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December 2, 2023 4th Annual Live the Legacy Event Raises Over Don’t Smell The $19,000 for SWOSU Rodeo Dishes ‘The 4th annual Southwest- “The event was a success, Proceeds from the Live the Live the Legacy was hosted ern Oklahoma State Univer- with rodeo team members, Legacy event will be allocated by the SWOSU Rodeo Team sity (SWOSU) Live the Legacy family, and friends coming to- to the men’s and women’s ro- along with the SWOSU Foun- event was held on November gether to enjoy a night filled deo teams to support future dation, Inc., The Foundation 11 at JC Cowboys Event Cen- with dancing, music, and cre- team members and program was established in 1977 to pro- ter in Weatherford, Okla- ating cherished memories,” needs. mote philanthropy and distrib- homa. The event raised over said SWOSU President Dr. Guests were treated to ute funds to support the activi- $19,000 for Southwestern Diana Lovell. “We are so grate- cocktails and a steak dinner ties and programs of SWOSU. Oklahoma State University ful to those who came out to served by JC Cowboys. Dinner For more information, or to (SWOSU) Rodeo. support our Rodeo program was followed by a silent and make a charitable donation to Over 100 guests attended and to celebrate its prestigious live fundraising auction, and support SWOSU Rodeo, visit the reception, dinner, silent heritage and outstanding re- latera performance by the Dirt www.GivetoSWOSURodeo. auction, and live auction. cord.” Rich Band. com or call 580-774-3267. SWOSU Names 2023 Drs. Bob and Nancy By Jeff Alan Maynard Scholar Many years ago when I was living in Utah with my family, Thad an unusual problem with my family that I had never had before. At the time we also had a family dog. Jessica Jefferson of Clinton, Oklahoma has been named the My job whenI was living at home with my family was to wash 2023 Drs. Bob and Nancy Maynard Scholar at Southwestern the dishes. Since we did not have a working dishwasher, I washed Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for the 2023-24 academic the dishes by hand. year. One day I noticed that my family started smelling the dishes Jefferson is a senior at SWOSU majoring in Elementary Edu- that I had washed, which is something they had never done be- cation, fore, Iam not sure not sure why they started smelling the dishes ‘The Drs. Bob and Nancy Maynard Scholarship was established in the first place. by Drs. Bob and Nancy Maynard from Aurora, Colorado. Of course since I was responsible for washing the dishes, Dr. Bobby “Bob” Maynard is a 1977 SWOSU graduate and a my family blamed me for the reason why the dishes smelled. My 1981 graduate of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences. family said that the dishes smelled like our family dog. My family He and his wife Nancy both practiced medicine at Great Falls blaming me for smelly dishes lasted for a few years. Clinic in Great Falls, Montana for over thirty years until their After living in a home without a working dishwasher, my Turkey Giveaway retirements in 2021. Bob specialized in internal medicine and Nancy in pediatrics. family moved to new home with a dishwasher that worked. I was happy because I was sure there would be end to the smelly dishes. Turns out I was wrong, ‘The Drs, Bob and Nancy Maynard Scholarship is stewarded by Dishes continued to smell even after putting them away from Lauren Yates is pictured with United Supermarket store manager, the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. The Foundation was established in the dishwasher. Lavoy Lechuga, as she is accepting the turkey from the Elk City 1977 to promote philanthropy, award scholarships, and distrib- To make matters worse, my family continued to blame for ute funds to support the activities and programs of SWOSU. For smelly dishes, telling me that it was my fault that dishes smelled. News and United Supermarket promotion of “How to Cook a Tur- more information about the Drs. Bob and Nancy Maynard Schol- key.’ Lauren is a Ist grader at the Western Oklahoma Christian My family blaming me for smelly dishes continued for several arship or any SWOSU Foundation funds, please contact 580-774- more years. ‘School. She is the daughter of Jerrad and Amy Yates. 3267 or visit www.SWOSUFoundation.com. No matter how I washed them, dishes continued to smell. It did not matter if the dishes were washed in the dishwasher or by hand. There was nothing I could do to prevent the dishes from smelling. Club News ‘As I said, my family smelling dishes that I washed was some- thing I had never seen them do before. I ‘The November meeting of be acknowledging “Filippo events of October 26, 1918, were given by members. Mem- also thought that my family were the only strange ones who smelled dishes. the Washita NSDAR was held Mazzei, who played an instru- but they express the power of bers are reminded to bring two After looking up smelly dishes on the Internet, I learned on November 13, 2023 at the mental role during the Ameri- the ideas and precepts in the books for the December meet- something new that I didn’t know before. It Café Clinton with the Vice Re- can Revolution, at a wreath- US. Constitution and what ing. turns out my family were not the only ones who had prob- gent, Doris Minor, and Chap- laying ceremony in Pisa. The might happen when those who The meeting was closed lems with smelly dishes. lain Judy Tracy opening with group would also join the Units have freedom, take it for grant- with the Daughter's Pledge. Through research I found that other people had the same the DAR Ritual. Leading the Overseas Conference. This ed. In this year, the 104th ‘Those attending were: Robetha problems with smelly dishes that my family had. It was nice to Pledge of Allegiance was Evely Committee was established in anniversary of the Treaty of Fariss, Kathryn Harrison, Ev- know that I was not alone. Hart, followed by the Ameri- 1950 to provide a link between Versailles and the 34th anni- ely Hart, Doris Minor, Virgin- Online I read that soaking dishes in the water can be a cause can’s Creed by Marilyn Wilson, the National Society and DAR versary of the fall of the Berlin ia Reid, Linda Stewart, Judy of smelly dishes. By soaking the dishes in the water, you are al- Robetha Fariss leading the pre- members living outside the Wall, it is vital to remember Tracy, Marilyn Wilson, Ellena lowing germs to get on the dishes. I read that you should wash dishes with running water. amble to the Constitution and United States, and currently that: “WE THE PEOPLE” are Womack, Associate member People have offered different solutions ranging from rins- State Regent, Nancy Lisle, led has chapters in 12 countries each of us. WE are our govern- Kathy Patterson, Prospective ing dishes in cold water to buying new hot water heater and new the Oklahoma Flag Salute. around the world.” She ac- ment. We hold our freedom in member Pat Sides and State dishwashers. I don’t know what dishes smell like because I don’t The State Regent, Nancy knowledged Veterans Day and our hands.” Regent Nancy Lisle smell them in the first place. If you don’t want to know what Lisle was recognized and wel DAR’s gratefulness to the vet- Patriot Records Project : your dishes smell like, don’t smell the dishes. comed. erans and their service, She members Lu Eisler, and Doris The President General's Message was given by Ellena reminded members to save the date of December 6th for the Minor have a total of 33 hours working on and deciphering Providing comfort and, Supportfor End of Life chotces Womack noting the travel to DAR Holiday Open House. Patriot records, Italy that the Executive Com- The National Defense ex- A business meeting was mittee was to take and would cerpt : “Few may recall the held and Committee Reports Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- sources for people who are in the last stages of a rious illness, such as cancer| or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family member: manage the practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. 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