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Patti Poteete

Patti Poteete

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?

I won the lottery … in my dreams. Sometimes I ponder the wondrous life a lottery win would afford me. I can do impossible things with the hypothetical millions of dollars, minus half after taxes. Even in dreams, taxes must be paid, but there’s still enough to turn dreams into reality.

Company Is A Comin’

“Mom, Company Is a Comin’” For our younger readers, “company,” in pre-TV time (Midwestern edition), described a visiting family often unannounced. Usually, visitors were nearby farming families.The entire family might come packed into a small four-door sedan.
Ensuring Election Integrity

Ensuring Election Integrity

Ensuring Election Integrity

This past session, the Legislature passed a number of bills aimed at strengthening and securing our state election process. Here’s a look at a few of the measures signed into law.
Every Breath You Take...

Every Breath You Take...

Every Breath You Take...

“Every breath you take, I’ll be watching you…” also known as the “Stalker’s Anthem!” This came across my music feed while I was on a walk the other night. I had to laugh out loud and probably looked like a raging lunatic. Sting sings, “how my poor heart aches, with every step you take.
The Ten Acre Observatory

The Ten Acre Observatory

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

CAPITOL REPORT

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

My Bear-Scaring Adventure with Noodles

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

A Nation That’s Safe: Securing Our Future

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.