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It’s almost back to school time and local teachers have filled out their wish lists on the First Family Federal Credit Union’s Giving Tree apples. The public is welcome to stop by 402 East Main Street in Henryetta to select an apple for donations. Requested items vary from markers and copy paper to larger items such as printers and tables. First Family asks that all donators return the apple list along with the donated items by August 31. Teachers are encouraged to continue filling out the apples. Limit of one apple per classroom, per location. Apples are available at the Henryetta, Okmulgee, Checotah and McAlester locations. Wishlist items are not guaranteed. If you have questions or for more information please contact First Family FCU at 918-652-4407.
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University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) College of Mathematics and Science awarded a scholarship to Henryetta resident, Cameron Pak, in recognition of his academic excellence and outstanding service to the university. A Computer Science and Software Engineering major, Pak received the Computer Science General Fund Scholarship, worth $500. Pak is a 2015 Henryetta graduate.
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Special guest speaker at the Henryetta Rotary Club meeting on Aug. 1 was Brad Sellers, son of former Henryetta dentist, Floyd Sellers. Members of the Sellers family attending the meeting are pictured above, back row (left to right): Monika Sellers (Brad’s wife), Brad Sellers, Ann Sellers (Brad’s mother and Floyd’s wife), Sue Ann Sellers (Brad’s sister) and her daughter Sailor; Second row: Ann-Sophie, Marie-Noelle and Madeleine (Brad and Monika’s daughters) and Floyd Sellers.
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Henryetta freshman Kasedi Gobin delivers a pitch to home plate during last Tuesday’s road game at Okmulgee. Gobin earned her second pitching win of 2018 this past Saturday in the Lady Knights’ narrow 5-4 win over Spiro at the Beggs Festival.
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Henryetta sophomore Lexi Lollis scores the game’s first run in the top of the second of Tuesday’s county battle at Okmulgee.
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Henryetta freshman Avery Miller delivers a pitch to home during Monday’s season opener against Preston. Miller tossed a 1-hit shut out in the Lady Knights’ 13-0 victory over the host Preston Lady Pirates. Miller struck out three in her 4-inning, complete-game, decision.
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Sophomore Lexi Lollis will be one of may returning starters for the Lady Knights in 2018. Lollis will begin her second year of high school softball Monday when Henryetta travels to Preston to battle the host Lady Pirates in the 2018 fastpitch softball season opener.
(Photo by LARRY OWEN)
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Dewar resident and Veteran Kenneth Cook celebrated his 90th birthday Thursday at the Dewar Community Center. Pictured (L-R) is Cook’s wife Faye, Cook and his son Charles Ray. Happy birthday, Kenneth and thank you for serving our country!(Photo by ASHLEY WOLSTONCROFT)
Rick, Amy, Rusty and Eddie, children of Dale and Phyllis Crawford, invite family and friends to attend their parent’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. Dale and Phyllis were married south of Henryetta (Plainview Community) in her parent’s home on Dec. 15, 1956. Phyllis is the daughter of the late JC and Floye Graham. Dale is the eldest son of the late Eddie and Ida Crawford, formerly of Pharoah. They are grandparents to 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The 60th Anniversary Celebration will be at 2 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 17 at Allen Freewill Baptist Church, three miles north of Weleetka on Hwy 75. Come and join us in this monumental celebration. No gifts please.(Photo provided)
