The Iris Garden Club of Hugo gathered on Dec. 13 for their annual Christmas celebration. The group met at the Rose Cottage (Jerry and Harolynn Wofford’s) for appetizers and drinks. The porch was decorated with lights, poinsettias and pinecones. The entire house was lit with pink Christmas trees, victorian decorations, Christmas dishes and decor. Appetizers of veggies and dip, cheese ball, assorted crackers, olives, pickles, cheeses, with Coketails and coffee, were served. The meal was serviced on crystal snack trays and antique cups.

Throughout the entire expanse of eternity There existed, exists, and will continue to Exist one event that redefined life as it Moves and inhabits an endless universe. This event consumes all time and space, And yet was and is so personal that it pierces The mind, heart, and soul of every person The mind, heart, and soul of every person So blessed to be created by the One and Only So blessed to be created by the One and Only Living God.

We had difficulties when we were growing up in Martin County, Ken., but overall, we thought we were doing okay. President Lyndon Johnson came to Inez, Ken., in 1964 to let us know we weren’t doing very well. He began his campaign in our community and we became the poster child for American poverty. We hadn’t really thought of ourselves as poor until we started hearing about ourselves in the news.

Fort Towson officials report that the precautionary water boil advisory issued last week has been lifted. They were notified Dec.

KIAMICHI TECH-HUGO students hosted a canned food drive in an effort to alleviate hunger during the Christmas season. Students collected more than 2,000 pounds of nonperishable food items. All items were brought to the Hope Chest Resale Shop and will help a new initiative, the Esther Project, that will assist individuals and/or families in need.

HUGO –– Hugo Police arrested an adult and a minor last Tuesday after a drive-up shooting occurred near S. E St.

DENSE FOG made it hard to travel Tuesday morning in Choctaw County. Those traveling westbound on Hwy.

Ten Hugo Buffaloes were named to the 2A-6 All-District football team this week. They include: Offense: Quarterback Landon Lemmons; running back La’Marcus Davis; fullback Aden Parish; wide receiver Ashton Barnett; offensive tackle Noah Joe; center Kameron Allred.