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We all exchanged puzzled looks after the headmaster closed the door and warned us to behave. After a long line of substitutes, our new teacher was scheduled to arrive, but no one had yet seen her.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Alva campus is partnering with the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) to hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 20-21.

Every Easter there I would go, racing across the yard at my parents’ home. Trying to beat my little brother to all the brightly colored eggs that were hidden everywhere. Fun – you bet. Competitive – I can still remember whining because he found more than me.

Perusing through the old, big, thick magazine with its little pieces of yellowed crumbling bits falling to the floor, I came across pages with interesting ads. As you read them, try to guess about how many years ago such ads appeared.

When celebrating Easter, many Christians don their best apparel to attend church services and family gatherings. On Easter Sunday, gentlemen often put on their best suits and women their fanciest dresses. Children, too, wear formal clothing on Easter Sunday.

That’s what my boss said when I would open his office door. Let me explain the summer after my freshman year in high school, My football coach told me to call Mr. Lewis Cooper and he would hire me to work at the school warehouse to earn some money for football camp.

Construction on the remaining portion of the southern end of the Kickapoo Turnpike will resume during the second week of April. The project will complete the remaining section and allow all four lanes to open to traffic.

The Easter lily plant is native to both Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. The plant’s flowering season begins in April and ends in June. The plant produces pure white flowers on top of long stems. Easter lilies often adorn homes and church altars during this time of year.

The Konawa High School Band has worked hard in preparation for OSSAA State Competition. They received a “2” on Stage and a “1” in Sight Reading. Band Director Konnor Robertson says he is extremely proud of the students and their work this year.

Ronald J. Vastine, speeding, plea of no contest, $166. John Clark Brooks, driving without a valid driver’s license, plea of no contest, $320, failure to wear seatbelt, plea of no contest, $20. Steven Dewayne Evans, speeding, plea of no contest, $136.