A song of ascents. Of David.

Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive.

Two Baskets of Figs 1 After Jehoiachin a son of Jehoiakim king of Judah and the officials, the skilled workers and the artisans of Judah were carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the Lord showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the Lord. 2 One basket had very good figs, like those that ripen early; the other basket had very bad figs, so bad they could not be eaten.

Residents’ Rights Month is a time for celebration and recognition offering an opportunity for every facility to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity, respect and the value of each individual resident.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is shifting focus from its current system of COVID-19 case investigation, to a self-serve approach where the public can quickly receive test results via text, and conduct their own case investigations and contact tracing through an online portal.

This year’s open enrollment period for the online Healthcare Marketplace began Monday, Nov. 1 and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) has trained insurance Navigators across the state ready to help Oklahomans weigh their options. Open enrollment, which lasts through May 15, allows new enrollments as well as changes to existing coverage.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the below statement following President Biden’s announcement of the framework for Build Back Better. “To create millions of good-paying jobs, grow our economy, build American competitiveness, and secure our children’s future, we must invest in the human infrastructure of our nation: America’s working families.

The Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association will hold their Fourth Annual Convention from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at the Frisco Center, Clinton, Okla. The keynote speaker will be Bill Bullard, CEO, R CALF, Billings, Montana. The cattle industry is in a significant state of change with many cattleman experiencing financial stress. R CALF (Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund) has been providing national leadership supported by Independent Stockgrowers Associations in almost every state. Mr. Bullard said, “Our only hope is to formulate new federal legislation and to use the courts to fight collusion and corruption within the cattle industry.” R CALF has filed several lawsuits Last week, a federal court in Minnesota denied a motion by the nation’s four largest meat packers to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed by R CALF alleging price fixing.

Happy Birthday to Dale Harrison (Nov. 8)! The deadline for the Calendar of Events is 12 p.m.

The Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI), KEDDO Area Agency on Aging and Rural Health Projects are collaborating to provide the Tai Chi for Better Balance program. The classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. beginning Nov. 2 through Dec. 16, 2021 at the Choctaw County Public Library, located at 703 E. Jackson St. in Hugo.