Volume 14, Issue 2 February 1st, 2014 COUNTY CLERK 1st, 2014 Editor: Char Stevens ... If you have...
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Wagoner County Volume 14, I ssue 2
F R O M T H E C L E R K
February 1 st , 2014 Edi tor : Char Stev ens
Special points Special points Special points Special points
of interest:of interest:of interest:of interest:
OK Fun Facts
And February Trivia
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Safety Mtg.
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
From the Clerk 1
Good Health 2
February Trivia &
OK Fun Facts 3
Calendar 6
5
Good Financial
Health 4
COUNTY CLERK
Wagoner County—Growing from Good” to Great”!
The weather has been bitter cold of The weather has been bitter cold of The weather has been bitter cold of The weather has been bitter cold of
late but spring will soon be here and late but spring will soon be here and late but spring will soon be here and late but spring will soon be here and
with it will come warm weather and with it will come warm weather and with it will come warm weather and with it will come warm weather and
outdoor activities. We all begin to outdoor activities. We all begin to outdoor activities. We all begin to outdoor activities. We all begin to
think about getting in shape and think about getting in shape and think about getting in shape and think about getting in shape and
here’s an opportunity to get some here’s an opportunity to get some here’s an opportunity to get some here’s an opportunity to get some
help doing it.help doing it.help doing it.help doing it.
OSU EXTENSION CAFÉ will meet at OSU EXTENSION CAFÉ will meet at OSU EXTENSION CAFÉ will meet at OSU EXTENSION CAFÉ will meet at
noon on Thursday February 13noon on Thursday February 13noon on Thursday February 13noon on Thursday February 13thththth in the in the in the in the
Commissioners Meeting Room and Commissioners Meeting Room and Commissioners Meeting Room and Commissioners Meeting Room and
this month they are going to be this month they are going to be this month they are going to be this month they are going to be
talking about Healthy Cooking with talking about Healthy Cooking with talking about Healthy Cooking with talking about Healthy Cooking with
herbs and spices. Come learn with herbs and spices. Come learn with herbs and spices. Come learn with herbs and spices. Come learn with
us!us!us!us!
Also with spring comes spring house Also with spring comes spring house Also with spring comes spring house Also with spring comes spring house
cleaning. What better segue to bring cleaning. What better segue to bring cleaning. What better segue to bring cleaning. What better segue to bring
up a few housekeeping items. Please up a few housekeeping items. Please up a few housekeeping items. Please up a few housekeeping items. Please
keep in mind that the deadline for keep in mind that the deadline for keep in mind that the deadline for keep in mind that the deadline for
adding items to the Commissioners’ adding items to the Commissioners’ adding items to the Commissioners’ adding items to the Commissioners’
Agenda including providing backup Agenda including providing backup Agenda including providing backup Agenda including providing backup
documentation is NOON on THURS-documentation is NOON on THURS-documentation is NOON on THURS-documentation is NOON on THURS-
DAY afternoon. Our office utilizes the DAY afternoon. Our office utilizes the DAY afternoon. Our office utilizes the DAY afternoon. Our office utilizes the
time between the deadline and the time between the deadline and the time between the deadline and the time between the deadline and the
posting (at 9am on Friday) to ensure posting (at 9am on Friday) to ensure posting (at 9am on Friday) to ensure posting (at 9am on Friday) to ensure
we have all backup documentation we have all backup documentation we have all backup documentation we have all backup documentation
and information needed for the and information needed for the and information needed for the and information needed for the
Commissioners.Commissioners.Commissioners.Commissioners.
Finally, we always welcome input for Finally, we always welcome input for Finally, we always welcome input for Finally, we always welcome input for
the newsletter, the Facebook page or the newsletter, the Facebook page or the newsletter, the Facebook page or the newsletter, the Facebook page or
the website. If you have news or the website. If you have news or the website. If you have news or the website. If you have news or
event information please let us know event information please let us know event information please let us know event information please let us know
so we can include youso we can include youso we can include youso we can include you!!!!
There is no danger of developing eye strain from looking on the bright side of things.
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“You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love “You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love “You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love “You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love
again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect ---- you you you you
aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can
make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and
making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not
be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of
her that she knows you can break her that she knows you can break her that she knows you can break her that she knows you can break ---- her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change
her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she
makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when
she's not there.”she's not there.”she's not there.”she's not there.” …………...HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EACH OF YOU!…………...HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EACH OF YOU!…………...HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EACH OF YOU!…………...HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EACH OF YOU!
NEXT SAFETY MEETINGNEXT SAFETY MEETINGNEXT SAFETY MEETINGNEXT SAFETY MEETING
February 5th, 2014February 5th, 2014February 5th, 2014February 5th, 2014 “PRO“PRO“PRO“PRO----ACTIVE SAFETY”ACTIVE SAFETY”ACTIVE SAFETY”ACTIVE SAFETY”
Presented by Presented by Presented by Presented by
Indian Capital Tech CenterIndian Capital Tech CenterIndian Capital Tech CenterIndian Capital Tech Center
The County Clerk Adm. offices & Land Records The County Clerk Adm. offices & Land Records The County Clerk Adm. offices & Land Records The County Clerk Adm. offices & Land Records
will be closed one day of every month from will be closed one day of every month from will be closed one day of every month from will be closed one day of every month from
8:00am to 9:00am for safety classes8:00am to 9:00am for safety classes8:00am to 9:00am for safety classes8:00am to 9:00am for safety classes.
NEXT HOLIDAY is…….NEXT HOLIDAY is…….NEXT HOLIDAY is…….NEXT HOLIDAY is…….
Feb 17th, 2014Feb 17th, 2014Feb 17th, 2014Feb 17th, 2014————PRESIDENT’S DAYPRESIDENT’S DAYPRESIDENT’S DAYPRESIDENT’S DAY
When it is icy outside, David French says “please watch out for When it is icy outside, David French says “please watch out for When it is icy outside, David French says “please watch out for When it is icy outside, David French says “please watch out for
‘black ice’ on sidewalks and in parking lot.”‘black ice’ on sidewalks and in parking lot.”‘black ice’ on sidewalks and in parking lot.”‘black ice’ on sidewalks and in parking lot.”
OKLAHOMA FUN FACTS…….OKLAHOMA FUN FACTS…….OKLAHOMA FUN FACTS…….OKLAHOMA FUN FACTS……. Oklahoma has produced world-famous and non-fiction
writers. Among its best-known historians is John Hope
Franklin who wrote history books on African American
experiences. Ralph Ellison wrote the novel “Invisible
Man”. N. Scott Momaday won the Pulitzer Prize for his
novel “House Made of Dawn”. Most recently Tracy Letts
wrote “August, Osage County” which was produced into
an award winning movie. His family lived in Wagoner.
• February 14th is of course Valentine’s DayFebruary 14th is of course Valentine’s DayFebruary 14th is of course Valentine’s DayFebruary 14th is of course Valentine’s Day
• The February birthstone is theThe February birthstone is theThe February birthstone is theThe February birthstone is the amethystamethystamethystamethyst, which symbolizes , which symbolizes , which symbolizes , which symbolizes
piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity.piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity.piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity.piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity.
• The birth flower for February is the Violet.The birth flower for February is the Violet.The birth flower for February is the Violet.The birth flower for February is the Violet.
• The National JellThe National JellThe National JellThe National Jell----O Week is celebrated from Feb. 6 O Week is celebrated from Feb. 6 O Week is celebrated from Feb. 6 O Week is celebrated from Feb. 6 –––– 12 each 12 each 12 each 12 each
year in the USA. year in the USA. year in the USA. year in the USA.
• February 14th, 1929 will be remembered in Chicago as the day February 14th, 1929 will be remembered in Chicago as the day February 14th, 1929 will be remembered in Chicago as the day February 14th, 1929 will be remembered in Chicago as the day
of the St Valentine’s Day Massacre: Prohibition Era gangland of the St Valentine’s Day Massacre: Prohibition Era gangland of the St Valentine’s Day Massacre: Prohibition Era gangland of the St Valentine’s Day Massacre: Prohibition Era gangland
event that lives on in history between Al Capone and Bugs Moranevent that lives on in history between Al Capone and Bugs Moranevent that lives on in history between Al Capone and Bugs Moranevent that lives on in history between Al Capone and Bugs Moran
• On February 1st, 1949, RCA Records issued the first 45rpmOn February 1st, 1949, RCA Records issued the first 45rpmOn February 1st, 1949, RCA Records issued the first 45rpmOn February 1st, 1949, RCA Records issued the first 45rpm
singlesinglesinglesingle songsongsongsong vinyl record (the jukebox would soon follow and vinyl record (the jukebox would soon follow and vinyl record (the jukebox would soon follow and vinyl record (the jukebox would soon follow and
new music era would start).new music era would start).new music era would start).new music era would start). ___________________________________
February is National What Month?
Adopt A Rescued Rabbit MonthAdopt A Rescued Rabbit MonthAdopt A Rescued Rabbit MonthAdopt A Rescued Rabbit Month
AfricanAfricanAfricanAfrican----American History MonthAmerican History MonthAmerican History MonthAmerican History Month
AMD/Low Vision Awareness MonthAMD/Low Vision Awareness MonthAMD/Low Vision Awareness MonthAMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
American Heart MonthAmerican Heart MonthAmerican Heart MonthAmerican Heart Month
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FEBRUARY TRIVIAFEBRUARY TRIVIAFEBRUARY TRIVIAFEBRUARY TRIVIA
YOU AND YOUR BUDGETYOU AND YOUR BUDGETYOU AND YOUR BUDGETYOU AND YOUR BUDGET …………. …………. …………. …………. Continuing our series of articles regarding common ways people waste money, here are other detriments to our budgets:
Paying for WarrantiesPaying for WarrantiesPaying for WarrantiesPaying for Warranties Appliance and electronics salespeople will sell you on a product's merits and,
after you commit, badmouth it so you'll also buy a service contract. Don't
bite. Thirty-one percent of consumers buy extended warranties each year,
according to a study by the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School
of Business. Typically, you'll pay 10% to 20% more for an item to extend a
one-year manufacturer's warranty through the fifth year of ownership,
according to the Service Contract Industry Council.
Odds are you won't need the extra coverage because most major appliances
don't break down during the extended-warranty period. Or you might
already be covered. The four major credit card networks -- Visa, MasterCard,
Discover and American Express -- provide up to a year of extended warranty
protection for some cardholders, according to credit card comparison site
CardHub.com.
Being Disorganized Lost bills and receipts, forgotten tax deductions and clueless spending can
cost you hundreds of dollars each year. Set up automatic bill payment online
for your monthly bills to eliminate late fees and postage costs. Then get a
handful of files to organize important receipts, insurance policies, tax
documents and other statements.
(KIPLINGER by Erin Burke and Cameron Huddleston)
GOOD FINANCIAL HEALTHGOOD FINANCIAL HEALTHGOOD FINANCIAL HEALTHGOOD FINANCIAL HEALTH
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HAVING A HEALTHY HEART……...
Psst… Remember me?Psst… Remember me?Psst… Remember me?Psst… Remember me? Remember when we got new vending machines that had healthier options in them? We had things like salads and sandwiches and fruit? We still have those machines…but not for long if we aren’t using them. The salads and fruit are a thing of the past. People weren’t buying them and they went to waste, but there are still several sandwiches and wraps as options and it doesn’t require going outside to get them.
Guidelines for HeartGuidelines for HeartGuidelines for HeartGuidelines for Heart----Healthy Eating…Web MDHealthy Eating…Web MDHealthy Eating…Web MDHealthy Eating…Web MD
If you are worried about heart disease, one of
the most important things you can do is to
eat a heart-healthy diet. But with so many
different food plans and health tips, it can be
confusing to know what's best for you and
your heart.
To have a heart-healthy diet: • Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains,
and other high-fiber foods.
• Choose foods that are low in saturated fat,
trans fat, and cholesterol.
• Limit salt (sodium).
• Stay at a healthy weight by balancing the calories you eat with your
physical activity.
• Eat more foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish.
• Limit drinks and foods with added sugar.
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think we deserve.”think we deserve.”think we deserve.”think we deserve.”
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