Years Later, Quilt Still Blooms with State Pride

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma:   In 1985, Nettie White was approached by Enoch Kelly Haney, State Representative about creating a quilt of the Oklahoma state flower, the Gaillardia, sometimes known as Indian Blanket. Haney wanted a quilt that would represent the state flower and honor Oklahoma’s Native American heritage. White was at the time teaching Home…

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Capitol visit brings back memories

Recently, residents took a tour of the Oklahoma State Capitol building. They took in all the renovations that were completed in 2022. On the second floor in the Hall of Governors, Resident Mona Mae Waymire took a moment to pose by the bust of her father, Governor Raymond Gary. Gary served the state as the…

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It’s Back to School Time – by Carolyn Taylor

This is the day that the Lord has made.Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 School has started! This summer has gone by so fast, but with the much earlier starting dates than what I remember (usually after Labor Day), there really isn’t much summer, as we used to have it. I…

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