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C.S. Lewis is credited with saying, 'We read to know we are not alone.' Though reading is often a solitary activity, sharing and discussing books can serve as an even greater reminder that we are not alone. For those who say they do not love to read, they probably just haven't found the right book yet. One way to be exposed to different literary styles and authors is to be part of a book club. Readers might actually want to start their own club.
Read moreWhere do you hear a compliment? Dolly Parton said her husband was receiving a number of compliments from a woman at their local bank. She subsequently wrote the song titled Jolene. In the song she penned these words, “Jolene, please don’t take my man just because you can.” I don’t believe for a minute there was ever any woman who could have snatched up Carl Dean away from Dolly. However, whatever was transpiring made for a great hit song for Dolly. Also, I feel confident that Carl was getting plenty of attention from Dolly at home as well. Or, maybe he wasn’t, who knows?
Read moreSouthern Oklahoma small business owners can learn how to prepare applications for state and federal funding opportunities with the third session of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s In the Weeds masterclass series offered through the organization’s Oklahoma Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators program.
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Senator Grant Green, whose district includes Seminole County, was among those celebrating the historic $250 million state funding appropriation for Oklahoma State University’s new veterinary teaching hospital.
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The Seminole City Council approved several board appointments and a revised work week schedule for some city employees at its regular meeting Tuesday night.
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Parents help their children with many things, but to what extent do they help them find a job?
Read moreDear Dave, My wife and I have worked hard for many years. We’ve tried to be smart with our money, and follow your principles of saving, spending and giving. Our financial situation is pretty good now. We are debt-free, we’re both close to retirement, and we have a net worth of around $2.7 million. We would like to start giving back at this point in our lives. There are several organizations we’re interested in helping, but how can we know for sure which ones we can trust to use our money wisely?
Read moreThe Oklahoma Safety Council (OSC) has announced the appointment of Greg Kent as its new Executive Director. A retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with more than three decades of leadership experience in aviation and industry, Kent brings a proven record of building strong safety cultures and driving measurable results.
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