Body January’s Hugo Middle School Students and Employee of the Month (l to r): Employee of the Month is LaShonda Johnson. Ms.

Body THE PROJECT LIT Book Club, made up of students and staff, recently finished their January book, “Ghost Boys.” The Project LIT Book Club is led by Mrs. Cody, the seventh grade ELA teacher.

Body In January, HMS held the First Semester Academic Awards Assembly. Winners include: Perfect Attendance - First Semester: Elijah Calvin.

Body BOBBY AND BEVERLY HAMILL recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple, who met as children and grew up on the same street, were married on Feb. 20, 1971 in Balch Springs, Texas. Together they have four children, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Body The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is recruiting healthy volunteers to study whether a diabetes drug can slow aging. OMRF scientist Benjamin Miller, Ph.D., is investigating how metformin impacts insulin sensitivity and its link to the biological processes of aging.

Body Central Life Sciences (Central) has partnered with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) to provide $5,000 in scholarships.

Body A young couple was deeply involved in the timeless dance of married couples since the first union, and I am not referring to sex. This was the dance of war. Each had taken a rigid, angry stance on opposite sides of their ballroom.

Body Iris Garden Club will have its open meeting at 6 p.m. Feb.

Body 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.

Body “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.