Francis News

"Fiber optic" might not conjure sugar plums or anything Christmas-y in most folks' heads.

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DUS Tanner Ray Collins, 19, Ada, was arrested Dec. 5 by state troopers on suspicion of driving under suspension.

DUI Intersection of Lonnie Abbott and Mississippi: Donelle R. Alexander, 27, Ada, was arrested Dec.

MONDAY DEC. 7, 2009 A* Busy Hands Quilt Club meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Harmony Free Will Baptist Church, 225 S.E. County Road, Ada.

THURSDAY NOV. 19, 2009 A* Pontotoc County Retired Educators monthly meeting is Friday at Elks Lodge.

State Sen. Susan Paddack, State Rep. Todd Thomsen and State Rep. Paul Roan announced recently the recipients of the 2010 REAP Awards in their respective legislative districts.

FRIDAY OCT. 30, 2009 A* The actors of ACT II will be around every corner waiting to "scare the pumpkins" out of visitors at "The Haunting of the Agri-plex" from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. "The Show" will be presented at 10 p.m. and is included in the admission price of $5 per person.

DUS Aaron Douglas Creech, 22, Francis, was arrested on Oct. 26 by the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of driving under suspension, providing false information and attempting to escape.

A 17-year-old male has been arrested for shooting a man in the neck this past weekend.

The Family & Children's Services Care Card is on sale. Purchase of the $50 cards means card holders will receive up to 20 percent off at more than 180 local stores and restaurants during the campaign, which runs from Oct.

THURSDAY OCT. 8, 2009 * Meetings of Fortnighty Study Club begin. Anyone interested in learning more about Modern Book, Music, Progressive Drama or Twenty First Century departments, phone Joann at 580-346-4494. * Governor Brad Henry has declared October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the State of Oklahoma.

Glenda DeShazo, a member of Ada Business and Professional Women since 1983, was recently named 2008 Ada BPW Woman of the Year in appreciation for her exceptional qualities of leadership and integrity and her distinguished achievements for the betterment of her community.

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TUESDAY SEPT. 15, 2009 * Valley View Regional Hospital and the Chickasaw Nation Healthcare System will host a community Diabetes Support Group meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Valley View classrooms.

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