NS JOURNAL-THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1997
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s 6 p.m.; worship services 6:45 p.m.
9 a.m.--Prayer hnd Study Group at
Lost
Senior Citizens
News
by Kate and Grady
Choir Practice; 7:45 p.m.--all choir prac- By Kathleen Johnson
Have two goals: wisdom--that
needs a few more singers!! Please join us in is,knowing anddoingright--and
No formalities involved, just show up at Choir common sense. Don't let them
nights!! slip away, for they fill you with
p.m.-- study living energy, and are a feather
"In the Grip of Grace." Bob and Nancy in your cap. Proverbs 3:21-22
activities for children 2 years to 12 years so ****
and come study with us.
church leader workshops at First Church In memoryof Lynn Christo-
retreat at pher---a Friend
I had a garden where for sunless
p.m. Debbie Jordan's Mission trip to Spain days--
and many starless nights the
Creek Administrative Council meeting, dusty ways
were weed o'er grown and silent.
Breakfast, 7 a.m.
Super Bowl Party at Cundiff's
Farrar will speak on the topic, "You and
meetings are being considered. Please
Huff or Sharon Kinzie if you are inter-
in learning more about lighting the
services, please contact Donna DoUins.
for Sunday Church Bulletin, give
Thursday of the week prior to print-
additions to "Joys & Concerns" please
or Ken Edmondson for inclusion in the Sunday
Church of Perkins
There I heard
No voice of love low calling t'o its
own--
And found nor joy nor beauty:
But alone I lived--
Till through the silence like a
bird fullthroated
Came the music of love of
"friends."
Dedicated
and Mr. and
special and
Lynn.
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to Deanie Johnson
Mrs. Lewis Kinzie,
faithful friends of
come and worship this Sunday as Minister
from Acts 14. Continuing hi§ series on the I think often of the wonderful
," this Sunday sermon will focus on Paul's desire and talented musicians and
himself, but to give it all to Ghd---cveu at the friends who diligently and faith-
fully perform on Monday eve-
saw Paul's first recorded sermon (in Acts 13). nings for our enjoyment--I ap-
town Paul entered, he went first to the Jewish preciate and applaud each of
The reason is simple: Ifyouhave a message you: Evelyn Havel, Lorraine
most likely to want to hear it are those who Smith, Chet Smith, Jimmie T.
At first, the people of Pisidian Antioch were Ham, Jimmie Dodson, Dee
the message, and apparently even brought their Higgins, all of Perkins; Alvy
to hear Paul. But when some of the leaders,
been the most godly men'of all, saw the crowds Stevens, Cushing; A1 Jones and
they became jealous. The message from God Louise Acord, Chandler; Ival
than the fact that they saw their power Hesser, Bill Boyd, Stillwater;
the people. Bob Voight and Berniece
today. Few will deny that the true message of Scheffier, Perry. "Viva La Gran-
Bible actually says, as opposed to what we're diose!"
is a wonderful message of hope and love. Still, we Hosting were Wayne and
e know that, if truly enacted, it will change Geraldine Allen who served 47
to acknowledge, though, is that the change guests and 13 musicians. Deli-
Paul encourages his audience to accept the cious chips and dip garnished
change it brings brings eternal life!
at 6:30 in the fellowship hall, is "Game Night." with cheese--also lots of good-
ies--delicious! Bonnie Blumer
and other games (as well as snacks) will be
brought cookies. Thanks to the.
host, hostess and everyone who
.Methodist helped!
****
training on Saturday in Still- Why are grocery carts made
at 8:30 a.m. with one wheel that has a mind
after Epiphany, we will observe Human of its own and runs cockeyed to
sermon, "God the Spy," will consider how tothe other three?
Who seems to know all about us and calls us in the Why can't we just spell it
are I Samuel 3:1-10 and John 1:43-51. The "orderves" and get it over with?
"I AM the Light of the World." ****
Committee meeting origi-
last week has been rescheduled for this Sunday urrent Events
A sandwich supper will be provided. Music Mondays, 7-9
meet Sunday at 4:30 at Lost Creek for a discus- Wednesdays, Center opens from
Your Life" led by Scott Sharp, Director of Reli- 1-4
tapes and CDs and $2 for snacks. Birthday Luncheon, 12 noon on
,will meet Monday, Jan. 20 at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17
for all ages begin weekly at 10 a.m. and Mystery Dinner, 5:00 sharp on
at 10:L55. Visitors are always welcome. Thursday, Jan. 23
The County Assessor will be
Valley FEE Club Meets here Feb. 14 and a
Fund
Raiser
r FCE Club met for their regular meeting Janu- dinner will be held Feb. 6 with
conducted by Carol Acuff and cornbread and beans, stew, pie
President Virginia Rains presided over the for dessert and drinks. Cost is
opened meeting with devotion, readingfrom$4.00 for adults and $2.00 for
Salute was given in unison and the group sang children under 12.
That Binds". Members answered roll call with ****
With your'New Year's Resolutions so far?" • " Happy Birthday to Maxine
were given. Environmental.chairman encour- Porter, Orene Dean, Flora
recycle aluminum, glass and newspapers to aid Cundiff, Edith Cretsinger, John
Lou reminded members to save all club news- Yearta, Ruth Harmon, Jim Ed
with year-end reports. Two booklets Kinder, Justin Windiate, Kevin
munity Service and entry on Photography & Po- Graham, Joanna Hubbard. We
and turned in at Extension Office. Our group wish you many, many more.
the Payne County Youth Shelter in 1997, ****
items the months of April, July, October and Jumper cables? A friend told
me about an experience with
laY" is Jant ary 28, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the jumper cables. He stopped to
COVered dish dinner at 12:00 noon. There will be help a couple in distress. They
and the program will be a book review by Carol had arrived in town in the morn-
Will be February 14 at the Payne County Court-
Esther Ham reported members have entered all
cakes, pies, yeast & sweet breads are on
to serve the Lions Club this summer.
a very interesting program on "Memory Improve-
a skill. The more your memory is challenged, the
The program included stages of the memory pro-
pgical effects on memory and memory-im-
meeting will be February 4 in the Christian
be lesson leader and Verna Arthur hostess.
refreshments of raspberry moose, strawberry
, blondies, coffee and spiced tea to Virginia Rains,
Olson, Norma Hallman, Betty Branstetter,
Barnes, Verna Arthur, Charlotte Parrack, Jean
Joann Botts, Esther Ham, Joyce Youngker,
Hardin, Carol Acuff, and Geraldine Allen.
to attend "Winter Party being held Jan. 11
P.m. in the old high school gym. The party will
entertainment, door prizes, and guest speak-
members a tour of Accordion House.
Was won by Opal Olson and Betty Branstetter re-
gifts from their secret pals.
Club social hosted Jan. 10 by Grover and Virginia
Were: Elmo & Inez Barnes, L.C. & Ruth Wassell,
Elsie Grant, Bob Bietel, Dan & Edna
Ham, C.D. & Jean Mihura, Max & Betty
George & Emma Hardin.
ing fog--hence lights on--
parked--lights left on--came
back--dead--car, that is---needs
a friend--needs jumper cables.
The Good Fairy of Fate placed
them in my hands. You got
jumper cables, buddy? Yes, I
have jumper cables. He didn't
ask me if I knew how to use
them. All men--macho men
should know, right?--from the
time they are born. Not so--
not with that little foreign job.
Looked under the hood--no mo-
tor, no battery. His little wife
said look under the back seat.
Wallahl--hooked up the cables--
poured juice to both vehicles--a
combination of 4th of July, a
nuclear arsenal blast or the elec-
trical arc as Dr. Frankenstein
created his monster. An awe-
some blue flash and smoke--
welding the cables to my battery
and knocking the guy's baseball
cap offi Ignorance, power, and
pride are a deadly mixture. The
little wife had quietly acquired
a mechanic to take care of the
mess. Later I received a pack-
age containing a state of arts
jumper cables with specific in-
structions on their use. So dur-
ing the cold weather, beware of
strangers bearing jumper cables.
Made your resolutions? Keep-
ing them? Oh, well, no big
deal--right?
Hi, Butch, Bruce, and Kelby!
Love you!
Our condolences to the Jack
McCorkle, Lowell Gunter,
DeEtta Shelton, Eva Mae Bates
and Lynn Christopher families.
*$**
A week ago Sunday, a wonder-
ful evening of music was pre-
sented by the Cornerstones of
Tulsa at the Mehan Union
Church. Alan and Kay Cain
helped as hosts; greeting: Al and
Ella Jones; cooks: Bill and Jerry
Cox, Gerald and Kathleen
Johnson. We enjoyed seeing
some old friends and the beauti-
ful music and service--a'special
evening.
Why do people think ptmhing
the elevator button eral times
makes it come laserS? ....
Why do people close their eyes
when they brush their teeth?
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A Good Bean Dip
From the kitchen of Pat
McCutchen
Use one kind of beans: pork
and beans, ranch style, chili
beans, pinto beans--cooked and
drained or canned refried beans.
Mash or blend beans until pu-
reed-do not drain pork and
beans or chili beans.
Add favorite ingredients: ripe
olives, onions (Kathleen uses dry
onion flakes), green and red bell
peppers. Blend 1/2 to 1 cup
grated cheese (any kind), taco
seasoning (according to amount
of beans). You may leave cheese
chunky or blend until all ingre-
dients are smooth. Heat or use
cold. Garnish with olives, cheese
and pepper rings. Delicious--
mmmmmm! Brewup the cider,
gather some chips and enjoy!
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Till we meet again, dear
friends, I wish you peace and
love!
Healthy Living Program addresses heart disease
By Mary P Selk, Payne Co. Extension Home Economist
Oklahoma has the second highest death rate due to coronary heart
disease and the thirteenth highest death rate due to stroke in the
nation. Since the five leading causes of death, including these two,
are associated with diet, the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Ser-
vice designed the Healthy Living Program to address these prob-
lems. The Healthy Living Program is eight weekly 1 1/2 hour ses-
sions on healthful eating based on the Food Guide Pyramid, the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the Nutrition Facts labels.
Each session includes in-depth information about one of the food
groups, a food preparation demonstration, tasting, and a fitness
segment, except for the second session, which is a grocery store
tour reading labels and comparing products. It was written by OCES
Nutrition Education specialists who are registered dietitians with
assistance from county extension personnel.
It is designed to help participants: learn about nutrition; use the
Nutrition Facts foods labels; choose healthful foods; modify recipes
for less fat, sugar and salt; prepare healthful meals; and, learn about
the importance of exercise and fitness.
It has been offered in Payne County during 1996 three times in
Stillwater and Cushing to a total of 28 participants. It is being of-
fered statewide by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service,
and evaluation data in 16 counties from 183 individuals was to-
taled in the spring of 1996. Evaluation was by pre-post 24 hour
recall of food eaten, and a food habits questionnaire, as well as
blood work with a 12-hour fast preceding the blood work and blood
pressure taken for comparison.
In terms of the physical and blood measures a significant decrease
in fasting total cholesterol was found. An average of 218 mg/dl was
reduced to an average of 206 mg/dl, which approaches the recom-
mended 200 mg/dl. Seventy-one percent of the participants had a
decrease in LDL-cholesterol. There was no significant change in
HDL-cholesterol, however, the average initial HDL was within the
normal range.
This translates into a 16.5% decrease in coronary heart disease
risk, according to the American Heart Association. Statewide the
reduced risk of coronary heart disease among the participants rep-
resents a savings of a quarter of a million dollars in health care
costs.
There was a significant decrease in body mass index, a measure
of body fatness. Sixty-six percent of the participants decreased their
body weight an average of 4 pounds, although loss of body weight
was not a goal of the program. This weight loss is healthy, however,
since it is recommended that healthy losses be only 1/2-1 pound per
week, and this was measured in an eight-week period.
Sixty percent of the participants had a decrease in fasting glucose
and in fasting triglycerides. There was an overall significant de-
crease in fasting glucose from an average considered high. Fii y-
two percent had a decrease in diastolic blood pressure.
In terms of how the participants were eating, there was a signifi-
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cant decrease in the number of servings from fats and sweets in the
183 participants' eating. Forty-nine percent decreased their num-
ber of servings from fats and sweets. They also reported an increase,
although not significant, in the average number of servings from
the breads, cereals, rice and pasta group, with 51% of the partici-
pants increasing their number of daily servings. There were no sig- ,
nificant changes in other eating habits, but most were already close
to the recommended levels.
Overall, all components measured represented improvements in
health status of the participants that also contributes to decreased
risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain types
of cancer.
The Payne County OSU Cooperative Extension Center is in the
process of scheduling this eight week program for February and
March. If you are interested, please call 747-8320 and give us your
name, address, and preferred time for the course. Cost is $20.00
which includes the eight week course, all the teaching materials,
and a notebook of information for the participant to keep,
"Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eli-
gible persons regardless of race, color, ,national origin, sex, religion, age or
disability, and is an equal opportunity employer."
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