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Do as I do, not as I say This is definitely one area in which my friends, my co-workers and especially my family would wholeheartedly agree: I need help with organizing my texting skills.
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The Okfuskee County District #3 James Yandell and Five Star Paving began work this week on the new parking lot at the old Clearview school grounds in Clearview. The parking lot will cover about one-third of the land on the east side of the old gym. This will allow automobiles to enter the grounds and park during rainy weather without the possibility of getting bogged down. In the future, there is a possibility of adding basketball goals to create play area. The citizens of Clearview consider this a great addition to the community. This is made possible through a COEDD grant.
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Dr. Donnie L. Nero Sr. spoke at the “Out of Africa into America” Phyllis Wheatley School Reunion held at McAlester, Oklahoma last week. The theme for their reunion was “Our Roots are Here.” Phyllis Wheatley was an all-Black Rosenwald School located near Hartshorne & 69 North Highway. It was the only Rosenwald school in the county. The school began as the Dunbar, Crowder and Dow schools until the Rosenwald fund constructed the last building. The school system existed from 1909 until 1956.
Read moreSympathy is extended to Ruby Simpson on the death of her grandson Prentice Johnson. His service her planed for Saturday, July 29th at 2:00 p.m. at Greater Mizpah Church in Wichita, Kansas. Heavenly Gates Mortuary in Wichita is handling the services. Please continue your prayers for those on our sick list. Sharon Patton, who is home on hospice. Tiger French, Wilbert and Ida Mae Zackery, Sandy Combs, Lloyd Samilton, Yolanda Jackson, Becki Stripling, Christopher Stripling, L.C. and Irene Carson, Dorothy Loggins, Marjorie Plunkett, Earnest Hamilton, and Johnny West.
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Donna Wilson and camera crew of America’s Black Forum, a Washington, DCbased producer, hosted by President of the National urban League, Marc Morial visited in Clearview on Monday with Mayor Marilyn Jackson, Trustee Donnie Nero, and Clearview historian Shirley Nero to discuss the Black townships of Oklahoma, particularly the town of Clearview and its future.
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Donnie and Shirley accompanied their son Donnie Jr. and daughter and sonin- law Tanya and Marvin Blades Jr. and grandchildren Makai, Jordan, Jada, and Berlin to Eureka Springs. They rented a cabin on Beaver Lake and spent their time swimming, driving into Eureka Springs to shop and enjoy the many activities in the area.
Read moreRonald Sheppard who is attending Boys State at Norman, as representative of the Kitchen-McDowell American Legion Post 224, has been named Mayor of Scanland City by the boys who are citizens of that city.
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