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There are so many skills lost by one single generation failing to pass along their knowledge and wisdom to their children. How to live simply, how to live within one’s means, how to build a fire or cook on a wood-burning stove, and how to prepare foods and meals passed down for generations have become replaced by convenience and “experts” dictating what is “best.” In the end, the tastes and knowledge of the past are lost.
Read moreAttention pet owners: As of November 1, House Bill 1580 went into effect. A person owning or keeping a dog confined outside in accordance with subsection B of this section shall provide the dog with access to clean water, food and appropriate dog shelter. The dog shelter shall be fully enclosed on at least three sides, roofed and have a solid floor. The entrance to the shelter shall be flexible to allow the dog’s entry and exit and sturdy enough to block entry of weather elements. The shelter shall contain clean bedding and shall be small enough to retain the dog’s body heat and large enough to allow the dog to stand, lie down and turn comfortably. The enclosure shall be structurally sound and in good repair. Suitable drainage shall be provided so that water, ice or waste is not in or around the shelter. Fines for violating the provisions of House Bill 1580 start at $50 for the 1 offense, $200 for the 2 offense, and $500 for the 3 offense and be subject to impoundment of the animal in the local pound at the owner’s expense pending compliance with this section, or loss of ownership of the animal.
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D`Elbie Walker, MBA, Community Engagement and Health Planning Manager of Community Health District 7 of the Oklahoma State Department of Health serving Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, McIntosh, Muskogee, and Sequoyah Counties, visited in Clearview last week as a focus group to follow up on the COVID-19 vaccines and testing unit in positioned in Clearview. The mobile unit was in Clearview for one day and received a 100% plus rating for participation according to the number of residents in the area.
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Luther and Felix Jones of Tulsa drove to Clearview on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, to visit with Donnie Nero. Some years ago, Donnie met Felix in Pine Hollow, a small community north of Warner where Nero served as president of Connors State College. A few months ago, their paths crossed again in Tulsa. Felix mention that he wanted to visit Clearview and Nero invited him to come on down. Felix kept his promised and brough along his brother Luther. When they arrived, Luther stepped out of the car and immediately Nero recognized his old friend Luther from the days of being in the army reserves together in Tulsa. What a surprise for Nero but not for Luther. His brother had mentioned where he was going and who he was meeting with.
Read moreEthelene Scott is enjoying a visit from her Jackie of Seattle, Washington. Billy Walker was taken to the hospital by ambulance. He is home with his family and doing better but is going in for more testing. Alpheus Grundy is doing much better after his stay in the hospital. Sharon Johnson Patton is in the hospital recovering from surgery. Prayers needed for L. C. Carson, Bobbie Joe Forshee, and Magdelene Bruton (Stroud rehab). Also, remembers those who are home and need continue prayers, Irene Carson, Marjorie Plunkett, Kurrilue Johnson, and Billy Walker
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THE CALVIN CLASS OF 1981 RECENTLY HELD THEIR 40TH CLASS REUNION AND HAD A GREAT TIME TOGETHER! Calvin girls pictured are (left to right) Mona Reeves, Kathy Wilson Mathis, Virginia Flo Pace, Jean Lawson Alexander, Robin Hardwick, Ellen Ring Sewell and Jena Sims Kodesh.
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So many years ago, I would drive by this old building every day. I would mosey my truck slowly down the alley way between the hardware store and and familiar old structure. Like a soft old quilt on an icy morning there it sat. I heard stories from the old folks about pulling wagons up to the back of the Farmers Exchange on Saturday morning looking forward to a day of shopping and socializing on Main Street. I’m from Illinois so that iconic sign hanging on the back of that old building announcing “Dekalb” was sight for my sore hometown eyes. I watched as the years rolled by and commerce stopped at the Wetumka Farmers Exchange. I thumped and bumped my truck over that ragged old alley year after year. I watched in sadness as that perky yellow “Dekalb” sign got worn and faded. One day as we were driving through i couldn’t resist any longer. “Jump out here and grab that sign off there will ya?” I said to Bubs. He gave me an exasperated look. “You want me to go...steal...that sign off the building?” He asked with shock in his voice. “Yes” I answered. The edges are warped and broken, and, in some places, you can barely read it, but there it hangs. Smack dab in my living room, hanging on my wall, proud and to me, perfect. “Dekalb” My little chunk of the Wetumka Farmers Exchange. Born, 1910....razed, 2021. Shared byJan Barry
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