tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69226432011-07-14T17:44:08.843-07:00News 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.comBlogger631100tag: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.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1095981735361793302004-09-23T16:14:00.000-07:002004-09-24T03:30:18.280-07:00Much has been happening in Sweetwater the last several days. Revival services at the Sweetwater First Baptist Church ended Wednesday night. <br /> <br />Clint Sinclair was the evangelist and did a wonderful job of preaching the Gospel. <br /> <br />Ryan Baker is again the Youth Pastor at FBC Sweetwater. Welcome back Ryan!! <br /> <br />Film producer, Johnny Graham, has been in attendance for a couple of services at FBC Sweetwater. Cloud Nine Productions is producing a commercial for OERB and has filmed from several locations in the Sweetwater area. Don Roberts, J.E. McGuire, Hershal Anderson and others have had roles in the commercial. The purpose is to hopefully encourage Oklahoma oil companies to stay in Oklahoma. It is planned for the commercial will air during the OU/Texas football game. Cloud Nine Productions has landed a helicopter (Ranger 8 ABC News) on the FBC Sweetwater parking lot to be prepared for additional filming in the morning. <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/6922643-109598173536179330?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1093019828470410552004-08-20T09:24:00.000-07:002004-08-20T09:37:08.470-07:00School is underway with approximately 65 kids enrolled at Sweetwater. Last night the FFA had their annual back to school ice cream social. It seemed to be a big success with about 70 people in attendance. The FFA has several projects coming up including the Roger Mills County Fair, Blue and Gold sausage sales and the Labor Auction. <br /> <br />The elementary and junior high basketball schedule is already out. The Junior High begins play on November 1st in the Roger Mills Festival. <br /> <br />Carolyn West is the new head cook at the school. Tracy Reed is her assistant. According to the kids, the meals are very good and they are glad to have Carolyn and Tracy. <br /> <br />The cooler temperatures and plentiful rains continue to astonish us considering this is August. To date this month I have measured 7.6" plus the shower this morning. We are truly blessed to have such great weather this time of year. <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/6922643-109301982847041055?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Teresa Lockehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040942301610358691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1091555082717950862004-08-03T10:43:00.000-07:002004-08-03T14:11:42.210-07:00Learned that Dan O'Daniel was not injured during the service last night but later (possibly this morning) while riding with some other men. <br /> <br />Greg has been doing the music at the revival at Durham Baptist Church and just received this prayer request about their evangelist: <br /> <br />Please be in prayer for Dan O'Daniel, BCM. Dan was in the process of doinga Round-Pin Revival in Durham, OK, when the horse threw him off and he hithis head on a rock. He was taken to the hospital in Cheyenne, OK, withbleeding and head injuries. He is in very serious condition and is beingtransported to Baptist Medical Center, OKC. Please stop and pray for Dan, his family and the medical staff that will be working with him. <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/6922643-109155508271795086?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1091488352080224442004-08-02T16:06:00.000-07:002004-08-02T16:12:32.080-07:00We are finding that the hail was more severe than originally thought, at least on the northwest corner of Dobson Ranch. We have found several dead kangaroo rats, rabbits and quail that were killed by the hail. There are also many trees stripped of their leaves. The hail was large enough and fell hard enough to make indentions in the ground. We also had two steel roofs damaged. If anyone else has damage to this extent, please comment and let us know. <br /> <br />Temperatures are really rising. Be careful and take precautions with the extreme heat. <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/6922643-109148835208022444?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Teresa Lockehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040942301610358691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1091279113307248832004-07-31T05:57:00.000-07:002004-07-31T06:05:13.306-07:00Last night's storm was severe but moved through the area very quickly. We received 1.2" of rain at the stateline and enough hail to almost cover the yard. The hail ranged from pea size to golf ball with most of it large and irregular shaped. <br /> <br />The cool weather has been most welcome for this time of year. I'm sure summer will get her hot days in before fall. <br /> <br />School starts August 11 in Sweetwater. It's hard to believe the summer break is almost over. I for one am not ready to send my kiddos back to school. The news worthy items will increase, I'm sure, once school starts and everyone gets busy again. <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/6922643-109127911330724883?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Teresa Lockehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040942301610358691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1091248937184485372004-07-30T21:38:00.000-07:002004-07-30T21:42:17.186-07:00Just had a storm pass over with some hail and the rain was really pouring down. <br /> <br />We have returned from Junior Camp (Group from Sweetwater's First Baptist Church) and it was a great week with 8 girls and two boys going with our church and we also took three boys from the Buffalo Church. We had expected the week to be very hot this time of year and so it was a wonderful surprise to have the cool weather. <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/6922643-109124893718448537?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1090297025878692732004-07-19T21:14:00.000-07:002004-07-19T21:17:05.876-07:00The big news today must be that Sweetwater is in the news! Hope everyone read the article about Sweetwater in the Sunday Oklahoman yesterday. It was very nice! <br />&nbsp; <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 /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-109029702587869273?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1089034157457135552004-07-05T06:23:00.000-07:002004-07-05T06:29:17.456-07:00Sweetwater was well represented by two firemen at Cheyenne on Saturday. Tim Bryan and Scott Locke were the two who attended. They were joined by Tom Horton of Canute and Dustin Batterton of Berlin to make a four-man team. Other teams competing were: Cheyenne, Strong City and Crawford. Sweetwater won one of the four events and Strong City won three to claim the trophy. Afterwards, Cheyenne hosted all competitors to a cookout at their new fire station. We hope to generate more interest next year and bring the trophy 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/6922643-108903415745713555?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Teresa Lockehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040942301610358691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1088607479396419762004-06-30T07:50:00.000-07:002004-06-30T07:57:59.396-07:00The rain has definitely been worth waiting for! We've received 4" in the last nine days. I'd be interested in hearing about some other totals as well. The cool temperatures are welcome, too. It's hard to believe today is June 30 and it's only 70 degrees. <br /> <br />Ken Brittain has been very ill and in ICU at an Oklahoma City hospital for a couple of weeks. We hear he is much better and should be returning home soon. <br /> <br />Tim Bryan has organized a team of firemen from Sweetwater to participate in the firemen games at Cheyenne's Fourth of July celebration on Saturday. Good luck, guys. <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/6922643-108860747939641976?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Teresa Lockehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040942301610358691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1087916473346561222004-06-22T07:57:00.000-07:002004-06-22T08:01:13.346-07:00Wow! Another great rain with 1.1" in the gauge. Storm watchers with the Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department were out last night. I have not heard of any reports of damage this morning. If anyone sustained damage, please let me know. <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/6922643-108791647334656122?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Teresa Lockehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040942301610358691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1087655896610696092004-06-19T07:36:00.000-07:002004-06-19T07:38:16.610-07:00Carolyn Davis has gone home from the hospital which is great news. While Carolyn was hospitalized her mother was also in the hospital at Wheeler. Glad you are home Carolyn! <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/6922643-108765589661069609?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1087479912366531042004-06-17T06:41:00.000-07:002004-06-17T06:45:12.366-07:00The rain was a welcome sight! We received 1.2" on the stateline. There was a tremendous amount of lightning and a power outage for several hours. The fire department received one call for a tree on fire, apparently due to lightning. We have more chances for rain today. <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/6922643-108747991236653104?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Teresa Lockehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040942301610358691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1087397843707792862004-06-16T07:53:00.000-07:002004-06-16T07:57:23.706-07:00Heard this morning that Carolyn Davis is in the hospital in Elk City with pancreatitis. She has been there since Monday but is feeling a little better today. <br /> <br />Yesterday at the convention President Bush assured us that he supports the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman and is opposed to same sex marriages. Tonight Franklin Graham will be speaking and the Gaithers will be singing. <br /> <br />Hope you get rain soon. Here in Indiana it is raining this morning and there is flooding in parts of the state. <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/6922643-108739784370779286?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1087274332422238152004-06-14T21:31:00.000-07:002004-06-14T21:38:52.423-07:00Of interest to some in Sweetwater is that Dr. Stan Coffey, a native of Sweetwater, gave a stirring nomination speech for nomination of the next President of the Southern Baptist National Pastor's Conference. Dr. Coffey nominated Terry Fox, Pastor of the Emmanual Baptist Church of Wichita, Kansas. However, Pastor Fox was not elected and Steve Gaines of Alabama is the next Pastor's Conference President. It was good to hear Dr. Coffey speak and it reminded me of the wonderful crusade we had here at Sweetwater several years ago with him. <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/6922643-108727433242223815?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1087185164823185662004-06-13T20:48:00.000-07:002004-06-13T20:52:44.823-07:00Heard we still need rain in Sweetwater! We have been driving through rain for the past three days in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Indiana. Missed the tornados in Missouri and Kentucky which we learned of after the fact. Heard some stirring messages and wonderful music at the Pastor's Conference of the Southern Baptist Convention tonight. Looking forward to tomorrow. <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/6922643-108718516482318566?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1087017091547830192004-06-11T22:03:00.000-07:002004-06-11T22:11:31.546-07:00If you have been through the Sweetwater intersection recently you know that we almost have a traffic control problem. You would think setting at the intersection that you were at 3rd and Main in Elk City. Well, that is not really accurate because our intersection is more busy especially with trucks and oilfield equipment. <br /> <br />It may be time that the State of Oklahoma consider that Sweetwater is still part of the state and begin to upgrade the roadway from 14 mile corner to our intersection. It would surely be nice to have those wide shoulders on this side of 14 mile corner. It may even be time for an actual stoplight in 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/6922643-108701709154783019?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1086886485086853432004-06-10T09:51:00.000-07:002004-06-10T09:54:45.086-07:00It will soon be time for the Falls Creek Youth Camp. Campers should pick up their parental permission forms at the Sunday School Office (FBC Sweetwater). Campers will need to be at FBC Cheyenne by at least 8:30 A.M. Monday, June 21. The cost this year is $75.00. The campers will return on Saturday, June 26. <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/6922643-108688648508685343?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1086702356758742162004-06-08T06:44:00.000-07:002004-06-08T17:49:20.786-07:00Edmond Logan is in the hospital in Oklahoma City with diverticulitis. They will be doing a scope today. He is at Baptist Hospital room 833. The direct number for his room is 405.945.5833 and I'm sure he would appreciate your calls. I visited him this afternoon and he is doing better but still weak. Today was also the day of Leroy Bryan's execution which Charles and Linda were to attend along with Sharon and Lanette. <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/6922643-108670235675874216?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1086653946279031492004-06-07T17:11:00.000-07:002004-06-07T17:19:06.280-07:00The paved county road going north at the stateline is being resurfaced. If you travel this road, expect a detour for the next few days. <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/6922643-108665394627903149?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Teresa Lockehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040942301610358691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1086618573399323242004-06-07T07:21:00.000-07:002004-06-07T07:31:16.836-07:00Next Sunday, June 13th, is the annual Fire Fighters Appreciation Sunday at Sweetwater's First Baptist Church. The event begins at 11:00 A.M. and is followed by a meal. Frank Craven a Fire Fighter at Elk City is the speaker this year. Everyone is invited and welcome at this event. Come and show your appreciation for our Firefighters. <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/6922643-108661857339932324?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1086459035789615862004-06-05T11:00:00.000-07:002004-06-05T11:10:35.790-07:00Yesterday I was surprised to see a prairie dog on the south side of our house. It was the first one that I have seen in years. We do have all kinds of varmits out here. I've seen turkeys, bobcats, prairie chickens, emus, a fox and one mountain lion from a distance. Two people have described what could only be a bear or bigfoot. I think I will go with the bear. <br /> <br />In the Daily Oklahoman yesterday was an interesting story about a mountain lion being killed by a train in eastern Oklahoma. The lion had been tagged with a radio transmitter in South Dakota and had apparently made it all the way down here. The game ranger they interviewed said it was the first documented case of a mountain lion being in Oklahoma in his 23 years. I have read about other game rangers in the past also saying there are no mountain lions in Oklahoma. To help to enlighten out game rangers perhaps as a mandatory part of training they should visit the museum at Cheyenne to view the mountain lion that is stuffed and mounted 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. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-108645903578961586?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1086379701839318872004-06-04T13:00:00.000-07:002004-06-04T13:08:21.840-07:00Today at approximately 9:00 A.M., there was a one-car rollover accident three and one-half miles west of Sweetwater on highway 152. The Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department responded with three firemen reporting to the scene with the new rescue unit. Jeremy Henson, Safety Officer, was fire officer in charge of the scene. According to Jeremy, a woman from Pampa traveling through the area ran off the road, lost control and rolled over once. One of the new rescue tools, the spreader, was used to extracate the victim from the vehicle. She had a laceration to the forehead and complained of neck and back pain and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The firemen were pleased with the performance of the new unit and tools. Everything they needed was available and the rescue went very well. We are very fortunate to have the rescue unit, tools and dedicated firemen to respond whenever there is an accident in our area. <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/6922643-108637970183931887?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Teresa Lockehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040942301610358691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1086307299664085982004-06-03T17:00:00.000-07:002004-06-03T17:01:39.666-07:00Roy called this afternoon and Ruth has made it home! <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/6922643-108630729966408598?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1086126531446404412004-06-01T14:45:00.000-07:002004-06-02T12:46:05.023-07:00Ruth Holland is still at the Jim Thorpe Rehap at Clinton but she may be allowed to go home in the near future. Ruth's grandson, Eddie Lee had a close call this morning in Oklahoma City. One driver died and according to NewsOK.com, "The driver of one of the vehicles (a pickup), Eddie Holland, suffered head and internal trunk injuries but was in good condition." The fatality was apparently caused by the inattention of a truck driver hitting a vehicle that had slowed down because of an accident. <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/6922643-108612653144640441?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1085706000375767362004-05-27T17:56:00.000-07:002004-05-27T18:00:00.376-07:00Ruth Holland is now in the rehab center at the Clinton Regional Hospital rm 172. She arrived there Monday evening and will be there depending on progress a week to seven days. She was in quite a bit of pain this morning after three hours of therapy. <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/6922643-108570600037576736?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1085544000077626822004-05-25T20:55:00.000-07:002004-05-25T21:00:00.076-07:00Tomorrow morning are services for Georgie Nell Hardy at Rose Chapel in Sayre at 10am. Burial will be at Mulberry cemetery. <br /> <br />Vacation Bible School is underway at Sweetwater Baptist and we have had great attendance and a fun time. <br /> <br />The Sweetwater graduates are back home from North Carolina. <br /> <br />Just received news that Esther Dickey's daughter Eleanor's husband Don has passed away from a heart attack. Services will be Friday or Saturday in Shamrock. <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/6922643-108554400007762682?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1085437335357807192004-05-24T15:15:00.000-07:002004-05-24T15:22:15.356-07:00Just a reminder that if you have a fire emergency in the Sweetwater area, call 534-2200. This is the fire emergency number that will connect you with members of the Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department. You can also call the Roger Mills County Sheriff's Office in Cheyenne at 497-2417 and request SWVFD be paged out for your emergency. When calling either number, be prepared to give your name, call back number, directions and type of emergency. <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/6922643-108543733535780719?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Teresa Lockehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040942301610358691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1085248524923643812004-05-22T10:53:00.000-07:002004-05-22T10:55:24.923-07:00Clara Davis entered the hospital at Sayre yesterday. She was dehydrated which caused her blood pressure to go up. Lester's hands are still numb from his fall. <br /> <br />Today is wedding day for Dustin Hagerman and Rachel Hill. <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/6922643-108524852492364381?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1085147840483260802004-05-21T06:55:00.000-07:002004-05-21T12:18:21.540-07:00Edmond reported about the clemency hearing for Leroy Bryan which held at McAlester, OK. Edmond and several family members attended including Charles Bryan and Linda Daly. Donnie Walker also attended and spoke before the board. Edmond thought he did a great job. Linda Daly also spoke - Inabel's daughter. The board voted to deny clemency and it will not go to the governor. <br /> <br />They had Ruth Holland up on a back board today but it made her ill. Everything seems to be going as it should. <br /> <br />Wedding rehearsal for Rachel Hill and Dustin Hagerman is this evening at 5pm. <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/6922643-108514784048326080?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1085147734516263422004-05-21T06:53:00.000-07:002004-05-21T06:55:34.516-07:00The reconstruction of Ruth Holland's knee (full knee replacement), bone grafting for the leg and ankle repair all went well with about a 3 hour surgery. Ruth was out of recovery by about 1pm. She will be in the hospital in Oklahoma City for about 10 days including rehab. She is in Room 330 at McBride's Bone and Joint Hospital in Oklahoma City. <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/6922643-108514773451626342?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1084924186306496652004-05-18T16:48:00.000-07:002004-05-18T16:49:46.306-07:00Wonderful news! Michelle Schmidt is moving back 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/6922643-108492418630649665?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1084822487191962642004-05-17T12:32:00.000-07:002004-05-17T12:34:47.190-07:00Keathley Korner has new paint which looks great! <br /> <br />Received a report today that there will not be a new restaurant in Sweetwater. Reasons for the change were not completely clear. <br /> <br />Great day at Sweetwater Baptist with five baptisms Sunday evening! <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/6922643-108482248719196264?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1084539669011500002004-05-14T05:55:00.000-07:002004-05-14T16:15:19.960-07:00Lester Davis came home from the hospital about noon today. He is still very sore and his hands are still numb. <br /> <br />Congratulations Graduates!! The Sweetwater High School and 8th Grade Graduation is tonight at 8:00 P.M. The Seniors and Juniors are going to North Carolina for their senior trip. They have a house rented on Cape Hatteras. <br /> <br />It is the time of year when there are many weddings. There is a wedding tonight and one next week at Sweetwater 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. Team members are needed who will help write the news. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html. <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-108453966901150000?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1084452784003068772004-05-13T05:49:00.000-07:002004-05-13T12:56:05.896-07:00Sarah Rangle is home from the hospital with the new baby. <br /> <br />Amazing the number of drilling rigs that are still in the Sweetwater area. Counting them as I returned this afternoon I could see at least 10 rigs in the immediate area plus a workover rig. To the south extending to Mayfield are more rigs. To the west just over the state line in Texas are more rigs south and north of Hwy 152. West of Sayre there is another grouping of drilling rigs as well. <br /> <br />Lester Davis is still in the hospital and he is improving. They have taken the oxygen off and he is expected to go home tomorrow. <br /> <br />Definitely a little cooler today with the front coming through but no rain so far. <br /> <br />Looks like we have missed the rain again. We may want to consider doing what the Lubbock area did this year. They had been in a prolonged drought. In January the area sit aside a day for prayer and fasting for rain. Since then according to an article in their paper a month ago they had received 8.5 inches of rain. I've seen on radar that they have had more rain since then. <br /> <br />If you live in Sweetwater don't forget this is trash pickup day. <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/6922643-108445278400306877?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1084370780901666942004-05-12T06:46:00.001-07:002004-05-12T20:37:01.710-07:00The Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department was out to fight a fire somewhere in the community tonight. We can be thankful for their dedication. <br /> <br />Remember to pray for Elaine as she has another laser treatment on her eyes tomorrow to reduce the pressure. <br /> <br />Had a good group for Bible Study and Prayer meeting at Sweetwater Baptist tonight. Several attended the girl's group and the youth group meeting. <br /> <br />Lester Davis is still in the hospital at Sayre. He is very sore today and oxygen level still low. His son Leon who lives in Enid arrived yesterday evening. <br /> <br />Storms may be in the forecast for our area over the next few days. <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/6922643-108437078090166694?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1084282619205563842004-05-11T06:35:00.000-07:002004-05-11T16:31:59.163-07:00Sarah Rangle had a baby girl (Kelly?) and is at the Wheeler Hospital. <br /> <br />Visited Lester in hospital at Sayre. Lester said that he fell while walking in tall grass and tripped over a fallen tree. He landed hard on his chest and scraped up his arms. It took him awhile but he finally was able to crawl back to his pickup and drive home. They took him to the hospital from there. His oxygen level fluctuating seems to be the biggest problem and they have oxygen on him. <br /> <br />Lester Davis fell this morning and has been admitted to the hospital at Sayre for observation and tests. <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/6922643-108428261920556384?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1084203562384494032004-05-10T08:32:00.000-07:002004-05-10T14:43:43.343-07:00Sarah Rangle who has been expecting but planning to go back to her home to have the baby had the baby today. They had to go to a hosptial this morning after her water broke. We pray that all goes well. <br /> <br />The bank at Erick, OK 14 miles south of Sweetwater was robbed this morning. Ora Lee Roberts the wife of Sweetwater's Mayor was in the bank at the time of the robbery. Apparently a note was passed a teller by the robber. It has been reported that a car was surrounded by six police cars at the old truck stop in Sayre, OK and that this may be the robber. <br /> <br />Things are still booming in Sweetwater with oilfield drilling rigs everywhere. Howard Lohberger has had his new used car dealership open for several weeks and it appears to be doing well. It is located in the old McIntyre buildings. It is also been reported that a cafe will be opening in Sweetwater in the same building that was used as a cafe in the past. The building is located west of the Keathley store. <br /> <br />North of Sweetwater is the new disposal facility which has built new buildings and reportedly will be in operation for many years. <br /> <br />The Sweetwater School Multi-purpose building has been rebuilt since the tornado of last year and is like new. <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/6922643-108420356238449403?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922643.post-1084161056018703542004-05-09T20:35:00.000-07:002004-05-12T20:38:47.626-07:00Mother's Day was celebrated in our church today. Our oldest living member, Esther Dickey, was back for the service along with many others visiting on this special day. <br /> <br />Tonight was the Sweetwater Baccalaureate held at the Sweetwater School Multi-Purpose building. Henry Fletcher, pastor at Buffalo Baptist Church, preached the message. Bro. Henry noted that if you don't believe in God the Bible says you are a fool. Bro. Henry also touched on the fallacy of evolution and that there really is a place called Hell. Greg Henson sang two songs in the service and as usual did wonderfully. Ruth Holland played the piano for the service. <br /> <br />Olivia Locke is the Eighth Grade Valedictorian and she delivered the Valedictorian address. Great job Olivia! <br /> <br />The Sweetwater Graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2004 at 8:00 P.M. Senior Graduates are: Heather Dolloff, Jennifer Gracey, Jenny McNeil, Daniel Luna, Tyler Locke, and Cade Sites. <br />Eighth Grade graduates are: Keisha Hall, Oliva Locke, and Hayden Snodgrass. <br /> <br />On a more serious note there will be a state parole board hearing on May 20 for Leroy Bryan who murdered Inabel Bryan. Leroy's execution is set for June 8. At one time I (Ed Wrather) was Leroy's parole officer and later I was Inabel Bryan's pastor. <br /> <br />Some of the people who attended the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater, Oklahoma this morning are: Ed, Jeanie, and Nick Wrather; Greg, Jan, and Kyland Henson; OK and Elma Henson. Darrell, Kathy, and Tyler Heinsohn; EL and Wilma Fowler; Ryan and Kasey Arrington; Rhonda and Chase Arrington; Esther Dickey and her daughters; Iris, Imo, and Sam LeGrand, Carolyn Davis; Vikki Fowler; Kenny and Pam Reed; Jessica, Rachel, Hanna, Abbie, and Bubba Millar; Jim and Linda Millar; Tracy and Michael Reed; Gerald and Judy Tipton and their daughters - Jan, Tammy, and Lisa; Jada and her husband; Roy and Ruth Holland; Wilber and Theresa Nabors and their son, Jerry; Janet, Terri, and Rose Goodpastor; JE and Clara Lou McGuire; Gail Sutton; Helen Smith; Elbert and Eva Atkinson; Roy, Hope, Taylor, and Emmie Varnel; Lester and Clara Davis; Butch, Joan, and Asleigh Hagerman; Rose and Janice Spencer; Norma Banks and her daughter Lisa; Tara Boswell; Ron Whipkey; and Don Roberts. Please forgive me if I failed to include your name because I'm sure I've missed several. We had a wonderful service with mothers being recognized and presented with a small gift.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6922643-108416105601870354?l=sweetwaternews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ed Wrathernoreply@blogger.com