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8 JAil log co. BeckhAM April 17, 2021 Washita DAR meet while he had strictly observed them!” Donna was chosen as DAR Teacher of the Year and gave JAil log Washita Chapter NSDAR are two things that make it the a program to the group telling met at the Café Clinton on most important document in of her history on becoming a April 12, 2021. The Regent Scottish history : “Firstly, it set teacher She told the group of Carol Ann Batterton opening the will and the wishes of the her decision to get her degree the meeting, assisted by the people above the King. Though and teach then gave stories Chaplain Virginia Reid, with they were bound to him ‘both of places she had taught, ways the DAR Ritual. Linda Stew- by law and by his merits,’ it was she teaches, accomplishments art led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, Doris Minor so that their freedom might be maintained. If he betrayed she has attained. Her closing statement was “I have worked BeckhAM co. accompanied in singing a Pa- triotic song, The American’s Creed was led by Marci Grant and the Preamble to the Con- them, he would be removed and replaced.” “Secondly, the manifesto affirmed the na- tion’s independence in a way as an educator for twenty-five years and I love what I do. I enjoy watching students learn, SWOSU Graduation JAil log grow and create. I believe fos- stitution by Phyllis Stevenson. The Salute to the Oklahoma Flag was led by Kay Hagerman. Linda Stewart read the no battle could, and justified it with a truth that is beyond nation and race. Man has a right to freedom and a duty tering ride, respect and loyalty to our country is an important aspect of my job as a social Programs from 1935 Now studies teacher. Teachers are President General’s letter to the which included the an- nouncement that the 130th due to the fact that “no assur- to defend it with his life. The natural qualifications put upon this by a medieval baron are irrelevant, as are the reserva- in charge of educating the fu- ture. With this education, civic responsibility, an understand- Available Online ances that restrictions will be tions which slave-owing Amer- ing of our government and the suitably eased by late June, we icans placed upon their decla- history of our country are vital Southwestern Oklahoma completed on the SWOSU grams have been downloaded have no responsible choice but ration of independence. The to the success of our future as a State University graduates Digital Commons and can be 7,244 times in 74 countries to move our annual conference truth once spoken cannot be nation and as a people.” Reports were submitted by might enjoy a look back at their viewed at: https://dc.swosu. since the staff began uploading to a virtual format.” There has checked, the seed once planted graduation days as SWOSU’s edu/grad_prog/. been much renovation done to controls its own growth, and members: American Indians the collection in May 2018. the DAR Constitution Hall and the liberty which men secure by Judy Tracy featuring the commencement activities are The collection includes re- Osage Tribe; Conservation Commencement informa- it was hoped that the meeting for themselves must be given coming up April 30-May 2 on productions of programs from could be held for members to by them to others, or it will by Marci Grant reminding the the Weatherford campus. elk ciTy 1935-2019. The collection has tion about the upcoming 2020 elk ciTy JAil log view. She assured the members be taken as they took it. Free- group of Earth Day and giv- and 2021 ceremonies is avail- ing seeds to plant encouraging Phillip Fitzsimmons, refer- a few holes, but all programs that “I am determined that we dom is a hardy plant and must able on the SWOSU website at: butterflies and bees. Constitu- ence and digitization librarian that were available have been will not allow the pandemic to stop us from recognizing the outstanding work of our mem- flower in equality and brother- hood.” Doris Minor gave a Com- tion -Judy Tracy presented Donna Wright a set of the 1st at SWOSU, said a graduationJAil log programs collection has been scanned and uploaded. Fitzsimmons said 109 pro- https://share.swosu.edu/Com- mencement bers and the achievements of memorative Event on a Fa- ten Amendment books; DAR our award winners over the mous Man on the Santa Fe Good Citizen by Nancy Lisle past year and I am proud that Trail…..Uncle Dick Woolton. A announcing that there were 11 we will conduct the business of the Continental Congress us- ing technology. “ young man that was employed by a wagon train as a teamster. He was from Kentucky and Good Citizen winners and will be acknowledged in the schools award assemblies by a chapter Be conscious BeckhAM co. The OSDAR Great Plains “could shoot out a squirrel’s member. The Chapter also ha a scholarship winner; Patriot of your BeckhAM investment co. District Director, Sarah Pool eye”. He was on sentry duty Records by Luanne Eisler on JAil log from Norman gave greetings one night and heard a noise and invite to the Prairie Picnic then saw something moving the transcribing/proofing pa- in Edmond on May 15. Ellena Womack gave the Na- about. His first thoughts were of Indians, and the more it triot names, she also shared information on state census.; JAil log tional Defense comment taken from the National Defender … April 6 , 1998, the U.S. Sen- ate passed a resolution stat- ing that April 6 “has a special moved and he thought about it, he was convinced it was and fired a shot, waking up every- body. He explained what had happened and some of the Volunteer Genealogy by Ellena Womack; Marilyn Wilson on Protocol. The meeting was closed with the reading of The Daughter’s environment significance for all Americans, men crept around to the spot Pledge. On April 22, we observe the better it is for our planet. stakes – without expending ad- especially those of Scottish ….finding that the young man Attending were: Carol Bat- Earth Day, an occasion that As an investor, can you find ditional resources. And, in fact, descent. “ Of the 56 signers had killed “Old Jack” who was terton, Luanne Eisler, Marci of the Declaration of Indepen- one of the lead mules of one Grant, Kay Hagerman, Doris has inspired millions of peo- “wasteful” elements in your this can be quite an effective dence at least half were of Scot- of the wagons. He had torn Minor, Nancy Lisle, Virginia ple over the decades to take portfolio? It’s possible that and efficient way to increase tish descent, as were at least 33 up his picket-pin and strayed Reid, Linda Stewart, Phyllis steps to clean up our world. you own some investments your wealth over time. of the presidents”. The Decla- outside of the lines, resulting Stevenson, Judy Tracy Marilyn Of course, your physical sur- that may be redundant – that ration of Arbroath “ has been in his death. “ Wootton said he Wilson, Robetha Fariss and Plant some “trees.” Plant- roundings are important, but is, they are virtually indistin- ing trees has always been a key unequalled in its eloquent plea was not to be blamed; for the guest OSDAR Great Plains Dis- for the liberty of man.” There animal had disobeyed orders trict Direct, Sara Pool. you also operate in other “eco- guishable from others you activity among boosters of the systems” – social, cultural and may have. Also, some invest- environment – with the rec- political. And you’ll need to ments, due to their risk profile ognition that their efforts will consider your investment en- or performance, no longer may take years, or even decades, vironment, too. How can you be suitable for your needs. In to reach fruition. When you improve it? either case – redundancy or invest, you must sometimes Here are a few suggestions: unsuitability – you might be Avoid “toxic” investment better off selling the invest- start small. By purchasing a strategies. The dangers of pol- ments and using the proceeds limited amount of an invest- lution helped drive the cre- to purchase others that can be ment and nurturing it over the ation of Earth Day. As an inves- more helpful. years by adding more shares, tor, you also need to watch out you may one day have achieved Recycle wisely. Recycling is a for “toxins” – particularly in major part of the environmen- significant growth. (Keep in the form of unhealthy invest- tal movement. At first, though, mind, though, that there are ment techniques. For example, you might not think the con- no guarantees – variable in- Speeding in the fast lane chasing after “hot” stocks can cept of recycling could apply vestments such as stocks can burn you. In the first place, by to investing. But consider this: lose principal.) the time you’ve heard of them, If you own stocks or mutual By making these and other After many years of neglect- of playing. Make oddball piz- all three work much better they may already be cooling off. funds, you may receive divi- moves, you can create a healthy ing his family, a hard-working zas together. Beat each other when you give them the nutri- Second, and probably more im- dends, and, like many people, investment environment – one successful salesman finally at board games. Pack a food tion of PLAYTIME. portant, these hot stocks just you may choose to automati- that can help you achieve your took his wife on a date. Unfor- basket, find a shade tree, and may be wrong for the invest- cally reinvest those dividends long-term goals. So, work hard enough to be tunately, very conscious of the spend the evening talking and ment mix that’s appropriate This article was written by Ed- able to pay your bills and chip back into the stocks or funds. time he was ‘wasting’, he fre- listening to each other. Or go for your needs. Another toxic away at your long-term goals. So, in a sense, you are indeed ward Jones provided by Robert quently checked his watch. Fed investment strategy: trying to for long walks together, water Then work at keeping your re- “recycling” your dividend pay- Stephens of Edward Jones Finan- up with his inattentiveness, “time” the market by “buying bottles and apples included. lationships healthy. (Makes ments to boost your ownership cial Advisor. she finally confronted him low and selling high.” No one Just find out what your Now, as one of our Midwestʼs standing jokes indicates, we all are aware over dessert. His sheepishly no sense to have the money to can really predict when mar- family enjoys - as a family- and distracted answer, “Um, I’m buy a mansion and then have ket highs and lows will occur, that our weather forecast can be just then do it together. And if you just checking what time it is,” to live in it all alone.) Make and if you’re always jumping feel “there is absolutely noth- earned her cold glare and this sure that you exercise and eat in and out of the investment ing we enjoy together,” then world, you’ll likely waste time comment before she stormed healthy foods. (Nothing says Edward Jones, Member SIPC that is all the more reason for and effort – not to mention away. ‘oops’ like having a loving and “Buddy, without a doubt it is what we are saying! They are money. Instead of looking for yours. They are worth the ef- wealthy family – and then you d Jones | 2014 W. 3rd | Elk City, OK 73644 later than you think!” today’s hottest stocks or guess- fort. die an early death from an If you have turned into a ing where the market is head- be” whatsoever. We were told in effect, “To take cover.” And many workaholic, better stop for a minute and think. “To keep We believe that laughing and playing with the people (580)of225-3156 us |r unhealthy lifestyle.) Set time aside for talks with your Cre- ing, try to create and follow a long-term investment strategy Robert Stephens | F took it to heart. We saved water, gathered fireplace wood and food. We constantly doing life this way, you love is just as important ator. 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