ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022, the Hugo community celebrated its 15th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Events included a parade, followed by celebration at Cora Lee Roe Park. The Juneteenth committee honored retired teachers Pat and Barbara McGee (left), and two of our oldest members in the community, Mrs. Helen Scroggins (100 yrs.) and Mr. J.C. Lennox (99 yrs). The first place winners of the parade were Richard Thomas (first place for ATV), and Amanda Perry (first place for Decorated Vehicle).The Juneteenth committee (pictured above from left to right) includes: Shon Gage, Katrina Bills, Kiepher Lester, Allan Webster, Vernell Grant, Clinton Crawley, Lorenzo Black, Eddie Walton, Keith Robertson and Di’Mehlia Adamson.

Felony 049 – Jonathan Dakota Hinsley: Robbery, first degree. Misdemeanor 050 – Michael Andrew Rodgers: Harassing and threatening electronic communication.

Last week the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. This decision holds that the State of Oklahoma has concurrent jurisdiction with the federal government to prosecute non- Indians who commit crimes against Indian victims within Indian Country.

SOPER CELEBRATED its annual Homecoming on Saturday with many events, including the parade, stick horse competition, class reunions, pageants, corn hole tournament, ice cream social, redneck games and a street dance. Photos Courtesy / Gail Smith

State Results Governor (R) Moira McCabe 12,046 Joel Kintsel 51,587 Kevin Stitt 248,525 Mark Sherwood 47,713 Governor (D) Connie Johnson 65,894 Joy Hofmeister 101,913 State Auditor & Inspector (R) Steven McQuillen 104,538 Steven McQuillen 104,538 Cindy Byrd 244,433 Attorney General Gentner Drummond 180,444 John O’Connor 174,256 Treasurer David Hooten 59,721 Clark Jolley 114,776 Todd Russ 164,376 Superintendent of Public Instruction John Cox 83,065 William Crozier 12,950 April Grace 105,372 Ryan Walters 142,630 United States Senator Jackson Lahmeyer 94,572 James Lankford 243,132 Joan Farr 20,761 United States Senator (unexpired) Luke Holland 40,353 Markwayne Mullin 156,087 John Tompkins 2,332 Scott Pruitt 18,052 T.W. Shannon 62,746 Adam Holley 1,873 Randy Grellner 15,794 Alex Gray 3,063 Laura Moreno 6,597 Laura Moreno 6,597 Nathan Dahm 42,673 Jessica Garrison 6,114 Michael Coibion 1,261 U.S.

The church is the “backbone” of America’s freedom, and it is now being critically threatened. Jesus, knowing all things, has written Letters to seven different churches, who represent all churches of the world, under different kings and rulers, throughout the seven “Time Periods” of the church age. These letters are “timeless,” for Jesus does not live in “Time,” but in “Eternity.”

Idolatry in the Temple 1 In the sixth year, in the sixth month on the fifth day, while I was sitting in my house and the elders of Judah were sitting before me, the hand of the Sovereign Lord came on me there. 2 I looked, and I saw a figure like that of a man. a From what appeared to be his waist down he was like fire, and from there up his appearance was as bright as glowing metal. 3 He stretched out what looked like a hand and took me by the hair of my head. The Spirit lifted me up between earth and heaven and in visions of God he took me to Jerusalem, to the entrance of the north gate of the inner court, where the idol that provokes to jealousy stood. 4 And there before me was the glory of the God of Israel, as in the vision I had seen in the plain. 5 Then he said to me, “Son of man, look toward the north.” So I looked, and in the entrance north of the gate of the altar I saw this idol of jealousy. 6 And he said to me, “Son of man, do you see what they are doing—the utterly detestable things the Israelites are doing here, things that will drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see things that are even more detestable.” 7 Then he brought me to the entrance to the court. I looked, and I saw a hole in the wall. 8 He said to me, “Son of man, now dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and saw a doorway there. 9 And he said to me, “Go in and see the wicked and detestable things they are doing here.” 10 So I went in and looked, and I saw portrayed all over the walls all kinds of crawling things and unclean animals and all the idols of Israel. 11 In front of them stood seventy elders of Israel, and Jaazaniah son of Shaphan was standing among them. Each had a censer in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising. 12 He said to me, “Son of man, have you seen what the elders of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? They say, ‘The Lord does not see us; the Lord has forsaken the land.’ ” 13 Again, he said, “You will see them doing things that are even more detestable.”

With summer here and the July 4 holiday weekend just around the corner, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding people about potential electrical hazards that exist in swimming pools and hot tubs, onboard boats, on docks and piers, and in waters surrounding boats, marinas, and launch ramps.

A three-day adventure exploring agricultural venues in western Oklahoma began June 7, 2022, as 53 teachers from across the state loaded a tour bus alongside Ag in the Classroom staff to begin their journey down historic Route 66.

The American Soybean Association is excited to share soy’s 2023 Farm Bill priorities. As the House and Senate Agriculture Committees lay the foundation for this pivotal legislation, ASA hopes its initial priorities list will provide insight and assure soy growers’ interests are considered as the farm bill process continues with hearings this year and legislative development next year.