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Count on Justice Samuel Alito to subtly elbow an errant colleague from across the mahogany bench. On Wednesday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. The state of Oklahoma wants the Justices to say it has inherent sovereign power to prosecute non-Native Americans who harm Natives within reservation boundaries.
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SATURDAY, MAY 7, Judy Goodspeed will be at the Grace M. Pickens Library, 209 E. 9 Street in Holdenville from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with her new book Jeb’s Quest. Signed books will be available at the library. 405-379-3245 or you can order your copy from Judy at 405-380-7126.
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MRS. LISA PEEL’S PIANO STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL PIANO RECITAL ARE: Front Row: John Truitt,, Saige Glover, Layla Oliver, Bevin Mathis, Legend Kincade, Cayni Crump, Rowdy Griffin. Back Row: Joy Johnson, Ember Bachus, Ellie Truitt, Abby Mouser, JC Slater, Chelsey Slater, Mattison Griffin, and Instructor Lisa Peel.
Read moreOn April 25 the Wetumka Hyechka Music Club hosted Lisa Peel’s 15 Annual Piano Recital. It was held at the First Methodist Church in Wetumka. Over 50 guests, family members and friends enjoyed the musicians as they introduced themselves and performed their piano selections. Everyone enjoyed cookies and punch provided by the members of the Music Club. Those performing were Chelsey Slater, JC Slater, Ellie Truitt, Abby Mouser, John Truitt, Cayni Crump, Mattison Griffin, Bevin Mathis, Rowdy Griffin, Layla Oliver, Legend Kincade, Saige Glover, and Ember Bachus. Joy Johnson is also a student of Mrs. Peel’s but did not perform.
Read moreJoan Hill, Librarian of the Wetumka Library would like to share with you their newest book and DVD additions. Stop by and check out something for your enjoyment.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Weleetka Elementary March Students of the Month: Front Row: Landrie Mosco, Raylee Killmer, Jazlynn Kalk, Stryker Powell, Cameron Lawson. Back Row: Gabriella Roberts, Eli Hare, Korbyn Hare, Daisy Kalk. Not Pictured: Jaxton Spain.
Read moreMuseum on Main Street, Crossroads: Change in Rural America
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Once in high school, the teacher took us outside to the playground for study hall. The sun was really bright, and there was no shade at all. I was sitting at a picnic table with my back to the sun trying to shade my notebook as I studied.
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