Comments to: andybowman839@gmail. com Coffeetimecolumn.com A few years ago, we were introduced to a book titled “How Not to Die,” by Dr.

In what has been one of the most unprecedented years in history, there are still hardworking people achieving their goals, new doors of opportunity opening, and worthwhile reasons to celebrate. In fact, right now, there are more than 1,100 reasons to celebrate –– one for each student at University of the Cumberlands who earned a college degree this summer! Bradley Maxwell of Hugo, Okla., recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Cumberlands..

The first annual “Light Up Hugo” storefront decorating contest is taking entries. There is no entry fee. The winner will receive an off-season cabin stay for up to five people from Jan. 3 to Feb. 7, plus four tickets to the Endangered Ark Foundation. This package is worth $400. To enter, just call the Hugo Chamber of Commerce at 580.326.7511, email hugo-chamber@sbcglobal.net or go by the office at 200 S. Broadway St. in Hugo. Deadline to enter is Dec. 11. Judging will take place on Dec. 14.

Thanksgiving is going to be great with sunshine and 69 degrees after a morning low of 38. Scattered showers will return to the area from Friday through Sunday and it gets a little cooler with highs going from the low-60s on Friday to the mid-50s on Sunday. I think we could see three or four nights next week with temperatures at or below freezing.

Felony 091 – Shane Lee Cunningham: Possession of firearm after former felony conviction. 092 – Rylee Allen Finch: Domestic abuse, assault and battery.

Soper Public School has released its new COVID-19 plan for returning to school after Thanksgiving break. The plan, which would affect fourth through 12th grade would go into effect Nov. 30 and continue through Jan. 4, 2020.

IRIS GARDEN CLUB Yard of the Month winner for October is Meredith Russell, 1218 N. B St. in Hugo. Her yard features beautiful begonias, other flowers and trees and is very neat. Pictured (l to r): Harolynn Wofford, Meredith, Holly Lowrance and Sammye Thacker. Photo Courtesy / Rick Lowrance