Night Sky Report

We were able to get in several good viewing sessions over the month. We did have a number of evenings when we had almost solid cloud cover that went on to dissipate by the early morning hours, giving way to very good viewing conditions by 2 to 3 in the morning.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center welcomed the autumn season with the hope for cooler weather and more showers. We want to thank Jack and Gretchen Conger and Ronny and Leann O’Dell for their gospel songfest at the center. Everyone enjoyed it so much.

CAPITOL REPORT

This year, the Legislature supported two very important bills on agriculture and rural development.House Bill 3196 removes the maximum number of Oklahoma State University (OSU) veterinary students who can be accepted into the rural Oklahoma veterinary training program.

My Bear-Scaring Adventure with Noodles

“Blah blah blah, food, blah blah, bears . . . so make a lot of noise.”I stopped walking, and Noodles, the Wonder Dog, abruptly jerked to the end of the leash in my hand. I really wasn’t paying attention to Mr.

A Nation That’s Safe: Securing Our Future

In a world that grows more complex by the day, ensuring our nation’s security must be our foremost priority. House Republicans are committed to strengthening America’s defense, safeguarding our borders, and showing strength on the global stage.

When News Was News

I didn’t know it at the time, but I had all the symptoms of a “news-a-holic” at a very early age. Following supper at my grandparents (Dad’s side), we would adjourn to the coldest, darkest room in the house, which contained a breadboxsized battery-powered radio.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

I grew up loving games: sports, cards, dominoes, board games... The Golden Age Center has decided to offer Bingo to those over 60 every Thursday from 10 am to 11 am, so bring a storebought food item such as cookies, chips, donuts, fruit, etc., and join us for an hour of fun. We even play for prizes!

Capitol Report

eportThis year, the Legislature supported two very important bills on agriculture and rural development.House Bill 3196 removes the maximum number of Oklahoma State University (OSU) veterinary students who can be accepted into the rural Oklahoma veterinary training program.

CAPITOL REPORT

eportThis year, the Legislature supported several important bills related to public health.House Bill 1449 establishes the Women’s Bill of Rights. It defines terms such as “father,” “mother,” “male” and “natural person,” as well as specifies that “sex” means biological sex at birth.

You Say Tomato...

With all good intentions, I planted four tomato plants at the beginning of summer and then promptly forgot about them. They were not far from the back door, behind a row of fast-growing snap peas and some faltering garlic and onions. Out of sight, out of my mind, thinking I could grow anything.