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The Golden Family celebrate their 98th family reunion on Sunday, September 4th at the Old School gym in Clearview. Marjorie Plunkett wants to thank all those who attended her 80th birthday party. She was genuinely surprised and grateful for the attention she received. Billy Walker has improved since his stay in the hospital. Please continue your prayers for those on our sick list: Clifford Normore, Billy Walker, L.C. and Irene Carson, Sharon Patton, Dorothy Loggins, Marjorie Plunkett, Ethelene Scott, Kurrilue Johnson, Earnest Hamilton, and Johnny West.
Read moreThis is the first instalment in our Mc-Guffey Readers series, in which we reproduce some of the best moral tales from the classic 1800s schoolbooks that sold an estimated 122 million copies by 1960, the largest circulation of any book in the world next to the Bible and Webster’s Dictionary. McGuffey’s Readers played an important role in American history, offering children not only lessons in reading, grammar, and spelling, but also in moral conduct and character. Enjoy, and share with your children!
Read moreOn August 20th, eleven of the thirtheen historicall all-Black towns and three other predominately Black towns met at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City for a full day of collaration with twelve state agencies and other organizations. The purpose of the conference was to bring the Black towns together under one roof to bring about a relationship with state agencies in sharing their resources and developing a network of collabration between each other. Dr. Donnie L. Nero Sr., collaborated with the Okla- homa Conference of Black Mayors, the Oklahoma History Center Executive Director Trait Thompson and staff, and the OHS Multicultural Office Director Saidy Orellana to organize the conference. In additon, the USDA Rural Development State Director of Oklahoma Kenneth Corn spoke at the conference along with agencies from the Departments of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; Commerce; Environmental Quality; Transporation; Housing Fianance Agency, Tourism and Recreation; and the Water Resources Board.
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Read moreNO 14 OF THE 105TH YEAR • PUBLISHED IN WETUMKA, OK 74883
Read moreIt has been said, “Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story” (Josh Shipp). We all know that statement to be a profound and powerful truth! April Briscoe, the principal at Wetumka Elementary School, has taken that statement and run! She has a vision for creating an environment where community members are given an opportunity to be that “caring adult” by being a part of “Circle Back”.
Read moreby April Briscoe, Principal Giving children the foundation they need to become well-rounded, healthy individuals is a core value at Wetumka Elementary. This core value includes recognizing the benefits of playing during recess. Research shows improved working memory, mood, and attention after physical activity. Additionally, playing with classmates helps children develop and sharpen social skills. When students are faced with inclement weather, however, and not able to go outside to play, research shows that students’ performance levels drop.
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