Private Lucas C. Craig, Oklahoma National Guard, graduated U.S. Army Basic Combat training at Fort Jackson, S. C., Aug. 6, 2009.

Spurred by the love to serve and guided by the desire to learn more about the root of the Catholic faith, Bill Thurman joined the deacon formation program sponsored by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in 2005.

This fall we have had ample moisture here in Pottawatomie County in most areas.
While our early fall was cool, our mid fall has provided very good growing conditions for fall wheat. Many producers use wheat to forage cattle on throughout the winter.

Jessicah and David Morris Jr. of Shawnee announce the birth of their daughter, Davah Claudette Morris, 5:46 p.m., October 14, 2009, at Unity Health Center in Shawnee.

Briana Ponkilla and Charles Hayes of Norman announce the birth of their son Jaeger Koen Hayes, October 27, 2009, at Renaissance Women’s Center in Midwest City.

Marci and Shane Minor announce the birth of their son Austin Lane Minor, 1:17 a.m., November 2, 2009, at Unity Health Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Karsyn and Zack Batt of Shawnee announce the birth of their daughter, Cheyanne Luetta-Sue Batt, 4:19 a.m., November 3, 2009, at Unity Health Center’s north campus.

Lacy and Geoffrey McClain of Shawnee announce the birth of their son, Kash Curtis McClain, 5:30 p.m., October 21, 2009, at Midwest City Renaissance Center.

David Reed is sworn in to the U.S. Marine Corps. He is now stationed in San Diego. He is the son of the late Gary Reed and Sherri Reed, Tecumseh.

Attention Medicare Beneficiaries: Is a check up scheduled for the 2010 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan? If not, now is the time. Open enrollment for Medicare Part D is Nov. 15 through Dec. 31.

I think most would agree that what you put into your body has a major impact on how you feel, perform and your overall health? Our daily diets must provide us with all the essential nutrients for optimal health and body functioning. More than two-thirds of Americans do not get adequate amounts of many essential nutrients.

LuAnne Allard and Derek McGirt of Shawnee announce the birth of their daughter Braelynn Clover McGirt, 11:55 p.m., November 2, 2009 in Shawnee.

Louis Wade Snodgrass and Wendy Yvonne Blair, both of Tecumseh, announce their recent marriage, October 21, 2009.

Bailey Janeen Freeman and Trevor James Bush, both of Ada, announce their recent engagement and upcoming wedding in January 2010 at the Chickasaw Community Center in Ada.

Sarah and Erich Klinglesmith of Shawnee announce the birth of their son Kingston Avery Klinglesmith, 1:14 p.m., October 24, 2009 at Unity Health Center’s north campus.
He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Anthony and Michele Gilbert of Shawnee announce the birth of their son, Aiden Michael Gilbert, 8:25 a.m., October 26, 2009 in Ada.

Doyle Jr. and Rita Hawk Roller of Tecumseh celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Novemeber 3, 2009. The couple was married November 3, 1979 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Shawnee.

David Brewer and Nadia Bokhari of Eagle, Colo. announce the birth of their daughter, Lena Grace Bokhari-Brewer. She was born August 12, 2009 at Vail Valley Medical Center in Vail, Colo.

Jon and Jennifer McAlister of Tecumseh announce the birth of their daughter, Abbygail Grace McAlister, September 28, 2009.

Army Pvt. Joseph L. Collier has graduated from the Aerial Delivery Specialist/Parachute Rigger Course at the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va.