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Society by the numbers : March 2017

By Joe Mack

Officially Observed After February ’ s 28 short days , March busts out with a full 31 day span of 24 hour days and promises that warmer weather is on the way . Buyer beware : just because we officially kick off spring with the equinox on March 20 , it ’ s also been a prime time to get that late-season dump of the white powder across the mid-south .

More caution to the wind for spring breakers – don ’ t get too excited about the “ white powder ” unless you are Rocky Mountain-bound . Spring Breaks are also observed by many educational institutions beginning mid-month and running through the first week of April . Co-eds might also take time mid- March to cheer on their universities as college tournament hoops action lives outs its famed “ March Madness ” moniker beginning midmonth .

Sclerosis Awareness Month , Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month , and National Kidney Month . Foodies can rejoice with National Celery Month , National Frozen Food Month , National Peanut Butter Day ( March 1 ), National Banana Cream Pie Day ( March 2 ), National Canadian Bacon Day ( March 3 ), National Cheese Doodle Day ( March 5 ), and National Crabmeat & Meatball Day fight for the consumer dollar and spotlight on March 9 . The arts thrive and remain alive with Youth Art Month and Music In Our Schools Month . Source : Wikipedia

on March 2 . While things have somewhat settled for Oklahoma Flag Tees , Tatroult has diversified and applied a variety of slogans on tops and other wearables . Check ‘ em out at www . oklahomaflagshirts . com and www . kyletees . com .

Red Dirt Rangers guitarist and world-renowned ‘ big rock star ’ Ben Han celebrates another birthday on March 5 , and fellow Ranger / mandolinist John Cooper also takes a birthday bow this month on March 24 . Be sure to keep eyes peeled to all Ranger-related happenings at www . reddirtrangers . com .

March 9 would have been the birthday of “ Big ” Will Boatman . Boatman grew up in Bartlesville but was known for spending much of his life towering over a tribe of friends and extended family members in Tahlequah . A scholar , musician , and human rights advocate , Big Will passed away in 2016 due to health complications .

Conveniently , St . Patrick ’ s Day lands on Friday , March 17 , in some instances helping kick-start Spring Break activities for many entangled in the education world .

Adversely , March is National Nutrition Month , as if we needed any further reason to evaluate the quality and quantity of the things we put in our bodies . March also includes National Poison Prevention Week ( March 13-17 ); of course , all of this can be fully grasped thanks to the assist by National Reading Awareness Month , observed all March long .

Also in March

Medically , March is a time to take time and get involved with Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month , Multiple

Okies on the map

Some proud Oklahomans that have earned a living spreading the gospel of our great state are celebrating another fine dance around the sun .

Oklahoma Flag T-Shirt Company founder and fashion guru Kyle Tatroult celebrates a birthday

Happy Birthday Bassist Rob McLerran ( 3 / 1 ), venue owner Mary Ellen Slape ( 3 / 2 ), songwriter Dylan Stewart ( 3 / 3 ), bassist Luke Mullenix ( 3 / 5 ), promoter Jessica Gwinner ( 3 / 5 ), guitarist Pat Cook ( 3 / 5 ), songwriter Willis Alan Ramsey ( 3 / 5 ), songwriter Jeff Graham ( 3 / 6 ), vocalist Annie Ellicott ( 3 / 9 ), songwriter Kenny Cornell ( 3 / 10 ), guitarist Daniel Franke ( 3 / 12 ), photographer Jeremy Scott ( 3 / 13 ), guitarist Terry Kirkland ( 3 / 14 ), restaurateur Jerrmy Gawthrop ( 3 / 14 ), Broncho ’ s Penny Hillary ( 3 / 17 ), pianist Brian Haas ( 3 / 18 ), vocalist Wanda Watson ( 3 / 18 ), songwriter George Barton ( 3 / 18 ), guitarist Tim Casey ( 3 / 22 ), songwriter Stacey Sanders ( 3 / 23 ), The Dirty Mugs ’ Nick Duvall ( 3 / 26 ), songwriter Derek Webster ( 3 / 26 ), guitarist Kyle Williams ( 3 / 27 ), songwriter Eric Himan ( 3 / 28 ), guitarist John Reed ( 3 / 31 ). Source : Facebook , where truth lives . Have you befriended ‘ The Current Buzz ’ yet ?

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