Glover River Dam Debate Sets Up Environmental Split
Environmentalists and developers clash over the Luksata Dam project on the Glover River. The fight centers on preserving free flowing streams versus creating a lake with economic and flood control promises. Proponents cite new business, homes, and regional growth, while critics warn of irreversible habitat loss and cultural heritage, urging preservation of native timber and grasslands as a lasting value beyond dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glover
Hose
Luksata
California
Redwood
Local Obituaries Briefs For Ada And Allen Residents
Audrey C Bohannon 66 of Allen died May 1. Elva A Jack Phillips 75 of Ada died May 32. James Leroy Berry 66 formerly of Ada died May W1. Lucy Jane Martin 100 of Ada died May 34. Earnest P Sallee 56 of Fitzhugh died May 14. James M Davidson Jr az of Ada died May 43. All services through Criswell Funeral Home or Smith Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey C. Bohannon
Allen
Smith Funeral Home
Elva A
Jack) Phillips
Ada
Criswell Funeral Home
James Leroy Berry
Lucy Jane Martin
Earnest P. Sallee
Fitzhugh
Criswell
James M. Davidson JR
The Aches and Pains of Aging
Discussion questions why aging aches challenge simple wear out theories. It contrasts nervous system responses with machine wear, notes fatigue and sleep changes, and highlights how attitude, reduced worry, and zest for life can influence health in older age.
Ada area obituaries and reflections on faith
AUBRY WN. Ada resident died May 14 at Griswell Funeral Home. The column reflects on the condemned man’s final minutes, church teaching, and the role of teaching in churches, urging more active involvement by faithful women. It lists local deaths: Russell Shaw 78 Ada May 17, Louis Brumley 81 Ada May 17, Leroy Hutchinson 68 Stonewall May 13, Helen Miller 81 Ada May 17, Hazel Pollard 85 Stratford May 18. The piece muses on life, religion, and seeking answers amid aging and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubry
ZACK\ ZACHRY
Ada
Griswell Funeral Home
Bill
Timothy
Criswells
Christ
Louis P. Brumley
Smith Funeral Home
Leroy Hutchinson
Stonewall
Strayed i ae the Herd by Connie Nelson
A reflective column blends moral musings on mercy and judgment with Ben Franklin style anecdotes and quotes. It weighs forgiveness over punishment, cites scripture and writers, and ends noting the world’s cycles as beginnings.
Pedestrian status debated in roller skating case
A six year old Teddy was hit by a backing truck and his parents sued the trucking company. The court upheld Teddy's claim despite a defense that he was a roller skater. Judges note pedestrian status can hinge on duties and rights under local laws.
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Teddy
Sheater
Parish Chapel News Items Highlight Renewals and Visits
Florence Isaacs records parish chapel notes with renewals for the WEEKLY from Mr. and Mrs Aus tell Horton and family members including Loretta Nelson in Buena Park California and Laura Horton, plus a birthday gift. Mr and Mrs Mark McDonald visited Mr and Mrs J A Wallon in Oklahoma City recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austell Horton
Loretta Nelson
Buena Park
Calif
Laura Horton
Mark McDonald
J. A. Wallon
Oklahoma City
Village Notes And Local Visitors In Ada Area
A slice of Ada Oklahoma life with visits among neighbors. Mrs Herion and Mrs Moran hosted Monday get togethers in Tupelo while Arval Davis visited Sliger in Ada. Various families, reunions, travels, and hospital updates fill the week as neighbors share news of church, schooling, and daily chores across town.
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Annie Treas
Bernice Davis
Young
Olney
Hazel Herion
Ada
Maggie Sawyer
Sam Newberry
Okmulgee
Leola Jones
Domie Allen
Luke Moran
Emma Turner
Buck Allen
Caney
Morans
Flonora Pierce
Lillie
Anderson
Sunshine Church Devotion Draws Local Visitors
Mary Jo Green notes 33 present at Sunshine Church with Billy Tillman leading both services. Melissa Green and Billy Tillman sang specials. Visitors from Riverbank California and Fresno California joined in for the day. Numerous relatives from Ada, Stilwell, and surrounding towns attended family gatherings, visits, and a StrawBerry Festival outing, with many meals and church events shared.
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Sunshine Church
Billy Tillman
Melissa Green
Visi
Tors
Jewel
Darrell Green
Riverbank
Calif
Debra Young
Fresno
Kenny Sullivan
Ada
Earl Sullivan
Kenneth Williams
Mary Phillips
Alva’ Phillips
Shingle Springs
Lewis Phillips
Daily Phillips
Jim Wyche
Sunshine
Raymond Hill
Roy
Cook
Mar' “Shall Cox III
Jimmy Wyche
Julie
Joy Cox
Bill
Ethel Walters
Monze
Claude
Virgie He‘wett
Othella Mardis
Rolf
Claude Hewett
Bill Isenberg
Denver City
Tex
E. D. Eager
Isenbergs
Sheila
Stout
J. B. Eager
Virgie Hewett
Marie Ford
Vernie Henley
Jean
Cuba
Russell Mansell
Naomi
Stilwell
Buck Heard
T. J. Roquemore
Gary Eager
Larry Eager
Carolyn
Howard Vandergriff
Fred Braddock
Jewell
Hiverbank
Debora Young
J. L. Green
Mary Jo
Hobart Hays
Julia Thomas
Thelma Hobgood
Karl Green
Stonewall
Paula Anderson
McAlester
Ed Sutton
Lavanna
Earl Green
Beatrice Wyche
Mclish
Cindy Uhlich
Georgia Cash
Theo Cash
Oklahoma City
Eddie Smith
Pauls Valley
Anina Lee Smith
Norman
Byelah Mae Smith
Roaming family news and community notices in ROFF ROFF
ROFF ROFF Mary Lalem an Mrs Harold Davis and sister Cleo Davis visit Washington and Gainesville attend graduation. Fishing derby by Roff Sportsman's Club crowns Harold Davis and Terry. multiple family visits across Ro ff area. graduates and Mother's Day activities recounted.
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Harold Davis
Cleo Davis
Roosevelt
Ted Davis
Washington, D. C
White House
Ted
Tanzania
Africa
Naire
Walter Davis
Eddie Tate
Bert Casnera
Gozebo
Rolf Sportsman's Club
Harold Lee Davis
Terry
Raymond Laseman
Paul and
Connie
Rachel Mary Laseman
la Mirada
Calif
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Glover River
Helen Rice Miller
Hazel Pollard
Stratford
Pickard Funeral Home
Connie Nelson
Will Rogers
Edward Everett Hale
Ivy Baker Priest
Henry David Thoreau
By Florence Isaacs
Opportunity
Temptation
Alva Farmer
Wanda Lamb
Paul Tucker
Ollie Tucker
San Frances
Florence Isaacs
J. A. Patton
Lee Little Pauls
Iwalley
Yank Burk
Pug Garrett
Hank Burk
Floy Burk
Gertie Lewis
Aca
Kirk Duncan
Shawnee
J. .D. Kight
Ray Kight
Hobbs
N. W
Mae Edwards
M.D. Phillip Kight
Ray Eppler
Chantell
Moore
Rance Tucker
Tobn Hudson
East Central Sate College
John Hudson
Delbert Tucker
Randy
Darla
Impson Anderson
Mary Lou Henson
Frances Taylor
Virgle Pennington
Pensington
Jackie Ayres
Debra
Pickett
Orin Clay
Cathy
Commie
Broken Bow
Milo Pennington
John Clay
Ruby Dryden
Virgie Pennington
Amanda Phillips
Digahartla City
Minnie Maley
Steve Lillie
Maran
Frank King
Ness
Steve Lilie
Adal
Minnie Maloy
Moran
Ponca Barns
Frisco
Written By
Mary JO Green
Roff
By Mary Laleman
Eldon Hudson
Dallas
Ennis Hudson
Milburn
Danny Childs
Henry Childs
Oklahoma State University
Denny
Juanita Gerloff
Latta
Ethel Reed
The
Baptist Church
Thelma Davis
Hattie Spengel
Valley View Hospital
Arlie Thompson
Cecil Knight
Sam McCracken
H. M. Coon
James Knight
Clay Johnson
Rudean Clifton
Bill Williams Roff
Sue Condren
James Ray
Brenda, Tuttle
W. W. Potts
Edward Potts
Guy Deverson
Savanah
Larry
Paul Walsh
Walter Hammock
Garland Tex
Mary Laseman
C. J. Hammock
Sherman
Charles Laseman
Payette
Idaho
Laseman
Rachel Mary
Monte Vista High School
Whiller
Jewell Green
Darrell
Deldra Young
Hobart Hayes
Hampton Hayes
Novella Flowers
Ross and
Weldon Hayes
Kingfisher
Sonshine
Hobart Hayer
Arkansas City
James Gann
Juanita
Laijuana Sutton
Hampton
Gistel Hayes
Frank
Novella
Kevin
Tanya Flowers
Weldon Hayes Kinficher
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