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The retired presidents of colleges and universities met at the University of Central Oklahoma at Edmond for their bi-annual luncheon on October 8th. Chair Joanna Hibbler, retired president of Southwestern U n i v e r s i t y , invited the former governors to attend and participate in a panel discussion to their successes and challenges during their terms in offices. Former Chancellor of Higher Education Glen Johnson served as the moderator.
Read moreYes, it is Marilyn Jackson. The mayor of Clearview is on a billboard on I-40. If you are traveling east on I-40 between Okemah and Clearview exits, you can spot Jackson on a giant bill representing the healthy communities. She has been instrumental in bringing the Mobile Wellness Unit to Clearview, in fact, she has scheduled another visit to Clearview on November 6th from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Please plain to visit the mobile van.
Read moreThe Okfuskee County Home and Community Education Clearview Club (OHCE) hosted the Okfuskee County Fall meeting on October 15, 2024 at the Main Street Community Building in Clearview. Those attending were clubs from Okemah, Paden, and Clearview. Members enjoyed an early morning continental breakfast before the business session at 10:00 a.m. Marilyn Jackson, the county secretary, welcomed the attendees. During the business session, the members discussed issues including immunizations, healthy living, menu planning, exercise programs, and much more. Jill Gibbins and Spencer Gibbins, OSU Educators, presented lessons on “Guiltless Gourmet Holiday Goodies” and preparing meals with the four main food groups with fewer calories. Those attending from the Clearview Club included Henrietta Hicks, Helen Bush, Edith Jimboy, Shirley Nero, Marilyn Jackson, and Joyce Barrett. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Okfuskee County OHCE should contact the Extension Center at 918-623-9213.
Read moreThe Main Steet resurface work will begin very soon. The grant money has finally been approved. We ask that all clean up your property and streets. Continued prayers for those on our sick list for Llyod David and Lovie Samilton, Christopher Stripling, Bobby West (lung cancer), Otis Davis, Terry Normore, Jerry French (cancer), Irene Carson, Taft Forshee, Tiger French, Wilbert Zackery, Brady Drake (cancer), and Earnest Hamilton.
Read moreSuccessful Sucker Day in Wetumka!
Read moreEighty-seven-year Clifford Normore began making toys of his memory from when he was a kid back in the 1930s and 1940s, when he could not go out and purchase toys to play with. He would make toys out of anything he could find.
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