Tecumseh Golden Age Center

We feel like a family at the Golden Age Center, and we are happy that our family is now complete. Welcome to Heather Hitchcock, who was promoted to site manager. Welcome to Karissa Marshall, our new head cook.

Sorry If I Missed You

The high school sports seasons are done, and to all those athletes: if I didn’t make it to your big game or get your picture in the newspaper, I’m sorry. When I started at the Countywide in Aug. 2020, it was the height of the pandemic. Schools were teetering between lockdown and in-person learning.

My Purse

What’s in my purse? That by which I call a handbag, by any other name, would feel as cumbersome. A bit Shakespearean, but really ladies, what’s in your purse? I handed mine to Mr. Right the other day and he actually stumbled backward at the unexpected weight. “What do you have in this thing?

Cows & Cabbage

“And that’s how the cow ate the cabbage!” Sunday, May 14, is the day set aside to celebrate Mother’s or Mom, as I call mine. I have a weekly standing date with my Mom, and I do everything I can not to stand her up. But then life happens, and the day might get moved.

Capitol Comments

Since President Biden took office, he has increased the role of the federal government in the lives of everyday Americans. The policies of this Administration have led to high inflation, more government dependency, a struggling economy, and mortgage rates that have doubled over the last 3 years.

California Was Crazy, Even 60 Years Ago

Many Oklahomans have California connections; especially, around Bakersfield. There is currently a Reverse Grapes of Wrath migration from California back to Oklahoma. Oklahomans are a lot like salmon---they go back to the place of their birth.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

We are proud Americans at the Golden Age Center. Recently, we had to take down our tattered flag to be burned in a ceremony done yearly by the American Legion. Please check your flying flags to be sure they are in good condition.

A Mighty Wind

Last Stand Due to the heartbreaking devastation in the Shawnee, Cole, and Etowah areas this week, I am repeating an earlier column. Mr. Right and I are working on the damage to our own little community.

We Must Protects Sports For Women And Girls

For Women And Girls The OU’s women’s gymnastics team just earned their second-straight NCAA national championship. Winning one national title is really tough; two in a row is something that only historic dynasty programs accomplish.

Capitol Notes

An Oklahoma educator made national news this week when she was named the National Teacher of the Year for 2023. This is the first time Oklahoma has had a national winner since 1964.