Collinsville, Oklahoma
January 26, 2012
Miscellaneous News
Congratulations Leon Hadley /
RSU Fine Arts /
Blind Book Date /
More Blue Star "Freedom Boxes"

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Blue Star Mother Expand Scope
With the Oklahoma National Guard coming home, the Tri-County Blue Star Mothers thought things would slow down; however, that is not the case. A soldier, who is part of the replacements of the Oklahoma National Guard, contacted the Tri-County Blue Star Mothers President. There are 185 soldiers requesting to be added to the mailing list of our well known "Freedom Boxes!" Kimberly Graham, Tri County BSM Chapter 17 President said, "How can you say no to our boys?" The highest number of boxes sent last year was 139 in December. With the new addition of the 185, the count should be around 250 boxes per month! We need volunteers now more than ever!" Graham continued with "The local communities have been incredible in supporting our troops. As long as there are soldiers out there, we will continue our mission of supporting our troops until they all come home!"

You are welcome to use any of the above. The President of Tri-County Blue Star Mothers will be at the Chapter location tonight for the regular Tuesday evening pack. Tonight they are packing over 250 "Thank You!" bags for our Veterans at the Claremore Veterans Hospital. Photo Opportunities are open!

The meeting location is at the Dirty Dawg Carwash and Storage at 116th and Garnett in Owasso (10950 E. 116th St. North, Owasso,OK 74055). Packing tonight starts at 6:30 pm and concludes around 8:30pm. We hope you can come out and visit!

Kimberly Graham, RN, BSN, MS
5000 East Chestnut Drive
Claremore, OK 74019-1940
kgraham68.kg@gmail.com
918-697-6997
Chapter #17 President
Tri-County Blue Star Mothers

Let no soldier be forgotten, nor walk alone until they ALL come home!

1/24/2012
Leon Hadley Lauded By Tulsa Tech
Former Student Body

Leon Hadley, Pre-Engineering instructor at the Owasso High School off-campus site, has been recognized by Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) senior student, Garrett Jones. Jones was one of Hadley's students in PRENG during his freshman and sophomore years at Owasso HS.

Jones recognized Hadley as the teacher who has had the greatest influence and most positive impact on his education, and who has instilled in him a love of learning and dedication to excellence.

Hadley will be formally recognized with teachers from across the state on February 8th at the 17th Annual Teacher Appreciation Day at the OSSM in OKC.

Congratulations Leon !

1/24/2012
Ted Note: Leon is a former CHS teacher & student.
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Library Blind Book Date
Are you emotionally ready for a new type of book? Ready to switch from mysteries to fantasy, from westerns to biographies, from fiction to non-fiction, from print to playaways , or from books on CD to e-readers ? Your friendly librarians are here to help you. Complete the Blind Book Date Questionnaire and we will select a new genre for you. You may love it or you may return it after the first few pages. I can almost guarantee you will love it because Collinsville librarians are experts at selection. This is our second year for the Blind Book Date. Those who participated last year gave us a 10 on the approval rating chart. Complete the questionnaire by February 3 and we will have your book ready for you the week of February 13 through February 18. You selection will be ready just in time for a Valentine blind date. If you have any questions call us at the Collinsville Library, 918 549-7528 or visit us at 1223 W. Main. Happy reading!

Susan Babbitt, Ed.D.

Collinsville Library Branch Manager

1223 W. Main, Collinsville, OK 74021

918-630-8832 Cell

918-596-7528 Library

sbabbit@tulsalibrary.org ¦¦ www.tulsalibrary.org

--Jan. 25, 2012
Fine Arts / RSU Scholarship
RSU is having a portfolio day for high school seniors in March. It would be great to have Collinsville represented. Here's the information from the RSU website:

The RSU Fine Arts Department and the Student Art Association will host the Rogers State University High School Art Portfolio Day.
We will award scholarships or fee waivers to students with the most impressive portfolios.
The competition is only open to the high school seniors graduating in the spring 2012 or students qualified for concurrent enrollment at Rogers State University, which would include some juniors, depending on their high school’s policy.

http://www.rsu.edu/academics/fine-arts/high-school.asp

-- Keli Boyd (1/26/2012)