2015 weldon gazette

WELDON PARTS INC.

January, February, March 2015 Volume 13, Issue 13

The Weldon Gazette

Special points of

interest:

Summary of “Our” year

A/C, Brake 2014

Christmas parties

Inside this issue:

End of 2014 1

Christmas Parties 2

Recipes 3

Pearls 4

Pets 5

Reel News 6

Miscellaneous 7

“I do not think 2015 will be a year of settling. I see 2015 as a year of changes and

challenges. In 2015 we will all have to work harder and smarter if we want to succeed and

grow. In the coming year I believe we will have to make some hard decisions and change

the way we do business. This year it will be most vital that all locations contribute to the

grow of the company and that will be our renewed focus in 2015. I look forward to the

challenges with the confidence that with all your help we will be able to look back at 2015

as a success.”—Daryle Settles, Vice President

With a new year here, we got a

recap of 2014 from both our Presi-

dent and Vice President of Weldon

Parts Inc. “After a year of explosive

change in 2013, 2014 was a year of

consolidation and growth. 2013 saw

a new store in Perryton, moving to

new buildings in OKC, Clinton, and

Grand Island, and complete front

end makeovers in Elk City and

Grand Island. 2014 saw both sales

and bottom line grow. In a lot of

cases, progress came from doing

what we’ve done traditionally, but

doing it better. Attendance at our

customer appreciation days was up,

and we continued to improve at

making them more efficient, and

New Year, New Beginnings

more enjoyable for customers and

vendors. Our product training

went to all stores and expanded

into outlying areas. We added A/C

certification to our deliverables to

our customer base. Marketing

took a big step forward. We

sharpened our skills at promoting

clinics and open houses. We start-

ed an organized social media pro-

gram also. We began a major re-

organization of our purchasing

procedures. We increased trans-

fer truck schedules in Florida and

our western stores. All in all, we

have laid foundation for what

promises to be a very good year in

2015. As usual, our success is

driven by the quality of our peo-

ple. On behalf of Weldon, I thank you for your efforts. Together, we

have a bright future. Looking back

on 2014 I see the year as one of

"settling in". With the exception of

the changes required by the loss

of one of our teammates the year

was one of getting back to work

after a 2013 that brought many

changes. We settled into

new buildings, new locations

and expanded store fronts.

We settled into new store

managers, new truck drivers

and new faces. “

—Dave Settles, President

Classes Make a Good Year

More to Come in 2015 Chuck Harwell

Here is a brief summary of Chuck Harwell’s training clas-ses for brakes and a/c for 2014. “The brakes classes went good in all locations. There was good attendance at all classes. The new out of town classes were a great success; they brought new and old customers to us for training. The purpose of these classes were for us to go to them, instead of them coming to us. At each class for the most part, we had Wayne Arn-spiger (NTN) doing a wheel bearing adjustment class before I did the brake class. This will continue on into 2015 for most stores. The A/C certification classes were also a great success at each

location. What was a big surprise was the lack of knowledge by the mechanics, that they didn't know they needed this certification to be legal. It was trying at times to translate to Hispanic speaking mechanics, for the definition of a special word, but we succeeded in getting this done. In going forward to 2015, we will have a new and revised brake training classes for both in town and out of town locations. As for the A/C class, "MACS" has changed the certification power point presentation to include the new r1234 Freon. The power point is more? You will have to wait and see it for yourself. Our open houses that included a vendor

table for our brake shop were widely accepted by our customers, there were lots of questions asked, and all leads were turned over to the store managers to follow-up on for a prospect customer. I look forward to working with all this year(2015), and hope --- no we WILL sell lots of brake shoes and have great classes.... Until then, be safe.” —C. Harwell

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A nice dinner with the members of our local club and a good night’s sleep sounded like a great wrap-up to precede our long ride home from the National in St. Paul on Sunday morn-ing! Our club treasurer Jennifer decided to ride with me to dinner, which was fine with me. She’s the perfect pillion as you don’t often realize she’s there! We all enjoyed a wonderful dinner, and headed back to the campground for our good night’s sleep. I backed the trusty R1100RSL into the curb in front of our tents. Jenn climbed off in her usual stealth mode, and I switched off the key as the sidestand went down. The next morning found everyone well rested and packing up their camp. Jenn and I decided that a hot cup of coffee sounded great, so, along with three others, we elected to ride to the closest shop on the fairgrounds, and Jenn could carry four cups of coffee in a tray with one hand and the extra cup in the other, God bless her. However my trusty RSL seemed to have other ideas. It cranked and cranked, but would not fire a lick. Oh carp! I began trying to mentally diagnose what could be wrong. She’s nearing the 100k mark, but I rebuilt the HES with new sensors and wire not long ago, that doesn’t seem likely… coils possibly…computer? Ignition control module? Aww geez this is going to take a while. I soon had it stripped down with plastic lying all over the sidewalk along, with the gas tank looking some-

what like skeletor. Here I am with a tiny volt-meter attempting to diagnose the reason I’m not going home. It seemed like every MOA member in the area came by with a story of something similar happening to them and what their problem turned out to be. Some suggestions good, others just killing time or so it seemed in my frustrated state. All of the local club members were standing around, patiently waiting to hit the road. After a while, it became clear that they all needed to be on the road as some needed to be at work on Monday. I valiantly told them to head home, that I’d be all right. No one wanted to leave me there, especially Pop (winner of the oldest rider award). He had faint tears in his eyes when he said, “Son, I can’t hardly stand to leave you here.” In an at-tempt to reassure him, I said, “Pop I know, but there is noth-ing you can do to help, and I don’t want you to have to ride home alone. I’ve been in worse situations than this and made it through, now go on!” After they had left, there I sat looking around. The vendors had all cleared out early, and the place was rapidly beginning to look

like a ghost town. Keep in mind this was Sunday morning. Motorcycle shops notori-ously aren’t open on Mondays. It was at least two miles to the closest convenience store for food or water. What to do? After a bit our youngest club member Cierra Reynolds (Youngest rider award) came rushing over, gushing that there was a couple over there who had two motorcycles on a trailer behind their motorhome and had offered to unload one and let me ride it home! They would even haul mine home for me! Wow! The

Sara Douglas graduated from Northwood University on 12/13/14 in Midland, MI. Sara received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with an emphasis in Automotive Aftermarket Management. Sara worked fulltime and began

online courses in a part-time capacity before eventually taking on a full-time course load. She plans on utilizing her degree at Weldon Parts. Congratulations graduate!

Northwood University, Class of 2014

Stranded a Long Way From the Barn

BMW MOA Helping Hand Award

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perfect solution! So after meeting Myron & Norma Jo Quapaw for the first time, we unloaded her bike off the trailer, hurriedly bolted the pieces of mine back on enough to make the trip, and loaded it on the trailer. I must admit that I put a large handful of bolts & screws in the toolkit for the ride home on the trailer. As it turned out Myron & Norma Jo had Myron’s bike on the trailer, too, and had sold to a gentleman in Springfield, Missouri. They were to drop it off to him on their way home to northeast Oklaho-ma! Only about 10 miles out of the way for them. Cierra and her dad Marcus rode home with me, and we were only about two hours behind everyone who had left us in St. Paul. Can you imagine? It prompted me to think most of the way home about how hard it would be for me to turn a total stranger loose on my own motorcycle and what kind of people these must be. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. This is exactly what it means to be a member of our great family, and that is exactly what the MOA is! A great big family! So, as our local President of the Springfield BMW Roadriders (#8) I had recently read about the “Helping Hand Award. “What a perfect situation for the award! Then I realized that the NE Oklahoma club had their rally coming up soon, and I began to hatch a plan...I needed to get in touch with the NE Oklahoma club Presi-dent, thinking it could add a bit to their award ceremony and would be a great way to honor the Quapaw’s for their kindness in front of their home club. My thinking was that I could tell a brief synopsis of the situation, and then have Randy Eggert present the Quapaw’s with their award dur-ing their awards ceremony. However, logistics began to interfere with my best laid plan. Bob Aldridge (Executive Director of the MOA) was more than enthusiastic and promised to send out the award that day to the Quapaw’s

home. NO, NO Bob this is to be a surprise given to them at their rally, it can’t be sent to their home. Norma Jo turned out to be the treasurer and also the one who picked up the club mail. So much for sending it to the club’s address. In the end I was able to get in touch with Randy Eggert (president of the NE Oklahoma club) who gave me his home address. I relayed that to Bob, who promptly sent the award. At the Indian Nations Rally, it could have not worked out better! My Dad, Wayne Foster, won the oldest rider award (Again, he says he’s got enough of them by now to wallpaper a room!) Norma Jo grabbed the microphone from Randy and began to tell the story of helping this man’s son! Oh no, it’s not supposed to go like this! Realizing what was happening Randy quickly pulled the microphone away from her, and said “Norma, we don’t have time for this right now.” Well, Norma being Norma, this really irked all 5’-1” of her, and she went stomp-ing off with rainclouds over her head! She returned however when Randy called me up to tell the story. When we presented Myron and Norma with their award, Norma had tears in her eyes and both arms around me. Myron and I are both Vietnam vets, and, in typical Myron fashion, he shook my hand and quietly said, “We take care of our own don’t we?” So, the moral of this story is that next time someone asks, “Why should I join the MOA?” instead of giving the stock answers like the anonymous book, or the Owners News, or likeminded individuals…though these certainly are wor-thy reasons…just pause for a moment...look them in the eye and tell them they are joining a family who cares.

Steve Alderman and Richard West are retiring from

the Joplin store at the end of February. Steve has been the

manager in Joplin since the store was purchased in October

of 2005. Richard started to work in October 2011 as a

counter and warehouseman. While Steve and Richard have

enjoyed their time at Weldon Parts they feel it is time to do

a little relaxing and a lot of fishing. They both appreciate the

time spent at Weldon’s and have enjoyed being a part of

the Weldon family. They want to wish everyone success in

the future and thank the Settles family for allowing them to

be involved in this great

organization. Tony & Steve

“Lot’s of Fishing Coming Soon”

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Stranded a Long Way From the Barn

BMW MOA Helping Hand Award

Weldon Christmas Party

Pics 2014

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The Nebraska Christmas Party was held December 6th at the

Ramanda in in Columbus, Ne. “We found this a good central

point for all of the Northern Stores to meet up at. The weather

was typical Nebraska weather "cold and overcast". We had a

very good attendance of 37 employees, spouses, and friends.

Missing were one each from Norfolk and Omaha and three from

North Bend. Grand Island had perfect attendance The night was

a simple one with food, friendship, and fun. The die cast Wel-

don trucks were a very nice surprise and we understand that

Bryan is to thank for creating and obtaining them. A special

thank you to Amy Settles (OKC) for her continuing special gift to

everybody of the homemade breads and candied treats. This is

a fantastic company tradition that has been carried on from

Alledee Settles, Leon's wife. We from Nebraska would like to

thank Weldon Parts for their generosity, caring,

and employment. Thank you all for treating us like a big family.”

Happy Holidays to all!!

From Nebraska

Christmas Parties 2014

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On December 4th, 2014, Weldon

in Little Rock, Arkansas held their

Christmas party at The Butcher

Shop. It was attended by: Harald &

Billie , Dave & Amy , Cliff & Mar-

tha , Bob & Paige , Joey [bed bug]

&Jenny , Ron Rice & Pam. Every-

thing was very good [food & just all

being together that evening] .

(Picture taken by Cliff)

Houston Christmas Party 2014

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OKC Christmas Party 2014

Dallas Christmas Party 2014

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White Chicken Chili 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1/2-inch pieces

1 small yellow onion, diced 1 tbsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies

1 1/2 tsp cumin 3/4 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 (8 oz) pkg Neufchatel cheese, cut into 12 slices (aka light cream

cheese) 1 1/4 cup fresh corn (frozen works too)

2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

chopped fresh cilantro, for serving shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, for serving

tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Heat olive oil in a 6 quart enameled Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot add

chicken and diced onion and sauté until chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds longer. Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano,

coriander, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture just to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Add Neufchatel cheese and stir until nearly melted (it will break down in little bits and will appear to look like separated cheese but it will eventually melt). Stir in corn, and 1 can of

Cannellini beans, then process 3/4 of the remaining beans along with 1/4 cup broth from the soup in a food processor until pureed, add bean mixture to soup along with remaining 1/4

can of beans (you can skip the pureeing step and just add the beans directly to soup, the soup just won't be quite as creamy). Simmer about 15 minutes longer. Mix in fresh lime juice and serve with Monterrey Jack cheese, chopped cilantro and tortilla chips for dipping if desired.

4 Rib eye (rib) pork chops, bone-in, about 3/4-inch thick

Salt and pepper

3 tablespoons butter, divided

2 apples, peeled (optional), cored and thinly sliced

1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Pinch ground cayenne pepper

2/3 cup apple cider

1/3 cup heavy cream

Generously season the chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Immediately

add the pork chops and cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate

and set aside. Let chops rest for 3 minutes. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Immediately

add the apples and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent,

about 5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne. Stir in the apple

cider and cream. Add the pork chops, nestling them into the liquid, and cook until the

internal temperature of the pork reaches between 145 degrees F. (medium rare), with a

3-minute rest, and 160 degrees F. (medium), 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Serve the chops with the apple mixture spooned on top

A P P L E C I N N A M O N P O R K C H O P S

Peppermint White Russian

Fill a glass with ice and then

combine- 2 parts peppermint

schnapps, 2 part Bailey's (the

coffee flavored kind), 1 part half

and half. Garnish the rim with

crushed candy canes (I used

honey to make them stick) or

add a peppermint stick to the

drink!

Spicy Pretzels Pour oil and spices into a gallon Ziploc bag. Seal and shake to evenly combine oil with spices

Add in pretzels, seal up Ziploc bag, and gently shake to combine.

There are 2 different ways you can finish the pretzels: OPTION 1: you can leave them in the Ziploc bag and allow pretzels to soak up the seasoned oil for

at least 6 hours, or ideally for 24 hours. Turn bag to shake up pretzels every few hours. OPTION 2: bake the oil soaked pretzels in a 200 degree oven for about 1 hour, stirring several

times to ensure even baking. Allow to cool before eating.

Pretzels will keep in an airtight container for 3 weeks.

You will need: 16 oz (1 lb.) bag tiny twist pretzels

3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil

1 tsp lemon pepper

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1-packet of Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch

dressing mix

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I hate it when the voices in my head go silent. I never know what they're planning.

Every time I drink a cup of coffee, I show the empty cup to the I.T. guy, and

tell him I've successfully installed Java. He hates me.

Remember way back when we had to go dig out a camera, take a picture,

then go to the photomat to get the film developed, wait for it to come back and THEN we could take those pictures around to show all our friends what

we had for supper?

All of us have watched cats licking themselves and we say "Aww, Kitty is

taking a bath." Maybe it isn't about being clean at all. What if they just like to be covered in cat spit?

The things that come to those who wait may be all that is left over by those

who got there first.

~4 tablespoons unsalted butter ~1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

~1 red onion, chopped~1/2 teaspoon chili powder

~4 cloves garlic, minced~2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

~4 tablespoons dark brown sugar~ salt to taste

~3 cups red wine~4 tablespoons canola oil

~4 tablespoons red wine vinegar~10 slices cooked bacon, diced

~4 tablespoons tomato paste~2 pounds venison stew meat, trimmed and finely diced

~4 cups low-sodium chicken broth~2 cups black beans, cooked and drained

~ 1 teaspoon ground cumin

PREP-20 min COOK-1 hr READY IN-1 hr 30 mins

Directions Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and

saute for 2 to 3 more minutes. Then stir in the red wine, vinegar, tomato paste, chicken stock, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cilant-

ro and salt. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the mixture is reduced by about half. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the bacon and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bacon is browned.

Move the bacon to one side of the skillet and add the venison to the empty side of the skillet. Season the meat with salt to taste and saute

the meat for 15 minutes, or until well browned. Stir in the beans and toss all together. Transfer this mixture to the simmering pot.

Mix everything together thoroughly and let simmer for about 20 more minutes.

Recipe by Scotch

"This is an excellent chili recipe for game meats. You can easily substitute venison with buffalo or boar as well."

—Tammy Goddard, Penn Corp.

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Ogre’s Pearls of Wisdom Scott Hillen

THE EMERGING PANDEMIC OF SUTH SYNDROME AND CRD

A Clinical Study of Disease Progression and Treatment Methodology

SUTH syndrome and CRD are two forms of a very serious disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Many affected with this

terrible disease are often unaware that they have it, and most often, afflicted people refuse to accept that they have this condition.

Afflicted people affect the lives of everyone around them, so everyone should be aware of this condition.

SUTH syndrome or CR has been classified as a psycho-social disease. Symptoms of this dreadful disease may include signs that the

afflicted patient has delusions of grandeur, self-righteousness, unwarranted feelings of superiority, arrogance, or even the belief that

they are more important or that the world revolves around them. Symptoms also may manifest in various forms of flagrant stupidity.

There are many other symptoms that can manifest, but, these listed are the most common and most easily recognizable.

In its earliest forms, this condition is known as SUTH syndrome. In some cases, in the SUTH stage, the disease can be cured if treat-

ment is administered frequently and repeatedly. SUTH syndrome is named for the most common treatment, called appropriately

“SUTH therapy”. It is difficult to diagnose in a clinical setting, because onset of symptoms or flare-ups most often occur in public.

However, the effects are obvious, and usually even the most inexperienced layperson or clinician can correctly identify the symptoms.

If someone is in need of a SMACK UPSIDE THE HEAD, it will be obvious, and treatment must be administered quickly and liberally.

Delays in administration of treatment following an attack may reduce the effectiveness of treatment, and the progression and re-

sistance of the disease may be reinforced, causing accelerated metastasis into the more severe form.

Side effects to the provider of the treatment can include mirth, disgust, or revulsion, but these side effects are temporary. These side

effects can return unexpectedly, even after several years without an occurrence, especially when the provider is relating a narration of administration of treatment to another person, such as a friend, legal officer, or health care provider. Most often, in the patient, side

effects can induce mild feelings of anger or embarrassment. In a rare few, the treatment side effects can be so severe that it causes

involuntary muscle spasms, usually in the form of unpleasant and sometimes violent physical actions or verbalizations directed toward

the provider of treatment. Therefore, caution should be used when administering this treatment, and the provider should be pre-

pared to duck or quickly vacate the immediate area. Studies seem to indicate that intervention is most effective when the patient is

completely unaware that treatment is about to be administered.

For advanced cases, when the full onset of Cranial Rectosis (commonly called “having [his] head up [his] ass”) is reached, there is no

cure. The only known effective treatment for the disease at this stage is a radically advanced form of smacking one upside the head.

This advanced form most often involves a smack upside the head using a large heavy object. Research has shown that heavy hard-

bound books are the most effective treatment aids. However, in an emergency situation, a fist will suffice, although, the effects are

more temporary, and the symptoms will return. Extreme cases MUST be referred to a licensed psychologist that specializes in treat-

ment of anti-social behaviors and neuroses, as psycho-surgical intervention may be required to minimize the debilitating effects of the

disease’s natural progression. Some medications may also be effective treatments; unfortunately, they haven’t been discovered yet.

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DISCLAIMER-- *The researcher of this dreadful disease (the person who wrote this completely farcical article, which is intended

for amusement purposes only) does not in any way condone or encourage the actual application or administration of any treatments

mentioned or recommended in this article, and will not in any way be held legally, morally, financially, or otherwise liable for any con-

sequences to or arising from any person who chooses to administer nor any person who receives these treatments. If you are so

stupid that you actually take this article seriously (and some of you will, although, we all know people who may benefit from this

treatment), then consequences of any form that you incur ARE YOUR OWN DAMN FAULT!

~~ researched by and this article composed by Scott H., B.S. B.S., N.M.Q.W. (no medical qualifications whatsoever)

Ogre’s Pearls of Wisdom Scott Hillen

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Empty Fields by Dave Earnest

Simple things in Life

I was sitting on my front porch one evening,

watching the sunset; The sky and clouds changed colors so many times.

The next evening I watched the rain fall so gently on the leaves and on the big

oak trees, the blue birds were making a nest in a box I had put up and the red

birds were eating out of the bird feeder I put up. I also looked at the American

flag I put out on a flag pole. All of these things are so simple. We see these

things every day in life with our eyes.

It was at this time I closed my eyes and the thought came to me: What if I was

blind? So if you can see with your own eyes, the simple things in life. Count your

blessings.

True story

Written by

Clifton McAdoo

May 3rd 2010

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Metal bleachers fall into shadow

as the sun descends to the horizon.

Now only memories of the season can be imagined

and the resounding echoes of cheers are no longer heard.

The bases have all been gathered,

bats and gloves are put away for the winter

and the baselines will soon be obscured with snow.

The plaques of dedication will remain until next year’s sunlight

and the scoreboards will sit idle.

The dugouts will be absent of orders shouted by coaches

and the field will be vacant for these many months

of winter’s bitter kiss.

At Christmas youngsters will be given a glove,

or a bat... and they will yearn for the return of the season treasured

in the golden sunlight for mere moments of greatness

when the metal bleachers will once again

hold the hopes of parents and fans…

and are no longer vacant accepting the cold shadows.

Lights will shine once again above the field

and bugs will swarm at the light

while players toil in the summer heat

using those Christmas gifts

to become adults…

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Ruby

Ruby

Ace & Jacob

Ace & Jacob

Reel News

The thriller movie Hours starring the late Paul Walker, sets off in New Orleans just before

Hurricane Katrina hits. His pregnant wife gives birth prematurely and later dies in surgery

and her baby is in critical condition. The baby has to be

kept in a neonatal incubator. When the hurricane strikes,

all the power goes out and everyone in the hospital leaves.

But the baby's father stays because the baby can't be

moved so he has to take care of his baby by making sure

the ventilator stays on. And because there's no power, the

only power source is generator that he has to crank every

few minutes. This movie was a pretty good movie. Paul

Walker never ceased to amaze me with his acting skills.

This film keeps you on your toes every 5 minutes at least.

It is a must see.

4.5

“The Wolf of Wall Street”

In The Wolf of Wall Street DiCaprio plays Belfort, a Long Island penny

stockbroker who served 36 months in prison for defrauding investors in a

massive 1990s securities scam that involved widespread corruption on

Wall Street and in the corporate banking world, including shoe designer

Steve Madden. I wasn’t too fond of this movie at all. I kept pausing it

getting distracted with other things, but just could not get into this. Some

say it was supposed to be funny, but the drug scenes were way too drawn

out for me. I wouldn’t recommend anyone wasting their time on this film.

Everyone has their own opinion though. :)

“Hours”

2.5

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1/07 Cliff McAdoo OKC-CORP

1/08 Mike Mulcahy NFK

1/13 Brian Moore PENN-CORP

1/14 Zach Wolfe TUL

1/25 Myron Quapaw TUL

1/26 Lanne Baldwin CLT

1/26 Danny McMullen JOP

1/28 Bob Wilson HOU

3/03 Steve Myers ELK

3/06 Rick Walker CLT

3/06 Jason Wooten DAL

3/13 Billy Cole JAX-BRAKE

3/19 David Lane ELK

JANUARY

March

February 2/03 Anthony Coursey WWD

2/04 Cassie Baldwin WWD

2/09 Claire Phillips JAX

2/09 Leon Reese TUL

2/10 Carolyn Clinton OKC-CORP

2/10 Danny Moore ORL

2/13 Tammy Goddard PENN-CORP

2/15 Ronnie Sales JOP

2/19 Dallas Settles OMH

2/21 Budd Hembree OKC-CORP

2/28 Daryle Settles OKC/PENN CORP

Volume 13, Birthdays

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New Employees

Carey Warner Muskogee 10/31/2014 Ira Fobbs Dallas 11/13/2014 Colt Straub Transfer 11/18/2014 Marvin Hensen Joplin 12/01/2014

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Left to right: Tony Sargent, Ronnie Sales, Mark Henson, Danny McMullin, Richard West, Steve Alderman

Joplin Crew

Left to right: Bob Perlinger, Cliff McAdoo, Tim White, Joey Ward

Little Rock Crew

Harald Wallace

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Bob Perlinger and Paige at the 30th year toy run in Little Rock, Arkansas

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Weldon Spotlight

Ann in Tulsa, Oklahoma gets a surprise birthday cake

New office/counter area at the Omaha store. When complete,

they will have a 700 Sq. ft. usage display room available.

Trucking Word Search

BATTERY BRAKEDRUM CLUTCHES GASKET HEADLAMP KENWORTH LUCASOIL MACK MUDFLAP WIPER

Word Bank

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Life Hacks

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The Weldon Gazette

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