Columns

A few years ago I had a dental appointment up on the 3rd floor of the VA in Oklahoma City. It led to another and then another. It is a unique feeling to be sitting in that chair. No, it’s not just the discomfort its mostly the “dread” that something terrible is about to happen.

1. The federal govern- ment, in its infinite wisdom, has “Tomahawk” cruise missiles, “Apache”, “Blackhawk”, “Kiowa” and “Lakota” helicopters and the code name “Geronimo” was used in the attack that killed Osama bin Lad- en, officially ob jects to the name of the Washington Redskins football team.

Letter to the editor: June 3, 2025 Holdenville News, an article about the wind turbine company was published.They claim to want to be part of the community, to be good stewards and responsible neighbors.

PAULAJ. BENNETT, HUGHES COUNTY GOP CHAIRMANWho says we have to fight? Why should we fight? It doesn’t affect me, why should I care?It won’t be near me, why should I speak up? It won’t affect my cows or property.

On May 3rd, Clearview hosted a Black Town’s tour from Oklahoma City with 56 visitors. They toured various local sites including the old school gym, the Main Street Community Building, and the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame.

The Green Corn Revolution The “Green Corn Revolution had, as its home, Allen, Oklahoma.Allen’s history never fails to amaze. Nor do the farmers of 1915. As usual they were living in hard times.

Can we ever understand what we mean by saying someone is depressed? Recordings in the Bible called depressed people demon possessed The “crazies” of those times were thought to be possessed by devils.

In these trying times, it’s always good to take time for a good laugh, sometimes from unexpected sources. See if any of these fit your mood, past, present or future. 1.When one door closes and another door opens, you are probably in prison.2. To me, “drink responsibly” means don’t spill it.3.

Years ago, right after I began CoffeeTime Column, a friend suggested I write an article addressing ‘Dealing with your ex after the divorce.’Now, I don’t know much, but I do know that a writer is foolish to attempt to write about an unfamiliar subject.

SawubonaI learned a new word this week: Sawubona. It’s a Zulu word from South Africa and I’ll share its meaning in just a moment. But first I have a question for you.When was the last time you were really seen and listened to? How long has it been?