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Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The Golden Age Center is decked out for Christmas, and all of us are preparing for the holidays. We enjoyed time with friends and family during our Thanksgiving break.We thank the Highland Church of Christ for the care packages that were given to every member, home-bound member, and staff.

The Red Brick Ballpark

I have several times made reference to the circumstances that brought two young Kentucky families together on a small rocky farm in Southern Indiana. In 1947 the four Pecks and the four Fredericks moved into a large brick house that was built in 1869.
Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

As we celebrated Thanksgiving, a time traditionally set aside for reflection and gratitude, it is essential for us to come together and pause, even in the midst of our differences. This holiday is an opportunity to appreciate what we have as communities, families, and as a country.
Session Recap: Judiciary and Military & Veterans

Session Recap: Judiciary and Military & Veterans

Session Recap: Judiciary and Military & Veterans

This week, I want to share information about the bills the Legislature passed on judiciary policies, as well as military and veterans affairs.In judiciary, House Bill 2923 rejects the 17% across-the-board pay raise for state judges as recommended by the Board on Judicial Compensation.
Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

We send our best wishes to Ivan Halaey, Ruth Hancock, Patsy Moltz, Carol Nelson, Lynuel Newton, Jack Parson, and Joyce Webb, who were born in November.We also recognized all of our veterans on Nov. 11 by presenting each of them with a poppy.
Thank You For Being A Friend

Thank You For Being A Friend

Thank You For Being A Friend

Tis the season to give thanks. Instead of being consumed with all the trials and tribulations we have survived thus far, we need to stop and be thankful because someone, somewhere, is wishing they had what we do.This is a time to reflect on the good and be thankful for it.
Sanity’s Last Stand

Sanity’s Last Stand

Sanity’s Last Stand

Forget Thanksgiving; let’s jump straight to Christmas. After all, Thanksgiving is just a stopgap holiday between Halloween and Ho-Ho-Ho.
Letters To The Editor

Letters To The Editor

Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor: I would like to thank the teachers, staff, and students at Bernard Elementary for the wonderful and patriotic Veterans Day program.It was nice to see young people learning about the value of the US Military. Each branch received recognition from the students.
The Ten Acre Observatory

The Ten Acre Observatory

Night Sky Report

Moving into fall, we generally have more stable atmospheric conditions (between the weather fronts). These conditions enable us to have crisp, sharp views of the night skies.
Honoring Our Officers Of The Year

Honoring Our Officers Of The Year

Honoring Our Officers Of The Year

Earlier this year, my office launched a program to recognize some of Oklahoma’s outstanding law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to protect their communities and keep the public safe.