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Sympathy is extended to the family of Romeo Alford Jr. whose life was taken from him due to Coronavirus complication. A private service is schedule for Tuesday, followed with burial at Clearview Cemetery.

My old daredevil friend Bobby Newport of Stonewall could figure anything out — if he wanted to.

1/3 cup Butter Flavored Crisco ½ cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder Grated peel of one lemon ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup milk 1 ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen ¼ cup honey Grated peel of one orang Heat oven to 400 degrees.

The Aldridge, in Shawnee’s downtown district, is a structure that carries a significant amount of history. It was Shawnee’s first “skyscraper,” a building hosting ten stories with 200 rooms, each with a view of the city, and all the amenities imageable.

WETUMKA HOMECOMING COURT: Grace Koger, Cate Noon, Ramya Redden, Kohlton Sparks, Queen Abby Bellinger, King Brycen Travis, Brianna McGirt, Kameron Berryhill. Flower Girls: Oakley Leftwich and Carson Lyla-Rose Howk. Crown Bearer: Kagen Wright. 

The filing period closed at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday for the upcoming city elections within the county. The only two cities that will have races are Holdenville and Calvin. All other elected officials are unopposed. Those filing for office in Holdenville were: City Clerk - Linda Ownbey.

Elmo (Moe) and Mary Collins met on a bus leaving McAlester, fell in love, and were married on February 9, 1951 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. Moe was a radioman in the U.S. Navy. Mary would join him in Groton, Connecticut where he was stationed. That began their life together in love.

Dear Municipal Officials: Due to Covid-19 and the possible hardships that the pandemic has brought upon our cities and towns, OML has decided to have the New Officials Institute (NOI) via GoToWebinar. Space is limited so sign up today! Please register at least 24 hours before the webinar.

We received a call from former Wetumka resident Pauline Laneer. She recently celebrated her 102 nd birthday. She told Jumper that she is doing great. She remembered when Jumper and David (Ingram) had the lumber yard in Wetumka. Pauline is a unique lady and a dear friend.

Senior Abigail Bellinger was crowned 2021 Wetumka Basketball Queen by King Brycen Travis, who is also a senior. Abby is the daughter of Curt and Misty Bellinger and the granddaughter of Gail and Gary Bolinger, Sue and Larry Berry and Jim Bellinger.