2011 'Chamber Legislative Breakfast' notes
The following notes are from the 2011 Chamber Legislative Breakfast at Little Ben’s Pizza in Pauls Valley, Okla. Senator Susan Paddack, Representative Lisa Billy, a field rep. from Congressman Tom Cole’s office, and a field rep. from U.S. Senator James Inhofe’s office were on-hand to speak to attendees. The event began at 6:45 a.m. and ended [...]
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 [...]
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Art show to feature Oklahoma artists
The Pauls Valley Arts Council is hosting the “Work In Progress” Art Show to kick-off its 2010 membership drive. Scheduled to begin at 7 o’clock tonight, the show will be the PVAC’s first event in the PV Arts and Cultural Center located at the corner of Paul and Walnut Streets. According to event officials, over [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
"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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
