The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly board meeting on Friday, Feb. 5 at Awesome Adventures. The agenda was kept short so board members had time to tour the facility. The minutes of the January meeting and Chamber financials were approved. In new business, the board voted to begin honoring a Business of the Month and selected Awesome Adventures as the Business of the Month for February. President-Elect Lena Kopp announced to the board that the Chamber’s PPP Grant in the amount of $10,200 has been approved.

“We Serve” is the motto of Lions Club International. Hugo Lions Club members find great joy in serving their community. At the most recent meeting, Coach Brandon Debo spoke about the Hugo High School Baseball program and their upcoming trip to Alabama during spring break. Lions Club members were happy to help with this project.

When Renie was a young teenager, she worshiped her older brother. Willing to do anything to get his attention, she would follow him around endlessly, much to his irritation. The year he moved away after graduating high school left her impatiently waiting for his infrequent visits back home. On one such visit, he returned proudly riding his brand-new motorcycle.

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.

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.

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.