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THE PERKINS JOURNAL, Thursday, June 28, 2012 - A3 "
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the Thomas-Wilhite
Critter Tales is coming
to the Thomas-Wil-
hite Memorial Library
Tuesday, July, 3 at 10:
30. They will be bring-
ing critters of the night
for us to meet and learn
about.
Critter Tales aims to
bring programs to youth
and adults that teach a
broad range of concepts
about wildlife and natu-
ral conservation in a fun
and interesting way. We
all share the planet Earth.
Everything is connected.
It is their hope to espe-
cially make children
realize that they are an
important piece in a very
fragile puzzle. Every
child can be a part of the
solution to our shared
dilemma
They have traveled
extensively throughout
the state of Oklahoma,
es at
and believe that the
Critter Tales method of
Bringing the Wild to
Life is helping to create
a brighter, more stable
future for all of us. All
who experience Critter
Tales have the opportu-
nity to witness firsthand
our connection to and
responsibility for each
other and our planet.
Because next week is a
holiday week, the library
will be closed on July
4th and there will not be
a program on Thursday.
Please, check next week's
paper as we will return
to a full schedule of pro-
grams. We still have lots
of fun things to do and
remember to read, read,
read and dream big!
KIDS
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board, which consists of
Tonya Gilbert, David Orr,
Robin Foster, Tina Foster,
Chris Petermann, Shawn
Smith, and Nancy Blair
"The board represents
members of local orga-
nizations, businesses,
and the school system,"
Petermann said.
The organization intends
to continue to assist stu-
dents in Perkins-Tryon
schools, but also plans to
become a local clearing-
house for information.
"We'd like to make a
master list of services that
are available in the com-
munity," Petermann said.
"That way it is easier for
people to find help, and
local organizations don't
duplicate efforts "
She said the organiza-
tion is constantly in need
of monetary donations,
but there is also a need for
lots of volunteers to help
with tasks such as sorting
supplies and packing the
backpacks.
"Our fundraising goal
this year is $13,000,"
Petermann said.
The group will host
a Baked Potato Supper
fundraiser at the high
school commons area on
Friday, Aug. 31. Every-
one is invited to attend.
Anyone who would like
to make a donation can
mail a check to 4 Kids
and Community, P.O.
Box 13, Perkins, OK
74059 For more informa-
tion, contact Petermann
at FourKidsandCommun
ity@yahoo.com or (405)
547-2663.
Pictured back row (I to r): Lauree James, Jonette Hatfield, Beverly Evans, Pat Bickell, Kim
Hilson. Seated: LaNell Harris, Lesa Bane, Judy Smith. Photo provided
Perkins
The Perkins Red Hat Pis-
tols held their June meeting
at the Sirloin Stockade in
Stillwater.
After a delicious meal and
visiting, a brief meeting was
held to sign up hostesses for
future monthly meetings.
Pistols Meet
Most everyone wanted to
make it back home to watch
the Thunder game, so we
ended the evening early.
The next meeting will be
July 10 at 6:30 p.m. We
are wanting to add new
members so if you like
eating, visiting and having
fun, consider being a guest
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at one of our meetings to see
if you would be interested. "
Contact Red Hat Queen
Lauree James at (918) 372-
4386 or (817) 798-9229 for
more information.
Academic All-Starer
Travis Battles, a 2012 Academic AII-Stater from Perkins, is congratulated by Oklahoma .-
Foundation for Excellence chairman David L. Boren and CNN host and journalist Fareed Zakaria
prior to the foundation's Academic Awards Banquet, held recently in Tulsa. Battles, a recent .
graduate of Perkins-Tryon High School, was among 100 outstanding seniors from Oklahoma .
public schools who were honored as Academic AII-Staters. He received an All-State scholarship
sponsored by the Meinders Foundation of Oklahoma City. The Academic Awards Banquet
is presented annually by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, a non-profit organization
that recognizes and encourages academic excellence in Oklahoma's public schools. Zakaria ~
was keynote speaker for this year's banquet. Photo by Jim Werner. Blunck's Studios.
!NTURE CLINIC
Dentures - Partials - Relines - Repairs
321 N. Main in Perkins
Call (405) 612-7304 for appointment
Todd Wasseil William Carcuth. DDS
We will be closed for business Wednesday, July 4, 2012
www.paynecountybank.com
Main Bank. 202 S. Main
Convenience Branch. 417 E. Hwy 33. Perkins, OK
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