The unique crafts, antiques, collectibles, furniture, decorative items, jewelry, clothing and so much more drew shoppers from near and far. Connie Harris, one of the founders of “An Affair of the Heart”said she is always amazed and blessed by the vendors, shoppers and workers who make the show such an amazing success.
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World War I was not given that designation until World War II came along. Here’s hoping there is never a WW III.

Fur traders affirm that the making of a full-length mink coat involves hides from at least 35 minks. On special orders, more than 60 pelts may be required.
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Country music star and popular entertainer Blake Shelton recently donated $20,000 to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Shelton – an Oklahoma native, reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and three-time Male Vocalist of the Year – presented the donation to Wildlife Department Director Richard Hatcher backstage after an Oct. 4 concert in Tulsa. The donation will be used to support the Wildlife Department’s suite of outdoor education programs that are designed to introduce youth to the outdoor lifestyle, one that Shelton avidly enjoys himself.
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President Teddy Roosevelt

President Teddy Roosevelt’s famous line “Speak softly and carry a big stick” was apparently a re-phrased West African proverb that Theodore thought to be apropos for him and his governing policies. I experienced a high school coach that had the very same philosophy (except for the walk softly part).

The Medal of Honor (often mistakenly called the Congressional Medal of Honor) was first awarded to six Union Army volunteers in 1863. One of the original six medals is on display at the Smithsonian Institution. There are three varieties of the award that vary slightly according to the military branches of the recipients.
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Prof Marvin Leeper and folklore class from Murray State College

The annual Honobia Big Foot Conference and Festival took on yet another avenue of study last week end, as professor of English and Folklore, Marvin Leeper, made a presentation on how Oklahoma folklore affects a society.  Several members of his folklore class from Murray State College in Tishomingo attended the festival and conference to observe the phenomenon.

Other Conference speakers included independent researchers such as Dr. of Wildlife Science Earnest Ables (ret.) Dr. of Ophthalmology, Jeff Duff, Ron B. formerly with BFRO, and Chris Torado, the Animal Welfare Officer in Oklahoma City.   Harry Keaton, founder of Leflore County Paranormal research also made an interesting presentation.
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