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Then and Now: Though many things come and go, much of what remains in Shawnee displays hints of days gone by. While some buildings still look very similar to their early days, some areas have changed quite a bit.

Shawnee native Allex Tarr premiered her short film “The Ritz” in a private screening at the Ritz last Friday. According to Tarr, the film is based on a story her grandparents told her when she was a child.

The International Finals Youth Rodeo continues this week at the Expo Center in Shawnee. Students from near and far are competing in various competitions including barrel racing, team roping and more, with both morning and evening performances going in three arenas.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma homeowners and renters in the seven counties who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding May 2-8 may call or go online to register for disaster assistance from FEMA.

Garden and spending time outdoors can be beneficial both physically and mentally. While one can pace themselves to work quickly or slowly, many different muscle groups can benefit from working in the garden. Horticulture therapy is actually a proven science, some medical facilities use garden therapy for physical and occupational therapy sessions targeting specific muscle movements or muscle groups. Transplanting seedlings can help with arthritis and uses those fine motor skills. Mental benefits will be featured soon in another article. When considering these thoughts, using common sense and joint/muscle protection techniques can help minimize potential injury or overuse of our hands and arms.

During this stretch of intense summer heat, the chickadees have located the ant moat above the hummingbird feeders. Few hummingbirds have sampled the nectar source, but the chickadees love drinking and bathing in the ant moat. About three inches deep by four inches across, the first bird repeatedly dips in its bill to take several sips. It then drops its head deeper into the water and throws the water over its back. Soon the bird semi-submerges several times, climbing in and out of the moat, before flying to a branch to preen and arrange feathers. Another chickadee arrives and the splashing commences. Up to four may take mini-baths, one after another. After the chickadees have completed their ablutions, the moat may have an inch of water left inside. The passion flower vines climbing

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma’s hard red winter wheat harvest is complete as farmers close the book on a season plagued by drought.

Students from across the country are in Shawnee for the International Finals Youth Rodeo this week. .