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

County Clerk Page 5

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.

307 E. Cherokee Street Wagoner, OK 74467

Wagoner County

“A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever gov-ern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm them-

selves with the power which knowledge gives.”

- James Madison

M I S S I O N A M A T T E R O F R I G H T

Phone: 918-485-7716 Fax: 918-485-7718 E-mail: clerk@wagonercounty.ok.gov

We have a new web

address! www.wagonercounty.ok.gov

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“We accept the love we “We accept the love we “We accept the love we “We accept the love we

think we deserve.”think we deserve.”think we deserve.”think we deserve.”

―――― Stephen ChboskyStephen ChboskyStephen ChboskyStephen Chbosky

PLEASE ENJOY THIS FEBRUARY PLEASE ENJOY THIS FEBRUARY PLEASE ENJOY THIS FEBRUARY PLEASE ENJOY THIS FEBRUARY

ISSUE….IF YOU WOULD ISSUE….IF YOU WOULD ISSUE….IF YOU WOULD ISSUE….IF YOU WOULD LIKELIKELIKELIKE TO TO TO TO

CONTRIBUTE TO THE MARCH ISSUE, CONTRIBUTE TO THE MARCH ISSUE, CONTRIBUTE TO THE MARCH ISSUE, CONTRIBUTE TO THE MARCH ISSUE,

PLEASE LET ME KNOW.................CHARPLEASE LET ME KNOW.................CHARPLEASE LET ME KNOW.................CHARPLEASE LET ME KNOW.................CHAR

CONTACTS

Lori HendricksLori HendricksLori HendricksLori Hendricks

County Clerk

485-7717

Char StevensChar StevensChar StevensChar Stevens

Executive Assistant

485-7716

Amanda AlsipAmanda AlsipAmanda AlsipAmanda Alsip

1st Deputy

485-7705

Carolyn HendersonCarolyn HendersonCarolyn HendersonCarolyn Henderson

Purchasing Agent

485-7712

Janet CastilloJanet CastilloJanet CastilloJanet Castillo

Land Records Supvsr.

485-7701

Dyan MarrsDyan MarrsDyan MarrsDyan Marrs

Human Resources

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