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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 17:43 |
FORT TOWSON — The lights are now on at Raymond Gary State Park in Fort Towson and will remain until after New Years Day.
To celebrate the season, the 16th annual Christmas Boat Parade is kicking off Friday evening, Dec. 4 and continues the evening of Saturday, Dec. 5 on the lake. Admission is free and children can receive a free digital picture with Santa and a candy cane.
The parade begins at 6 p.m., at which time visitors should be parked and remain until the boats have made two passes around the lake. Anyone is welcome to enter a boat into the parade, although most participants have homes on the lake.
For more information or to enter a boat, call Jane Milner at 580.873.2160 or e-mail at
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. Donations are accepted for more lights. |
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Monday, 30 November 2009 17:53 |
By Amber Hanneken
Staff Writer
HUGO — Customers were surprised over the weekend to find the Movie Gallery had emptied its stock and closed its doors.
A sign on the window instructed customers to return movies and games to the Durant branch at 311 Westside or call 580.920.2899. Customers may also call the corporate office at 877.325.8687.
A Hollywood Corporation representative, who declined to give her name, said Monday morning that people who call the corporate number will receive a prepaid postage label to mail the items back to the company at no charge.
She said the closure is due to a company-wide downsizing and about a quarter of the stores across the country have shut down. Hollywood Corporation hopes to reopen many of the stores once the economy picks up, the spokesperson said. |
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Monday, 23 November 2009 20:03 |
By Joanne Webster
Contributing Writer
HUGO — Sen. Judith Eason McIntyre from District 11 spoke at the 17th Annual Washington Community Center Banquet on the theme of “motivated to meet the challenge.”
“If we don’t support our young people in navigating this complex society, as we have been supported, what will our future look like?” McIntyre said.
Guests were challenged to work to change one life at at time. Members were encouraged by the connections the community center has worked to maintain.
During the style show, participants talked about what made them grateful. Guests raised their hands in a show of support as each young person spoke. The youth were encouraged to remember the support they received as they travel onward in life.
Bright and Shining Stars were honored for their academic acheivements by alumnus Ron Jones. The 2009 Bright and Shining Stars are Carlos Henderson, Willie McAlester, Ashlyn Stafford, Kristen Holiday, D.J. Shanklin, Shanice Holman, Angelique Mosley, Raven Jeffers, Michael Daniels, Sedrick Frierson and Taquiya Wright.
Music was provided by pianist Miriam Costilow, with a moving solo of “Glory, Glory Hallelujah” by Pamela Adamson. Sen. Jerry Ellis and his wife were special guests. |
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 16:45 |
By Joanne Webster
Contributing Writer
HUGO — A diverse group of worshipers enjoyed an evening presented by the Hugo Ministerial Alliance on Tuesday.
The community Thanksgiving service was hosted this year by the First Christian Church of Hugo. The wide variety of musical performances were knit together under the direction of Kyle Commings as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Performances were given by the Christian Life Outreach group lead by Katrina Bills with members, Alexus Jackson, Alexis Bills, Shahnika Gaffney, piano by Miriam Costilow and a special selection from The Testerman Family.
Participants from the Ministerial Alliance churches in the service were, Roger Barnes of First Christian Church, Randy Schreurs of First Presbyterian Church, Keithen Brown of First Assembly of God Church, Britt Lesley of Clayton Avenue Baptist Church and Doug McClure of Hugo First Baptist Church.
A time of fellowship following the service was well attended. There were moving stories of hope that has been provided through the work of the alliance in the community. Many expressed thanks.
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Friday, 20 November 2009 20:46 |
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By Amber Hanneken
Staff Writer
HUGO — Guests filled every seat at Harley’s restaurant Thursday evening for the 82nd Annual Hugo Area Chamber Banquet.
City Manager David Rawls emceed the awards ceremony as Hugo and Choctaw County citizens from all walks of life enjoyed a traditional turkey dinner.
Entertainment was provided by Mike and Doris Merritt, Floyd Griffin, Bill Grant, Herman Stewart and Jeff Petillo. Prizes from local businesses were awarded by random drawing.
For a complete list of award winners with photos, see the Hugo Daily News Complete Online Edition:3 |
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