2A-THE PERKINS JOURNAL, Thursday, November 15, 2001
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Support modernization of our library
By allowing our city commission the flexibility to allocate funds
towards the rehabilitation and modernization of the existing Tho-
mas-Wilhite library, the citizens of Perkins have an opportunity to
help ensure that our downtown remains a viable source of com-
munity activity for at least the next several generations...maybe
more.
Expanded and more state-of-the-art services, preservation of two
locally historic buildings, and the sense of having a vibrant down-
town that is alive & well will add to the list of so many things that
we are proud to lay claim.
There are not many Oklahoma towns, especially small ones like
ours, that can boast of having a public library located smack in the
middle of downtown, and even fewer that are housed in historic
buildings. Perkins is a very special rural community. Let's con-
tinue to do our part to make it even more special.
David Holbrook
Thank you for honoring veteran grads
Thanks to Mrs. Hrencher and Ms. Harris (HS Student Council)
for organizing the Veteran's Day Assembly on Friday, November
09, 2001.
Congratulations to the three WWII Veterans taht were awarded
diplomas. As a veteran it is especially rewarding to know that our
service to this country is appreciated and collectively honored.
Doug Scism
My grandfather, Ross Jacobs, and two other veterans were
recently honored at the Perkins High School gymnasium for their
service in World War 1I. The veterans were awarded their high
school diplomas in front of their families, friends, and the high
school student body.
As a high school teacher, I attend many school assemblies, and
this is one that made me proud to be a product of the Perkins-
Tryon school system. The students in attendance demonstrated
tremendous respect for the veterans and were considerate and
appreciative throughout the program. It was impressive to a visiting
teacher to see an entire school of students behave so commendably.
Many people helped make this special day happen for these men
who served our country. To all of you, our families are deeply
grateful. Thank you, Mr. Hyder and Mrs. Hrencher for organizing
the assembly, and thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor for the wonderful
music provided by the high school band and chorus. (You still sound
great!)
When Grandpa and I visited after the ceremony, I asked him if
the program was as good as he had hoped it would be. He looked
at me and said, "It was better."
Sincerely,
Jeree Youngker
Tulsa, Ok
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A weekly column by Rick Lomenick
Journal Assistant Editor
Once again another Perkins-Tryon 4-H and FFA Pork Chop Din-
ner and Auction has come and gone. And as usual it was a tremen-
dous success.
There appeared to be a lot more people attending this year's event
even though Oklahoma State had both a football game that after-
noon and a men's exhibition basketball game that evening. It ap-
peared lots of folks got their priorities right and attended the local
event.
I was a bit late getting to the elementary gymnasium because of
some previously scheduled basketball games to officiate. I was
hoping as I was making my way to the event there would be some-
thing left. I wasn't wronged.
Despite having to wait in line that stretched the length of the
basketball court, there was plenty of freshly-smoked pork chops
~ong with the baked potato, green beans, salad and peach cobbler
l'~t. To say the least, I shot my diet to .... well you get the idea. In
~er words, it wa~ all delicious.
~rhe auction itseff was pretty well ran. ~Vith the'large number of
items that went on the block, the covey of auctioneers did a good
job was getting through them.
There were several items that caught mine and Renae's attention
and we placed bids on them. Some of them we got and some we
didn't which is all part of the game.
Along with the good food and auction, there was plenty of fel-
lowship. We enjoyed sitting near Mark and Lori Grant on one side
and Jimmy and Becky Carroll on the other. In front of us was Gene
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Wollenberg. To say the least, the company was just as good!
This event is just another reason why there are so many more
benefits in living in a smaller community. Isn't Perkins just a great
place to raise your family?
Also, another thank you again to John Kalka for the NASCAR
collector's car.
What about this weather? Sure is a nice change from what we
experienced a year ago at about this same time.
The weather at Friday night's game was just right for the season.
There was a definite crispness in the air and because there was no
wind, it made standing outside a lot more bearable. Of course, the
thrashing the Demons handed Nowata went a long ways in keep-
ing the home crowd fired up too.
Remember last year when the Demons traveled to Salina for their
first round game? We had a touch of wintry weather during the
week. And once at the game, the ramps and some of the seating on
the visitor's bleachers were covered with ice.
Just another example of the Oklahoma weather.
And speaking of the playoffs. As you are probably well aware of,
the Demons will host Eufaula in second round action Friday night.
Prior to last week's game, many fans staked their claims to seats
on the home bleachers as early as the day before the game by tap-
ing blankets to the concrete seating.
It kind of reminds you of what it may have been like during the
land run of 1889 when sooners stake~ their claims early.This is
yet another scenario showing that history does indeed repeat itself.
Senior Citizens News
by Kathleen Johnson
Honor one another above yourselves.
Romans 12:10
Cead mile failte (Irish Greeting)
welcomes."
Gaelic) "A hundred thousand
Current Events:
Music - Monday - 7-9 p.m.
Birthday Luncheon every third Friday - Nov. 16, noon
Mystery Dinner every fourth Friday - Nov. 23 - we leave
ter promptly at 5 p.m.
the cen-
Happy Birthday: Goldie Lee Lee, Goldies middle name happens
to be the same as her last name now...quaint. Happy Birthday,
Girl. Pan Yerta, Linford Gunkle, Esther Nottingham, Betty Knight,
Ann Kinder, Mary Dawn Vassar, Roy Hale, David Boettner, Ashley
Gray, LaToya Neal, Robyn Butler, Linda Vickers, Misty Henley,
Donna Brown, Nathan Sexton, Leanna Brownell, Maggie Wilson,
Mitchell Walker, Peggy Tuley, David Guest. We wish you many,
many more.
Our musicians, led off by our emcee Bill Worthy of Agra - Bill
Baker, Norvil Cole, Bob Penick, Perkins. Elois Edwards, Casey,
B.J., Charles Kilgore, Ival Hesser, Max Porter, Howard and Betty
Anderson, Harold Stamper, Stillwater.
Bud Smith, Crescent. Glen Nottingham and Esther, Coyle. Murl
Rhodes, Cushing. Stella Rogers, Agra. Willie Mouser, Norman.
Millie and Evans Brown, Guthrie. Harvey Davis, Sherman Ander-
son, Luther.
Our Hostess, Mattie Lee Thompson, greeted 103 guests and 26
musicians.
Kitchen Hostesses- Geraldine Allen brought pumpkin bread and
ham sandwiches. Edith Cretsinger, vienna sausage sandwiches and
pumpkin bread.
Extras - Lola Ball, cinnamon
rolls, Thelma Smith, lemon
cake. Collen Parsons, ham and
cheese sandwiches. Phyllis
Cook, cookies. Thanks to each
of yot;. We certainly appreciate
every one who helps.
Till we meet again, dear
friends and relatives, Deo
Volente, Pour pren dre conge,
We wish you peace and love.
All donors
All Community
Thanksgiving
Service
7 p.m. - Sunday,
Nov. 1 8
Lost Creek United
Methodist Church
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I invited!
UNITED WE GIVE
American Red Cross blood drive
Friday, Nov. 16th, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. at
the Old Church Center, First & Thomas
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Cindy Sheets
Journal 9 u lisher
I have long thought that Perkins is a great place to live.
another reason why it is just last week.
Stacy and I were working away last Thursday
we both clearly heard a screech of tires and a horrendous
sound.
Stacy came to my office door and said, wide-eyed, "That,
sound good."
I agreed, grabbed my camera and
had happened.
For those of you who have never been to The Journal's
we are located just off Main Street on Stumbo,
As soon as I turned the comer, I could see man,
toward a white pickup sitting awkwardly
of the intersection of Main and Thomas, just about a blocki
of the Journal office.
With a sinking feeling, I realized the pickup was Dale
As I reached the accident scene I realized
were feeling the same thing that I was - dread.
I was relieved to see that Dale was sitting up in
and talking to Bobbie Myers and a couple of other people.
He was okay!
But Bobbie turned to me and said she was afraid
had a stroke and that was what had caused the accident to
She said he had been sitting in his pickup across the street
ing the park.
I looked and saw the long black skid marks all the way
the street and realized that Dale's pickup had struck
wrecker, which was sitting on the comer, after the picku
up quite a head of steam. It was fairly obvious that
ably smacked his head quite hard when his pickup
wrecker.
Everyone was anxious to keep Dale calm and still until
bulance could get there.
There were whispered prayers and furtive looks north to
the ambulance was on it's way.
"Did someone call Florence?"
ran over to do so.
It was very quiet as we all waited with Dale for Florence
ambulance.
Finally Florence arrived. Bobbie and Deb Weis ran
street to help l)er cross.
Connie Norrie and I walked forward to lend our supt:mrt
rence and maybe give her hand a soft squeeze in comfort.
I was surprised when Florence looked into my eyes.
no worry there. Her eyes were friendly and calm as
even gave me one of her beautiful smdes, as if to say, "Don't
he'll be alright."
It seemed like she was the one doing the comforting!
It took me aback so much that I couldn't say
I stood there while the ambulance crew arrived and took
away. I thought about that look that Florence gave to me
way back to the office and for the rest of the day.
Then I realized why she didn't worry. She knew this
was here and would always be here to help if needed•
She knew that we were all around Dale because we
knew that everything that could be done at that time, wasl
done.
And she knew this because she and Dale have lived
whole lives. Dale just celebrated his 92nd birthday. I
Florence's age, she being a lady and all, but they have both
here long enough to know the character of this town.
• I figure she must know what she's about. This is a
with wonderful, caring people in it.
And she was correct, Dale is okay. I went into
today, and there they both were, sitting at that
comer just like they always do.
It's good to know what to expect, isn't it?
Don't forget to get your entry in The Journal's Holiday
ries contest in! We have already received some, and we
pecting many more. Bring it in!
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