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Scent of roses lies in wait
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Scent of roses lies in wait
April 21, 2021
Well, look at that! The many roses here at the retirement village are coming alive and look very promising. Must give a shout out to a dear one Must give a shout out to a dear one that lives down the ...
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“OUR child is absolutely perfect!”
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“OUR child is absolutely perfect!”
April 9, 2021
Some years, and quite a few Coffeetime Columns ago, we wrote an article called Hellion Alert. It was about Andy recounting a true incident of eating lunch in a restaurant where a small, undisciplined ...
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What does God think of your name?
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What does God think of your name?
April 9, 2021
CLAY CENTER, KANSAS –“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1). What do you think of that statement from the Bible? It should make...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
April 9, 2021
Dear Editor: On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 the good citizens of Henryetta elected a school board member with only 246 votes. The two candidates received a total of 364 votes. How many of those voters knew...
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‘Shadow Children’ author born in 1964
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‘Shadow Children’ author born in 1964
April 9, 2021
Margaret Peterson Haddix, American author best known for her two book series “Shadow Children” and The Missing,” was born April 9, 1964 at Washington Court House, Ohio. Raised on a farm with two broth...
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Delicious Cherry Treats
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Delicious Cherry Treats
April 9, 2021
Cherry is one of my favorite fruits. Growing up, Maraschino cherries were a staple in the house, usually so we could put them atop the ham along with pineapples. It always stained the juice around the...
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How would you pray that God enlarge your territory?
April 7, 2021
“I would ask God for more space because my brother won’t leave me alone a lot of times,” says Jenny, 10. Jenny, I recommend that your brother talk with Kevin, 9, whose territory-development plan inclu...
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Daylight saving causes whomperjaw
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Daylight saving causes whomperjaw
April 7, 2021
Don’t know about you folks, but this daylight savings time has got me all whomperjawed! Now, I’ve said that word all my life. My parents said that word before me and my grandparents before them. I hav...
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PROJECT HEART
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PROJECT HEART
April 7, 2021
Wednesday, April 7 – Ham and Bean Soup, Sliced Onion, Mixed Greens, Stewed Tomatoes, Cornbread, Ambrosia and Milk Thursday, April 8 – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Vegetable Blend, Hot ...
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“I wasn’t told – Were you?”
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“I wasn’t told – Were you?”
April 2, 2021
Every Easter there I would go, racing across the yard at my parents’ home. Trying to beat my little brother to all the brightly colored eggs that were hidden everywhere. Fun – you bet. Competitive – I...
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Several Peck books available at library
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Several Peck books available at library
April 2, 2021
Richard Peck, American author of young adult literature, was born April 5, 1934 in Decatur, Ill. After graduation from DePauw University with a Bachelor’s degree in English, Peck was drafted into the ...
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Benefitting Bedtime Beverages
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Benefitting Bedtime Beverages
April 2, 2021
Sleep has been elusive for me of late. I have been dragging through the last couple weeks because of it. When it came to this week’s column, I figured why not help myself out a little. There are all k...
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Lawmakers consider ideas to improve children’s lives
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Lawmakers consider ideas to improve children’s lives
March 31, 2021
This week, I want to write about some of the great ideas for children being considered by Oklahoma’s representatives and senators. The job of a lawmaker is often tough; fortunately, there are many adv...
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How do you pray for God’s blessing?
March 31, 2021
“We would get our family together, hold hands, sing and pray,” says Jonas, 6. Families are truly blessed when God is at the center of home life. Children respond when they see their parents humble the...
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Living blessed, ‘high on the hog’
March 31, 2021
My, oh my, folks. For a while there it seemed as if our lives had been turned upside down and backwards. We moved from one peril to another. And, at times going through more than one at the same time....
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Letter to the Editor
March 26, 2021
RE: PRIVITIZATION OF MEDICARE Dear Editor: As Oklahoma moves toward privatizing its Medicaid program, including dentistry, you should be aware of what happened last time so you won’t be surprised when...
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Ending the cycle of racism with remembrance, reckoning
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Ending the cycle of racism with remembrance, reckoning
March 24, 2021
Numerous incidents this past year have increased discussion over what constitutes a hate crime. Just about every minority community has endured violence throughout the world based upon this type of bi...
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Longing for musical melodies, sunshine
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Longing for musical melodies, sunshine
March 24, 2021
Ok Folks, here it comes! Today, I am going to tell it like it is! I am weary! And, some others here at the retirement village, tell me they are weary as well. Weary of the winter’s bone-chilling cold ...
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How would you proclaim Jesus’ resurrection?
March 24, 2021
If Jesus rose from the dead today, how would you announce his resurrection? “I would be screaming,” says Meg, age 9, “‘Jesus is not in the tomb.’ I would be telling everyone in the world. I think ever...
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Surf’s Up
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Surf’s Up
March 12, 2021
Seafood is one of my all-time favorites, as anyone who reads my column should have ascertained by now. I have done two columns on shrimp, a column on crab and I have included many recipes in between f...
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Property tax deadline extended
December 19, 2025
Okmulgee County Treasurer Lindsay Bunch is reminding property owners that the deadline to make property tax payments has been extended, while also sharing details on upcoming courthouse closures and t...
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Lions’ Christmas Basket project reflects over 70 years of community service
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Lions’ Christmas Basket project reflects over 70 years of community service
December 19, 2025
Long before delivery lines stretched across parking lots and long before hundreds of baskets were packed in a single day, the Henryetta Lions Club Christmas Basket Project lived quietly in the hearts ...
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen Trooper Larry Smith
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Wreathing ceremony honors fallen Trooper Larry Smith
December 19, 2025
Each holiday season, remembrance takes on a quieter, more personal form for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. This year, that remembrance led several troopers and family members to a graveside in Okmulgee ...
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Commissioners review bids for road project
December 19, 2025
A significant cost difference between competing bids for a major District 3 road project dominated discussion during Monday morning’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners, as ...
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100 Years Ago (1925)
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100 Years Ago (1925)
December 19, 2025
• A new weekly paper, The Henryetta News, published its first issue on Dec. 11. Edited by Rev. A. R. Garrett, a Baptist minister and former editor of the Dewar News, the publication announced plans to...
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