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The
Perkins
Journal Thursday, March 2, 1989
News and Views of the Cimarron Valley
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Robins
heard crunching under my
shoes as I walked on the
sidewalk to the science building
early one morning last week. The
sidewalk was covered with
hackberry seeds. Later that morn-
ing the mystery of the hackberry-
covered sidewalk was solved when
several of us watched flocks of
American Robins and Cedar Wax-
wings feeding in the hackberry tree
that hung over the sidewalk. They
would eat the soft coverings off the
fruits and then drop the hard seeds,
~any of which were landing on the
"sidewalk.
, I read about the numerous
~obins in the Perkins area in the
Perkins Journgl and asked Dr.
;~rilliarn Carter about the sudden
~ppearance of flocks of Robins in
,~eny parts of Oklahoma last week.
~r. Carter said the Robins have
~een in Oklahoma all winter,
~arily in sheltered wooded areas
~i river bottoms such as along the
~marron River. Flocks are usual-
~ found where there is a plentiful
~pply of hackberries and red cedar
~rries. When the Robins eat these
~rries, they also need to drink a lot
~water.
=/~With warmer weather last week,
flocks of birds moved out of
~eltered areas into more open
me.as to feed. That is when the birds
suddenly appeared in towns to feed
on seeds, fruits and worms. If the
weather turns bad, Robins will
;again disappear as they seek
! sheltered areas. Now you know why
we were suddenly inundated with
:Robins last week.
The Natural
Way
By Dr. Jeff Black
Biology Dept., East Central Univ.
Ada, Oklahoma
Robins are one bird that most of
us can recognize. Their brick-red
breast, gray back, yellow bill and
habit of standing or running on the
ground make them one of our most
beautiful and popular birds. There
are older reports in the literature
that tell us Robins used to nest on-
ly in eastern Oklahoma Once peo-
ple started planting trees in the
western parts of the state, the
Robins moved westward and now
nest in all parts of Oklahoma except
in the most southern and western
counties.
Some Robins do migrate into
Oklahoma from the north to spend
the winter. Then they migrate back
north when it warms up in the
spring. That is why we see a lot of
Robin movement throughout the
state in the fall and spring.
Rol:~as nest in open wooded areas
• starting in mid-March. Their nest
is mud-walled with-a grass lining
and holds 3 or 4 sky blue eggs. On-
ly the female incubates the eggs,
but both parents help feed the
young once they have hatched.
Most Robins raise two broods of
young each year. Young Robins are
easily recognized by their speckled
breasts.
I always enjoy watching Robins
as they stand on the lawn with their
heads cocked to one side watching
for worms. Perhaps the appearance
of Robins last week does mean that
spring is here. I hope it does! Here
is an old poem about Robins I
thought you might enjoy:
Your travels bring you wide acclaim
For everyone can call your name
They count the days 'til you appear
For then they feel that spring is near.
Eden Chapel News
by Donna Burton
There were 78 attending church
Sunday. Had some visitors.
Everyone is welcome.
Monday morning we had rain,
sleet and snow.
Everyone was sorry about the
death of Stacey Moorman. She will
be missed.
There are lots of illness and
deaths.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Moore
visited Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Burton
Saturday afternoon.
Lori and Shawn McLemore and
Jim Stephens visited Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Burton Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Peters and
family from Newcastle and Mr. and
Mrs. Wayne Burton had Sunday
dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Don
Perceful and helped Joan celebrate
her birthday.
Those visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Burton and boys Sunday
afernoon were Sue Driskill and
Shelly and Russell, Mr. and Mrs.
Wayne Burton. They helped An-
drew celebrate his second birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burton visited
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stephens at Glen-
toe Sunday evening.
The Burton Quilting Club met
with Edna Tabor, February 21,
1989. Those attending were Opal
Courtright, Lotty Sharpton, Judy
Buntin and Carolyn Armstrong.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burton and
boys visited Mr. and Mrs. Jewell
Cates Saturday afternoon.
Coyle News
by Velma Downey
The Women's Council of the First
Christian Church met for their
February meeting in fellowship
hall.
Mrs. Reba Perrin took over her
duties as president, as our president
Mrs. Lou McCarty resigned.
The meeting opened with Chris-
tian Women's Fellowship Prayer.
There were 52 sick calls and cheer
cards sent. Mrs. Mildred Majors, a
member, has been released from
Stillwater Medical Center. Mrs. Lila
Longan was voted to be the vice-
president.
The devotional service was
presented by Mrs Maxine Johnston
on "God's Glory", "The Way of
Miracles," John 11:1-4.
The Bible Study taught by Mrs.
Mickey Robison on Vocabulary
Builder over Chapters 9-13, test
over I and II Corinthians. This
completed our study of the Corin-
thians. Next study book is A
Systematic Study of James
through Jude.
Those present were Mrs. Perrin~
Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Robison, Mrs.
Lila Longan, Mrs. Martha Dobson,
Mrs. Jackie Cobbs, Mrs. Nancy
Brake.
The meeting close with Council
Benedictio~
A Valentine Banquet was given
at the Assembly of God church.
The tables were decorated with red
hearts and the Valentine theme in
decorations was carried out. Each
lady received a red carnation
corsage.
Pastor Robert Stuart gave the in-
vocation. Those attending were
Mrs. Robert Stuart, Mr. and Mrs.
Rick Bentley, Jodi, Michael and
Amy Beth, Mr. and Mrs. Roger
Bledsos, Jessica and Brooke, Mr.
and Mrs. Chester Dry, Mr. and
Mrs. Mike Waltman and Nicholas,
Mr. and Mrs. James Mattingiy and
Cecil, Mr. and Mrs. James Sissons,
Dwain and Teresa, Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Galloway and Melisea, Mr. and
Mrs. F. E. McAnaily, Ryan and
Jacqueline, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Linn
and Donnie, Mr. and Mrs. Larry
Mishler, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Tracy,
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ii JOURNAL FOOD CORNER
An unprickcd yolk will cxplode in
You can cook eggs in a 2 cloves garlic, minced
microwave. ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning,
M any people think that is a no- crushed
no. However, experts have ex- ¼ teaspoon salt
perimented sufficiently to prove ~ cup milk
otherwise, and identify any infor- 4 eggs
mation to the contrary as incor- 1 ½ cups unseasoned stuffing
rect, probably originating from a cubes
hard and fast rule that eggs ½ cup {2 o~.) shredded mozzarella
microwaved with the shells do, in- cheese
deed, explode. And furthermore, Celery leaves, optional
if you don't prick the yolks, they In 1½ quart baking dish, stir
too will explodel That's why it is together butter, onions, garlic
recommended that eggs be micro- and seasonings. Cook on HIGH
waved in a covered dish incase until butter is melted, about 1
some unsuspecting cook forgets minute. Add milk and eggs. Stir
to prick the yolk. until thoroughly blended. Stir in
Yes, you can scramble your stuffing cubes and cheese. Cook
morning eggs right in the serving on HIGH 3 minutes. Stir. Con-
dish almost as quickly as you can tinue cooking on HIGH just un-
make the toast to go along. For til set, about I minute. Let stand
a delicious dinner entree to serve 2 to 3 minutes to complete cook-
minutes after you get home from ing. Garnish with celery leaves if
a busy day at work, scramble desired. (Note: Cooking times are
chopped sauteed veggies with based on a full power output of
your eggs. Or, roll a tender about 650 watts. Consult your i~
microwave omelet around left- struction book for cooking times
overs for a lazy weekend brunch, if your oven has a higher or lower
One dish after another, eggs and power wattage.)
the microwave add up to quick
and easy meals with a minimum
of clean up.
In all fairness, though, this Cor- Here is another hurry-up micro-
nor warns that the microwave wave meal that you can fix from
oven doesn't do justice to airy abag. Not only is this low calorie,
souffles or puffy omelets. They it's also quick and easy to fix in
need the dry beat of a conven- you/' microwave.
tional oven to puff up beautifully.
Here are a few things to remem-
ber when cooking eggs in the TURKEY WITH TARRAGON
microwave: Egg Yolk--becauee it CHEESE SAUCE
contains fat, tends to cook more
quickly than egg white. When 2 packages (5 oz. each) Banquet
you're microcooking unbeaten frozen prepared Gravy,and
eggs, use 50% or 30% power.Sliced Turkey Cookin Bags,
Omelets, scrambled eggs and thawed.
~uOaChed eggs microcook well on 3 ounces Noufchatel cheese
n power {high). Even out of the ¼ teaspoon tarragon
shell eggs may explode in the 1/8 teaspoon black pepper .
microwave because rapid heating 1 cup frozen broccoli florets,
causes a buildup of steam. AI- thawed
ways use a wooden pick or tip of Remove turkey flora gravy.
a knife to break the yolk men- Slice turkey into strips and set
brane of an unbeaten egg before aside. In a ½-quart microwave
microcooldng to allow the steam safe casserole, combine gravy,
to escape. Covering eggs with a cheese, tarragon and pepper.
lid, plastic wrap or waxed paper Heat, covered on HIGH 2 min-
while they microcook encourages utes. Stir in turkey and broccoli.
on HIGH 2 to 3
more even cooking and--if yoou Heat, covered,
forget to prick the yolks--helps to minutes or until hot, stirring
confine the explosion! Eggs once. Makes 2 servings.
microcooked in their shells WILL
explode! ....
RAPID~FIRE STRATA
ITALIANO
W ant to surprieeyour brunch
bunch with a delightfully
delicious looking hot roll that has
a cheesy taste.
People will swear
they are seeing a sweet roll but
they are actually seeing a bun fill-
ed with delicious cheese.
(Two servings)
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup minced green onions with
tops
Microwave
CHEESE BRUNCH BUNS
2 cups milk
½ cup shortening
53A to 6% cups all-purpose flour
~A cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 packges active dry yeast
2 eggs
½ cup butter or margarine
Combine milk and shortening
in a saucepav- Heat over medium
heat until very warm (120 to 130
degrees). Place 4 cups flour,
sugar, salt, and yeast in bowl.
Mix: Gradually add warm liquid
to bowl, about 2 minutes. Add
eggs and mix some more.
Continue mixing and add re-
maining flour, ½ cup at a time,
until dough clings and side of
bowl is clean. Knead until dough
is smooth and elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, turning
to grease top. Cover, let rise in
warm place, free from draft, un-
til doubled in bulk, about I hour.
Punch dough down and divide
in half. Roll to a 18x8x¼-inch rec-
tangle. Spread half of Cheese Fill-
ing over dough. Roll dough tight-
ly from longest side, pinching
seam together to seal. Cut into
sixteen I inch slices. Repeat with
remaining ingredients.
Melt butter and generously
grease bottom of two 9x13x2-inch
pans. Place buns cut side dowrL
Cover, let rise in warm place, free
from draft, until doubled in bulk,
about 45 minutes. Bake at 375
degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. In-
vert on wire racks. Serve warm.
Cheese Filling:
3 jars {5 oz. each) sharp process
cheese spread
% cup butter or margarine
% teaspoon Tabasco sauce
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon Beau monde
seasoning
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash cayenne pepper
Place all ingredients in bowl.
B eat until thoroughly combined,
about 2 minutes.
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Elected as Reporter
of State YHO
Florene Taylor, Perkins, was
elected earlier this month to serve
as 1989-1990 reporter of the Young
Homemakers of Oklahoma (YHO).
Y HO members met at Oklahoma
State University, Stillwater, for
their annual state meeting to elect
and install new state officers, hear
inspirational speakers and present
awards to outstanding chapters
and members.
Gone Ashley, Amanda, Cody,
Michael and Melissa Mr. and Mrs.
Delmar Phillips, Stephanie, Delmar
J. and Brandi, Mr. and Mrs. Olys
Boyce, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Ham-
mack, Dwayne and Billy, Mrs.
Virgie Welch, Mrs. Olive Biby, Mrs.
Kathleen Phillips and Terry
Galloway.
Charles Downey was honored
Sunday on his Birthday with a din-
ner in his home, present were his
parents Mr. and Mrs. Tommy
Downey, his grandparents Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond Sanders of Glencoe
also his aunt, Jacque Brunk of
Glenco~ HIS birthday cake was fur-
nished by his grandmother Mrs.
Velma Downey. It was trimmed
with white icing and tiny lavendar
rosettes, baked by his aunt Mrs.
Dorothy Mattingly.
On February 14, the Cimarron
Valley Extension Homemakers
Club of Logan County spent the
evening dining out with their
spouses at "the Haunted House"
in Oklahoma City.
They spent a very enjoyable
evening in fellowship.
Those attending were, Mrs.
Arlene Hicks, Vicky Hicks, Mr. and
Mrs. Tommy Bentley, Mr. and Mrs.
E dward Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Terry
Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. James
F reudenberger, Mr. and Mrs.
Wayne Whitmore, and Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Schneider.
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To Have 25th Reunion
in June
Perkins Class of 1964
He|16, everyone that was ever a
member of the class of 1964 on their
journey through the P-T school
system.
A 25-year-reunion will be held
June 24, 1989 at the Perkins Lions
Den. Reservation letters will be
mailed six weeks prior to the big
event. Where did the time go?
For information or to notify of a
change in address write: Martha
Bowyer, Rt~ 3, Box 245, Perkins,
OK 74059.
So use this as an excuse to start
that diet, color your hair, and buy
a new pair of jeans.
See you June 24th.
The Committee
Eloise Savage, 547-2066
Pat Hail 547-5032
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Cushing C of C To
Sponsor Spring Fling
The Cushing Chamber of Com-
merce is sponsoring a "Spring
Fling-Arts and Crafts Festival" on
March 18 and 19 at the Cushing
Agri Civic Center. The hours will be
Saturday 9 am. to 7 p.m. and Sun-
day I to 5 p.n~ Booths will offer a
wide variety of handmade gift& For
more information please call
918-225-2400.
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THINKING IT OVER
Weather Problems
By
Zola Sample
pring seems to be on its way.
But to predict what kind of
weather we are to have is
uncertain in Oklahoma The state is
situated in the central part of the
United States, sorta in a draft part
leading from Alaska toward the
Gulf of Mexico. Just right to get
the frigid breath that whirls away
toward the southland"
So some say in the pathway of
cyclones. It is a cleaver shaped
state which three counties extend-
ing into the panhandl~ These three
experience as much different
climate than other counties east
and south. The soil is even different
also. It was an ideal state once
thought up to relocate the Five
Civilized Tribes for hunting and
recreational ideas. Over the years it
has become a wonderful state. It
has quite a history behind it. Other
Indian tribes have been located in
other areas of its domai~ Many
white people have also homestead-
ed the area and enjoyed its chang-
ing climate. One never knows quite
what kind of weather will form dur~
ing the months especially during
the winter months.
February is one month no one can
predict. One may wake early of a
sunshining morning dress for a
spring day and by four o'clock a
norther will blow in and tempera-
tures will drop below zero by
darkness with the windchill below
zero at the drop of a hat as Will
Rogers once said.
This has been one of those years.
Robins have already arrived start-
ing to pull worms from
and start
for early spring.
several inches
raisers and orchard
ried f~r fear they will lose t
crop from the bad frozen!
that is sure to
Oklahomans who have
for years know what can
February and even
March can do the tricl~
tlers and others have
when all fruit was killed
conditions. It is a big
kinds of farmers.
ture growers take the
of most any business.
drought and winds take
These conditions are
However, it m a great
sidering every
a great state and
their homes here.
trade places with folk in
the other states of the
It is a land that has
great people of
strength, courage and
believers. Folk meet the
ing times with the
do very little grumbling.
They take the bitter 1
sweet and are proud to he J
They grin and bear it
goes. One feels
heritage. Weather and
not worry one long
stay long.
The state's recreational
entice many travelers
people. To me it is a
in all seasons and it has
beautiful sunsets I
any of the states
Kelle Scott and Russell West
Scott and West To
Exchange Marriage
Vows March 4
Kelle Estelle Scott and Russell
Franklin West will exchange wed-
ding vows Saturday, March 4, 1989
at 3:00 p.m. in the First Christian
Church, Perkins. Rev. Jeff Gill will
be the officiating minister.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and
Mrs. William E. Scott, Perkins and
Mr. and Mrs. Garry R. West, south
of Stillwater.
Miss Scott is a 1983 graduate of
Perkins-Tryon High School. She is
a part-time student at Oklahoma
State University and is currently
employed at Tempo Fashions.
West is a 1981 graduate of
Perkins-Tryon High School. He
graduated in 1983 from Oklahoma
State Tech and is employed by
Richard G. Murray and Associates.
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Piano Festival
Entrants
Several piano students of Diann
Rudd entered the Natienai Federa-
tion of Music Clubs Festival held in
Stillwater on February 11.
Each student played two pieces
from memory--a required piece and
a chosen piece. Judges critiqued
each student and gave a rating.
Those receiving Superiors {the
highest ratin ) were Erica Crane,
Tony Perkins, Allison Bentley and
Kathy Constier Those receiving a
rating of Excellent included Kristie
McCullough, Lee Ann Bays, Kris-
tin Wilson and Brent Niles.
Brown Reports
For Duty
Marine Sgt. Andrea L. Brown,
whose husband, James, is the son
of Jim L. Brown of Tryon, recently
reported for duty with 2nd Force
Service Support Group, Camp De
jeune, N.C.
A 1981 graduate of Lancaster
High School Lancaster, Ohio, she
joined the Marine Corps in January
1982.
With EphraimI
Costa Rica
FebruarY
I have spent the
Alajuila, Costa Rica
and women, Oklahoma M
doin~ maintenance
Alaj uila Methodist (
members of a work
Volunteers in
Conference
Churclz We are from six
and one Texas
provided our own
and the funds
work. Reb.
the Calumet United
Church is the work
{12 miles} north of San
capital of Costa Ric~L
because of the influx
people moving to the
the church. We painted
and exterior of the
smoothed and painted
walls of several
classrooms, repaired loclO
and repaired chairs.
Besides the work we
church services at the
Spanish}
the Irazu
We have had quite an
There were seven
C
rest of us were all
Needless to say we are
strangers.
Perhaps
interesting phase of
been the interaction
ple and culture of Costa I
speak Spanish. They
somewhat differently.
how to work on
church is a challenge
when he speaks a
language. But
it. We even learned to
them {they sing our
Spanish). They are a
with their children.
This morning ~5 a.n~)
ching the other missioV
get ready to go hack to (
They are leaving;, I shall
plore some more of
