What a privilege it has been during the past 46-years to have had the opportunity to extend Seasons Greetings and wishes of Merry Christmas from the Stamper family and the staff here at Hugo News... to our subscribers and advertisers.

THE GRINCH MADE a stop at the preschool at Boswell School. He visited with students (I to r): Dylan Salmeron, The Grinch, Emry Trent, Aceson Simes, Braylee Reynolds, Branlei Williams, Desmond James and Hunter Pierce.

Accustomed to spending Christmas Day packed with beloved family, or close friends? Or a mixture of both, in a free-for-all party of fun and food? Now it is true, most of us do have a person who is a — urn — least favorite relative, but we tolerate even them on that special holiday for a few hours. We simply choose to avoid them as much as possible and concentrate on making the day warm and bright for everyone in the house.

Pictured from top to bottom: FORT TOWSON ELEMENTARY 4-H members serving teachers for National 4-H Month: Mrs. Lacey Dodds, Madison Williams, Payton Burchfield, Jaleigh Loper, Mrs. Tonya Day, Madison Diggs, Mrs. Nina Hudson, Lilah Jones, Danielle Brents and Mrs. Amy Payne.

DAKOTA OWENS has made his presence known on both ends of the basketball court this season for the Fort Towson Tigers. Owens recently led the team in a solid 54-31 win over the Red Bears of Soper with 24 offensive points. He is also aggressive on defense and pulls down more than his share of rebounds.

TALIHINA — The Hugo Buffaloes smacked the Broken Bow Savages in the finals of the Talihina Invitational Tournament over the weekend, 57-38, to bring home the championship iron and move up into the No. 3 position in the Oklahoma 3-A basketball ratings.