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Grief share provides help and encouragement for people who are grieving

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Of all the difficult things life throws at people, the death of a loved one is one of the hardest. Whether it’s a spouse, child, sibling, parent, or friend, learning to carry on without them can feel like too much to ask. Early during the COVID-19 pandemic, the leadership of Martha Road Baptist Church began to hear about a grief support system called Grief Share. The Grief Share program is a biblically based and is offered exclusively through churches. However, the program is non-denominational and open to people of all faiths or no faith.
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Help get your teen started with a Roth IRA

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To be successful in most endeavors, it’s important to develop good habits — and that’s certainly the case for investors. And the earlier one develops these habits, the better. So, if you have teenagers who may be starting to work at part-time jobs, now may be a great time to introduce them to investing — and one place to begin might be a Roth IRA.

Adopting a ‘War Dog’

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I just watched an older movie about a military dog, called “Max.” How can I adopt a dog like that? — T.T. via email DEAR T.T.: While “Max” is a compelling movie, adopting a former military working dog takes a fair amount of research on your part, and the ability to care for dogs that have high energy and need plenty of attention and continuing training. All military dog adoptions are handled through the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Adoption Program at Lackland AFB in Texas.

Walmart announces sensory-friendly shopping hours

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Oklahoma families can have an easier time shopping for back-to-school items thanks to Walmart’s new sensoryfriendly shopping hours. Sensory- friendly shopping hours began July 22 and will remain in effect until the end of August. Walmart stores, including those in Altus, Lawton, and Vernon Texas, will dim lights, turn off the radio and/or display a static image on TV walls to accommodate sensory-sensitive shoppers.

Mt. Scott roadway closed due to structural damage

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Structural damage along the Mt. Scott roadway was discovered on July 24, 2023. In the interest of public safety, Refuge management has made the difficult decision to temporarily close vehicle access to the road. Pedestrian and bicycle access will remain open, though closure of the road to all users will occur for short durations over the next 2 weeks, while crews conduct repairs. All closures will be posted at the base of the mountain when in effect. Refuge regulations allow refuge managers authority to restrict uses on refuge lands “…in the event of a threat or emergency endangering the health and safety of the public or property…” Refuge Manager, Amber Zimmerman, stated, “Closing Mt. Scott to vehicle access is not an easy decision. We want to ensure the safety of our visitors and we are unable to do so until the damage can be repaired.” Approximately 2 million visitors a year now visit the scenic Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Mt Scott remains one of the Refuge’s most heavily visited attractions. The Mt. Scott Road not only receives heavy and increasing motorized vehicle traffic, but it has also become an increasingly popular place for pedestrians and bicyclists.