Environmental Picture Shows Bright Spots In Wildlife Recovery
The piece argues not all environmental news is bleak, noting species that have recovered or stabilized. It cites buffalo populations, wetlands purchases by Ducks Unlimited, comeback stories for wild turkey and prairie chicken, beaver, sandhill crane, gray whales, sea otters, Kirtland warbler, trumpeter swan, bald eagle, and alligator, plus broader public awareness and conservation efforts shaping a hopeful trend.
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Igeon
Great Plains
Plains
Tnne
Wichita Wildlife Refuge
America
Ducks Unlimited
Oklahoma
National Wildlife Federation
Michigan
Hardee's Remodeling Project Under Way
Work began last week on the remodel and expansion of Hardee's restaurant at 200 S. Mississippi. Store manager Gary Marsh said the finished project will add a larger counter area about 20 extra seats and a drive in window with a western motif. The restaurant will stay open most of the time, though one week of closure is possible in late February.
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Hardee’s
S. Mississippi
Gary Marsh
Marsh
Wood
George Gray
The
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
Painless English Demonstration At State Education Fair
Byng High School English teacher Dorothy Milligan will showcase the Painless English Composition program at the State Education Fair on January 26 at the University of Oklahoma Norman campus. The federally funded, $10,000 Innovative Programs project uses in class writing, group peer editing, and teacher conferences to reduce homework and improve writing skills for Byng seventh through 12th graders.
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Leslie Wigington
Byng
Dorothy Milligan
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Norman
Milligan
Jack Kates
Dents
Byng School
State Department of Education
Ada
Ada Middle School
Rick Smith
Jesse Munholland
U S
United States
Pam Spencer
Spencer
Frieda Squires
Coal County Sees Unemployment Drop But Rates Remain High
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reports Coal County’s unemployment decreased over the past year yet remains the state’s third highest rate. Officials warn the improvement may be short lived as regional manager Buddy Cable notes the trend could reverse.
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Stephen Hillman
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
Coal County
and Employment Commission
Buddy Cable
McAlester
Latimer
Pittsburg
B. E
Gray
Employment Security Commission
Commission
Jury validates damages for loss of taste in car crash case
In a personal injury case, Marvin claimed compensation for loss of taste after a bus accident. The court rejected the objection that this injury could not affect earning power and ruled the deprivation of enjoying flavorful food and drink as a valid damage, noting it can impact overall life enjoyment including sports and hobbies.
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Hart
Marvin
Jonah as a flawed messenger in a tale of mercy
The piece argues Jonah is a believable, flawed prophet whose prejudices against Nineveh clash with God’s mercy. It notes Jonah’s irritation at divine compassion, his predictable anger, and the surprising reversal when Nineveh repents and God spares the city.
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Jonah
Archie Bunker
Nineveh
Jonah’s Complaint The Book Ends With God’s Right Answer
A reflection on Jonah’s stormy request for life and God’s insistence on mercy. The piece compares petulant human demands to divine plans and ends noting God’s concern for a city of 120000 souls. Includes a recipe section for a lemon banana cake and cranberry topping.
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Jonah
God
Chest Drive Nears Goal in Ada Community Drive
The 1977 Ada Community Chest totals $89,787, about $5,213 shy of the $95,000 goal. Drive chairman Dr. Joe Parsons says the campaign is winding down and should finish by February. Funds support eight Ada area organizations.
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Ada
Joe Parsons
Drive
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Prea
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