Amish quilt auction to benefit school
In its twenty-third year, the annual Clarita School Consignment Auction is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, in Clarita, Okla. The event takes place each year in the outskirts of the unincorporated community located in the south central part of the state. Set to begin at 8 a.m., the one-day gathering is open to the public and is held at the Ben Troyer Farm. In addition to the... Read More
What should this photo’s title be?
Learn the story behind this photo, captured by Paul Hellstern with The Oklahoman, by clicking here. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What should this photo’s title be?", url: "http://highwayexit72.com/?p=4979" }); Read More
Art show to feature Oklahoma artists
Hillary Shipley, of Wynnewood, Okla., is among the artists exhibiting work at tonight's Pauls Valley "Work in Progress" Art Show. Shipley, a University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma graduate, painted the above three portraits. The Pauls Valley Arts Council is hosting the “Work In Progress” Art Show to kick-off its 2010 membership drive. Scheduled to... Read More
A Week of Giving: Boy Scouts of America
Day One _ Day Two _ Day Three _ Day Four _ Day Five The following post was written by Chris Griffith, a 2006 Eagle Scout recipient. Griffith is an active participant in both a local Boy Scouts of America council, and the Lindsay (Okla.) troop. What is the Boy Scouts of America? The Boy Scouts of America, or BSA, was founded on February 8, 1910, nearly 100 years ago. Within those... Read More
A Week of Giving: Introduction
Day One _ Day Two _ Day Three _ Day Four _ Day Five ‘Business’ as usual The holidays come once a year in the States; yet the the needs of our society seem constant against the backdrop of our seasonal wants. We begin the end of our calendar year’s by giving thanks on a day appropriately entitled “Thanksgiving”, and then get down to business. The... Read More
At a glance–the next two weeks
The next two weeks are mapped out, and in waiting for HighwayExit72.com. Scheduled to begin next Monday, Dec. 7, and concluding Friday, Dec. 11, the series “A Week of Giving” will take participants through five-consecutive days of sustainable difference making. Each day will spotlight a different need, and the person/people striving to meet those needs in a tangible... Read More
"Going to the Tulsa State Fair taught me…"
‘Tis the season for state fairs, fair food, and making memories on the midway. For the second time in two-straight weeks, my wife and I attended a state fair in Oklahoma. This past weekend found us in the northeastern part of Oklahoma for the 2009 Tulsa State Fair; included below are five lessons that I learned while we were there. “Going to the Tulsa State Fair taught... Read More
This is my friend, Charles
This is Charles (in the middle). He worked as an Oklahoma State Fair employee at this year’s state fair. He also became a friend. His job required him to keep clean the public restrooms that you see pictured in the background of this photo. Charles and I got to know each other throughout the day, Sunday, Sept. 27, as I frequented the area during my wife’s nearby arm... Read More
Oreos, Yoda, and the State Fair
This past weekend marked the end of this year’s Oklahoma State Fair, held annually in Oklahoma City, Okla., since the early-1900s. The 2009, 10-day event began Thursday, Sept. 17, and concluded Sunday, Sept. 27. Yesterday served as the day of choice for my wife, Nicci, and I to both attend and experience this year’s event–camera in-hand. Included below are some... Read More
Depression Among Oklahoma's Youth
According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), major depression is a medical illness that affects thoughts, feelings, behavior, mood, and physical health. Also known as clinical depression, major depressive illness, major affective disorder, and unipolar mood disorder, major depression affects five to eight percent of the United States adult population. According... Read More
