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Oklahoma Human Services announces Food Insecurity Grants

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Oklahoma Human Services is proud to announce Food Insecurity Grants to support the availability of and access to affordable and nutritious foods across Oklahoma in areas that have been negatively and/or disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded through the Legislature’s allocation of $12.5M of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), these one-time grants are designed to help food programs expand their capacity to reach more Oklahomans. Prospective applicants must complete a grant interest form by Oct. 6, 2023.

51st annual Arts ‘N Action Festival two weeks away

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The 51st annual Arts ‘N Action festival is scheduled for the third Saturday in September. Head out to the Tillman County Courthouse lawn, 201 N. Main St. in Frederick Sept. 16, 2023, to visit the art vendors, food vendors, and watch the wonderful talent that Frederick has to offer. This event is sponsored by the Frederick Arts and Humanities Council.
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Fishers of men

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O ut here on the farm we often look for ways to make life easier or simpler. One of those things is to find a good herd leader for a bunch of wheat pasture calves. I once had a Holstein cross steer that would lead a bunch of crazy wheat pasture calves anywhere you wanted them to go. What made him a good leader? Well, he understood where to go and they followed him. I never said I was an expert, but I’d say they just naturally looked up to him. Maybe it was because he weighed about 1,800 lbs.