— Coins 4 Critters would like to thank everyone who attended and/or supported our third annual bean supper and silent auction at the NSU-Muskogee campus on Aug. 5. The event would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors: NSU-Muskogee, First National Bank, Animal Medical Center, Citizen’s Security Bank and ORS-Nasco Tulsa Gives Back Council. We would also like to thank our door prize donors: Pizza Hut, Golden Corral and China King.

Michelle Farris,

President

Coins 4 Critters



I WANTED TO SEND a big “Thank You” to everyone that escorted me and my dad home from Tulsa to Muskogee.

I had a wonderful time at the JPAC/CIL lab in Hawaii; it was amazing. It was a very emotional time, but healing time for me to help with the preparation. Everyone at the Hawaii airport was wonderful; I’m so grateful. DFW airport — wow! They treated us like royalty, PGR was there waiting for us, we took pictures, I met so many wonderful people. Dave Calhoun was there and give me his Redskins pin. I was so overwhelmed with the outpouring of support and love, it was wonderful.

Then Tulsa airport, we saw all the people waiting for us on the tarmac all the motorcycles ... me and CW2 Shul (my dad’s Army escort) had tears in our eyes, seeing everyone was so overwhelming with emotions of joy, happiness.

I wanted to thank everyone for the outpouring welcome home, and support. I cannot put into words how I feel, but i’m so happy!!

Shannon Wann

Plaster



THE FIRST ANNUAL Waterloop Trail Run was a huge success. It was a success due to the generosity of our sponsors, volunteers, co-workers, friends and family. The money raised will be donated to two local charities in our community; Women Who Care and Women In Safe Home.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Joel Everett and Muskogee Parks and Recreation. We would also like to thank our sponsors: Muskogee Regional Medical Center, Muscogee Creek Nation Casino, PK X-ray, Kilharen’s Lodge, Muskogee Phoenix, Charlie’s Chicken, OKIE Country 101.7 KTFX, Security Alarms, Exceltherapy Sports Medicine, Acme Reese Air Conditioning, Northeast Oklahoma Cancer Center, Dr. Daniel Murphy, Whitlock Packaging, Love Bottling, Budweiser, Bath and Body Works, Crossroads Hospice, Peyton Haralson, Muskogee Regional Radiation Oncology, Sol Amor Hospice, Beth Bowline, CPA, and Toyota of Muskogee.

Thanks to all the volunteers who worked on the trail and everyone who had a part in making this event a success. You are all truly generous and giving, and we look forward to making this an annual event!

Jennifer Carlyon and Regina Hurst



MY FAMILY AND I want to express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the members of the 18th and Denison Church of Christ and to our friends for their many acts of kindness and love shown to us during my husband’s illness and passing. Also, we appreciate those who took part in the lovely service by their presence, participation, and prayers. We are thankful for the message and spiritual hymns during the service. A special thanks to those who prepared and served us a delightful meal.

We would like to thank Dr. Ken Kuykendall, the consulting doctors and the Muskogee regional Medical Center, Medical Floor, and the ICU personnel for the care given to our loved one.

We would also like to thank Mr. Ted Ragsdale, Cindy and the Ragsdale Funeral Center staff for the kindness and extra care given to us during our bereavement.

Louis Armstrong Jr., Barbara J. Armstrong, and Dale Cotter