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| Millennium Edition - http://OkieLegacy.org |
4 August 2001, Vol. III, Iss. 31 |
Cherokee's Centennial...
Oakie's NW Corner... Once
in awhile it does a heart & Soul good to spend a few days out away from
everything. Just you and someone special in the open country and/or the cool, crisp mountain air enjoying the scenery all around. That's how we spent the last few days... Getting away and reconnected with what life is all about. Vacations... It's about getting away and resetting your priorities. A change from the mundane, stress-filled routines of existence. Getting back to a simpler respect for what life is really about. Such as... Walking, waking-up next to someone special -- Watching the hummingbirds, other birds fluttering, gathering around the feeders hanging from the trees & homes -- Experiencing the find of a new wildflower growing nearby -- Watching the trout try to swim against the stream before he gets hooked for some fisherman's supper -- Watching the clouds gather during the day for an afternoon or evening showers -- Feeling, smelling the fresh, cool, damp breeze that follows the rain when it does come -- Watching the mares and colts grazing and playing in the green pastures as you travel the country roads -- Experiencing the mountain scenery of different textures as the Fir, Aspen trees are interspersed with boulders, hiking paths, streams, waterfalls, wildlife and a few isolated cabins. Getting away is getting back to the simplest things and resetting priorities. Has the society that we live in today seemed to have lost what life is all about? Does it seem that folks have to get ahead, make their mark? Do we tend to loose sight of the simple things around us and see who can drive the nicest car and live in the biggest house at any cost? Does it feel like measuring a person's success with money is a strange practice? Do we take our friends and families for granted? What we really need... Is getting back to the basics of what life is all about... Being good, fair and respectful to your fellow human beings, livng within our means and enjoying the simple things that surround us. Giving, receiving... respect, support and trust to all things growing around us. Now that I've gotten that off my chest... Here is a quote I found while searching online for information on horse training... "Until one has loved an animal (or human being), a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -- Anatole France (1844-1924) French writer and critic -- Linda - "Oakie" Linda K McGill Wagner Thanks! You can also view The OkieLegacy online. Copyrighted © 2008 by WWWPubCo & OkieLegacy. All Rights Reserved.
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Mailbag & Links.... Dacoma's 'Dad' Rogers...
"I am researching a Civil War soldier named Frank Rogers, (a.k.a.
'Dad' Rogers), who lived in Dacoma before moving to Waynoka, where
he died in 1935. I have an article that places him in Dacoma, possibly
working for the Frisco Railroad. He was single, and shared Civil War stories
with children. He raised peanuts and sweet potatoes and lived in a boxcar
south of Dacoma's main street. Do you have a historical society or know
anyone who may have info about his Civil War activities, or even which
side he was on? He was loved by children in the 1930's and maybe some
old timers know about this man and his interesting stories. If they don't
have email, I don't mind speaking with them on the phone. Thanks Much."
-- Email: Joe Bloom August Rodeos in NW Oklahoma... SEILING OPEN & TCRA RODEO... 2- 4 August 2001, Flying W Arena, Seiling, OK. Activities include a parade, arts & crafts, grand entry and rodeo. (580) 764-3501 / 922-7782 CIMARRON STAMPEDE RODEO... 9-11 August 2001, Rodeo Grounds, Waynoka, OK. Three nightly performances and a dance held on Friday and Saturday nights following the rodeo. Parade at 5pm Saturday. (580) 697-3349 / 824-6341 FREEDOM RODEO & OLD COWHAND REUNION... 16-18 August 2001, John D. Rhodes Park, Freedom, OK. Billed as "The Biggest Open Rodeo in the West," other attractions include a chuck wagon-style dinner, music, storytelling, arts & crafts show , an old-time melodrama and country-western dances each evening. (580) 621-3276 You Can View Webshots... At Oakie's Webshots. Just Click On the particular Photo Album you would like to view. While you are checking out Oakie's Webshots... stop by and sign my Webshot Guestbook. Oakie's Messageboard - Stop by and give us your summer vacation and/or weather report from your area -- What's happening where you live -- Your inquiry of family history -- Your family findings -- Your favorite vacation, etc.... "I think this one is true! I liked it. Here are several versions: Who Packed Your Parachute This one is especially good! Parachute Packer by Gregory Albrecht. Hope you like it." -- Steve Cherokee & Erwin, OK... "I am finally getting around to sending you the information about the Cherokee Centennial Celebration. If you need to change the wording that will be ok. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. I will get the Ghost Town of Erwin to you soon as I have to type it for another project." -- Email: Marty Myers. Relationships: Respect, Support & Trust... It's like the lead mare in a herd of horses. The stallion’s job in the herd is to alert the herd to predators and protect the mares from other marauding stallions (a kind of self-serving job). The lead mare decides when the herd eats, where they eat, and who will eat. She will use body language to control the other horses – she will make them yield to her, even from a great distance away. She will also discipline any horses that get out of line. The other horses in the herd respect the lead mare and look to her for support, even the stallions. Once you emulate the lead mare’s behavior you have the respect of your horse you will have the foundation for training. This is what the groundwork will build upon – respect, support, and trust. Isn't this the foundation for any relationship be it animal or human... It should be built upon Respect, Support and Trust! "Hello, Linda... The 1920 Census of Sherman Co, NE, I found listed as head of farm, POSKOCIL, Theofil and under him is listed 1. Anna, mother : Widowed (my G-Grandmother, Anna Sakula) whose 1st-husband was Joseph Hurt; Both born and Married in Bohemia. Unknown as her Immigration. Do not what happened to 1st-husband. 2nd-husband was Joseph Poskicil (the correct spelling). This was the farm that Joseph and Anna Poskocil bought and he had built the house on the property (mom says). They had married and farmed previously in Howard Co, Nebraska after they married there. Also listed is: 2. Caroline Bonczynski, sister to Theofil and 3. Anton Bonczynski, brother-in-law (my grandparents). Next to their farm is listed, Joseph Hurt and Frank and Anna Hurt on the other farm next to them. Does anyone have more info on this line? And is this the Joseph Hurt that moved to OK?" -- Email: Marilyn Huddleston "Linda, enjoy your news letters. Let me hear from you in a personal e-mail, SOON! Written From The Heart." -- Ron "Linda, I don't know how you keep as well as you do. You do such a good job on your page and newsletter. I look forward to it each week. I will keep in touch." NBCi Web pages... NBCi is in the process of making certain changes to their portal offering that may affect the way you use the site. They are making these modifications in light of recent changes in the Internet advertising and financial markets. The following URL will provide you with information about the upcoming changes... NBCi Message to Members Because of this... I am in the process of taking
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The
Cherokee Centennial Committee in Cherokee, Oklahoma, Alfalfa County is
preparing for the centennial celebration which will be held October 19,
20, 21, 2001.