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Carolyn Niebruegge May Michael L. May 
Vol. 3, Is. 40 Apr.
18, 2014
From the
Editor
I’ve been trying to “jam”
all of the normal rest I get during the winter into a few short days. Our winter activities in the house just about
wiped out all the rest and relaxation we normally get during the winter months. We’ve so enjoyed the last few weeks since
pretty much getting the house back into order.
That’s not to say that we haven’t continued to get “new stuff”
done. My standard operating procedure is
up by six followed by coffee, Morning Joe, and Fox News to bring me back far
enough to “Right” to feel comfortable.
Then I allow myself two or three hours to accomplish something
progressive, followed by lunch, a shower, and maybe a short nap. That all works pretty well and keeps me
thinking that I’m really contributing to making things better around the house.
We’ve so enjoyed the last
few warm days, but this morning it’s 32 degrees and feels like 23. We brought the RV out of storage a week ago
to start getting it together for our trip back to
We’ve been able to work in a
little range time over the last couple of weeks and the practice is definitely
needed. We’re just about back up to
where we were (in accuracy) when we had to lay off the end of January due to
the work on our house. We hope to be
able to continue this on a semi regular basis.
Although we have enough to keep shooting, ammo--especially .22’s is
starting to get very hard to get again.
It’s hard to know exactly why. I
haven’t seen if the government is still buying, but believe they must be or the
shortage wouldn’t be there. The shelves
are no where as bare as they’ve been with the higher calibers. We always have our eye out for the “good
stuff” and would never turn down getting more of it.
I had a long conversation
with my cousin Mickey May back in
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Content
Contributors for the Week
Frances
(Roberts) Herod. Class of 1945
Lloyd
Newton, Class of 1951
Kate
(Roberts)
All
those who sent messages to the Email “Bag”
Thank
you all!
Remembering…
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, America’s Secret Atomic City
These links provide
information about
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/06/the-secret-city/100326/
Thoughts from
the Squirrel Lair
Just Checking In Today
A Minister passing through
his church
In the middle of the day,
Decided to pause by the altar
To see who came to pray.
Just then the back door opened,
And a man came down the aisle,
The minister frowned as he saw the man
Hadn't shaved in a while.
His shirt was torn and shabby,
And his coat was worn and frayed,
The man knelt down and bowed his head,
Then rose and walked away.
In the days that followed at precisely noon,
The preacher saw this chap,
Each time he knelt just for a moment,
A lunch pail in his lap.
Well, the minister's suspicions grew,
With robbery his main fear,
He decided to stop and ask the man,
'What are you doing here?'
The old man said he was a factory worker
And lunch was half an hour
Lunchtime was his prayer time,
For finding strength and power.
"I stay only a moment
Because the factory's far away;
As I kneel here talking to the Lord,
This is kinda' what I say":
"I Just Came By To Tell You, Lord,
How Happy I Have Been,
Since We Found Each Other's Friendship
And You Took Away My Sin.
Don't Know Much Of How To Pray,
But I Think About You Every day.
So, Jesus, This Is Ben,
Just Checking In Today."
The minister feeling foolish,
Told Ben that it was fine.
He told the man that he was welcome
To pray there anytime.
"It's time to go, and thanks," Ben said
As he hurried to the door.
Then the minister knelt there at the altar,
Which he'd never done before.
His cold heart melted, warmed with love,
As he met with Jesus there.
As the tears flowed down his cheeks,
He repeated old Ben's prayer:
"I Just Came By To Tell You, Lord,
How Happy I've Been,
Since We Found Each Other's Friendship
And You Took Away My Sin.
I Don't Know Much Of How To Pray,
But I Think About You Every day.
So, Jesus, This Is Me,
Just Checking In Today."
Past noon one day, the minister noticed
That old Ben hadn't come.
As more days passed and still no Ben,
He began to worry some.
At the factory, he asked about him,
Learning he was ill.
The hospital staff was worried,
But he'd given them a thrill.
The week that Ben was with them,
Brought changes in the ward.
His smiles and joy contagious.
Changed people were his reward.
The head nurse couldn't understand
Why Ben could be so glad,
When no flowers, calls or cards came,
Not a visitor he had.
The minister stayed by his bed,
He voiced the nurse's concern:
No friends had come to show they cared.
He had nowhere to turn.
Looking surprised, old Ben spoke up
And with a winsome smile;
"The nurse is wrong, she couldn't know,
He's been here all the while."
"Every day at noon He comes here,
A dear friend of mine, you see,
He sits right down and takes my hand,
Leans over and says to me:
'I Just Came By To Tell You, Ben,
How Happy I Have Been,
Since We Found This Friendship,
And I Took Away Your Sin.
I Think About You Always
And I Love To Hear You Pray,
And So Ben, This Is Jesus,
Just Checking In Today."
If this blesses you, why not pass it on. Many people
will walk in and out of your life, but only
true friends will leave footprints in your
heart...
May God hold you in the palm of His hand
And Angels watch over you..
So, FRIENDS & FAMILY, this is ME ...
"Just Checking In Today"
Alumni Website
We have renewed the account that Wanda
Jackson had set up at the photo sharing website, picturetrail.com for the
Roosevelt Alumni: http://www.picturetrail.com/rooseveltalumni. She had posted many pictures from past
reunions, class panels, and old schools buildings along with write ups about
them. We thought you might find these
interesting if you haven’t visited this site in the past.
Cooperton Valley Picture Trail
The “
Interesting
Tidbits
Resurrection
Painting
The Resurrection is a 12' x 40' mural, oil on canvas. It is a depiction of the moment of Jesus
emerging from the tomb. This mural was
commissioned by the
http://downloads.cbn.com/cbnplayer/cbnPlayer.swf?s=/vod/MW131v2_WS
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High Tide/Low
Tide
This
is very interesting and something one doesn’t think about. If you lived here, maybe you would.
http://www.ba-bamail.com/Content.aspx?emailid=5732&memberid=747728
News
The
Roosevelt Senior Citizens has reopened from the summer break. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. Lunch for Seniors is $4 and for the
younger generation is $5.
The
menu for next week is as follows:
Tuesday,
Apr. 22: Goulash, Green Beans, Rolls,
Salad Bar, Dessert
Thursday,
Apr. 14: Ham Steaks, Pinto Beans, Corn
Bread, Salad Bar, Dessert
********
The
The drawing will be held
Saturday, April 19 during the Museum's annual Easter Bake Sale in front of the
Museum.
You do not have to be
present to win. Your support of the Museum is greatly appreciated!
The
********
It’s A Spring Thing
The Southern Kiowa Chamber
hosted It’s A Spring Thing on Saturday, April 12 in
Dog Parade Winners for Its a
Spring Thing 2014
1st-Dakota Thurmond 1yrs old, with her dog Kookie-Schnauzer-dressed as a
peacock, Daughter of Joey/Candace Thurmond, from
2nd-Kirklyn McCorkle 6yrs old, with her dog Bella-Yorkie-dressed in a easter
dress, Daugther of Tommy/Carmen McCorkle, from Snyder, OK
3rd-Chelsea,Cyanne,Caisyn 6-7 yrs old- with their dog Cy-Sheepdog-black &
white, Grandaughters of Renda May, from Roosevelt,OK.
Other Entries-Hermione Hanakes-11yrs old-with her dog Kiley-Chaweenie, Arianna
Wright 8yrs old, with her dog Jack-Shepherd Mix.
Bike Parade Winners for Its
A Spring Thing 2014
1st-Addy Wilson, Flowers, 3 yrs old, Daughter of Lauren Wilson from Yukon,OK
2nd-Jaden Hand, John Deere, 5 yrs old, Son of Katie Thurmond, from Roosevelt,
OK
3rd-Trenton Ervin, U.S Army, 8 yrs old Son of Denton/Ashley Ervin, from
Mountain Park,OK
Other Entries-Chelsea Berry 6yrs, Hunter Ney 11yrs, Case Woodall 10 yrs, Brodie
Harrison 11yrs.
The Southern Kiowa Chamber would
like to say Thank You to all of our sponsors and business that donated Easter
baskets and prizes for the bingo. We
could not do this with out their help.
Cindy Hallmark-Hobart, First National Bank-Hobart, Inspired Designer-Elk
City, Cindy and George Garrison, Pam and Dean Holland, Cotton Candy Creation,
Joe and Kathy Lanig, Ag Prefernce, John Deere-Hobart, Stephanie Gilliam,
Tonya's Skin Essentials, Video World, Kiowa County Democrat, Hair Unlimited,
Pussycat Saloon, Cooper's Floor, Jessica's Barber and Beauty, The Rose Cottage,
ESA, April Lake, Molly Jones, Carrie's Saloon, Destinee Bryer, Lazy C Western
Wear-Blair, Larry's Drug Store, Geri Baden, Mar's Dog Food, Bank of the
Wichitas, Mel's Diner, Snyder Auto Supply.
Thank you to the Snyder FFA and their advisor Brent Ervin for helping
with set and tear down we really could not do this without your group. Thank You.
We hope everyone had a good time, and we will see you again next year.
Hope everyone has a Happy Easter.
Birthdays and
Anniversaries
We
have compiled all of the birthday and anniversary information we could from
Wanda’s files. We are sure we are
missing some. Please send us the
birthdays and anniversaries for your family and friends so that we can have as
complete as list as possible. We are
going to start with what we have from Wanda’s files so if we miss you, please
send us the information so we have it for the news next year. In addition, should any of the birthdays we
list be wrong, also please let us know.
Happy Birthday
To:
April 19 – Johnney
VanDerPol, Cooperton Class of 1960
April 21 – David Chain, Class of 1975
April 23 – Jed Funkhouser
April 24 – Larry Parrish
April 24 – Lloyd Hamman
April 24 – Crystal Greear
Humor
The Irish Cop...
A
Irish cop says,
"License and registration, please."
London Lawyer says,
"What for?"
Irish cop says,
"Yedidnaecome to a complete stop at the stop sign."
London Lawyer says, "I
slowed down, and no one was coming."
Irish cop says,
"Yestilldidnaecome to a complete stop. License and registration, please"
London Lawyer says,
"What's the difference?"
Irish cop says, "The
difference is yehuvtecome to complete stop, that's the law. License and registration please!"
London Lawyer says, "If
you can show me the legal difference between slow down and stop, I'll give you
my license and registration and you give me the ticket. If not, you let me go and don't give me the
ticket."
Irish cop says, "Sounds
fair. Exit your vehicle, sir."
The London Lawyer exits his
vehicle.
The Irish cop takes out his
baton and starts beating the living s--t out of the lawyer and says,
"Daeyewant me to stop, or just slowdoon?"
From the Email
“Bag”
April
13, 2014
He thought he sent this out
but could find where he did so I just this morning received it. I think
the appointment was Wednesday. Looks
like prayer continues to work! ;)
Thanks everyone,
Geary McDowell
From the father in law, Phil Arnold:
Dr said all things
considered I was going good. I’ve lost some of my hearing, enough that I
could qualify for hearing aids if I wanted them. Wants to see me every other month for a
year. Said I may not ever get my lip
back 100%. He still thinks he got all of
the cancer. That was really just about
all he learned. Kind of a wasted trip in
my opinion. Sorry I missed you on my
update. I did tell you about my stroke
didn’t I? It is my worst problem right
now.
Pop
Food for
Thought
Editor’s
Note: We are not aware of any economic
stimulus planned for this year, but so much of this is true that it gives one
something to think about. Not sure about
the last sentence but that gives us a chance to laugh a little about the
serious stuff.
Why We Must Go
to Yard Sales
Sometime this year, we
taxpayers will again receive another 'Economic Stimulus' payment. This is indeed a very exciting program, and
I'll explain it by using a Q & A format:
Q. What is an 'Economic Stimulus' payment?
A. It is
money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.
Q. Where will the government get
this money?
A. From
taxpayers.
Q. So the government is giving me
back my own money?
A. Only a
smidgen of it.
Q. What is the purpose of this
payment?
A. The
plan is for you to use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set,
thus stimulating the economy.
Q. But isn't that stimulating the
economy of
A. Shut
up.
Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the U.S. Economy by spending
your stimulus check wisely:
* If you spend the stimulus money at Wal-Mart, the money will go to
* If you spend it on gasoline, your money will go to the Arabs.
* If you purchase a computer, it will go to
* If you purchase fruit and vegetables, it will go to
* If you buy an efficient
car, it will go to
* If you purchase useless
stuff, it will go to
* If you pay your credit
cards off, or buy stock, it will go to management bonuses and they will
hide it offshore.
Instead, keep the money in
1) Spending it at yard
sales, or
2) Going to ball games, or
3) Spending it on
prostitutes, or
4) Beer or
5) Tattoos.
(These are the only American
businesses still operating in the
Conclusion:
Go to a ball game with a
tattooed prostitute that you met at a yard sale and drink beer all day!
No need to thank me, I'm just glad I could be of help.
Obituaries
Useful
Links:
Becker
Funeral Home of Snyder, OK
http://www.beckerfuneral.com/?page=snyder
Peoples
Cooperative Funeral
http://www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com/who-we-are/history
Ray
and Martha’s Funeral Home of Hobart,
http://www.234enterprises.com/Roosevelt%20Cemetery%20Layout.htm
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/listing/user/rooseveltcemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2176228
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?=cr&CRid=99577&CScn=Springhill+Cemetery&CScntry=4&CSst=38&
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=98525
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99399&CScn=Hobart+Rose&CScntry=4&CSst=38
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2246374&CScn=Resurrection&CScntry=4&CSst=38
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99042&CScn=Mountain+Park&CScntry=4&CSst=38
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99397&CScn=roosevelt&CScntry=4&CSst=38
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99439
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