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Wonderland classics available
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Wonderland classics available
January 22, 2021
Lewis Carroll, English author of children’s fiction, was born Jan. 27, 1832 in Daresbury, England. The oldest and third child of 11 children, he was home schooled in his early years. He grew up entert...
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Making a difference takes preparation
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Making a difference takes preparation
January 22, 2021
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr is regarded as one of the most effective advocates in the history of the United States. He understood that much work had to be done to see the changes he wanted achieved. A...
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Chinese Gooseberry
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Chinese Gooseberry
January 22, 2021
Kiwifruit is an edible berry native to China. It grows on a weak, woody vine and must be supported for the vine to survive the growth of the fruit. The fruit itself is oval, about 3 inches long. It is...
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Bring on those Diamond Art kits!
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Bring on those Diamond Art kits!
January 20, 2021
Yup, this what I heard. “Well, if you ain’t th’ cuckoo clock?” Do you think she was trying to tell me something? Then what? Was it a compliment? Since I have a choice, I’m going to interpret it as a c...
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Amazing Oats
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Amazing Oats
January 15, 2021
Oats are incredibly beneficial and one of the most nutrient packed foods. While they are high in fiber and carbs, they are also loaded with protein and good fat. Oats are loaded with important vitamin...
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Winnie the Pooh author born in London, England
January 15, 2021
English writer, Alan Alexander “A.A.” Milne was born Jan. 18, 1882 in London, England and grew up with two older brothers. He attended Westminster School in London and graduated in 1903 from the Unive...
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Sometimes a little eavesdropping pays off
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Sometimes a little eavesdropping pays off
January 13, 2021
The residents here at the retirement village are, on most days, good natured, tolerant and friendly people. Yet, there are some days one doesn’t feel too good natured and tolerant. Some days we feel l...
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Show your support of law enforcement
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Show your support of law enforcement
January 8, 2021
American author and illustrator, Marjorie Priceman was born Jan. 8, 1958 in Long Island, N.Y. Marjorie and her sister grew up doing crafty things as her mother was an artist. The girls loved to read a...
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Vegetable Spaghetti
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Vegetable Spaghetti
January 8, 2021
Lori suggested I do a Veganuary column or columns. Since I usually go healthier in January anyway, I thought this was a wonderful idea. Then, I started this column and didn’t do vegan at all except th...
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Catching up on times with Miss Martha
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Catching up on times with Miss Martha
January 6, 2021
ARTICLE ONE: Well, Folks, Thanksgiving has come and gone and the turkey wasn’t the only thing that was stuffed! Aren’t we grateful one of our presidents long ago decided we needed a day to focus on be...
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Library patrons wished a ‘Merry Christmas’
January 1, 2021
Jan. 4, 1933 is the birth date of American author, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. She has written over 130 books and 2,000 articles. This writer of children and young adult fiction books grew up with an old...
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Four popular teas offer numerous health benefits
January 1, 2021
When in need of a beverage to warm them up, billions of people across the globe routinely look to tea. That choice has been made since ancient times, as various historians trace the habitual consumpti...
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Keep digging with a smile
January 1, 2021
Six-year-old Johnny longed for, prayed and dreamed about getting a pony for his birthday. In his eyes, he truly NEEDED a pony. Uncle Jim knew all about Johnny’s dream. But he also was very aware of th...
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‘It really is a wonderful life’
January 1, 2021
Quarantining during this time of COVID-19 has provided opportunities to watch some movies that I have always wanted to see. One of those is “It’s a Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Re...
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Past memories flood our minds
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Past memories flood our minds
December 30, 2020
Oh my, the memories that come flooding in for us dear ones, who make our home here at the retirement village. One of the things we remember today is the attack on our country by the Japanese. We were ...
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Library patrons wished a ‘Merry Christmas’
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Library patrons wished a ‘Merry Christmas’
December 25, 2020
Cynthia DeFelice, American children’s writer, was born Dec. 28, 1951 in Philadelphia, Penn. Her father was a psychiatrist and her mother was an English teacher who read to their children every night. ...
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Easy Christmas Candy
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Easy Christmas Candy
December 25, 2020
It’s Christmas! Holiday shopping is pretty much done and we are all full on getting ready for Christmas dinner now or at least we should be. This year, my family decided finger foods for our get toget...
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“JUST. DON’T. DO. IT”
December 18, 2020
Accustomed to spending Christmas Day packed with beloved family, or close friends? Or a mixture of both, in a free-for-all party of fun and food? Now it is true, most of us do have a person who is a –...
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Irish author resides in Los Angeles, California
December 18, 2020
Dec. 19, 1928 is the birth date of Eve Bunting, born in the small village of Maghera in Northern Ireland. Her father was a postmaster and her mother was a homemaker who operated a community library ou...
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Funky Fudge
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Funky Fudge
December 18, 2020
This week I want to talk fudge. I love fudge. Its creamy texture really can’t be beat and I really enjoy chocolate so it’s a go to treat for me. By definition, fudge is a creamy, soft candy made from ...
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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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