ONLY CSC Library 3-95 Rt· 1 Box 1000 Warner, Ok. 74469 Paid Bulk Rate Permit #17 ¢ Warner, OK 7 4469 • The Warner zve tar ews Serving • Keefeton • Gore • Porum • Warner • Webbers Falls· Call (918) 463-2386 or Fax (918) 773-8745 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Volume IX-Issue No. 23 Warner, Oklahoma 74469 (918} 463-2386 Wednesday, March 29, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Election tinie nears Polls will be open from 7 am. in-person absentee," Blackbum said. Dr. Bellows hypnotizes students· to 7 pm. on Tuesday, April 4, for the "They are required to swear that they Municipal Elections, and Kenneth have not voted a regular mail absen­ On Tuesday, March 21, an Blackburn, Secretary of the tee ballot and that they will not vote assembly was held at Warner High Muskogee County Election Board, at their polling place on election day." School for students in grades 7-12 offered voters some tips on how to According to Blackburn, the with Dr. R.E. Bellows, noted hypno­ make their votes count. Absentee Voting Board will verify tist, demonstrating the power of the Blackburn said that a valid the voter's registration information, mind over the body and how using marking -a filled-in arrow - is shown then will issue the correct ballots. drugsand alcohol can cause the mind on posters at the polling place and The voterwill mark them in the pri­ to lose controlof the body. inside the voting booths. If voters vacy of a voting booth and insert The assemblybegan at approxi­ make mistakesmarking their ballots, them into a voting device. "IL is very mately 12:45 in the high school gymnasium and Dr. Bellows hypno­ Blackbum saidthey should not try to much like voting at a precinctpolling correct those errors. Instead, voters place," said Blackburn. tized ten of the twelve students which should returnthe spoiled ballot to the Registered voters in Muskogee were out in front of the audience. Precinct Officials, who will destroy County who becomephysically inca­ The assembly lasted until after it and issue a new ballot to the voter. pacitated after 5 pm. Tuesday won't 2 pm. and even thosewho were skep­ Blackbum also urged voters to have to miss the April 4 Municipal tical of hypnosis were shocked to see take their Voter Identification Cards Elections, Blackbum alsostated. what a person can do under hypnosis. to the polls with them. "That voter He said that state law permits Dr. Bellows travels through­ identification card is like an insur­ registered voters who will be unable out the state and even beyond Okla­ ance policy," Blackbum said. "If we to go to the polls because they be­ homa's borders,with an emphasis on in the election system have made any came incapacitated after 5 pm. Tues­ teaching students and young adults errors, you can vote on the strengthof day to vote on an emergency basis. aboutthe dangers of drugs and alco­ that VoterID Card after you sign an "Physical incapacitation" includes a hol. He also uses hypnosis to stop affidavit that states that you are, in variety of conditions - injury, illness, people from . smoking and losing fact,prope ly registered. childbirth -that prevent a person from weight from his clinic in Edmond. Blackbum said that voters who voting in personat the polls on elec­ More on Dr. Bellows on page 3 in want to be processedquickly should tion day. the Warner School News section vote during mid-morning or mid-af­ "If you think that you or some­ ternoon,as those are the two slowest one you know fits into this category, Warner sets These students are resting while under hypnosis during last Tuesday's assembly featuring hypnotist Dr. R.E. Bellows periods for voting during the day. contact the County Election Board at WarnerHigh School. "Anyone who is eligible and at office at 687-8151 as soon as pos­ screening schedule the pollingplace at 7 pm. on Tuesday sible formore infonnatic,non this or WarnerElementzty School has will beentitled to vote, he added. any other questions about voting," set dates for screening pre-schooland Registered voters in Muskogee Blackbum said. kindergarten children for the next County who want to vote by absentee Following is a list of the poll­ schoolyear. Parentsof children who ballot in next Tuesday's Municipal ing places in Muskogee County for will participatein these programsmay Elections have missed the deadline to this election: Haskell - Central sign up fora screening time on Thurs­ apply for a ballot to be mailed to Church of Christ,Main & Oklahoma; day, April 13, beginningat8am.The them. "They aren't out of luck, Taft - City Hall & Resource Center, sign-up sheets will be in Mrs. Perry­ however," Blackburn said. 208W. Seminole; Fort Gibson -Fort man'soffice at theelementary school. Registered voters who want to Gibson School Administration Build­ The screening will actually take place vote absentee still can receive and ing, Ross & East South Ave., and on April 18 and 19. cast a ballot by going to the County Fort Gibson City Hall, 200W. Poplar The screening is not to deter­ Election Board office on Monday, St.; Braggs - Emmanuel Pentecostal mine which students can participate April 3. A two-member, bipartisan Church, Hwy. #10 & Craig Ave.; in these programs. All age eligible Absentee Voting Board will be on Oktaha - Oktaha City Hall, 203 S. students will be served. Children duty that day from9 am. to5 pm. to Main;WebbersFalls-WebbersFalls must be 5 years old on or before assist in-person absentee voters. Civic Center, River St; Warner - September 1 to qualify for kindergar­ "In-person absentee voters will First Assembly of God Church, 206 ten and must be 4 years old on or complete an application form when Third St.; Summit - First Baptist before September 1 to qualify for they arrive at theoffice. They are not Church.First St.; and Porum -Ameri­ pre-school. Screening for 3 year olds required to state a reason for voting can Legion Hall, 1st & Cherokee St. can be scheduled by calling the ele­ mentary school. More information about this Photography Club holds meeting important processwill be made avail­ The Wamer Photography Club certified PSA judges. Members learn able as the deadline approaches. held its regular monthly meeting on how to take better photographs, the March21, 1995 at the WarnerUnited correct usage of lens and filters, and Would you like to Methodist Church Community Room learndifferent techniques for improv­ earn extra money? at 6:30 pm. ing the quality of their photos. Meet­ Dr. Bellows has Warnersenior Nicole Croftcheckstiff as a steel bar and supported only by her shoulders and heels ... A Class winners for March ings are held on the third Tuesday of The Muskogee County Farm­ were: lstPlace,BettyGardner, "Long each month at 6:30 pm. It lS open to ers Market held an organizational Ago Lighthouse"; 2nd Place, George the public. meeting on March 7, 1995. Member Miller, "Girl in the Woods"; and 3rd , The club has three different recruitment was discussed and offi­ Place, Betty Gardner, "Cookout on classes for those wishing to enter cers wereelected as follows: Presi­ the Beach". Honorable mentions go photographs. A Class is for advanced dent - Sharlet Head;Vice President ­ out to George Miller, "Natural photographers. B Class is for begin­ Billy Chenhall; Secretary - Richard Bridge", andMargaretRalls,"In Days ners and the Youth Division is for Head; Treasurer- Tim Coppin; and Gone By". those under the age of 18. Special Public Relations Representative - B Class winners for March competitions, in addition to regular Sandra Coppin. were: 1st Place, Charles Abernathy, competitions, are held about four Come join the fun and earn "On Point"; 2nd Place, Ruth Lee, times a year. some extramoney. The next meeting "LoyalFriend"; and 3rd Place, Clista If you like to take pictures, will beon April 4, 1995, at 7 pm., at Anderson, "Hair Conrad Cabin". come visit the group, check us out the OSU Extension Office, South Honorable mentions go out to Linda and get acquainted. We are a casual Wing, at theMuskogee Fairgrounds. Miller, "Greenleaf Spillway", Janet groupof amateur photographers, who Farmers and gardeners from Miller, "A Day at the River", and enjoy getting together and learning, Muskogee and adjoining counties are Charles Abernathy, "Looking For­ and most of all we have fun. For welcome to attend the meeting and ward". further information,you may contact join the Muskogee Farmers Market. All photographs and slides Betty Gardner,Margaret Ralls, Clista For more information, call: submitted by membersare judged by Anderson or George Miller. Sandra Coppin at 682-8632 or Julie Kiddie at 1-800-256-0671,Ext 543. Senior Citizens Tiffany Bales, daughter of Sherman and Brenda Bales, posed as hold meeting a mannequin for the last time Satur­ The Warner Senior Citizens day. Tiffany served on the J.C. Pen­ Associationwill hold their monthly ney modeling board for one year. advisory board meeting on Thurs­ She earnedthis positionby compet­ day, March 30th at 12:30 at the ...before, with the help of Warner High School instructors Mark Calavan and Mike Hensley, stand on top of Nicole, ing last summer with 20 other teen­ WarnerCommunity Center. who doesn't even bend at all! This demonstration shows that the mind can overcome the physical limitations of the agers. Her duties throughout the Everyone is invited to come body when properly used. yearwere to advise on fashion and and participate in the meeting. posing as a mannequin on Saturdays. Tiffany has also modeled for Dil­ concentrateon her 4-H projectsand (::.� MORE NEWS INSIDE THIS PAPER lard's in the past. volunteering at Muskogee Regional > Tiffany says she will now Hospital. Page 2 • Wednesday, March 29, 199 � .i Legislative Report ------ Doke-Twist to repeat vows mainly they were concerned with Annie Doke would like to hearing Senate bills in committee and announce the marriage of her daugh­ will be doing the same thing this ter, Miss Diane Doke, to the Rev.