• In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports cancer as the second leading cause of death in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA –– For the past two years, the importance of health and disease prevention have been leading topics of conversation. People are reminded now more than ever to take precautions against contracting diseases, especially with this month being National Cancer Prevention Month.

Dementia is not an inevitable part of growing old. On the other hand memory issues are, indeed, a part of the aging process.

4-H Share the Fun Grand Champions include: Front (l to r): William Wyson, Susana Brown, A.J. Brents, Haley George, Melody Wilhite, Acelee Ellis, Bella Miranda, Racheal Reeves and William McAtee. Back row (l to r): Cash Hendrix, Cayden Byrd, Spencer Allen, J.J. Goodwin, Hunter Crippin, Stanten Broadrick, John Vandever, Ely Burris, Zandien Renfro and Wyatt Kinslow.

Sam Seimer won First Place in the Poster category of the Area Conservation Contest in Poteau in November..

Congratulations to three of the Rattan Public School teachers who were funded on DonorsChoose this month! This was possible due to OKSDE, additional donors, and the teachers’ innovative ideas. Approximately $2,980 in classroom materials are on their way to Rattan Schools right now. Pictured are (l to r): Wyatt Hudson, Raelyn Price, Ali Lundry, Aiden Pound. Teachers (l to r): Shelly Pinkston, Durynda Batchelor, Angela Ervin and Principal Tonya Scott.

Oklahoma Blood Institute is teaming up with two Oklahoma attractions to help boost the blood supply this spring. Those who donate blood with Oklahoma Blood Institute in March will receive a free t-shirt and their choice of one free entry to the Oklahoma City Zoo or the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Choctaw County Junior Livestock Show held this week at the Bill Grant Civic Center. Goat and Sheep Show Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Broiler, Gilt and Barrow Thursday at noon and 6:30 p.m. Heifer and Steer Show Friday at 6:30 p.m. Premium Sale Saturday at 1 p.m.

Today’s Scripture: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

We will continue to enjoy this lovely weather for the entire week with sunny days through Friday and high temperatures in the mid- to upper-70s. Cooler weather will come early next week, with highs in the 60s on Monday. Showers and thunderstorms are possible this weekend

Friday, March 4 Goulash Green Beans Garden Salad Rolls Fruit Salad Wednesday, March 9 Ham & Chicken Macaroni & Cheese Purple-Hull Peas Corn Bread Jello Fruit Cocktail.