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Beans and ham, and a baby
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March 19, 2025
Beans and ham, and a baby
By Amie Cato-Remer AROUND to go to TOWN waste'

Well, I did it! That 10 pounds of smoked ham that I brought back from Chicago in my suitcase from Thanksgiving – it finally went into a pot of beans, and they were the best I’ve ever cooked – at least in my opinion.

After eating on them for about four days, I  pawned the lefto vers off on a friend because I didn’t want them was satisfied once again that the ham had made the trip, and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

As I’ve mentioned before, my son-in-law is my favorite child. My daughter and her family came to Oklahoma for a visit a few weeks ago and I was so proud of my son-in-law when he announced that hed brought me the leftovers back in his suitcase from their last shindig.

I laughed and was happy to see a large ziplock baggie full of frozen homemade mac and cheese that had been cooked on the smoker, along with a huge bag of pulled pork. I’ve taught and trained him well, now if I can just get my daughter on board I might not ever have to cook or buy groceries again.

I visited them a little over a week ago and was reminded that they’d be moving into their new house at the end of March in Wisconsin, and needed to clean out both of their deep freezers.

Unfortunately, I’d made a shopping trip to Goodwill and my suitcase was already pretty hefty, in fact it ended up weighing over 50 pounds when I got to the airport to leave. I knew I wouldn’t have room for anything that was in the freezers, so I had to leave it all behind. Talk about devastation.

Thankfully, they are flying me back out at the end of March to help them move because the Lord decided to bless us with another surprise this year – my daughter is pregnant with her second child, and it’s another boy. I am elated (to say the least)!

My grandson Cooper, who will be 2 years old in June, is excited about his new baby brother, who will arrive between the end of August and early September. He has started pointing to his mom’s belly, raising her shirt and saying “Bubba”. I thought it was cute until he did the same thing to me and then I had to explain that Lala (grandma) does not have a baby in her belly, it just looks likes she does because I am also a little hefty…

Officer returns to work, key safety decisions made
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Officer returns to work, key safety decisions made
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 7, 2025
In a meeting marked by both solemn acknowledgments and forward-looking decisions, the town of Webbers Falls conducted its regular council session on April 8. The meeting began with a heartfelt gesture...
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Police chief announces zero tolerance policy on loose dogs
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 7, 2025
In response to a growing public safety concern, Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins announced that the town is launching a zero tolerance initiative aimed at holding negligent animal owners accountable. “W...
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Fletcher, Peoples reappointed as mayor, vice mayor
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Fletcher, Peoples reappointed as mayor, vice mayor
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 7, 2025
The Town of Vian and Vian Public Works Authority (VPWA) went over a packed agenda during their regular joint meeting on April 21, reappointing town leadership, approving multiple community events, and...
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Cherokee Nation makes donation to local police departments
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Cherokee Nation makes donation to local police departments
May 7, 2025
Cherokee Nation Districts 5 and 6 Tribal Councilors E.O. “Jr.” Smith and Daryl Legg, along with Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner recently donated a total of $78,724 to local law enf...
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Blackgum community sale May 9 and 10
May 7, 2025
The Blackgum community sale is back! Come shop this Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blackgum Community Building, located on Hwy. 100, one mile east of Tenkiller State Park.
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Town of Webbers Falls events
May 7, 2025
May 6: Food Giveaway WF First Baptist Church, the first Tuesday of each month. May 10: Town of Gore’s Cruise Night. May 13: ECOWA and Town of Webbers Falls meeting, 6 p.m. May 16: Webbers Falls High S...
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Band of Gold performs
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Band of Gold performs
May 7, 2025
The Vian Band of Gold performed during the pre-game show at the Arkansas Naturals vs the Tulsa Drillers baseball game on April 25 in Springdale. The band wishes to thank their sponsors who made this d...
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Brown brings family and flavor together
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Brown brings family and flavor together
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 7, 2025
Nestled on the hills of Blackgum Mountain near Moonshine Road, the scent of sizzling fry bread often wafts from a cozy home where tradition, family, and flavor come together. That’s the home of Ashley...
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Gore announces spring cleanup day
May 7, 2025
Gore Public Works Authority (GPWA) customers will be allowed to dispose of undesirable items with some exceptions during the town’s spring cleanup day on May 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following it...
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Eyeglass donations being accepted by Lions
May 7, 2025
Anyone wishing to donate old or no longer used eyeglasses can do so by dropping them off at the Vian Lions Club donation box. The box is located in front of the old Vian Town Hall on Thornton Street. ...
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Date set for Vian’s All School Reunion
May 7, 2025
Vian’s All School Reunion will be held during Memorial Day weekend, on Saturday, May 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Vian High School Cafetorium. The reunion committee is inviting all alumni from both Vi...
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