12 “Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign 13 that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them— and that you will save us from death.”

• Children’s activities, information on child safety open to the public DURANT –– The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Children and Family Services will hold a day of fun for children and information-gathering for adults. “This Kids Fair looks to be the biggest we’ve ever had,” said Foster Care Specialist Kathryn Voorhees.

As women hit their mid-30s, ovaries begin to experience chronic, low-level inflammation. Although it’s too faint to be felt, this inflammation foreshadows the end of their peak reproductive period and, years later, the onset of menopause.

• New tick pathogens identified on the reservation The Choctaw Nation Public Health Department has released the updated 2026 Choctaw Nation Tick Guide, (https://www. choctawnation.com/wp-content/ uploads/2023/08/tick-guidefact-sheet.pdf) highlighting new findings identified during the 2025 tick collection period.

Friday, April 24 Baked Pork Chops Purple-Hull Peas Okra Corn Bread Jello with Fruit Wednesday, April 29 Beef Tips & Gravy Potato Wedges Asparagus Rolls Peach Cobbler Jeff Hill - Owner.

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ANTLERS –– The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Outreach Services Program will host two races and offer information on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons at an upcoming annual event. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons 5K Run and 1 Mile Run/Walk is held to draw attention to the issue of endangered women, men and youth, and to raise funds for abuse prevention and education.

Sharing Hope in Hugo (food pantry) needs volunteers. If interested, come by the site at 400 W.