MUSKOGEE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Inc. thanks the following businesses for their donations to our Aug. 6 meetings:  Armstrong Bank, Corporate to Casual, Learning Ladder, Rustic Elegance, Jazmo’s. Michele Hofschulte-Colvin, MEA first vice president

OKLAHOMA ORDER OF the Eastern Star Hope Chapter 401 and Blue Star Mother’s Chapter 12 expresses gratitude to all who attended, donated products, sold tickets, prepared and served  our spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sept. 25 at Muskogee Masonic Temple. Thank you, Muskogee Walmart, Pizza Inn, Bedouin Shrine, the Phoenix and my fellow Eastern Star sisters and brothers for many hours planning and decorating. The funds will be presented to Blue Star Mothers No. 12 to continue purchasing essential items and posting these care boxes to our service men and women. Eastern Star Muskogee Hope Chapter 401

A FEW WEEKS ago my grandson and I were fishing on the east side of Fort Gibson dam. My fishing line was tangled up, so I stood up, slipped and fell. I caught some vines that kept me from going into the river. I called my grandson and he could not pull me up the bank so he went for help. A little later the Fort Gibson fire and police departments were there plus a lot of other volunteers to help. I don’t know their names or what organizations they were from, but I want to thank all who helped. They are just great people. God bless each one of you. Jack Hughes Jr.

MUSKOGEE HIGH SCHOOL Student Council thanks the following businesses for the donations for prizes during our 2009 Rougher Homecoming Spirit Week events (Oct 5-9): SmokeHouse Bob’s, Mazzio’s, Rib Crib, Miss Addie’s, Boom-a-Rang Eastside, Applebee’s, I’m a Basket Case, El Chico, Twisted Joe’s. Michele Hofschulte-Colvin, MHS student co-sponsor