THE HUGO BUFFALOES held Senior Night festivities Monday at Shull-Bywaters Park in Hugo, recognizing both players and family members. Seniors and their escorts pictured above include: Jake Blakenship (escorted by Jaimie and Jamie Blankenship), Jace Bolton (escorted by Coach Debo), Cameron Bruno (escorted by Saban and Angela Bruno), Ethan Childers (escorted by Jami and Ronny Childers), Jordyn Jeffries (escorted by Michelle Hoyt and Justin Jeffries), Nick Parish (escorted by Kourtney Ives), Alex Joseph Thompson (not present, due to soccer game), Lige White (escorted by Janet and Jim White and Margaret Ozborn), Anthony Wilson (escorted by Stacy Wilson and Andy Wilson).

God’s Day of Vengeance and Redemption 1 Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in splendor, Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength? “It is I, proclaiming victory, mighty to save.” 2 Why are your garments red, like those of one treading the winepress? 3 “I have trodden the winepress alone; from the nations no one was with me. I trampled them in my anger and trod them down in my wrath; their blood spattered my garments, and I stained all my clothing.

Zacchaeus the Tax Collector 1 J esus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way.

1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

As the days get warmer, fishing seems to only get better. Why not wet a line and make some great memories on or near the water? Here are some ways to experience the joys of fishing.

The following recreation areas at Hugo are fully open for the 2021 recreation season: Kiamichi Park, Virgil Point, Wilson Point, Sawyer Bluff, Bridgeview, Overlook, Salt Creek, Frazier Creek, Rattan Landing and Mahaffee Point.

The first thing to know about lake fishing is that there are two types of lakes: natural and man-made. While both types are freshwater fishing environments, for best results, you should still use the lake fishing tips that apply to the type of lake fishing you plan to do. Learn more about natural versus man-made lakes, how to identify the best fishing lakes, and how to fish in a lake. Species like largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye , perch, bluegill and lake trout are just some of the game fish that you will have the opportunity to catch while lake fishing.

The days are getting longer and the water is heating up, triggering the spawning cycle of most sporting fish in Oklahoma. Spring, especially April, is the best time to take a kid or introduce someone new to fishing. The bite is fast and furious and the weather is nice and mild!

Legal: • Using only the hands to take catfish and nongame fish, which includes buffalo and carp. • Using a stringer to secure a fish once it has been caught.

Hugo WMA covers 18,196 acres with two additional areas (Sawyer Unit and Hamden Unit) of 551 and 480 acres respectively. Total WMA is 19,227 acres. The Hugo WMA is located along the Kiamichi River with the majority in Choctaw County. The northern portion is in southern Pushmataha County. The Lyndol Fry Waterfowl Refuge is located adjacent to the Kiamichi River and consists of 3,500 acres.