The third annual Back to School Prayer Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 9, 2025 at the Hugo Elementary Gym. The community will meet and pray for the children, the teachers and the many who will come into contact with each other throughout the school year. For more info, call or text Tiffany at 580.969.2398.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Shaun’s main goal in life is to never make a mistake. In fact, he will bend over backward in every area of his life to make certain that never happens. The FEAR OF PUNISHMENT from childhood is so ingrained into him that allowing even one mistake in his world cannot be tolerated. That fear has led him into an adult prison of rigid rules, absolute perfection and arrogance. All of his own making.

Oklahoma FCCLA took its largest delegation ever to the National Leadership Conference and returned with 19 national champions, a national officer and many other awards. Tennyson Elrod Spears, Wright City, was installed as national vice president of competitive events at the 80th Family, Career and Community Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla., while Brandon Weibel, Silo FCCLA, wrapped up his year as national president.

The audiences who gather at the Civic Center this week for performances of “Oklahoma!” are likely there to enjoy the Lyric Theatre’s adaptation of the state’s namesake musical. When they do, they’ll also be supporting medical research.

Freedom to associate with others of one’s choosing is a basic human right. Nursing home residents retain this right when they reside in a long-term facility. A resident’s illness or changing mental ability may make visits uncomfortable or emotionally difficult for family members and friends. However, regular visits from family and friends can be an important support for a resident’s emotional well-being and can help assure that the resident receives quality care.

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Memorial services for Marvin Banduch, Jr., of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Oct.

Samson and Delilah 1 One day Samson went to Gaza, where he saw a prostitute. He went in to spend the night with her. 2 The people of Gaza were told, “Samson is here!” So they surrounded the place and lay in wait for him all night at the city gate. They made no move during the night, saying, “At dawn we’ll kill him.”