Kiamichi Tech honors board of education

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WILBURTON –– January was Board of Education Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and technology centers to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication to students and communities.
PHOTO (LEFT TO RIGHT): Doug Hall, Deputy Superintendent, Anne Brooks, Ernie Taylor, Dr. Phil Chitwood, Brock Whittington, Neal Hawkins, Shelley Free, Superintendent.

‘Quit hiding behind a mask’

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Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com Several years ago, Andy contracted an illness that landed him in the isolation unit of our local hospital for two weeks. Visitors had to wear a mask, gown and gloves.
‘Quit hiding behind a mask’

UCO announces fall Honor Roll

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The University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. For the fall 2020 semester, 1,599 students were named to the President’s Honor Roll, an honor achieved by those who recorded a “straight-A” or 4.0 GPA.

Eastern’s scholarship application deadline for 2021-22 set for Feb. 21

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WILBURTON — Eastern Oklahoma State College’s scholarship applications for the 2021-22 academic year are due by midnight on Sunday, Feb. 21. Current and prospective students who plan to attend Eastern in the fall are encouraged to submit their application using Eastern’s online scholarship management system.

‘Really stepped in it this time’

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It was an absolutely beautiful, brisk fall morning, and Sam just couldn’t resist making his trek to the downtown bank on foot, normally done by car. Some exhilarating fresh air, and much-needed exercise, plus the chance to greet any friends who had the same idea of enjoying the unusual day –– the idea was irresistible.
‘Really stepped in it this time’

Bohanan named award winner for her art

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Ringold, Okla., native Rabecca Bohanan has been named a 2021 National YoungArts Foundation Award winner in the Visual Arts category. YoungArts identifies the nation’s most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts.

‘Run that fool mule’

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Growing up on a small farm, Andy and his dad worked some long hours together. But sometimes they just relaxed, “sittin,’ spittin’ and whittlin,’” as his dad called it.
	‘Run that fool mule’

Call for work

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The Museum of the Red River invites young artists age 11-19 to submit artwork for its biennial youth art competition. Submissions will be accepted from Jan. 19-23; artists may bring their pieces by the Museum during regular business hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

‘Just. Don’t. Do. It’

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Accustomed to spending Christmas Day packed with beloved family, or close friends? Or a mixture of both, in a free-for-all party of fun and food? Now it is true, most of us do have a person who is a — urn — least favorite relative, but we tolerate even them on that special holiday for a few hours. We simply choose to avoid them as much as possible and concentrate on making the day warm and bright for everyone in the house.
‘Just. Don’t. Do. It’

‘Are you a quarterback or a receiver’

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Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com The son was finishing a very successful senior year as quarterback for his high school’s football team. Recruiters from America’s top football programs came to the family’s humble home to make their appeal for Danny to attend and play for their college.
‘Are you a quarterback or a receiver’
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