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There is a lot of good news and things to celebrate around the State of Oklahoma... if you take a moment to investigate.
Senate Review
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We honored several different groups at the Capitol this past week that I firmly believe make our state great. First, the Senate recognized Tuesday, May 4 as “Beef Day” and the entire month of May as “Beef Month,” which is nationally celebrated each May to honor the vital role beef producers play in keeping our families fed with a high-quality and safe protein product.
Oklahoma bill prohibits Critical Race and gender diversity training in public schools
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OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor signed a bill that will prohibit Oklahoma public schools, colleges and universities from teaching “Critical Race Theory” and from requiring mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling.
Calendar of Events...
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Happy Birthday to Vickie Roberts (May 14)! The Frisco Baptist Association Brotherhood meeting (men’s and boy’s fellowship time) will be held at 7 p.m. May 15 at Hugo Lake State Park.
Today’s Scripture
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Today’s Scripture: Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8.
Weather Update
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The weather pattern for Choctaw County is not looking too good through the middle of the week, but sunshine and a warming trend get underway on Thursday. High temperatures will climb back into the low-80s by next weekend, but we could see a few scattered thunderstorms on Sunday and the severe weather season usually picks up quite a bit during the month of May so we will have to watch things closely as the warmer air comes back.
Washington Community Center Lunch Menu
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Friday, May 14 Salmon Patties Macaroni & Cheese Fried Okra Rolls Cinnamon Rolls.
Hugo Lions Club names Students of the Month, scholarship winners
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The Hugo Lions Club is committed to helping young people succeed. In our efforts to do this, we award scholarships each year. This year’s Hugo Lions Club Scholarship recipients are: Desiree McGriff from Soper High School, Zachary Covington from Fort Towson High School, and Jennifer Jones from Hugo High School. Each of these students will receive $1,000 to help them with their education beyond high school.
Public Records
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Misdemeanor 073 – Luther Levon Harris: Acts resulting in gross injury/outraging public decency. Money judgments under $10,000 037 – Crown Asset Management, LLC vs.
BOSWELL VFW
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BOSWELL VFW Post 1048 host the Patriot Pen Essay contest for grades 6-8 and Voice of Democracy for grades 9-12 each year. The VFW Post 1048 members Ish Web and Jim Woods came to present awards to a couple of Boswell students who participated in this year’s essay contest. Students were awarded certificates of achievements and scholarship monies.
