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TOPS #OK 488 installed these members as officers for 2010-2011 : Ruby Kerntke, leader;
Phyllis Alsip, co-leader; Margaret Coate, secretary;Lily Parson, weight-recorder; and Cathy
Hunter, treasurer. Stella Hughes was the installer.
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By Margaret Coate
TOPS Secretary
Even though our news
doesn't get sent to The r
Journal very often lately,
TOPS #OK 488 is still
meeting every Wednesday
morning with weigh-in
starting around 7:30 and
the meeting starting at 9
a.m. and ending at 10 a.m.
The new year for this
chapter started on March
3rd with election of offi-
cers. Ruby, the outgoing
leader, is the incoming
leader for 2010-2011 so we
know we are still in good
hands. Other officers are:
Phyllis, co-.leader' Marga-
ret, secretary; Cathy, trrea-
surer; an d Melissa and Lily,
weight recorders. Because
Cindy is taking some time
off, Cathy will be in charge
of the weekly challenge and
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!in ttw losing game
Cathy will take overthe per- number Of times she has
centage game. So now we been the weekly best loser.
are ready to continue doing Holly was the monthly
what TOPS members, do best loser and Debra was
best, Tak(ing) Off Pounds the quarterly best loser
Sensibly andKeep(ing) Off with 15.50 pounds lost.
Pounds Sensibly. Congratulations to both
Also on 3-3, Kay was the of you!
weekly best loser with 1.50 Patty Pappan, area cap-
pounds lost, Debra was the tain, was a special visitor.
February monthly best loser Her excellent program was
with 7 pounds. Congratula- Stress: What it is and how
tions to both of these ladies ! to better manageit. Among
Rochelle received the Sun- other thought-provoking
shine gift. ideas, probably the most
Stella was the weekly outstanding thought we
best loser on 3-17 with should remember is have
3.75 pounds lost. Cathy an attitude of gratitude!
received the Sunshine gift. Another outstanding idea
Congratulations to both of we took home with us is
you! The following week, Remember to take good
Debra was again the weekly care of yourself!
best loser with 2.75 pounds Our chapter was saddened
lost--good for YOU, Debra! by the death of one of our
Ruby's program was enti- members, Mary Ellen
tied How Sweet It Is! and (Jane) Cooper.
members discussed foods We invite anyone who
sweetened with sugar and would like to lose weight
those sweetened with arti- to join us on Wednesday
t Clal sweeteners, mornings to learn better
neanstallationon'31: ways to do thatr-and
"as, ila "ime!y"iprogra by, coming to the TOPS meet-
Stella using a puzzle of a ing is a good way to make
clock. The program was new friends and meet
titled Its My Time, taken up with people you may
from a TOPS magazine, already know. For more
That morning Holly was info, call Ruby at 372-
weekly best loser with 6.50 0625 or Margaret at 547-
pounds lost--WOW, what 2899--or anyone you might
a wonderful loss! Cindy know who belongs to this
received the Sunshine gift. chapter. Or you might be
Debra was again the more modem and look on
weekly best loser on 4-7 tops.org for lots and lots of
with 4.50 pounds lost! A information about TOPS
' WOW goes to her for the and losing weight.
'rayer
The Perkins Ministerial
Alliance invites our com-
munity to participate in
The National Day of Prayer
by seeking God's provi-
sions for our city, state,
and nation on Thursday,
May 6th, 7:00 pm at the
Perkins-Tryon Elementary
Gym. As the web site for
the National Day of Prayer
states, "The National Day
of Prayer belongs to all
Americans. It is a day that
transcends differences,
bringing together citizens
from all backgrounds."
In the Constitutional Con-
gress of 1787, acrimonious
deliberation ensued on how
states would be allowed
representation in the new
government. At the center
between the smaller and
larger states concerning
how much representa-
tion each would have in
Congress. It was at this
point the elder statesman,
Benjamin Franklin, stood
and moved that "prayers
imploring the assistance of
Heaven, and its blessing on
our deliberations, be held in
this Assembly every morn-
ing before we proceed to
business." What was the
outcome of this motion?
Division was overcome
with the creation of the
Senate and House of Rep-
resentatives as a balance
of power between large
'and smaller states. Plus,
prayer has been offered to
open both the House and the
of the disagreement was Senate since that time.
a grand gulf of division Prayer has been a long
is May
established practice of our
nation from the beginning
with the Continental Con-
gress of 1775 up to today.
We have been a country
that has turned to God with
the aid of prayer during
times of growth, tragedies,
depressions, wars, and pros-
perity in an effort to seek
wisdom, aid, and comfort.
This historical precedent of
prayer was further solidified
by being made into law in
1952 as an annual National
Day of Prayer.
During uncertain times
like these, it is imperative
that our community gathers
together to seek the aid and
wisdom of the Ahnighty.
The Ministerial Alliance
looks forward to praying
with our neighbors and
friends on this special day.
MI Club learns about Right Path
The Mutual Improve-
ment Club met on April 15,
2010, in the home of Cas-
sandra Johnson, Betty Neal
and Judy Spillars were the
co-hostesses. The meeting
started at 7 p.m.
Members Attending:
Cassandra Johnson, Joan
McDaniel, Judy Bartrum,
Fern Downey, Kathryn Bos-
tian, Dorothy Fagan, J)arla
Woody, Virginia Sasser,
Linda Shurtz, Nelda Kirby,
Jo Hyder, Betty Neal, Barbara
Kirby, Loft Gill, Judy Spillars
and Irene Nickels.
Guests: Genevieve Hurst,
Gayla Bates, Lorie James and
Loft Gill's daughter, Ashley.
A contribution was given to
the Thomas Wilhite Memo-
fial Library to cover the cost
of two books they purchased
(The Embroidery Stitch Bible
and The Essential Stitch Col-
lection). A pink rose was sent
to Linda Shurtz, who recently
had surgery, our prayers are
with her. A thank you letter
was sent by Linda, for think-
ing of her and sending the
pink rose.
The May meeting is in the
home of Barbara Kirby, May
6th at 6 p.m. We will have
a salad supper and enjoy fun
and fellowship.
Our meeting adjourned at
7:25 and our guest speaker,
Juanita Fitzgerald, was
introduced by Judy Spillars.
Juanita volunteers at "The
Right Path Riding Academy"
in Dnunright, OK. They are
a not-for-profit organization
created to help the disabled
enjoy the benefits of therapeu-
tic tiding. The program was
founded by Leslie Kirkland a
registered physical therapist.
She wanted to assist handi-
capped individuals to achieve
their physical, emotional and
cognitive potential.
It takes three volunteers to
assist each individual during
a lesson. They encourage
anyone interested to visit
them and watch what takes
place. Juanita handed out
brochures to everyone and
stated that volunteers and
donations are always needed
and welcomed.
Juanita thanked us for being
invited to share their program
with us.
Refreshments were served.
Brownies Help C.A.T.S.
Perkins 3rd Grade Brownie Troop 2353 presented a $100 check to Betty Ottaway and
C.A.T.S. (Carts Are Treated Special) and Apr. 14 to help with food and medical expenses
for the cats. The girls raised the money through their cookie sales. Ottaway said, "1 want to
express my sincere appreciation to the girls and leaders for their compassion and thoughtfutl-
ness for the rescued cats of Perkins." Pictured (I to r): Madison Chapman, Ashlynn Moore,
Britney Kitchel, Kiara Whitehead, Rayanne Bowman, Monica Gregory, Betty Ottaway, Zoie
Morrison, Selena Hoover, Janilee Coleman, Jasmine Sparkman, Ashton Cartmell.
Journal photo by David Sasser
Lost Creek United Methodist Church invitesyou to their annual
Men's Bar-B-Q & Ladies' Quilt Auction
Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Lost Creek United Methodist Church
8002 S. Washington, Stillwater, OK
(6 miles south of Stillwater on Hwy. 177, then I mile west on 80th Street.)
Bar-B-O. starts at 5:30 p.m., Quilt Auction starts at 7:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the evening w II go toward various church rain stries.
; Men's Bar.-B-Q i
Bar-B-Q Meal
Features All-You-Can-Eat
Brisket - w
Pork Loin Potato Salad
] Bologna & Sausage BakedBeans
Cajun Rice Relish Tray
Chocolate Sheet Cake Bread
Coffee, Tea, &
Lemonade
Bar-B-Q Tickets
Adults--S8.00
Seniors (65 and up)--$6.00
Children 4-12 years--S6.00
Children under 4 years--Free
For more information or
to purchase tickets, contact
Rod Wanger at (405} 269-3560,
Email: rwpw@suddenlink.net,
Lost Creek UMC at [405)377-0927,
Email: tcreekumc@aol.com.
A number of quilts will be auctioned, including:
. Brown Antique Star--king size
, Dark Green Dancing Stars--king size
* Blue 9-Patch--queen size
. "Mary Haley" fabric full size
* Antique Embroidered Flower--twin size
* 2 Baby Quilts and more!!
* Many other handmade items
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