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An 8th grade education in 1895 (I try to remember to run this every couple of years because of the influence it has had on me personally. Hope you enjoy and maybe recall some memories of past school days.

By John Martin Staff Writer The electronic age has some drawbacks, especially for old people used to paper and pen communication. Like me, I am sure each of you get more than your share of “helpful” e-mails urging you to do or not do many things. This is an open letter to those people.

A new virus to worry about This little ditty is called Advice from An Old Farmer but it sure sounds a lot like words I heard from my dad and his 4 brothers, all raised on a farm. Always remember: Your fences need to be horse-high, pigtight and bull-strong.Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.

Collected wisdom to enrich your life By the time you’re 90 years old (and I AM!!!), you’ve learned everything. Then all you have to do is remember it! Good luck and here are some suggestions that might help you.AND ON THAT SAME TOPIC: Your parents were the most important people in the family.

It's been 8 years since I completed my 57th and final year as a teacher and I'll be honest with you, in many ways I am glad that I am not having to face the classroom (and out of classroom) challenges that teachers are facing in this topsy-turvy world we live in and the situations it creates.

The mind is a priceless gift, one that sometimes can beclouded by environment and preconceptions. For example: 1. The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.2.

Wise Words from a Wise ManTip of the hat to the Rev. Jesse Spurlock, former pastor at Highland Park Baptist Church in Midwest City, who provides food for thought in the weekly bulletin at the church where he pastored for 18 years.

No matter how much things may change, some truths never go out of style. Tell that to the unbelieving younger generation. Examples: You can buy a house, but not a home. You can buy a clock, but not time. You can buy a bed, but not sleep. You can buy a book, but not knowledge.

A Jewish Rabbi and a Catholic Priest met at the town’s annual 4th of July picnic. Old friends, they began their usual banter.“This baked ham is really delicious;” the priest teased the rabbi. “You really ought to try it.

by John Bill Mar_n When you stop and ponder this awesome and orderly universe that God has placed us in, some very remarkable facts become evident.