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The history of Thanksgiving- like celebrations dates back to the 1600s, although it likely wasn’t “Thanksgiving” and it was a celebration much different than what we celebrate today. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies.

Turkey is a main staple for many Americans at Thanksgiving. Some people roast them, some people smoke them, and the really brave among us, deep fry them. Whatever your means of cooking the turkey this year, safety should always be top priority.

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, deadlines are as follows for the Frederick Press-Leader: Legals, display ads, classified liners and obituaries: 10: a.m. Tuesday, Nov.

Jimmy and Candie Harper bought Tacos ‘N Taters and many wondered if the restaurant would remain a taco place, or whether they would bring something new to town. The wait is finally over, as Chick-N Coop opened Nov. 9, 2023, after hosting a soft opening to work out any kinks.

The Toys for Tots program is open to infants through fifth-grade children in the DHS system. If they are school aged, they must attend Frederick Public Schools to participate.

All Oklahoma poultry producers and backyard flock owners should remain alert and practice strict biosecurity protocols to prevent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The virus has been reported in backyard poultry flocks in Carter, Wagoner and Grady counties and a domestic swan in Oklahoma County.

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) to lead a bipartisan group of Senators in asking two federal agencies to give farmers and ranchers more time to review and comment on significant reforms to the H-2A temporary agricultural workers program, which the Oklahoma agricultural community continues to rely on.

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of the Wichitas will be conducting interpretive “Fall Foliage Walks” on Saturday, November 18 and 25, 2023, at 10:00 am. Reservations are required and are taken by phone or in person on a firstcome, first-served basis beginning on Monday, November 6, 2023.