Free Math Camp this summer for students

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May 28, 2025

Come to Mr. Camacho’s free Math Camp at Sallisaw’s Carl Albert!

He will be providing help over the summer, July 28-31, with the math section of the ACT and Accuplacer tests with grades 7th-12th being accepted.

The camp will be held in the Mayo building in room 8015. Times are from 1 to 3 p.m. with a break being provided.

For further information, call 91877506977 or email jfcamacho@carlalbert. edu.

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Letters

May 28, 2025

Dear Editor, The Vian Police Department would like to give a special thank you to Marilyn Eckstein with Century 21 Realty for her generous donation, and Akins BBQ for the delicious sides. This donatio...