Tresner Selected CCRE VIM
At the March meeting of Creek County Retired Educators, Nannette Tresner was named this year’s VIM, Very Important Member. Every year each association chooses to honor those members who give exceptional service to their local. Nannette has been a member of CCREA since...
MPS: Did You Know – February
The MECC will be celebrating its 100th day of school this month in many ways. PreK will be bringing and counting 100 different items and Kindergarteners are encouraged to come dressed 100 years old that day! This past month, we had proper hand washing education...
Serial Thriller 83
Let the fun continue.! This is the 83rd installment of a continuing fictional story. Before each new segment, the last paragraph from the prior edition will be shown in quotations., “ I didn’t know then what he found that day at the hardware store. But it sure as hell...
This Edition In History: 2-18-16
On February 25, 1870, Hiram Rhoades Revels, a Republican from Natchez, Mississippi, is sworn into the U.S. Senate, becoming the first African American ever to sit in Congress. During the Civil War, Revels, a college-educated minister, helped form African American army...
The Church Of Christ Offers A Spiritual Experience
BY TATYANA NYBORG CONTRIBUTING WRITER Every Wednesday, from Feb 3 to March 9, 2016, the Mannford Church of Christ conducts Lunch and Bible Study lessons at the Mannford Activity Center. The Mannford Church of Christ minister, Tony Keesee, and the church members have...
Citations & Arrests For City Of Mannford: 2-18-16
CITATIONS 02-01-2016 Newton, Megan Lea; Sapulpa; Speeding 11-15 Mph Over Cruz, Bryan John; Tulsa; Speeding 21-25 Mph Over Mossman, Jacob Lee; Mannford; Speeding 21-25 Mph Over; Driving Under Suspension Deshields, Dustin Allen; Broken Arrow; Speeding 21-25 Mph Over...
Mindset 2-18-16
By C.L. Harmon When we become objects we no longer contain value, When persons become only the people, liberty becomes an idea, not a practice and living becomes a curse and not a gift, there is no longer any value to them. Creation gives an intrinsic value to what it...
Sandy Path Of Life: 2-18-16
BY SANDY WELCH THOMPSON Ever heard the phrase, Jack of All Trades? Typically this is followed by the finishing phrase, Master of None. It’s not typically given the credit it so greatly deserves. Sometimes it’s said with such a negative connotation that nobody wants to...
City Council Votes “Yes” On Foster Road Closing And Other Issues
By Tatyana Nyborg Contributing Writer On Feb 11, 2016, the Town of Mannford, Board of Trustees met to discuss various issues. The Board of Trustees has five elected officers. They are Adam Gilbert, Trustee; Tyler Buttram, Mayor; Skip Scott, Trustee; Charlie Busch,...
Jellystone Park To Spend $4 Million In Upcoming Months
PRESS RELEASE The park will be open May 20th through Labor Day Weekend MANNFORD, Okla., Feb. 3, 2016 — Bob and Beth Ryan were planning to retire when they sold Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Quarryville, Penn. in 2013. But having operated a campground as a family...
OSBI Experiences Large Increase in Gun Carry License Applications
PRESS RELEASE OSBI Experiences Large Increase in Gun Carry License Applications The number of gun carry license applications has increased substantially in the past several months. The week of November 30, 2015, OSBI received 604 applications. Two months later, the...
Continuing Update On MHS Boys Basketball
By Coach Mike Banfield MHS Basketball Update Since 1-24-16 Edition. Mannford 49 Catoosa 52 (1-19-16) N. Garner- 18 Whittenburg- 11 C, Wasson- 8 L. Wasson- 8 Brinker- 4 The Mannford Pirates traveled to Catoosa for an out of conference game to face the 16th ranked in...
Urban Tails Rescues Abandoned Pets In The Lake Area
By Tatyana Nyborg Contributing Writer Urban Tails, a pet store in Sand Springs, Okla., found homes for more than 300 abandoned dogs and cats since it opened in Aug 2014. Urban Tails is located next to the Sand Springs Post Office and attracts customers and pet lovers...
Getting To The Heart Of The Matter: The Origin Of Valentine’s Day
BY C.L. HARMON & VARIOUS HISTORIANS Although, it’s impossible to know the exacts origins of anything unless one was there when it began, it’s always fun to speculate. So, where did this holiday of hearts and hugs, kisses and dances actually originate, according to...
Fun Facts About February
•The Romans developed a 10 month calendar that began with the spring equinox in March and ended in December. •There is belief that what is now February was overlooked when this calendar was created, as winter weather had little to do with the harvest in the northern...
Mindset 2-4-16
By C.L. Harmon When did we stop thinking for ourselves? When did we let policy become our master and integrity the slave? There are always exceptions to the rule. The law states that one cannot take human life, but then allows the exception of self-preservation within...
24 Hour Pharmacist: Are The Girls Sore?
By Suzy Cohen I hugged a friend who I hadn’t seen in two years and she didn’t hug me back. I thought it strange, but she quickly offered that her breasts were just incredibly sore. I remember experiencing that for a few months when I was a younger girl so I totally...
Citations & Arrests For City Of Mannford 2-4-16
CITATIONS 01-25-2016 MCCUTCHEN, CHRISTINA JEAN; PERKINS; SPEEDING 1-10 MPH OVER FRUENDT, GEORGIA SUE ELLEN; STILLWATER; SPEEDING 11-15 MPH OVER; FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMPULSORY INSURANCE LAW MOORE, DANIEL TIMOTHY; WELLINGTON, KS; SPEEDING 21-25 MPH OVER MILLER II,...
Sandy Path Of Life 2-4-16
By Sandy Welch Thompson If you are a mom, hear me now and listen well. I went home last night and got an extreme lesson in parenting, and well…character. I’ll forget it I am sure the next day I am late, upset, moody or whatever the excuse is that we give ourselves for...
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