I attended a GREAT RODEO last night AND it’s still going on!  You can attend and have a GREAT TIME TOO!  The Paris Rodeo and Horse Club is having their annual rodeo RIGHT NOW at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 570 East Center Street, Paris, Texas.  I’m a country gal and one of our sons, DV Fennell is a cowboy, a REAL cowboy!   He has rodeoed for several years,  placed well enough to make two trips to compete in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.   Now here’s a secret.. shhhh.. I do NOT like rodeos.   Well... that's not entirely accurate! Let me restate that in a more accurate way.. I do not like MOST rodeos.  I ABSOLUTELY LOVED the NFR..Would go back every year to watch it if I could afford it! WHAT A SHOW!  ….......AND........ every once in a while I attend one that I enjoy.   N... 05/04/2012

Judi Barrett | Integrity Real Estate Services | (580) 212-5946 Hwy 70 Bypass, Idabel, OK Commercial Metal Building on 1 acre highway 70 just east of Garvin, Oklahoma. Great location for high traffic area. Retail/Commercial offered at $32,000 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage 2,404 Floors 0 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 1 acres Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION A 32 x 72 Metal Building on 1 acre on Highway 70 just east of Garvin, Oklahoma. Great location for any business that is looking for a high traffic location. Rural Water along the front of the property. Call Judi Barrett 580-212-5946 to view. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Metal building highway 70 LOCATION FEATURES - Higway 70 - 4 lane - high traffic across southern Oklahoma Contact info: Judi Barrett Integrity Real ... 03/02/2012

Judi Barrett | Integrity Real Estate Services | (580) 212-5946 401 Woodland Dr, Idabel, OK Home 12 Acres Located at the end of the road but only approx 3/4 mile off 4 lane highway. Gated with auto openers. 2BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $229,000 Year Built 2000 Sq Footage 2,246 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 12 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This home is listed with 12 acres at $229,000 and is also listed with 87 acres at $277,000. A rare find, a gorgeous custom built home located at the end of the road with the atmosphere of seclusion and privacy yet less than a mile to highway 70, 4 lane major highway across Southern Oklahoma. This home has a cathedral ceiling in the living room and dining room, with cedar plank panele... 02/29/2012

Judi Barrett | Integrity Real Estate Services | (580) 212-5946 N Central, Idabel, OK Price per acre. Land for sale Idabel Oklahoma City water and sewer. 20 acres Vacant Land offered at $5,000 Lot Size 20 acres DESCRIPTION Approximately 20 acres for sale on North Central. This would be a great tract of land for development... City sewer along right of way (road frontage - North Central) city water available also. Fronts both 16th Street and North Central Street. Near the north by-pass around Idabel and ;very near highway 70 into Idabel. Listed at $5000 per acre see additional photos below LOCATION FEATURES - North Central in City Limits ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5Photo 6Photo 7Photo 8Photo 9Photo 10Photo 11Photo 12 Contact info: Judi Barrett Integrity Real Esta... 02/29/2012

  Judi Barrett | Integrity Real Estate Services | (580) 212-5946   20 acres Vacant Land     Lot Size 20 acres DESCRIPTION Approximately 20 acres for sale on North Central. This would be a great tract of land for development... City sewer along right of way (road frontage - North Central) city water available also. Fronts both 16th Street and North Central Street. Near the north by-pass around Idabel and ;very near highway 70 into Idabel. Call for listing price.   see additional photos below LOCATION FEATURES - North Central in City Limits   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Contact info: Judi Barrett Integrity Real Estate Services (580) 212-5946 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing   Posted... 02/21/2012

Judi Barrett | Integrity Real Estate Services | (580) 212-5946 401 Woodland Dr, Idabel, OK Home 12 Acres Located at the end of the road but only approx 3/4 mile off 4 lane highway. Gated with auto openers. 2BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $229,000 Year Built 2000 Sq Footage 2,246 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 12 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This home is listed with 12 acres at $229,000 and is also listed with 87 acres at $277,000. A rare find, a gorgeous custom built home located at the end of the road with the atmosphere of seclusion and privacy yet less than a mile to highway 70, 4 lane major highway across Southern Oklahoma. This home has a cathedral ceiling in the living room and dining room, with cedar plank panele... 02/11/2012

Luna is a Wire Haired Terrier that is full of love & gives the best kisses. She enjoys playing in the yard but also loves to snuggle on the couch & watch tv.     She gets along GREAT with kids, cats & dogs of all sizes, but she prefers to have small to medium size dogs to play with.       She spends most of her time wiggling around your feet just waiting to be loved on & shown some affection.     She can't contain her excitement when she sees you walk through the door or hears you call her name.     Her crate is her favorite place to sleep, other than the couch of course!       She is crate trained & actually ENJOYS being in there to chew on her bones & curl up on her blanket.       She is still shy & a little timid around new people, but she warms up to them in time. She is doing very ... 02/10/2012

The Drought is Definitely Over in McCurtain County Oklahoma     Last summer, Southeast Oklahoma went through a terrible drought.  Many cattlemen bought feed through the summer for the cattle because there was not any grass for them.  The pastures turned brown and the grass crunched under your feet when you walked on it.  Lake levels were low and the heat was almost unbearable.         It brought people to their knees, literally.  Many prayers were said about the situation, churches held prayer meetings to pray for rain.    We prepared to have to deal with a shortage of hay and feeding for an extended amount of time..    Then the rains came.. Beautiful wet stuff from the sky, washing away the dust and making the grass grow.      Not only that but this winter has been mild and fairly war... 02/07/2012

Our Granddaughter, Chassy Barrett was selected as one of ten high school students from across the nation to travel, with their adult mentors, to Washington DC for a shadow day at the Department of Transportation.  The ten students   and their mentors are all involved in Project Ignition in their respective schools from across the country. The students will explore job opportunities, be honored by the Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood at a small luncheon, meet with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, and talk with Washington officials about how Project Ignition youth are demonstrating leadership in their communities through their efforts to improve driving behavior. Project Ignition is sponsored in the schools by State Farm Insurance Company.  The groups of students at... 01/07/2012

Brewing Tea From Your Flower Garden ~ In Oklahoma, you say??  YES!! I am a Tea Sipper.  A Tea Fanatic.  I love hot tea, iced tea, lukewarm tea, any-way-you-want-to-serve-it tea...as long as it's FRESHLY BREWED.  Don't give me any of that canned tea or in-the-jug tea from the grocery store of convenience store.. NAH!  Nasty stuff.. please don't jump on me if you like pre-made store bought tea...we're talking fresh tea here. My mother-in-law has a beautiful Camellia bush in the flower bed at the front of the house.  It is about 10 feet tall, has beautiful waxy leaves and is an evergreen.. brightens up the yard even in the winter.  When it blooms, it has gorgeous white flowers.  Recently I ran across something about Chinese tea coming from Camellia Sinensis, a different variety of camelias... 12/15/2011

Brinkley's Auction in Idabel, Oklahoma continues to be one of my favorite local businesses.  Larry Brinkley started Brinkley Auctions several years ago.  Brinkley Auction is a monthly auction of Tractors and Farm Equipment.. there's usually even a few household items scattered through the farm equipment.  In fact, this month, the auction has several boats from LakeWay Marine that will absolute sell to the highest bidder.    I've written about Brinkley's Auction before in my blog for various reasons.  Brinkley Auction is one of our major businesses in Idabel Oklahoma.  Brinkley Auction is one of the largest tractor auctions in the country.  Most of my clients are moving here from out of state and often they are buying acreage and moving to the country for the first time.  They definitely... 12/14/2011

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Skittles is a quiet adult house cat that has Tortoise Shell coloring and markings.   She has been spayed, de-clawed, vaccinated and de-wormed.    She interacts well with dogs and other cats, but would prefer being in a quiet home without alot of other animals.   She is a litter box trained, very healthy, domestic short haired cat .   If interested in Skittles please contact ARK at 580-236-2275 and complete the online adoption application at arkofmccurtaincounty.org.    An adoption fee will apply to offset sterilization expenses. 11/30/2011

Ruger is a 9 month old pup that appears to be Mountain Cur and American Staffordshire Terrier. He is a very playful, intelligent and affectionate puppy. He interacts well with children and other animals.....large and small(as pictured here).  He weighs 45 lbs and stands 22" high at the shoulders. He knows how to use a doggie door and walk on a lead. Ruger doesn't challenge a fence, but does still exhibit some chewing. Ruger has been neutered, vaccinated and de-wormed. If interested in visiting with him please contact ARK at 580-236-2275 and complete the online adoption application at www.arkofmccurtaincounty.org. An adoption fee will apply.  11/07/2011

Lizzie is a young adult female approx. 1-2 yrs old. She has very pretty colors of dapple gray, white and brown. She appears to be a Catahoula and Australian Shepherd mix.  She is leash trained and is easily managed. She is also crate trained. She is very sweet and good natured and likes other dogs both small and big and is good with children. She does have a special need as both of her light blue/gray eyes have pupils that are somewhat irregular. Lizzie is able to see although her vision may be limited. She still loves to be petted and hugged and will just need some extra care and attention. Lizzie will be spayed, vaccinated and dewormed soon. She will be a wonderful companion for any person or family. If interested in Lizzie, please complete the online adoption application at www.arkof... 11/06/2011

Peaches.. 2 wk old Cream, Black, & Tan, Grizzle Coated Apple Head Chihuahua Puppy Will be Available for Adoption.   Peaches is 2 week old cream, black and tan grizzle coated apple head Chihuahua puppy.  She weighs less than 3/4 of one pound. Her mother weighs 6 lbs at her adult weight and has an affectionate and well adjusted personality.  She will be ready to be adopted in 4-6 weeks and will then have had puppy shots and de-wormer. If interested in Peaches please call ARK at 580-236-2275 and complete the online adoption application at www.arkofmccurtaincounty.org. A $50 adoption fee will apply to offset her sterilization expenses. 11/06/2011

Lucky appears to be an approximately10-12 month old male Labrador, Cur and Boxer mix. He is very sweet, affectionate and playful. He is good with other dogs of all sizes, but will chase cats.  Lucky will make a wonderful companion for adults or children. He has been neutered, vaccinated and de-wormed. If interested in adopting him please call ARK at 580-236-2275 and complete the online adoption application at www.arkofmccurtaincounty.org.  A$50 adoption fee will apply to offset his sterilization expenses.  10/23/2011

ARK has 5 Chiweenie (Dachsund and Chihuahua mix) puppies available for adoption. They are 8-9 week old and are very lovable and sociable. They weigh almost 3 lbs. and consist of 4 males and 1 female. They have been vaccinated and de-wormed and will be sterilized very soon. If interested in one of them please call ARK at 580-236-2275 and complete the online adoption application at www.arkofmccurtaincounty.org. A $50 adoption fee will apply to offset their sterilization expenses. 10/23/2011

ARK is seeking a home for 3 little Bulldog and Terrier mixed breed puppies. They appear to be 3-4 months old and are very sweet and playful.  They have had a rough start, but will make remarkable pets. Tokyo is a black and white male, Wall-E is a white & brown male and Tootsie is white little girl.  They crave the love and attention of human companionship. They will be sterilized, vaccinated and de-wormed soon. If you are interested in one of these babies please call ARK at 580-236-2275 and complete the online adoption application at www.arkofmccurtaincounty.org. An adoption fee will apply.  10/23/2011

Pretty Is AS Pretty Does ~ NOT! If you’ve ever encountered this plant, you know the havoc it causes for many of us.  This time of the year, it’s such a pretty plant!  Being one of the first ones to gain beautiful fall colors, it gets to be the star while other plants in the woods are patiently waiting their turn to “bloom”.  Pretty isn’t it?  The problem is that it does not act pretty when it encounters our skin...  poison ivy, though very pretty to look at, should NOT be touched if you’re allergic to it, and I am..  How about you?  If you’re in the market to purchase land in Southeast Oklahoma and have viewings planned, be on the look-out for this beauty.  You’ll be glad you did. 10/07/2011