The Mannford Eagle (Mannford, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 23, 1984 Page: 2 of 36
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Opinions, Etc.
The Mannford Eagle, February 23, 1984
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Managing Editor
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Outdoor Editor..................
Advertising Representatives.
Production Manager...........
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they
shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be
man) could have been supplied
by Indian Electric at what we
have been advised at a lower
cost to the consumers.
“People need to realize that
the pay-off may take a longer
period of time-unless we
mushroom, and possibly ex-
isting consumers may have to
discipline at home or school.
* Impaired relationship with
family or friends.
•Ignoring curfews.
•Unusual flare-ups of temper.
'Increased borrowing of
money from parenis or riens;
stealing from home, school, or
employer.
'Heightened secrecy about ac-
tions and possessions.
'Associating with a new group
of friends, especially with those
who use drugs.
While these behaviors may in-
dicate drug use, they may also
reflect normal teenage growing
pains. By observing your child,
getting to know his or her
friends, and talking to your
child about problems, in-
cluding drugs and alcohol you
should be able to learn whether
he or she is involved.
What do I say if I think my
child is abusing drugs? In a
straightforward way, tell your
child about your concern and
the reasons for it; taking drugs
is harmful t one’s physical,
mental, and social well-being.
Billy Embrey
AIMDIM-T
USS Independence [CV-62]
FPO New York, N. Y. 09537 '
absorb the higher cost of a
longer term pay-off (as opposed
to potentially lower costs for
the new developments, if sup-
plied by Indian Electric.
“Yes we need the revenue, but
is this the right medium of ac-
quiring that revenue? Especial-
ly where it effects people on fix-
ed incomes,” Stone concluded.
What you should NOT be is:
'Sarcastic [Don’t think I don’t
know what you're doing]!
•Accusatory [You're lying to
me] I
•Stigmatizing [You're a terri-
ble person]!
•Sympathy-seeking [Don’t
you see how much you’re hur-
ting me]?
•Self-blaming [It’s all my
fault]!
Such statements tend to make
the child defensive and likely
to tune you out. Remember, it
your child is using drugs, she
or he needs your help. You may
want to help, also. Seeking the
support of other parents in
your community will enable
you to handle this problem in a
more understanding and
helpful way. Don't be afraid to
be a strong parent!
How can I stop my child from
using drugs? If after you’ve
established a rule against drug
use, your child violates it, it’s
time to back up that rule with
discipline. Unless you’re
prepared to enforce it, the rule
will become meaningless. One
Advertising Director •
Mary Heller
........................Elaine Ford
..Beverly Lake, Connie Smith
..............Claudette Bradfield
ROUND-UP CLUB PLANS WORK DAY
The Mennferd Reund-up Club will have a work day Sunday,
February 26 starting at 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to bring
tools and be prepared to work at the local rodeo arena.
H.Mannford
Nothing surprises Miss Piggy, who as my constant office
companion sometimes turns a deaf ear to the hoopla that
sometimes goes on in the course of a busy Monday and
Tuesday. That is, until I informed her she and I were ap-
pointed by the Striped Bass Association to help organize a
hairy legs contest for the Festival this summer. “Is that an
insult??!" she wanted to know. “Of course not," I
reassured her. "They just felt that since we re already
leading the campaign to ban skinny women from modeling
in the full-figure catalogs we would be perfectly capable of
helping to judge hairy legs."
Miss Piggy peered at me over her blonde tuft of hair, wink-
ed and agreed to help. "But Kermit is disqualified, since
frogs have no hair on their legs?" she questioned. "Yes, in-
deed. This is for men only, no frogs or other four-legged
creatures allowed.”
"The Mannford Eagle” is published weekly, every Thursday.
$8.40 per year by The Mannford Eagle Incorporated. P. 0. Drawer
430. Mannford, Oklahoma 74044. Second Class Postage paid at
Mannford, Oklahoma. POSTMASTER: Send address change to The
Mannford Eagle, P. 0. Drawer 430, Mannford, Oklahoma 74044.
OWNED AND PUBLISHED BY THE MANNFORD EAGLE
INCORPORATED: Mary Heller, President; Shirley Sissom, Vice
President, Calvin Russell, Treasurer.
An independent newspaper, home-owned and operated.
Dedicated and actively working toward the progress and news
coverage of Mannford and the Lake Keystone area.
BOOSTER CLUB PLANS VITAL MEETING
A crucial Athletic Booster Club meeting for anyone in-
terested in the future of athletics in Mannford Public
Schools will be held Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. in the
High School gym. "We would like to have people that are in-
terested in all the listed sports attend: football, girls’ soft-
ball, boys' basketball, girls’ basketball, wrestling, boys' and
girls’ track and baseball,” a spokesman said.
was carrying furniture,
refrigerator and television
taken from the Boyce home.
Both men were taken to the
Creek County jail at Sapulpa
where they were charged and
released on bond. Also
assisting was Highway Patrol
Trooper J.W. Hammans.
Dennis also said oilfield equip-
ment valued at around 810,000
belonging to Whitton Drilling
of Mannford and stolen last
month was recently recovered
near Shamrock by Creek Coun-
ty deputies Darrell Newman
and Jim Pinson.
The two deputies were work-
ing on another burglary when
suspects Ricky and Larry
Miller informed officials of the
oilfield equipment. There has
been ne arrest en lerceny
oilfield equipment. Dennis
said and investigation is conti-
nuing.
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We set about trying to figure out the rules of such a con-
test, and assured our fellow workers that this was no joke.
The Striped Bass Association simply wanted a new gim-
mick this year to draw the attention of the news media.
Judges were easy to come by, as three hands shot up when
volunteers were sought. Connie, Martha, Miss Piggy (by
proxy) and I were appointed by acclamation and sighs of
relief that the others were off the hook and could keep their
dignity through all of this. Butch moved to the other side of
the table, adjusting his pants legs, remarking, "I want no
part of this.” Dick sat back, giggled, and peered at us over
the rims of his glasses. We had made the commitment and
now we had to make good. A piece of cake, we figured.
Miss Piggy and I considered what rules could be made, and
the first point all agreed on was that no hairy legged women
could enter the contest. But where could we find men
volunteers for such a contest? We knew the Cim-Tel Belles
and Charlie’s Angels were already preparing their strategies
for the tug-o-war, and being mayor, Charlie was trying to
find an odorless grease to work over the piece of rope on the
Cim-Tel Belles side of the mud pit. And Charlie was already
getting strange calls at the bank and hearing bells.
“Shall we consider three categories...the hairiest legs, the
knobbiest knees and the most shapely legs?” I asked Miss
Piggy. She smiled, flirting with the idea of being a judge.
And prizes? Miss Piggy and I would work on that between
now and the next meeting so we could give our report to the
Striped Bass Association. We know it’s a challenge, but
after all, we’re willing to sacrifice our dignity for such a wor-
thy cause.
The quick response by Mannford firefighters the structure. Firemen responded to the call
Bob Evans, Jr., Earl Jones, Gary McBride and around noon Tuesday east of Highway 48 south.
Butch Adkins, was attributed to limiting damage Fireman indicated the fire started in the pantry
to the Jim Farrow home to smoke damage inside area and the structure was saved from flames.
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If the problem becomes too
much for you to handle alone,
professional help should be
considered. Counselors trained
in working with youth can help
re-open communication bet-
ween parents and child. Out-
side help can supplement your
efforts at home with your
child’s involvement with
drugs.
Where can I find help for my
child’s drug problem?
Telephoen hotlines are a good
source for confidential advice.
They can also refer you to addi-
tional resources in your com-
munity, such as adolescent
drug treatment services or
community mental health
centers and outpatient hospital
clinics that provide drug abuse
counseling.
•Sudden decline in attendance
or performance at work or
school.
•Sudden resistance to
Hi:
My name is Billy Embrey. I’m
a sailor on board the USS
INDEPENDENCE currently
cruising off the coast of Beirut. If
you are interested in brightening
up my day, please write to the
address below. All letters will be
answered promptly.
I am from Mannford (Silver
City) myself and would greatly
enjoy coresponding with people
from HOME. If you would like
more information on me, ask Bill
Buchanon. He’s the Guy that’s
probably behind the register at
Pizza Hut.
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WARNiNG TO PARENTS like the idea of Mannford
charging their consumers a
Pawnee County Sheriff Butch higher average rate than In-
Allen is advising youngsters dian Electric charges certain
and parents to be wary- of residential customers. Had the
strangers who try to entice town board not determined
youngsters to ride with them. that all new subdivisions
“Last Wednesday a white would use Mannford electrici-
male and female attempted to ty, the developer of Parkview
give a ride to a 10-year old girl and Pelican Point (Mearl Good-
in the Washington Irving
South area and she refused,
even when they offered her can-
dy,” Sheriff Allen said.
Thescouple were.driying.what “Parenting Skills" will be the
appear AMC m -tonebu topic of the eighth seminar
pickup. AMC Chevroleti Monday, February 27 at, pm.
parents should their in the Middle Scheel cafeteria,
children not to accept ride. Speakers will be represen-
from e stranger and to be wary tatives of the Creek County
of Any strange vehicle that op- Child Welfare Department,
pear, to be following them.” The geminar isisponsored by
B the Mannford Task Force on
__ _ Drug and Alcohol Abuse, infor-
Hgrorc mation committee. All ages are
— — —5 • welcome.
addition. they also run on PARENTS: What you can do
River Park, three times a week about drug abuse.
and do pushups and situps: Can parents help prevent drug
Training, however, he. abuse? Yes,.theycan. In fact,
brought curiosity from parents are the best protection
motorists, a few who Mitchell young people have against
believes think of him as a tran- drug abuse.
sient just wandering around What.is drug abuse preven-
the area. "I don’t have time to tion? It means helping your
stop and chat with them when children build a resistance to
they pull over, since it would abusing drugs 80 that they
interrupt my timing on the never begin. It means stopping
walk, so I thought perhaps if drug abuse be foreit starts. .
we could publicize my efforts, How do I help children build
it would let people know what that resistance to abusing
I’m doing,” Mitchell added. drugs? You’ ve probably
Mitchell and his wife Sunny. already started. You re raising
who is employed for the your children with love,
McLendon Agency north of guidance and support so
Mannford, have lived in the you re weU on the way to help-
Pawnee Cove Estates area for ing prevent drug abuse. Strong
three years, moving here from family support helps children
Oklahoma City. Mike was develop the.personal values
previously employed by and self-confidence they need Tedyourchidthptyouao
ri r.. 1 .,11.0 Tkoro to resist peer pressure to use posed to any drug use ana you
Dayton Tire and Rubber there, drugs Itis important to intend to enforce that position,
workingsnightszand attending reanze, however, that despite What you should try to be is:
hdltiml student during the your efforts, peer pressure can
day. Mike and Sunny have two stiuhavnaa strong influence on romfriendrtousedrgsjsure
children, a son Andy, 4, and a What else can I do? You can •Firm [as your parent I cannot
daughter Lexi, 18-months old. provide accurate information allow you to engage in harmful
The second year medical stu- to your children about drugs. activities).
dent has a degree in Biology To do this, you must know •Supportive [I’ll help you find
and feels that the field of something about drugs. That a way to say “no” to drugs],
medicine is a natural for him. doesn’t mean becoming a drug •Self-examining [are my own
"Having a degree in science expert, but it does mean hav- alcohol and drug consumption
and an interest in people, I - enough facts to support habits exerting a bad influence
decided to put it all together your views. Unfortunately, on my child]?
for a worthwhile occupation. I many parents wait until then-
want to stay in Mannford after children are involved in drugs g ■
I complete all requirements, before initiating a discussion. BURGLARV 3USDECTS ARRESTEU
and serve the community as an That’s too You should --rH-r-2 -s--s-
Osteopathic physician, talk with your children before . ,
A Second Lt. in the Army the there’s a problem. AS early as Two Tulsa, men have, been
29-year old medical student, the fourth grade, your children charged wi th.second degree
has also learned soldier skills, have some knowledge of burglary after they burglarized
such as taking apart and put- the drug scene. Much of their the Lake Country home of
ting back together an M-16 n- information will be inaccurate Patricia Boyce Saturday,
fleintwo minutes, 30 seconds. ana will tend to glamorize February 12. Arrested by
Should the need arise, heis also drugs. That’s why it’s impor- Creek County deputyJohn
training in evacuation ofArmy tant that be prepared to Dennis and Mannford Officer
personnel ata rate of 20 in- set the record straight. And Linda Barley were Randall
jured in limited time and under remember dont make your Reagle, 24 and John Yeatman,
adverse conditions by using his discussion of drugs a one-shot 50.0 m
interested and wanted to know reminded of wherether around 1 a.m. Saturday, and
more information, more than parent 88 __ on P° when arriving at the scene was
I’m in the mood to give while ues uc , 1 tm. ; told that two pickups had left
I’m in serious training. It’s an Howcanitellif my child J the Boyce home with an assort-
interesting way toiget tolknow find £hol. drag., or d^g ment °<t household furniture
some of my neighbors, he add- paraphernalie in your child’s andappliances.
5S thatrsyourMchtnan8 wasdrivingsan EiCaminologd-
using drugs. Certain behaviors wthomole R^Villg A OMI
also can warn you that your * £ 2
TOHNe, childmay be involved with hadstpped another pickupat
IO nEpORT EWS. drugs: . " the stoplight, Dennis later ar-
JAbn.pt change in mood or at rested etman whose pickup
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