THANK YOU Muskogee … The Southeast Regional Youth and Supervisors Conference held April 26-28 in Muskogee was a huge success. Young people and their supervisors from Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas were in attendance. On Thursday evening there were approximately 650 people in attendance at the Muskogee Civic Center for the Youth Concert and Rally. The services provided by the Muskogee Civic Center staff were exceptional. On Friday we were co-hosted by Bacone College on their campus and all of the young people had an opportunity to hear information about their scholarship programs. The closing exercises were held Saturday and there were approximately 450 people in attendance Friday and Saturday. This was an opportunity to show young people in Muskogee something different and positive while providing them with Christian training and information about how to prepare for life through post-secondary education. We were able to do all we did because the citizens of Muskogee were kind and thoughtful enough to step forward and show their ability to work together as a team. So to everyone in Muskogee who helped us the conference I want to say THANK YOU! God bless.

The Rev. M. J.

Coleman, Th.D., MBA

Pastor

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church



WORDS CANNOT express the heartfelt gratitude that all have shown during the home going of our daughter, Kaylynn Ruth Baker. The love, prayers, visits, calls, food, and all acts of kindness shown truly reflects the fruits of the Holy Spirit. We thank God for all of you in helping us get through this most difficult time in our lives.

There are so many we would like to say thanks to, however you know who you are. Pastor Coleman of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, we thank you sir personally for opening up the doors of your church for our beloved daughter Kay Kay’s home going celebration and the officiating you did speaks volumes of who you are and the relationship you have with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Pastor Charles Moore, my brother in Christ Jesus, thanks doesn’t give you justice for all the hard work you did in getting everything organized with the Muskogee Community Choir and others. Sister Marsha Newton and the Muskogee Community Choir simply stated, my daughter has always looked up to you even when you didn’t realize it, you definitely made a difference in her life and was a role model that she often spoke highly of.

As for me, the Muskogee Community Choir you blessed us with your voices like always and the Baker-Robbins family thank you for all the hard work and time spent, may God keep on blessing you. My nephew, Pastor Michael Webber, your words of encouragement and our private talks we shared were inspired by God and were truly priceless. We as a family must keep carrying the blood stained banner. Muskogee Ministers Alliance thank you for your support and presence, it made a difference in knowing that you are along.

St. John Baptist of Gibson Station, friends, and family thank you for the food that you all  supplied for the family. Pastor Roger Stephenson of Brushy Creek Baptist Church and our Moderator of the Progressive Creek District, thank you for helping me with the eulogy. Bro. Karon Hall you have always been there for our family and once again thank you. We would like to extend a special thank you to Keith Biglow Funeral Directors for your comfort, caring, understanding and professionalism.

The family of Kaylynn Ruth Baker, Rev. Earl and Barbara Baker, and the entire Baker-Robbins family.



THE FAMILY of David L.C. Stamper would like to thank the following in the passing of our love one: Cornerstone Funeral Home, Pleasant Valley Nursing Home staff, Lisa Sowers and Professional Home Hospice, School for the Blind staff, and the American Legion Post 15. Special thanks to the pallbearers, family and friends who sent flowers, cards, food and prayers. Thank you and God bless you all.

The Stamper family



I would like to express my gratitude to all involved with the “Ya’ll For The Hall” event at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame on Friday, May 4.  As a result of everyone involved, $2,300 was raised toward the new Children’s Exhibit.  Muskogee’s Wild Card Band, Jermaine Mondaine, Derek Gibson, Cat Daddy, Joe Mack, Mickey Flatt, The Purpletraders, City Moon, Virgil Bonham, Cliff Parrett, Eddie Lienhart, Johnny Winkle, Bill Morgan, Craig Morgan, Harley Hamm, Bronko Carr, David Carr, and Shy Willie all donated their time and talent to make this event a great evening.  And we couldn’t have pulled it off without the OMHOF volunteers.  The Phoenix provided great coverage of the event along with Cliff Casteel and KTFX 101.7.  Thanks to The Saddle Club for providing refreshments for the bands, Ron Boren for helping set up and taking photos, and Tracy Blair for helping with promotion.  Most importantly, thanks to all the music lovers who showed up and supported the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.  Thanks to all the contributors who have made it possible to keep the doors open to the museum.

Jim P. Blair

President

Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

 

Muskogee Public Library wishes to thank all those who made the “Touch A Truck” event successful.  Without the help of the City of Muskogee, The Muskogee Chamber of Commerce, The Kiwanis Club of Muskogee, Boy Scouts of America Troop 627, all of the sponsors, the various business and organizations that provided vehicles and the vehicle drivers it would not have been possible.  We are especially grateful to the committee who worked so diligently over several months to pull the event together.  The committee consisted of Susie Lawrence, chair, Mike Stewart, Francie Martin, Larry Fennel, T.J. Ellis, Treasure McKinzie, Alisha Tanksley, and Aubrey Bradley.  Thank you each and everyone.  We also want to thank everyone who came out in support of the event; there were over 1500 of you and we really appreciate your support. Thanks again for supporting Muskogee Public Library and the “Touch A Truck” event.