THANK YOU, WILLIE Alexander, for a life well lived and for your contributions to Muskogee. Willie served as Muskogee city planner in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He understood the importance of a strategic plan and necessary connection between city government departments and citizens. He cultivated positive relationships with people and groups such as the League of Women Voters, generously sharing his expertise, time and patience. His obituary shared: “Willie had a gentle spirit and was known for his wit and intelligence.” Many are grateful for your life. Amen. Martha Alford

WE THANK ALL of the people who played and donated to the Kevin McFarland Golf Touranment. It was awesome to see the generous outpouring of support from the community. It was a success. Thank you. Cliff Garrett, Pecan Valley Golf Course

ONCE AGAIN MUSKOGEE showed its collective support for Muskogee County Emergency Medical Service and the citizens we serve. We sincerely thank Life Flight, Air Evac, Exchange Club of Muskogee and its individual members, Randy Howard with C & L RV Sales and Service, Marci with KTFX 101.7 radio, and the medics of Muskogee County EMS who donated candy and money so that we could provide a fun and safe Halloween for the kids we serve and protect. We especially thank Joan McWilliams and Greg Minneman for their work and support. Every year our event grows bigger and better. This year we saw several hundred children and had the opportunity to teach them about EMS and how to stay safe. Thank you, sponsors, and thank you, Muskogee. Rebecca B. Smith, EMS public education coordinator

THE FAMILY OF Levena Brashier thanks everyone for your prayers, cards, food and calls during our time of loss. We especially thank the staff at York Manor and Sojourn Hospice for all the care and support shown to our family. A special thanks to Katrina and Rick with Sojourn for your love and kindness. God bless the special people who are still in this world. The family of Levena Brashier

THANKS TO ALL who helped make the Fort Gibson Education Foundation’s first Golf Tournament a huge success. The tournament was held at the beautiful Muskogee Country Club on Oct. 16. We offer a special thank you to the following sponsors: LoneOak Ventures, Cherokee Nation Enterprises Inc., Document Imaging Solutions, AmSan, American Fidelity Assurance Co., Keeling Appraisers, Pleasant Valley Health Care Center Inc., Oklahoma Energy Services Inc., Sen. Earl Garrison, Carr & Carr Attorneys At Law, Reasor’s, Fort Gibson State Bank, Armstrong Bank, Rep. George Faught, Century 21 Clinkenbeard Agency, Citizens Security Bank, Northeastern State University, Miller Office Equipment, Trucks For You Inc., Mr. Jack Richey and family, Ruth Kelly Studios, Love Bottling, Darla Cantrell — Century 21. Fort Gibson Education Foundation

I EXPRESS MY thanks to those people who kept me, my business and employees in their thoughts and prayers during the time we were closed. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again now that we are open. Ray Kouhi, Pisano’s Pizza