June 19, 2021 Issue, Page 7 of 12

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June 19, 2021 Community 7 Elk City Flea Market Lawn mower stolen from Set to return October 1,2 and 3 The Promise Center The 48th Annual Elk City Flea Market is planned All spaces must be paid for prior to the begining for later this year. Dates for the Flea Market will of market. All reserved spaces not occupied by be Ocotber 1,2 and 3 at Ackley Park in Elk City noon Friday will be released and made available and is sponsored by the Western Oklahoma His- to other vendors. Deposits will be forefeited. To torical Society. secure space past noon on Friday, prior arrange- Reservations are being accepted for spaces. Av- ments must be made. erage cost is $100.00. If interested in reserving All parked vehicles in the rented spaces must be a space, contact Kenneth Hart at 580-243-8934 parallel on th eback side of the space. or Ron Nagle at 580-799-1747. Over 200 spaces, spaces are 25 ft wide by 20 ft All other vehicles must be parked elswhere. deep. Spaces are on first come first serve basis. Displays erected are not to stick out, nor block Market will begin at 8 a.m. Friday, set up will be the view of the adjacent booth. on Thursday. Vendors are required to stay until 4 The MKT Commitee reserves the right to accept p.m. on Sunday, no early closings allowed. and/or reject any vendor requesting a space. Need a God with A lawn mowere was stolen from The Promis Center, located at 321 N. Main St in Elk City. The lawn mower was purchased several years ago hair on him? with donations from generous donors. It appears whomever stole the mower removed the bolts from the gate to gain access and replaced them without damaging the padlock. The mower does have a double black bagger on the back. If you have any information please contact the Elk City Police Department at 580-225-1212, Les Ger- man, 580-799-0743 or Donna German at 580-821- 2713. The right emotions can be You’ve heard it…the one gle through the busyness of on the phone asking about about the little girl who was wakened by the lightning our days because our minds are occupied. But come nighttime you. Just knowing that some- one cares enough to be there useful in investing “ANDY AND RENIE ARE EXPECTING” and thunder that lit up her bedroom and made the walls – when nothing is happening to distract, all our fears come for you can alter your thought You may have heard that it’s so you may want to supple- shake. Trembling with fear, out to play. pattern. important to take the emo- But other emotions may prove ment it with your own policy. Recently we had the opportunity to have lunch with a young newly married friend whom we she shrieked for her Daddy Aloneness and isolation can So. If you need ‘someone tions out of investing. But is useful. For example, if you can who came running. As Daddy easily spiral downward into this true for all emotions? channel the joy you’ll feel upon haven’t seen in a few months. After the usual banter and light gossip about the lives of Furthermore, held her and soothed her fears, desperation. And left unad- with hair on him,’ there’s a good mutual protect chance that your neighbor, a you may need to your loved ones from achieving your investment he assured her, “God is always Certainly, some emotions can dressed, desperation can bring another threat – your own vul- goals, you may be more moti- friends, we asked about his life now that he had beenpotentially here for you, and He’ll take a husband harm your for an overwhelming sense of pan-invest-a while. His bride, his new coworker, or a family member nerability to the need for long- vated to stay on track toward achieving them. To illustrate: house, their plans for the future- you know the drill. ment care of you. You know that, don’t you?” True to the hones- success. Consider fear. If ic. Not a pretty picture for any- one.the financial markets are going term care. Someone turning does also. Find someone and age 65 today has almost a 70% You may want to see your chil- simply be there through their ty of a tiny child, she answered Logically, we may know that through a down period – which dren graduate from college chance of eventually needing loss or their loneliness. Some- is actually a normal part of the someday. Can you visualize Oh my, the sparkle that came into his eyes as he told us that they were discussing the planning as she snuggled closer, “I know God is right there with us and times it doesn’t take much to investment landscape – you them walking across the stage, some type of long-term care, according to the U.S. Depart- that, but sometimes I just need perfectly capable of caring for diplomas in hand? If so, to help for their first child! Seems she was ready to have a newborn in her arms as of yesterday, and God to have hair on ‘em.” us. But emotionally? Some- make a big difference. A phone might be so afraid of sustain- ing losses that you sell even the realize this goal, you might find ment of Health and Human Can you identify with that times we just need a human Services. This type of care, such call, a hug, a note or a short though he was agreeable to the idea of becoming a daddy, he wanted to carefully lay out their little girl? touch or voice to calm us and visit to let them know you are investments that have good prospects and are suitable for yourself ready and willing to contribute to a college savings as an extended nursing home stay or the help of a home future…plan for a perfect time to have a baby. We all face and have to deal with life’s unsettling and scary bring back a rational feeling. It is normal to want people there. your needs. vehicle, such as a 529 plan. Or consider your own retirement: health aide, is extremely ex- We were never intended to pensive, and, for the most part, moments. And in those times, in your life – to just be there. Greed is another negative emo- Can you see yourself traveling is outside the reach of Medi- We exchanged amused looks when he then wryly tion. we all wish that ‘God would admitted, “Butmar-there probably never is a When the financial Without that social interac- kets are rising, you might be so deal with life all by ourselves. or pursuing your hobbies or taking part in whatever activi- care. So, to pay for long-term have hair on him.’ Somebody tion, you can fight a losing bat- Don’t be afraid to reach out care, you might have to drain perfect time for a new baby in the picture, is there?” motivated to “cash in” on some with flesh and blood who will tle to put one foot in front of and let someone know you ties you’ve envisioned for your a good part of your resources – hold us, comfort, and listen the other. big gains that you will keep retirement lifestyle? If you or depend on your grown chil- need them. Who knows, you purchasing investments that can keep this happy picture in to us. But too often it seems Why is that? Because we dren for financial help. He is correct, as every parent already knows. Babies bring with them financial burdens we that in those periods of fear or were made by our Creator to reaching out for contact may might already be overpriced – mind, you may find it easier to and since these investments maintain the discipline needed doubt, trauma or illness, we of- need relationships. Sure, some To keep your financial inde- cannot predict, years of lost sleep never to be recovered, and anxiety levels that could dwarf ten struggle through alone. personalities want less interac- be the loving touch they have Mt are already expensive, your pendence and avoid possibly to consistently invest in your been needing also. After all, if dollars will buy fewer shares. IRA, 401(k) or other invest- Everest. And if the expected Little Miss Baby Jane is instead discovered to be a Jane, Jack I’m betting that you’ve no- tion than others, but everyone you fear rejection, you proba- andtoyour burdening may want family, you consult with a fi- ment accounts. ticed that it’s in the darkness benefits from having someone In short, the combination of Julie all in one birth… well, sleep, extra money and fear of night that your mind can relaxation time becomes in their life. A smile, a hug, or and greed could cause you Another only motivatingaforce dimis thememory bly know others who feel the nancial professional who can stray and betray. We can strug- that friendly concerned voice most powerful emotion of all same. recommend a strategy and for the next few years. May God help any couple staytrouble. sane if they become parents of – love. If you have loved ones multiples appropriate solutions to cover real estate who depend on you, such as a long-term care costs. overnight. auction spouse and children, you need We have experienced some of this same anxiety and amazement of multiple new births this to protect their future. One key element of this protection is the life insurance necessary to By drawing on positive emo- tions, you can empower your- self to make the right financial take care of your family’s needs moves throughout your life. past year. No, Renie is not expecting again! But we have watched as God took our simple plan – housing, education and so on This article was written by Edward – should something happen to for a new baby - writing for a “couple of newspapers each week” - and gave us multiple babies Jones. Provided by Robert Ste- you. Your employer may offer within the space of a year. 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