Eufaula Indian Journal (Newspaper) - June 19, 2008, Eufaula, Oklahoma The Eufaula Indian Journ digit 73105 7V 2008 that what match it would K. Milholland VOLUME 130, ISSUE 25 261-620) III Si here peggy Hawg Annual Whole festival planned by Eufaula Chamber for July 24-26. By Donna Pearce Managing Editor For the last 24 years the pork contest has played the starring role In the annual Whole Hawg festival In Even though the hog Is still a pigpen full of other activities over time have been added to the schedule and offer opportunities for many squeals of laughter throughout the event The festival kicks off on Thursday July 24. at 5 p.m. with the carnival at Posey Park and the at 6:30 p at the Mcintosh County Fairgrounds on Hwy 9 East. The official Whole Hawg Parade will start at the high school on Friday The carnival will and vendors will be set up at Posey More rodeo performances will be held at the fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday nights The Hawg 8th annual poker has become this year the on the of the run one major Poker run participants may on the call In show up in by tht MMi owL w of on Friday evening at the Chamber office or early Saturday morning at restaurant at Eufaula Cove The Hawg Run will take off between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. on July 26, out of the Eufaula Cove First place prize is Other Saturday activities will Include breakfast at the Eufaula Community Rust to Riches Car Antique Tractor and carnival at Posey crafts for the kids at Eufaula Memorial of the cooking Other events but not affiliated with the include the Miss Lake Eufaula Pageant and the Thunder bike See page 3 Hope found at Hope Clinic Lynyrd Skynyrd playing in concert By Donna Pearce Managing Editor Lynyrd a pure Southern rock will perform and In on Jury 5 at the Eufaula Cove Amphitheater as featured entertainers in a White and weekend shows are really what this band is said guitar legend Gary a founding member of the love to play there's nothing else like it. We don't know anything else to Friday the 4th of will kick off the White and weekend with the City of Eufaula's annual fireworks Saturday evening's concert with Lynyrd Skynyrd top on the will open with the Randy Rogers a Texas and Kevin who plays Texas country Oates will open at 5 p.m. and the show will start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are for general admission and for Both OA and VIP tickets will cost extra on the day of the Tickets may be purchased at of Starship Records & Tapes of Tan & Tone America of Oklahoma at or by calling 1-866-lgetttx. tickets may be purchased at Eufaula Food will have the WILL CALL open at noon the day of the said Chuck Thomson with and producers of the Levelland opened the WELL CALL for the CCR 2nd Annual Music and Mayhem concert on Memorial Day weekend with great It reduced waiting lines for See page 3 By Donna Pearce Managing Editor Hope Is found at the Hope Hope for medical care you cannot afford nor have access to and hope for a closer relationship with Hope a non-profit 501(c)(3) Is a free health care clinic serving the Eufaula Those eligible to receive the free care are those who do not have any Insurance and who do not qualify for other aid such as Sooner Indian Health Medicare or Mission of the The purpose of Hope Clinic is not the treatment of medical needs but also through sharing and caring to show the love of Jesus Christ and the hope found in a personal relationship with The clinic started 10 years ago with the vision and with the help of a North Fork Baptist became a reality on October 16. 2002. The located on the Bridgeport Access Road north of purchased the building where Hope Clinic is North Fork Baptist refurbished the approximately 4,000 sq. ft. building to accommodate three exam a a chiropractic waiting room and office The faculty also has a dental room set aside for when funds become available to furnish and set didn't know how expensive It would he to operate the but we're led by the trusting said North Fork Dr. Bruce To help In raising Hope Clinic will host their Second Annual Hope Clinic Golf Tournament on Jury 19. at the Arrowhead Golf Course in Start time is 8 a.m. See page 3 EIC seeking sponsors By Donna Pearce Managing Editor The 15th Eufaula Indian Community & Homecoming is scheduled for August 29-31. 2008 at the East Side Ballpark In The EIC is currently seeking pledges and/or contributions for the contest for contest food dinner donations and program - contest sponsorships help defray tup riverall cost this free event which Is the saM George EIC Sponsors are needed In three in several categories four deep as Senior Men's Senior Senior Men's Senior Senior Men's Senior Ladles Fancy Senior Men's and Senior Junior Girls Fancy Boys and Girls Golden Age Category years of age or Age Women's Combined and Golden Age Men's Cost of sponsorships ranges from up to For more or to commit to a please call 918-689-5066. Contributions may be mailed P.O. Box 865, Okla. 74432. Tiger said the Fort Sill Apache Mountain Spirit of the Gods known as fire will return again this year by popular They are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday August 30. Honored Elder this year will be Mrs. Norene of Invited guests are the Comanche Little Ponies of Grand Entry each evening of the wow will begin around 8 p.m. Dance contests will be held nightly with a total of in prize money to be Admission Is Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the three-day Security will be Absolutely no alcoholic drugs or firearms will be The Eufaula Indian Community and Committee will not be responsible for damages or personal All guests at the may view and for participate In nightly dancing shop at the arts and crafts booths and enjoy good things to eat from the food A.