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The former Country Club at the northeast corner of Bryan and Highland in Shawnee was razed this week, as shown by this photo taken Thursday afternoon. Vicky O.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, urges Seminole residents affected by recent tornadoes and severe weather to be cautious when dealing with unfamiliar contractors or insurance claims adjusters.

With the weather getting warmer, it’s time to open up the windows and clean away all the dust and grime that’s accumulated over the winter. And this year, more Americans will be spring cleaning than before – 78% say they spring clean at least once per year, according to our latest National Cleaning Survey. That’s up nearly 10% from 2021! With the weather getting warmer, it’s time to open up the windows and clean away all the dust and grime that’s accumulated over the winter. And this year, more Americans will be spring cleaning than before – 78% say they spring clean at least once per year, according to our latest National Cleaning Survey. That’s up nearly 10% from 2021!

Hot enough for you? Things were cooking in the front greenhouse, so most plants were carried to their summer digs. The fern, spreading three feet in all directions, overgrown spider plants and aloes followed the rest outdoors since the sun porch was rapidly turning into a shade porch as the trees leafed out.

Master Gardener We talked about lawn care, watering, and fertilizing last time so we are going to talk a little about common sense mowing methods. Lawns waste a lot of water and take a lot of time, energy, and expense; but most people aren’t willing to totally convert all their lawn area to hardscape and ornamentals. Mowing is just something that must be done if you want your home to look beautiful and well cared for. Think of mowing as good exercise and a chance to get out in the fresh air and sunshine. With the rain we have been blessed with recently this spring, the lawns are growing quickly. The problem is to let the grass and soil dry out enough to mow without causing damage and still not let the grass get too tall before the next mowing.

Hello, Shawnee. If you’ve been reading this article on a regular basis, you know the Shawnee Recreation Center at 401 N. Bell offers fun and active programs for individuals aged 55+. If you haven’t, then welcome! It’s true, we really do.

Shawnee resident and longtime quilter Jane Powers placed third in the Small Wall Quilts First Entry category with her “Iris Rhapsody” quilt at the AQS Paducah Quilt Contest in Kentucky on April 27.