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If there has ever been a time in my life when I feel like crawling under the bed with a blankie and lying there whimpering – it just might be now. Now, I really don’t see myself as a wimp, like a girl who has never had to face anything more unpleasant than a pimple on her nose on prom night. I’ve faced my own share of serious diseases, loss of loved ones, being stranded in blizzard conditions, job loss, and car wrecks.
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In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet an innovator whose family emergency led to the creation of the pay phone.
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The 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.
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The 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 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.
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