1 “I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’ 2 All day long I have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations— 3 a people who continually provoke me to my very face, offering sacrifices in gardens and burning incense on altars of brick; 4 who sit among the graves and spend their nights keeping secret vigil; who eat the flesh of pigs, and whose pots hold broth of impure meat; 5 who say, ‘Keep away; don’t come near me, for I am too sacred for you!’ Such people are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that keeps burning all day.

THE RATTAN RAMS won the first Class A State playoff round against Tushka, 7-5, but we lost the semifinal game to Ft. Cobb-Broxton by a score of 6-5. Ft. Cobb-Broxton went on to beat Wister in the Championship game by a score of 8-1. The Rattan Rams won the Class A Academic State Championship trophy with a GPA of 3.938. The Rams ended their season with a record of 29-9. Members of the team include (front l-r) Carson Bailey, Logan Smith, Seth Springfield, Conner Perry, Ethan Clay, and Cale Clay. (Back l-r) Coach Michael Clay, Sterling Watts, Jace May, Cal Birchfield, Luke Clay, Keegan Robertson, Jodie Caston, and Assistant Coach Terry Thurman. (Photo contributed.)

National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6. Last week, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) honored the contributions and commitment of public health nurses, and the vital role nurses continue to play in Oklahoma’s COVID-19 pandemic response.

To help combat rising rates of childhood and adult obesity, the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) launched a teen-focused nutrition education campaign, Swap Up, earlier this year. Starting May 10, two new Swap Up educational messages began encouraging teenagers to make healthier nutritional choices, along with free to order educational materials supporting the healthy behaviors youth can adopt.

Raised beds and elevated gardens provide easier access to gardens and can increase space available for growing vegetables and flowers. You will enjoy convenience and easy access when including one or more in your landscape or on your patio, deck, or balcony.

• Sam Noble Scholarships assist undergraduate and graduate students studying agriculture as well as undergraduate students studying technology ARDMORE –– The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation recently announced the 2021 recipients of the Sam Noble Scholarship, awarding a total of $107,500 in scholarships to 10 southern Oklahoma students. The local 2021 Sam Noble Scholarship recipients are: • Tucker Bundy, Idabel, Oklahoma State University.

RIGHT: MRS. JULIE BIRDSONG’S third grade class at Fort Towson Elementary presented “Thank You” letters to kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Dana Jenkins. Mrs. Jenkins was kind enough to share a variety of yummy treats with the students. The third grade Fort Towson students have been learning about writing friendly letters throughout the year.

HUGO MIDDLE SCHOOLER Belinda Walker shadowed Hugo News Publisher Stan Stamper last week as part of a school project..

Happy Birthday to Vickie Roberts (May 14)! The Frisco Baptist Association Brotherhood meeting (men’s and boy’s fellowship time) will be held at 7 p.m. May 15 at Hugo Lake State Park.

Today’s Scripture: Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8.