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“RESPECT, find out what it means to me…” School’s back in session and we always have a refresher course on respect (teachers, classmates, parents, rules, oneself)! As we sit in the dropoff line with my daughter, we usually jam out to some tunes to get our day jumpin’.

Train Wreck in the Time Tunnel

The start of school invariably propels me back to my early school days. Some readers may remember my prior account of my escape from that first-grade gulag in Kentucky.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Help! The Golden Age Center is looking for a few new volunteers for our home-bound meal program. A single person, a couple, a group, a business, or anyone who has an hour to donate in the middle of the day to deliver hot meals to shut-ins is needed.

Night Sky Report

The weather in August has been both unusual and typical. High temperatures and humidity have had detrimental effects on viewing from the observatory. Then there is cloud cover with the accompanying rain. On one occasion, a storm dumped in excess of eight inches on the observatory overnight.

On Aug. 29 A Major Bill Takes Effect

State Rep. Danny SterlingLast year, the House approved House Bill 1955 and the Senate gave it the final stamp of approval in the spring. Right now, every Oklahoman pays a 4.5% state sales tax on groceries.

Puppies, Puppies, And More Puppies

(Please Spay/Neuter Your Pets)Last StandLike myself, my neighbor loves animals. And we love living in a rural area on a dirt road outside city limits. The problem begins with people not spaying or neutering their pets. Next comes the unwanted puppies or kittens.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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A Light Agenda For County Commissioners

It was a light agenda for the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners during the special meeting held on Monday, Aug. 19.During the meeting last week, the board approved the use of the courthouse steps for a “Protect Our Children” rally, with the condition that the group obtain all...

My First Forensic Reunion

Brief background: I grew up at a time when my family reunions were limited to gatherings at my mother’s folks’ home in Kentucky. These happened on the birthdays of my grandparents, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

The members of the Golden Age Center love to celebrate important special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.Our entire kitchen staff were all born in August!