Leaders and innovators across Native American tribes were recognized at the 19th Annual Oklahoma City Area Director’s Indian Health Services awards ceremony in Oklahoma City. Several recipients are associates of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA).

By Andy and Renie Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@ gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com The boy sure had learned some choice words, no doubt about it.

Laura Caston, a former graduate of Hugo High School, was recently selected as a Next-Gen under 30 award winner. NextGen under 30 Oklahoma recognizes individuals who demonstrate talent, drive and service to their communities.

Hugo High School staff includes Demontra Akins, Markita Allen, Jason Allensworth, Chance Baker, Allen Benson, Brenda Blankenship, Mary Coker, LaSha Cook, Sammy Drinkard, Jill Eddinger, Aimee Frost, Jordana Frost, Brad Greer, Kyrstopher Gross, Lisa Horne, Jori Ketchum, Chance Laflore, Kirstin Lemmons, Kelsie Lopez, Derrick McKinney, Monica Moffitt, Roger Morris, Ashley Parker, Amber Patterson, LaDonna Plott, Chesney Satcher, Jennifer Shultz, Darnell Shanklin, Kathie Singleton, John Sinibaldi, Grace Thomas, Christine White, Kiyoko Woods. Users of statins, widely prescribed for prevention of cardiac disease, have a 27% lower risk of contracting a Staphylococcus aureus (S.

Hugo Intermediate School staff includes: Denise Bell, Amy Caraway, Mary Taylor, Valarie Mack, Alicia Mack, Kay Tucker, Tammie Oakes, Morgan Keith, Roseanna Sorrells, Dana Scoggins, Jennifer Nelson, Nancy Welch, Cherie Barnes, Ashli Francis Jeania Sharp, Vivina Shanklin, Kit Pipkin, Keishi Brown, Kameron Raper. Hugo Elementary School staff includes: Dee Perez, Sarah Goolsby, Deanna Jewell, Diane Rickman, Margaret Tonubbee, Susie Harbison, Shawna Wren, Jeri Wooldridge, Richadeena McClain, Karlisa Dawes, Melissa Skeet, Sandra Uche, Tammy Gardner, April Johnson, Stephanie Sherfield, Geneva Edwards, Carolyn Brown, Janna Moody, Alison Davis, Cheyenne Carlile, Katelyn Jones, Shannon Ray, Kim Cannady, Jacey Schuler, Lisa Wallace, Betty Allen, Chad Trapp, Mirtha Aguilera De Pintado, Jenniferr Moyer, Shatavia McCarty, Patty Friscia, Merita Head, Brittany Methvin, Emma Martin, Amber Grant, Gena Smith, Vi-Nikki Nguyen, Janet Butler, Makayla Hampton, Tessa Grammer, Brittany Preston, Shelby Dawes, Dee Perez, Rita Hayes, Toni Taylor, Tanna Winship, Connie Konzem, Stephanie Bryant, Margaret Tonubbee, Kristen Houchen, Sandra Godbey, Misty Craddock, Keitha McLaughlin, Madison Cupit, Shawna Bridges..

MCALESTER –– Recently, the Choctaw Nation Clinic in McAlester, Okla. celebrated its 15th year anniversary with a small ceremony including associates, Choctaw Nation Health leaders and Tribal Council Member Robert Karr. The McAlester Clinic, built in 2007, has the third largest patient base, seeing more than 1,000 patients each month. Several associates have been with the clinic since it’s opening.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation hosted a record intern class this summer as students conducted wide-ranging experiments while working alongside some of the top minds in science. Twelve students formed the 66th class of the Fleming Scholars Program.

By Andy and Renie Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@ gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Ever wonder why goofballs walk this earth? You know them, not a serious thought in their head for more than 58 seconds at a time.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com Andy has always said that his dad, whom I never had the privilege of meeting, was a fairly mildmannered, easy-going guy. Respected and well-liked in his rural community, a boys’ baseball coach, and a church-goer –– seems he had a friendly word for everyone.

DURANT –– Summer Commencement exercises were held July 29-30 at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. Local graduates are listed below, by permanent hometown: • Antlers: Alyssa Jo Nabors; Christy Lynne Floyd.