,Joyce prize gohg to the winner. • COMMUNICAT IONS • . Nobila of Checotah, Nadine Kiddy ""\\e award $25,000.00 in NSU hosts 10th annual workshop Our Pager Gives You of Checotah, Nina Beal of Copperas prizes annually," says Contest Direc Topics of cultural sensitivity, on Aging. Cove, Texas, and Elda Fierce of Las tor Dr. JJhn Cusack. 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Eddie McElhannon, Pastor 464-2571 ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH WARNER WARNER A Non-Denomlnatlonal Church located at the old JiffyStop In Warner UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH PASTOR OPAL WELLS NEW HOURS WELCOMES YOU! Church services are on Saturday evening at 7 pm. SunaayScfwo[ - 9:45 am. Sunday Morning - 11 am. Sunday School - 9:30 am. and Sunday morning at 10 am. Sunaay 'Evening - 6 pm. We an esaay 'Evening - 7:30 pm. "Bring musical Instruments and songs and come worship with us" Worship Service - 10:30 am. Floyd Collins, Pastor Everyone Welcome! Come As You Are! Church: (918) 463-5331 / Home: (918) 963-4620 Reverend Jim R. Hill 463-2629 BUCKHORN WA RNER WEBBER.S FA LLS FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ST. 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Rogers, M.D. most used to check for UTI. It is WarnerHigh School,more than held game by eliminating a team from UrinaryTract Infection (UTI) importantthat thetest be done prop her own at the U.S. EasternRe gional Ohio, before losing once again, by AcuteUTI is more common in erly. Collecting the sample is the Championship held in Columbus, just one poirt, to the Connecticut Results 1998 women than men. Some 20%-30% most important part. The urethral Ohio July 6-12. team to end lheir hopes in the 22- by Sandy Garrett .of women have it at some point in opening (the hole from which the Selectedto be on a team con team toumrumnt State Superin tendent treir lives. Most UTI is causedby a urine leaves the body) should be sisting of Oklahoma players, how "It was Lough competition,as ba:teria called E. Coli. Pregnant washed withwater. You should then ever, because of thelack of players everyone who participated was very women and patients with renal dis beginto urinate and after theflow has showing up fromOklahoma, Angela well-rounded," she commented. ea;e, hypertension, and diabetes begun,begin collecting. This is called and the othertwo Oklahomansmak "There were somebig girls and some mellitus are at increased risk. "clean-catch". It is important that ing the tripformed a teamwit h play small girls tlaL I played against. All infections of the urinary you collect yoururine in thismanner. ers fromSouth Dakota, Oregon, and However, I do thinkthat I performed tnckare not lcidney infections. Ac Most UTI's are treated with Colorado. well!" Help Wanted! tutlly, lcidney infection is probably antibiotics. It is very important to In thefirst game of thedouble "The co111pctitionforce d me to thelease common urinary tract infec drinlclots of water when taking anti elimination tournament, Lhey were play more ag:ressive, as all of the WA NTED : energecic, talented People cenainly do not enter the ticn. More common is cystitis(infla biotics for UTI's. By "lots",I mean upset by a team from Connecticut, players were inore aggressive," she rnath and science teachers to fill teaching profession with hopes of rrution of the bladder). This can lead floodyour selfwit h water (unless your moving thehoopst ers into the loser's continued. "If I gel another invita immediate openings. Must be able to striking it rich. However, when you tothemore serious UTI, py�loneph doctor has placed you on a fluidre bracket. tion, I wanl Loplay again." handle long hours, less-than ideal look atthe salariesdrawn by some in ritis (inflammation of the kidney). strictionfor anothe r problem). Drink pay and high stress associated with other professions and trades, you A}c;overy common is urethritis(in at least one toone and a halfgal lons Haskell holds preparing boys and girls fo r future. wonder why the work of educating flanmation of thetube that goesfrom of water a day. One should notice Warner schedules the future leaders of our state and thebla dder toth e.outside). improvement in symptomswit hin 72 annual rodeo Each year the State Department of nation goes relatively unrewarded. Some of thesymptoms of UTI hours. If not, you should return to athletic physicals Education issues an annual report on 1 am saddened each time I hear Warner Public Schools has The Hascell4-H and FFA are an: painful urination, fr�uent uri your doctorbecause a change in anti teacher shortage areas and shares the stories of the many capable men announced the dates and times for preparing fort'l eir 11thannual IPRA na'.ion,incontinence (le akingor drib biotics may benecessary. that information with our colleges and women moving to other states their annual physicals forthe upcom approved rodro, to be held on July blilg), fever, nausea, back pain and Jena S. Rogers, M.D., special and universities. Unfortunately, for such as Kansas, Missouri and Texas ing schoolterm forath letes in grades 24-25 at the Haskell All SportsArena tw.. dness. All, some,or none of these izes in general Internal Medicine aJ the last several years none of those who simply pay their beginning 6-12, which will cost $5 .00 each and in Haskell. Aspecialattrac tion th is rruy be present with UTI. Some CCOM Medical Group and sees pa shortage areas have changed. We teachers more, though 1 cannot say I be administered by Dr. Anderson. yearwi ll betheOklahoma Roughrid lI'.fs are asymptomatic (no symp tiems in Warner on Mondays and know this from school requests to blame them. The boys' physicals will be ers Drill Team, who will perform �s). The_urine analysis is thetest Fridays. certify teachers withless than stan Oklahomashould consider offer administered at 4 pm., Wednesday, both nights. Proceeds from this ro dard credentials. ing incentives and scholarships to August 5, in thefoo tball fieldhouse, deo will go directly to the 4-H and Our state is heavily saturated with those pursuing secondarymath and We Cover Area Sports with thegirls' physicals to beadm ini FFA members3S prize money al their certified,elemen taryteach ers, many science degrees, especially to those I I stered on the followingWednesda y, spring livestock show. of whom are out of work because who seek employment in rural ar August 12,aL4pm.in the high school The boo,swill open on Mon they cannot find a job. In contrast, eas. The medical profession oper gymnasium. day,July 20, a. 11 am. CST and will Oklahoma is in dire need of certified ates in sut:h a manner, why not edu . ! closethe same day at 7 pm. CST. teachers in secondarymath and sci cation? ,_HOOPES HARDWARE� Rebels host For moreinformation, call 482- ence, special education and speech But money alone is not the prob 5600or 482-5261. pathology. Currently, the only op lem. softball tourney Photo contest open tions available to us to fillsuch posi Our universities must be more a�:2 SUMMER SALE� TheRebe ls 16-and-under girls tions are eitherto recruit out of state aggressive in sharing information softball teamwill behosting a Co-Ed to area residents or to grant emergency certificatesto about the shortageareas in their guid CHAMPION Softball TournamentonJuly 18-19 at teachers who are not certified to ance and counseling efforts. AIR CONDITIONER The International Library of EVAPORATIVE $ 19 Grandview Fields in Muskogee. The teach such subjects. At present, it does not appearpro FILTERS.... Photography ii pleased to announce 1 townament will help support the I want to raise high school gradu spective teachers are getting the full WATER that over $100.000.00in prizes will team's trip to the USSSA World ation standards. However, I have picture of what Oklahoma schools COOLERS CIRCULATING AND BOX be awarded thi<;year in the Interna Tournament from July 29-August 2 serious reservations about imple need. For example, during the last ALSO - PADS, FA NS -10% OFF tional Open Amateur Photography in Rome, Georgia. menting more course requirements academic year, more than l,lOOstu PARTS & Contest Phaographers from the Entry fee is $100.00per te am, in math and science if there are not dents received degrees in elemen PUMPS 3'X5' FLAG SET... $8.00 Warnerarea , pirticularlybegin ners, with each team providing their own enough teachers trained to teach tary education, compared to 87 stu are welcome totry towin their share MANY CLEARANCE ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE STORE! softballs. Deadline to enter is July higher level courses. dents receiving degreesin mathedu of 1,000 prizes The deadline for the Some say that Oklahoma has a cation and 90 in science education. � 108 S. MAIN. MUSKOGEE 682-0711 ....4 15. USSSArules willapply. Contact contest is Autust 31, 1998. The hard time recruiting math and sci The result of all of this is that too Donnieat683-5148 or Danny at687- con test is open to everyone and entry 1914toenter.TheRe belsarecoached ence teachers because of its teacher many wonderful teac9ers are with is FREE. pay. That is true; Oklahoma ranks out jobs and too many of our stu by Paul Gregory and Donnie Dick "Any plntographer, whether · mann. 48th in the nation in terms of teacher dents are being short-changed. £\ previously pub ished or not, can bea pay. winner," stated Jeffrey Bryan, Con Armstrong Softballers hold test Director. 'Photographers from the Warner area have successfully District represented at celebration garage sale competed in past competitions." MuskogeeCounty had 12 con reduce flooddamage todown stream Bank TheRebe ls 16-and-under girls Every photogrzph entered also has a servationsupporters attend th e July 3 property during ti mes of excessive softball team will have a multi-fam chance to be pablished in a deluxe, celebrationat Cordell. The Upstream rainfall. Most of these lakes were ily garagesaleonJuly25, 1998atthe full-color, muswm-quality album. FloodControl program hadits begin planned andbuilt while I wasDistrict Ch eck out what our Gold AAA Travel Agency on 1021 West To enter, :endONE photograph ning fifty years ago with the comple Conservationistin Muskogeefor the Okmulgee A venue to held support in ONLY ONE :,fthe followingcate tion of Cloud Creek Site # 1, located Soil Conservation Service (now Account can do fo r you: theteam's trip to theUSSSA World gories : Peopb, Animals, Nature, 11 miles southeastof Cordell. Gov known as the Natural Resources Tournament in Rome, Georgia from Ac Lion,Humor, Portraiture, or Other. ernorFrank Keating, U.S. Represen Conservation Service). They have • No MinimumBalance July 29 to August 2, 1998. The photo mus. be a coloror black tative Frank Lucas, Chief of Natural savedmany thousandsof dollars from • No Monthly Fee The Rebels are the 1998 and-whiteprin(unmount ed ), 8" x IO" Resources Conservation Service causing damage to roads, bridges, USSSA 16-and-underGirls "A" State or smaller. All entries must include PearlieReed , and many moredi stin farmland, property, andlivestock. It's • No Feefo r Gold Account checks Champions and are coached by Paul the photographer's name and address guished guests were present to take easyto forget how much damage was • For our senior customers, age 50+ Gregory and DonnieDickmann. on the back, as well as the category part in the re-dedication ceremony at done in the years before they were and Lhc title ol the photo. Photos the WashitaCounty Court House. built We are fortwiateto have these 810 N. Campbell, Warner -- 463-2973 cannot be returned. Photographs At Lhe July 2nd Muskogee lakes and we undoubtedly need more should be sent t>: The International County Conservation District board dams on the streams in Muskogee Member , � Library of Pho:ography, Suite 350- meeting,J .R. Johnsonsaid, "We need County." FDIC Transfund/Cirrus ATMs LENDER__ 9001, 10045 Rcl Run Blvd.,Owings to supportthis celebration at Cordell Denton,aformerWorld Warn Mills, Marylanc2l l l7. Entries must tomorrow. It is significant that the B-29 pilot and instructor,was Man bepostmarked )Y August 31, 1998. first upstream flood control lakewas ager of the Muskogee U.S.D.A. Soil Th e Intemalional Library of built and dedicated at Cordell fifty Conservation Service office from Ph otography 1s an organization dedi years ago, were visionaries. The 1954to 1973. Many of these dams cated lo bringing Lhe workof amateur WashitaCounty Directors and local were constructed during lhe 1960s photographers k> the public's auen suppo�rsof floodcontrol structures, and 70's and are now approaching tion. understood thepotential these lakes thirty-five years old. held for floodcontrol, sediment re Dr. Dayle Aldridge and J.R. tention, water quality preservation, Johnson, both Directors of the erosion control, and many more re Muskogee County <::onservation lated benefits. At present, there are District, made arrangements for a over 10,000 upstream floodcontrol largevan to take people to Cordell. lakes in the nation and about 2,094 Thoseatte nding the Cordell Celebra arelocated in Oklahoma. The Wash tion included: J .R. Johnson, Willie inta watershed have 1,140 flood and Ann Lyons, Melvin White, Joe control lakes constructed on it" G. Harrison,Roy Fulsom, Sr., Cleve Nolen Denton said, "Theup land Bledso, Harry Middlebrook, stream flood control lakes on Cane James Woodruff,Tom andJoanPick Creek protec t productive land and ard, and Jess Epple, Jr. Opinions sought on ODOT program Thepublic is invitedto review Program information is avail The land we hold so dear and express itsopinions on the Okla able for public inspection during homa Departmentof Transportation's working hours al the OOOTCentral is being ruined by the (OOOT) statewide transportation Office at 200 N.E. 21st Street in trash we discard so often. improvement program (STIP) for Oklahoma City or at one of its eight Litter 1s a problem FiscalYears 1999 through 2001. The fielddivi sion headquarters through statewide. It shows a lack deadline for receiving c.omments is out the state,inducting Division One, of pride and a thoughtless Friday,August 7. 3400South 32nd Street in Muskogee. "We encourage many people Available projectinf ormation disregard of others. Each as as possible to review the STIP and includes location, type of improve year. Oklahoma spends send their comments about the plan ment, estimated cost and the fe deral millions just to clean up to the department," Secretary of fiscal year for which the projectis the garbage we drop. ' Transportation andOOOT Director scheduled to be let tocontract. Remember. any excuse to Neal McCaleb said. "ODOT is beuer The STIP is a three-year con able to serveOkla homans by receiv litter is trash. so struction schedule prepared basedon ing their imput and knowing the inter expected federal funds available for Keep Our Land Grand. estsof motorists, businessesand resi each year. The program includes dents across the state. projectsselec ted by counties and cities • ...... • McCaleb added that the 1998 in adctitionto the state projects. After . . highway fu nding bill, TEA-21 receiving public input, transportation (Transportation Equity Act for the officialsplan to make thefinal neces Oklcd10Me1 illr 21st Century), ensures thepublic is sary changes and to request federal Ke ep QuR La no Grano U given the opportunity to look over approval of the program in Septem projects which could affect them. ber. To R £ p o rt S o m £ o n € Li tt £ri n i C a H l - 8 8 8 - 5 - LI TT E R