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Jason Benson Presents: Weekly Economic Update
June 26, 2017
MORE HOMES MOVED IN MAY In a pleasant surprise for economists, both new and existing home sales picked up last month. The National Association of Realtors announced a 1.1% gain for resales, with the average house for sale spending only 27 days on the market. Ne...
Jewels From The Word
June 26, 2017
My living room feels perfect at 75 degrees. 76 is too hot, and 74 is too cool. The position of the AC vent in the living room affects it, since that vent blows directly on my recliner. If the thermostat is set on 75, and I feel warm, I have a nice cool washclot...
Steve Pace Grand Lake Golf Report
June 26, 2017
GOLF FACT OF THE WEEK The origin of the word “golf” is thought to have come from the Dutch word “kolf” or “kolve”, meaning “club” and the passed into Scottish language and became to “golve,” “gow...
The Grand Lake Bum
June 26, 2017
I’m not sure what event will boast the biggest crowd – the upcoming holiday weekend or last weekend’s Grand Opening of the new Shangri-La Resort Hotel. The resort crew proved the old Grand Lake adage is still true – nothing draws a crowd...
Shangri-La
June 22, 2017
This is the most exciting week we’ve had at Shangri-La in quite a while. Friday afternoon at 4:00, we will host Grand Opening Ceremonies for our new resort hotel. We’ll have complimentary beverages & light hors d’ oeuvres an...
The Grand Lake Bum
June 22, 2017
Friday is a big day for a big economic boost for Grand Lake. It’s the Grand Opening date for Shangri-La’s new resort hotel (4:00 p.m.). The place has already caught a lot of attention both in local publications and other not-so-loca...
TowBoatUS Grand Lake
June 20, 2017
The fatalities over the weekend of an 11-year-old girl in New Jersey and 19-year-old young man in Ohio are bringing scrutiny to an age-old summer ritual that’s common on waterfronts across America: swimming near boat docks. Initial r...
Jewels From The Word
June 19, 2017
I’ve always been proud of my maiden name Hightower, a combination of the words ‘high’ and ‘tower’ so that the combined meaning refers to a high or tall tower. When I first became aware of the meanings of words, my unusual last name...
Steve Pace Grand Lake Golf Report
June 19, 2017
GOLF FACT OF THE WEEK The first golf balls used in the 16th century are believed to have been made of wood. SHANGRI-LA GOLF CLUB -Monkey Island - The New HOTEL Grand Opening is June 24 at 4 pm. - 2nd Annual Shangri-La Couples Invitational - Augus...
Events at Grand Lake Oklahoma
June 16, 2017
Har-Ber Village Museum, in Grove, is hosting its fifth annual Ecology and Environment Day on Saturday, June 17. A wide variety of hands-on activities will be available, inviting visitors to explore our region’s resources, as well as environmentally friend...
Events at Grand Lake Oklahoma
June 15, 2017
Ticket Sales for Popular Annual Event End June 10. The lobsters are coming! The lobsters are coming! And, if you want to be dipping your lobster in drawn butter at the eighth annual Lobsterfest, now is the time to get your tickets. Lobsterfest is set for Friday...
Events at Grand Lake Oklahoma
June 15, 2017
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb will highlight the list of speakers at the formal grand opening and dedication ceremonies for Shangri-La’s new Resort Hotel, located at the tip of Monkey Island on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. The public ...
