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Jim Wiseman grinds the metal frame of a 1965 Camaro Convertible he is restoring at his home. A lover of old things such as the car, Wiseman also collects rare ancient coins, such as the one below.
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Published September 07, 2008 11:48 pm -

Well, I’m proud to be...‘True’ or ‘transplanted,’ Okies celebrate Muskogee
Family first for him

By Donna Hales
Phoenix Staff Writer

Jim Wiseman’s family worked on a Kansas family farm for years, and he has worked in a business his parents have been building in Muskogee for the last 39 years.

He’s a great believer in family working and playing together — supporting each other emotionally and in every way.

He got that from his parents. In 1969, his mom and dad sold the family farm in Oswego, Kan. Instead of spending the money for their retirement and traveling, they built a business their four sons and their families could make a living in and be able to remain close.

“We still work together, and the next generation will take over,” Wiseman said.

He and his brothers and their sons operate two Discount Tires establishments in Muskogee.

“We have problems like anybody else, but nothing we can’t work out. Everybody listens, and everybody talks,” Wiseman said.

The family also often plays together. Jim’s 84-year-old mother, Jerri Wiseman, has her own metal detector. She helped Jim Wiseman hunt for treasure during a trip to Galveston’s beach area in August.

Her favorite objects to hunt for are arrowheads and beads. But on their recent out-of-state jaunt, she snagged a shark’s tooth, her son said, chuckling about her excitement.

Some sharks teeth are millions of years old, he said.

“She’s only good for an hour or so, and then she’s worn out,” he said. “I can go all day if I’m finding something.”

He said they’ve had a lot of fun sharing the hobby. In Galveston recently, his mother also found coins.

When at home, he often keeps busy restoring a 1968 Camaro convertible. He’s put a new frame under it and new floorboards.

Metal detector helps in treasure hunts

Jim Wiseman’s treasure hunting has brought him some rare finds and a lot of fun times.



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