LCJ newsletter 12-9-2024
Monday's newsletter
Daily Bible verse
Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
Matthew 22:37
Heavener School Board agenda
Heavener School Board
Heavener School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Glenn Scott Educational Center at 500 West Second Street in Heavener..
Here is the agenda:
Poteau School Board agenda
Poteau School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Bob Lee Kidd Fine Arts Center at 101 Pirate Lane.
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Howe School Board agenda
The Howe School Board will meet in a regular business meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the Howe Administration Building at 21444 E. North Railroad Street.
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Today in history
1992
U.S. Marines storm Mogadishu, Somalia
On December 9, 1992, 1,800 United States Marines arrive in Mogadishu, Somalia, to spearhead a multinational force aimed at restoring order in the conflict-ridden country. Following centuries of colonial rule by countries including Portugal, Britain and Italy, Mogadishu became the capital of an... read more
19th Century
1835
The Texan Army captures San Antonio
1990s
1990
Lech Walesa elected president of Poland
Art, Literature and Film History
1854
“The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Lord Tennyson is published
1983
“Scarface,” starring Al Pacino, opens in theaters
Cold War
1958
Crime
1981
Policeman Daniel Faulkner found dead
European History
1992
Separation of Charles and Diana announced
Inventions & Science
1979
Smallpox is officially declared eradicated
Middle Eastern History
1987
Sports
1934
New York Giants beat Chicago Bears in “Sneakers Game”
2016
World Anti-Doping Agency accuses Russia of widespread cheating at Olympics
Vietnam War
1971
World War I
1917
Jerusalem surrenders to British troops
Obituary for Pamela Jo Austin
Pamela Jo Austin, 76, of Tulsa (formerly of Heavener) was born Oct. 24, 1948 in Heavener to Hiram and Laverne (Johnston) O’Neal and passed away Dec. 6, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, with Reverend Ricky Huggins officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Pam was a 1966 graduate of Heavener High School, where she was a majorette for the high school band. She was a secretary for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation until retiring. Pam was a life member of the Eastern Star and of the Methodist faith. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Pam will be missed by all whom knew and loved her.
Survivors are two cousins Michelle Hunt of Poteau and Lisa Pate of Poteau; one brother-in-law,
Jim Brown, of Summerfield; extended family Charles Shadwick and wife Rocio and their children Angela and Kristy Shadwick, all of Heavener; and many friends whom loved her very much.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hiram and Laverne O’Neal; her husband, Michael Austin; and one sister, Shaelia Brown.
Pallbearers are Bill Shadwick, Charles Shadwick, Rocky Makovy, Scott Brown, Jim Brown and Kristy Shadwick.
Viewing is noon until 7 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
To sign Pamela’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.