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Profound proclamations concerning life When you stand in front of a classroom of children for 57 years as I so enjoyably did, you encounter all sorts of questions, mostly about your personal life and sometimes about whatever topic we might have been discussing in class.

Help with everyday survival kit One of the first things I learned in Bible School as a youngster in rural Hughes County was that a parable is an earthly story with a Heavenly meaning.

Harrah Happenings Farmers Market extended in Park The weekly Famers Market held each Saturday from 9 a.m. until Noon in Harrah Heritage Park has moved to a new location. The event is now open to the public at the North end of the park with more vendors, expanded and dedicated parking spaces.

Things aren’t always what they seem I do not propose to be an expert on very much things but finding jobs after retirement would probably be an area in which I have some experience, but not necessarily a great deal of knowledge.

We Oklahomans recall with pride the fact that noted humorist Will Rogers was from the Sooner State and didn’t mind telling about his heritage to people in Hollywood, Washington DC, the South, overseas and any other place where people would listen.

I am the oldest of six siblings and usually have as many jobs as I do retirements. My youngest sister Paula Dunlap is the other teacher in our gang and when she retired as Director of Special Services at Harrah, she has stayed retired.

FELONIESClinton Eugene Glass – Computer fraud/unlawful use of computer/system, Possession of firearm after former felony convictionMISDEMANORS Deana Hudson – Petit Larceny, Malicious injury to property under $1000 Taren Elizabeth Bourne – Transporting opened container of intoxicating beverage,...

April brings out the fool in me One of the things I miss most about being retired from the classroom is that it has been 5 years since I have had a “Kick Me” sign mysteriously taped onto my back.1. Believe nothing, and trust no one this April Fools’ Day: So it’s just like any other day.2.

By the time you’re 88 years old, 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.

Some Moms may resist change One of the more popular expressions knocked around by people in my age group (OLD!!) is "used to be." That is certainly true of our mothers, past and present.