HUGO’S 8th GRADE JR. BUFFALOES were recently crowned Champions of their invitational tournament that completed on Nov. 15. Members of the team include (back, l-r) Kevin Wallace, Malakhai Edwards, Lorenzo King, Makhi Edwards, Ar’Moni Biggers. (front, l-r) Juwan Johnson, Quincy Shelton, Weston Dunn, Jakabrian Tarver, The team is coached by Tanner Trent (back row, left). The team is curretly undefeated at 3-0.

November is National Diabetes Awareness month. Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is providing Oklahomans with tools and tips to combat diabetes, a leading cause of death in the United States.

American Indian Heritage Month is observed from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. During this time, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) celebrates and recognizes the intertribal cultures and takes the opportunity to educate the public about the heritage, history, art, and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Furthermore, we respect and honor tribal sovereignty by working on a Government-to-Government basis with Tribal Nations to protect and enhance tribal natural resources. To this end, NRCS dedicate a poster every year from the artwork of an American Indian artist to celebrate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month in November.

WILBURTON –– The Eastern Oklahoma State College Agriculture Division is set to host the second annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration Nov. 20, 2021.

It’s coming around again. The holiday that one person can dread like the pit of hell itself, but another family member anticipates and salivates for the previous 364 days before it arrives. “Food, man! Lots and lots of good stuff!”

• For 2022 Academic All-State, Outstanding Educator awards OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, a nonprofit organization that recognizes and encourages academic excellence in Oklahoma’s public schools, is seeking nominations for its 2022 Academic All-State Scholarships and Medal for Excellence Awards. Scholarships and educator awards totaling $125,000 will be presented at the foundation’s 36th annual Academic Awards Banquet on May 21, 2022, at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City.

HORACE MANN 2 Head Start recently celebrated Dad’s Day by making a pumpkin craft for the upcoming holiday..

A song of ascents. Of David.