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Monday, 03 August 2009 17:32 |
HUGO — Two well known community leaders have volunteered to take a pie to the face to help support the Boys and Girls Club of Choctaw County.
Dr. Mike Irvin and Hugo Police Chief Jon Paul Bozeman have agreed to auction off the chance to throw a pie in their faces (highest bidder’s choice) at the National Night Out Back to School Blowout, which will be held Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Hugo.
The auction will take place at approximately 8:30 p.m. on the National Night Out stage. Those wishing to bid on a chance to throw a pie in either of the participant’s faces are encouraged to come out and join in the fun. The event is open to everyone.
Sen. Jerry Ellis, D-Valliant, has volunteered to be auctioneer for the event. All proceeds raised from the auction will go to support the Boys and Girls Club of Choctaw County.
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Thursday, 30 July 2009 19:34 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Dan Boren announced the selection of Little Dixie Community Action Agency as the recipient of a $41,250 federal grant made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or stimulus package.
“I am pleased this funding is coming to southeast Oklahoma. I know these resources will greatly assist Little Dixie with community projects and services,” Boren said.
The grant to Little Dixie Community Action Agency is part of $58.1 million in federal funding announced today for 104 community projects across the nation.
The funding announced today is being provided through USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program, which helps finance essential community facilities for public use in rural areas. These facilities include child care centers, hospitals, medical clinics, assisted-living facilities, fire and rescue stations, police stations, community centers, public buildings and transportation. Through this program, USDA ensures that such facilities are available to all rural residents. Local governments, non-profit organizations, and recognized Indian tribes are eligible to apply for funding. |
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Friday, 24 July 2009 18:32 |
HUGO — At approximately 5:48 p.m. July 23 Sgt. Jason Thomas responded to a one vehicle accident in front of the USDA Service Center located west of the Hwy. 93 and Hwy. 70 intersection.
Upon arrival, Thomas observed a white Dodge Durango overturned onto its top between the USDA parking lot and Hwy 70. Thomas assessed injuries, notified EMS and began his investigation.
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Wednesday, 29 July 2009 19:27 |
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By Amber Hanneken
Staff Writer
HUGO — Cake, stories and Bengay were the theme Thursday afternoon on the third floor of the Choctaw County Courthouse.
About 50 friends, family and colleagues of Choctaw County Sheriff Lewis Edward Collins filled the law library to celebrate Collins’ 40 years of law enforcement service and 61st birthday.
“You can count on one hand the number of people that are true friends in your life ... and I consider Lewis one of them,” former state Rep. Randall Erwin said.
Several people had silly and serious stories to share about the sheriff. Read the rest of the story by subscribing to our online edition at http://www.hugonews.com/transitionHDN.html |
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Thursday, 23 July 2009 16:11 |
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) named Hugo’s Leeoma Caldwell as their 2009 “Friend of Affordable Housing.” The agency also honored Little Dixie CAA with its APEX Award for Rural Housing.
Both awards were presented in the state capital on July 15 during OHFA’s board meeting and annual awards presentation to statewide winners. Little Dixie Executive Director Brenda Needham and LDCAA Board Member Leeoma Caldwell were present to accept the awards.
Mrs. Caldwell has been in the real estate business in Hugo for 30 years, and has been on the board of directors for LDCAA for more than 10 years. On the board, she represents the private sector, representing the Hugo Rotary Club.
With the APEX Award for Rural Housing, OHFA recognized Litle Dixie’s accomplishments throughout the region in 2008. These accomplishments included:
• The opening of HUD 202 senior housing in Clayton and construction of a similar senior living complex in Antlers.
• Continued improvements and additions to Terry Hill Apartments in Hugo. Terry Hill has “gone green,” with energy efficient light bulbs and appliances added to every fixture in every apartment. The complex transitioned to all-electric power in 2008, eliminating costly natural gas.
• Self-help expansion to Carter, Marshall and Love counties. This program for new and low-income home buyers has been successful in southeast Oklahoma, and state and federal officials have recently asked Little Dixie to manage a Self-help program in these counties.
For more information about Little Dixie’s housing programs and other services, visit their website at www.littledixie.org. |
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