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<b>Hi folks,<br>
<br>
I did get to attend the Grant Writing Workshop at our McAlester Campus
yesterday, and hope that I came away with some information that I can
do some good with in the future. At one point during the class, I
turned to Anne Hester who was also there from the Wilburton Campus, and
commented that the wind really seemed to be blowing as it seemed to be
hitting the building in gusts. She calmly told me, "That's not the
wind, that's the bombs." Not realizing we were in a war zone, I had to
have that explained. Evidently the Ammunition Plant was detonating old
bombs? and the sound and vibration of it was reaching the McAlester
Campus with a feeling and sound like that of extreme wind gusts. I
would've felt better if she'd just let me go on thinking it was really
windy, and not known about the bombs going off nearby. She says that's
why her dog goes so crazy. I don't wonder. Now I just wonder that
there's a sane dog (or cat) in the McAlester area! <br>
<br>
I also got to attend the wonderful Spring Concert last night
accompanied by my daughter. We were a little late, but came in
thinking we were early due to my having misread the starting time in
the paper. (Either that or they <u>did</u> report that it started at
7:30 instead of 7:00.) It was great to see that there were so many
people in attendance. Maybe the word is spreading about the quality of
the performances put on by our Music Dept. and the fact that it is free
and open to the public. Luke Forwoodson did his usual awesome job on
his solo performance in Old Man River, as did Kendra Click and the
other soloists, and all the musicians and vocalists. I am just
continually amazed though, at the that deep, old voice coming out of
that young man when Luke sings. And I know it's time for her to
graduate and get on with the rest of her life, but I hate to think that
we're losing Kendra Click. Her singing is as sweet as her personality
and she will be missed greatly here. I'm really looking forward to the
upcoming musical "Guys and Dolls" when we'll get to hear more from some
of these performers. Keep your calendars opened for April 24-26 for
this fine performance.<br>
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<font size="+2">Our menu for today includes:<br>
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Smoked sausage<br>
Crispy cubed potatoes<br>
Pinto beans<br>
Turnip greens<br>
California blend vegetables<br>
Cornbread<br>
Hot rolls<br>
Steak fingers<br>
Gravy<br>
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And for dessert try our Cookie Bar.</font><br>
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Have a great weekend and Spring Break,<br>
<br>
Rhoda <span class="moz-smiley-s1"><span> :-) </span></span> <br>
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