tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69226432009-02-20T19:39:21.969-08:00News from the Sweetwater, OK area. All Sweetwater related news is welcome and can be sent to wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added throughout the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-9698650168412360602008-02-02T21:13:00.000-08:002008-02-02T21:16:48.125-08:00We had a large grass fire a couple of miles from where I live yesterday. Burned one vacant house and came close to burning a double wide mobile home and some other houses. Fire departments from all across the area responded and fought the fire through the afternoon and into the night. Still some fires flaring up today. Likely that a cigarette thrown out of a vehicle caused the fire from what I was told this morning.<br /><br />Had a very good men's breakfast at the First Baptist Church this morning with 13 men in attendance.<br /><br />Next Saturday the FFA is having their annual breakfast at the school and on Sunday, February 24 we will be having FFA Recognition Day at our church with a lunch.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-969865016841236060?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-3701129400178330912008-01-12T12:42:00.000-08:002008-01-12T12:46:54.653-08:00<div align="justify">Things are going well in Sweetwater with more people moving into our community. Reconstruction is moving along on the school gym. The steeple and new roof are up on the Baptist Church. The construction has been finished on the Post Office and has been reoccupied. What a wonderful place to live!</div><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-370112940017833091?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-52102250778088653942007-08-14T20:35:00.000-07:002007-08-14T20:39:11.662-07:00The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sweetwater</span> School began the fall semester yesterday. It was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">originally</span> planned to begin on August 8, however, a little more finishing touches of the construction was necessary. According to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">KWTV</span> 9 report last night enrollment is up from 59 students last year to 89 this year.<br /><br />Congrats to Supt Don Riley and all the school staff on their example of perseverance and excellence!!<br /><br />If you have news that is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Sweetwater</span> related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Sweetwater</span>, OK <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">webpage</span> is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-5210225077808865394?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1608372230230201922007-08-06T20:06:00.000-07:002007-08-06T20:12:11.753-07:00Sweetwater, Oklahoma Schools is still providing rent free mobile homes for families with school age children attending Sweetwater Schools. You can contact the school for more information at 580.534.2272.<br /><br />The planned date for the school to begin for the 2007-2008 year is August 8.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-160837223023020192?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-50242891642127226582007-05-11T08:39:00.000-07:002007-05-11T08:44:55.507-07:00The clean up continues with much being accomplished this past Wednesday. Thanks to all who have helped!!<br /><br />There are several families in the community who have been severely affected by the disaster and some are still needing financial aid.<br /><br />This afternoon is the Sweetwater School award assembly at the First Baptist Church and tonight at 8pm is the HS graduation also at the church.<br /><br />Sunday graduating seniors will be recognized at the First Baptist Church.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-5024289164212722658?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-7784990573255211372007-05-08T19:59:00.000-07:002007-05-08T20:09:46.729-07:00It is now the end of the third day following our latest tornado in Sweetwater. We are all still in shock but progress is being made in cleaning up and moving forward.<br /><br />Life goes on and we are all very thankful to be alive and able to clean up the mess. We are thankful for all those who have reached out to try to help us and it is very much appreciated!!<br /><br />Hopefully, the rain will go away tomorrow as a major effort toward cleaning up debris is planned with several crews.<br /><br />The Baptist Disaster Relief feeding crew is here to feed all the workers and those affected by the disaster at the Baptist Church fellowship hall. A Baptist Debris cleanup crew will also be here tomorrow. Several DOC crews are scheduled to be here along with county workers.<br /><br />The graduation ceremony for Sweetwater Schools will go on at 8:00pm Friday night at the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater.<br /><br />I still believe it is true that I pray harder when I am in a closet with a tornado coming than when I am in a storm shelter. However, while we were in our storm shelter Saturday night with the roar of the tornado above and our house shaking from the force of the tornado I believe I was praying very hard! Praise God for sparing the lives all those in our community!<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-778499057325521137?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1169405126352131022007-01-21T10:36:00.000-08:002007-01-21T10:45:26.363-08:00It is now after the snow storm of January 2007. We had seven inches of snow at Sweetwater that was measurable. Some to the north also had seven inches and had one report of six inches. J.E. McGuire reported that they had nine inches of snow at their house.<br /><br />Sent several photos of the snow to the local TV channels and one of the huge snowflakes to CNN. CNN showed the photo of the huge snowflakes repeatedly Saturday afternoon and evening. However, by the end of the day Rick Sanchez was doubting that the snowflakes were very large. You can judge for yourself how large the snowflakes were by looking at the photo at <a href="http://www.theburningbush.org/sweetwaterphotos.html">http://www.theburningbush.org/sweetwaterphotos.html</a><br /> <br />Toward the top of the photo against the background of the bricks of the house you will see very plainly two huge snowflakes. Other large flakes can be see above the house and to the right side of the house.<br /><br />KOCO also showed the photo I took Friday of the Haliburton truck trapped on our church parking lot on the ice that still was there Friday morning. The truck had attempted to turn around and had become trapped. He was spinning his wheels again and again but was unable to escape until later in the day.<br /><br />No church this morning and most likely not tonight although Don Roberts and Bennie Wayne are clearing off the parking lot.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-116940512635213102?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1156201128240147932006-08-21T15:56:00.000-07:002006-08-21T15:58:48.253-07:00Next Sunday will be the annual Firefighter's Recognition and Appreciation Day at Sweetwater's First Baptist Church. The speaker this year will be Charles Stone who is a retired Oklahoma City firefighter and the director of a state agency, the Council on Firefighter Training.<br /><br />Everyone is welcome and invited to attend this event.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-115620112824014793?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1152799678055270512006-07-13T07:01:00.000-07:002006-07-13T07:07:58.066-07:00RENT FREE MOBILE HOME LOTS are now available through the Sweetwater School for families with school age children. Five to ten spaces for mobile homes will be made available on the school property. The purpose is to increase the school enrollment and hopefully that will be the result.<br /><br />We will soon have some new old neighbors just to the north of the Baptist church. Bennie and Zelma Rothenberger have moved a new double wide home onto their property and plan to soon be living again in Sweetwater. It will be great to have them back!<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-115279967805527051?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1148009042938408522006-05-18T20:12:00.000-07:002006-05-18T20:28:57.116-07:00I was delighted to see a story on kwtv channel nine last night about the need for more workers in the oilfield (and gasfield). There is apparently an immediate need for 700 or more workers in the industry at very good wages. When the reporter, Amy Lester, signed off she said "...reporting from Sweetwater, Oklahoma."<br /><br />Much is happening in Sweetwater, Oklahoma. More and more traffic is headed toward Sweetwater and around Sweetwater everyday. If the state really wanted to do something to help the state they would support this industry by immediately improving the roadways. Don't wait ten years to complete the four laning of the highway between Woodward and Altus do it now. In addition, lay another two lane highway immediately from Elk City to the Texas state line on Hwy 6 to make it four lane. Ten, twenty, thirty years or if ever will be too late to help support this industry. Do something proactive that will really help the economy and do it now.<br /><br />Why is there excess money at this point in the state coffers? It is not because of a lottery. It is because of the oil and gas industry. If we want that money to keep rolling in, if we want more money for education, if we want more industry of every kind, more jobs of every kind, see rural western Oklahoma reinvigorated? the only way to really do that is to support the oil and gas industry in this state and do so vigorously. I hope our politicians wake up and do something really good for this state before they once again waste the opportunity that they have been given.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-114800904293840852?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1142953354612309502006-03-21T07:00:00.000-08:002006-03-21T15:19:06.623-08:00Today we can praise God for the wonderful rain that we have received!!! Depending upon where you live in the Sweetwater, OK area you may have received as much as 1.9 inches! Wonderful!!<br /><br />Hopefully, the fire danger has been eased for now.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-114295335461230950?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1142448135232280812006-03-15T10:38:00.000-08:002006-03-21T15:19:31.523-08:00Big changes are occurring to the landscape of the town of Sweetwater in its center. The south Gin yard is being cleared and leveled for a reported dozer equipment company. The old building just across from the church and south of the Dobson building has been leveled and buried. No reports so far as to what will be there.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-114244813523228081?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1141489087006208872006-03-04T08:15:00.000-08:002006-03-04T08:18:07.016-08:00We are still in the midst of a drought in Sweetwater and across much of the state. So far we have escaped the terribly destructive fires that some in our state have experienced. Our fire department has been busy and we can be thankful for all of our firefighters and their dedication.<br /><br />Please continue to PRAY FOR RAIN!<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-114148908700620887?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1123344829666745562005-08-06T09:11:00.000-07:002005-08-06T09:13:49.670-07:00It has been recently reported that the Sweetwater area will soon have two new businesses. A restaurant is to be opened in Sweetwater and a trucking yard will be located west of 100th Meridian.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-112334482966674556?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1115523618262836352005-05-07T20:34:00.000-07:002005-05-07T20:40:18.266-07:00Tomorrow will be an exciting day in our church and community. It is Mother's Day! It is also the Sweetwater Baccalaureate which will be held at the Sweetwater School Multi-Purpose Building at 7:00 P.M. In addition to those exciting events it is also Senior Recognition Day at Sweetwater's First Baptist Church as we recognize the graduating seniors and present them with a Bible. A fellowship meal will also be served in their honor after the morning service.<br /><br />Friday, May 13, at 7:00 P.M. are the Commencement ceremonies for Sweetwater Schools.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-111552361826283635?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1112452948754014062005-04-02T06:36:00.000-08:002005-04-02T06:42:28.756-08:00Events in Sweetwater for the coming week:<br /><br />Sunday: At Sweetwater's First Baptist Church, Jim Millar will be preaching during the morning service. Ryan Baker will be preaching during the evening service.<br /><br />Tuesday: Town of Sweetwater's town hall meeting at the Baptist Church fellowship hall at 7:00 P.M. A vote will be held at the meeting whether to have a 1% town sales tax.<br /><br />Thursday: The Oklahoma Singing ChurchWomen will be in concert at the Baptist Church at 7:00 P.M.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-111245294875401406?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1111147699954144642005-03-18T04:05:00.000-08:002005-03-18T04:08:19.956-08:00Ken Holland was killed in a collision with another vehicle on the hill just east of Starvation Creek east of Sweetwater around midnight Thursday night. Ken collided with another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was taken by ambulance to Elk City.<br /><br />Please be in prayer for the Holland family and for the driver of the other vehicle.<br /><br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-111114769995414464?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1107606892847436582005-02-05T04:33:00.000-08:002005-02-05T04:34:52.846-08:00Last night Jody Millar was killed in a one vehicle accident SE of Sweetwater. Please pray for the family. <br /> <br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-110760689284743658?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1107493962168255912005-02-03T21:11:00.000-08:002005-02-03T21:12:42.166-08:00Coming soon at 100th Meridian the Car/Truck wash will again be operational. <br /> <br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-110749396216825591?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1105385253776944622005-01-10T11:22:00.000-08:002005-01-10T11:27:33.776-08:00We were blessed at Sweetwater's First Baptist Church yesterday to have the Wingfield family visit during our morning worship service. Their visit was part of celebrating the life of Annette Wingfield who grew up in this church and recently passed away. <br /> <br />Sunday, January 23 Sweetwater's First Baptist Church will be having a One Day Bible Study in the Gospel of Mark with Bro. Ralph Chapman leading the January Bible Study. The four sessions will be at 10 and 11am in the morning and in the afternoon the services will begin following lunch at approximately 1:30pm and 2:30pm. There will be no evening services on the 23rd. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! <br /> <br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-110538525377694462?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1104955810249941632005-01-05T12:08:00.000-08:002005-01-05T12:10:10.250-08:00The expected Ice Storm moved through last night and has left everything covered in ice. Still not much traffic moving on the highways. <br /> <br />Services cancelled tonight at the First Baptist Church. <br /> <br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-110495581024994163?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1104791257897004102005-01-03T14:18:00.000-08:002005-01-03T14:27:37.896-08:00We have some new residents in Sweetwater! Angie Davis and her daughter Meagan. Welcome to Sweetwater!! <br /> <br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-110479125789700410?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1100317663579120552004-11-12T19:18:00.000-08:002004-11-12T19:47:43.580-08:00We enjoyed a wonderful evening at Sweetwater's FBC's Fall Fun Fest and Walk Through The Bible Funhouse. The meal was fantastic as usual with approximately 80 in attendance. Thirty children took part in walking through the Bible receiving candy at each mini skit. Twenty-eight were involved in the production of the Walk Through The Bible Funhouse: <br />Milky Way - Joyce Taylor <br />Adam and Eve - Gerald and Judy Tipton <br />Noah - Tracy Reed <br />Abraham and Sarah - Wilber and Theresa Nabors <br />Isaac and Rebecca - Butch and Joan Hagerman <br />Joseph - Roy Varnel <br />Ruth - Clara Lou McGuire <br />Samson and Delilah - Greg Henson and Vikki Fowler <br />David - Jeremy Henson <br />Solomon - Lester Davis <br />Daniel - Ron Whipkey <br />Angels - Laci Fowler, Asleigh Hagerman, and Rachel Millar <br />Joseph and Mary - Nathan and Amanda Reed <br />Elijah - Roy Holland <br />Martha and Mary - Lisa Alexander and Jeanie Wrather <br />Zacheus - Eva Atkinson <br /> <br />Group Leaders: Ryan Baker, Jessica and Jace Millar, Pam and Kenny Reed, and Ed Wrather <br /> <br />Video Production - Cager Green <br /> <br />Video of the Walk Through the Bible Funhouse may be viewed at: <br /><a href="http://www.theburningbush.org/fbcswvideo.html">www.theburningbush.org/fbcswvideo.html</a> <br /> <br />The videos are available in two speeds: 48kbps and 340kbps <br /> <br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-110031766357912055?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1099070534963803622004-10-29T11:03:00.000-07:002004-10-29T10:22:14.963-07:00Yesterday, the funeral for Pete Myers was held at the Martin Funeral Home in Sayre, Oklahoma. He was buried at the Buffalo Cemetery. Pete was a long time resident of the Sweetwater area living northwest of the town of Sweetwater. <br /> <br />In about 1959, the Myers family experienced a devastating blow when a tornado destroyed there herd of cattle leaving only one cow alive. Their home was also destroyed by the tornado. All they had left was $40.00 found in Pete's bilfold which somehow was still laying in the area of the fireplace that was partly standing. The Mennonites from Corn, Oklahoma came and rebuilt their home. <br /> <br />Pete had lived in an Elk City nursing home since 1999. His wife, Mildred, passed away in 1991. <br /> <br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-109907053496380362?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1098243658639466232004-10-19T20:37:00.000-07:002004-10-19T20:40:58.640-07:00Sunday evening 10.31.04 at 6pm will be the Walk Through The Bible Fun House at Sweetwater's First Batptist Church. Meal be at 6pm followed by the Fun House and candy give away. The Fun House was a tremendous success last year as many dressed as Bible characters and each had a few lines to say as the kids came by and then handed out candy. Looking forward to another great event this year. Everyone is invited! <br /> <br />If you have news that is Sweetwater related of any kind email me at wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added all through the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-109824365863946623?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.com