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The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
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Mrs. Lola Parker Dean, born December 12, 1910, to Sherd and Ribbi (Harrison) Parker, worked with twelve siblings and parents on a farm east of Porter, Oklahoma where she developed her strong work ethics. She attended the community one-room community school of Harrison Chapel and graduated Eighth grade. She returned to the farm but had a deep desire to continue her education. After two years, she traveled to Muskogee to continue her education at Manual Training High School and graduated. Lola went back to the farm; back to work where they needed her more, worked hard, prayed, and believed God would provide a way. Time passed and she continued her education at Langston University where she earned a teaching certificate. Lola returned to her Harrison Chapel to serve as principal and teacher for grades one through eighth. She never let the law deter her desire to obtain an education and pursue her dreams. Each summer, she returned to Langston to continue her education until she earned her bachelor’s degree. Later she earned her master’s from Northeastern State College (University) in Tahlequah.
Read moreA regular meeting of the Wetumka City Council was held on Monday, February 14, 2022. Council members present were Jason Lee, Donna Dyer and Richard Roush. Norma Marshall-Mayor, Sherry Smith-City Manager and Garret Eller - City Attorney were also present.
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Todd Collard has been a graphic designer for over 35 years and he and his wife, Candi Mentink, currently have their business, Collard Designs, in Calvin, Oklahoma. In January of 2021, he and Candi decided to expand into something that Todd had always wanted to try: custom funeral caskets. Todd and Candi formed Caskets of Honor and hoped to provide a professional and personalized product to grieving families that would honor their deceased loved ones. Their business is a registered “Made in Oklahoma” entity.
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Marian French Ware was born 75 years ago to Lawrence and Marguerite French in Clearview, Oklahoma. She was one of eighteen children. Marian resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is a proud mother and grandmother. Her priority, she manages the French Family Trust which includes the homeplace her beloved parents, especially the home where her mother spent most of her 104 years on this earth. Second, her pride and joy is maintaining the history and culture of the town of which she attended and graduated school and returns as often as permitted. So, 75th Marian and many more blessed years.
Read moreClearview News: Sympathy is extended to the Drake family on the death of Anthony Drake of St. Louis, Missouri. Anthony is the brother of Gregory of Clearview, Ivan of Weleetka, and Bernard of Oklahoma City, Thelma of Kansas City, and Brady of Tulsa, and Selma Jr (deceased). He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Selma Drake of Clearview. Please continue your prayers for those on our sick list: L.C. Carson, Sharon Patton, Dorothy Loggins, Bobby Joe Forshee, Marjorie Plunkett, Kurrilue Johnson, and Johnny West. Remember, Spring is on its way, March 20th. Looking like a few garden places are in preparation for planting.
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With the first day of spring taking place on March 20, 2022, many of us know it means warmer weather is coming, but realistically, that’s about it. Sure, we know it’s called the spring equinox, but what does that really even mean? What is an equinox? What happens during an equinox? And who even decides which day is the first day of spring?
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Several years ago, I had to make a trip back to the country of Panama. I had several agendas for this trip. One was to take my wife on a mini-vacation, and another was to reconnect with some of our contacts. I especially wanted to go back into the rain forest to the village of San Antonio. The cross I carried up Mount Kilimanjaro came out of this area, and the people gave me a special send-off and prayed for me as I made the journey. I had not yet had a chance to report back to them about the climb, so I made them a shadow box with a picture and a piece of the cross inside. The story of the cross and mountain moved them, and when I presented them with the shadow box, their eyes welled with tears.
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