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November 8th, 2012
President Obama made a visit to Red Cross National Headquarters (NHQ) in Washington, DC, Tuesday for a news conference filmed live from Red Cross's Disaster Operations Center (DOC) to make an update of the recent destruction from Hurricane Sandy. Attending the filming was Donna Head, Hugo, shown greeting the President after the filming. Mrs. Head is the Choctaw-Pushmataha County Disaster Action Team Lead. Donna is presently working at NHQ in Washington, DC.
AGES 9-10 YR. OLD
SPOOKY â OLIVIA NAPIER
ORIGINAL DESIGN â MICHELLE HEDGECOCK
ATHLETIC- NOAH VANPELT
PAINTED â OLIVIA GREGG
HUMEROUS â MICHELLE HEDGECOCK
NATURAL OR RECYCLED â KIMBERLY ALFORD
CARVED â MICHELLE HEDGECOCK
AGES 11-12 YR. OLD
PAINTED â CHERISH ESTES
SPOOKY â JRACEE AYERS
HUMEROUS â BETHANY MATCHAM
ORIGINAL DESIGN â BRODY GOINES
BOOK CHARACTER â AIMEE PETERSON
CARVED â TRENTON VAN TASSEL
RECYCLED â LAUREN GIBSON
AGES 13-15 YR. OLDS
BOOK CHARCTER â KAT BAILEY
HUMEROUS â COLBY WATTS
ORIGINAL DESIGN â HARLEY WHITE
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma held its 14th annual Outstanding Elder Banquet Nov. 1 at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant. Outstanding elders from all of the districts were recognized and enjoyed a special evening held in their honor. Two of the nominees were chosen from the tribeâs 17 community centers as this yearâs top male and female elders, judged by a panel of three to be awarded for their exceptional accomplishments. This yearâs Outstanding Elders are Willie Walley of District 9, Durant, and Carolyn Bohanan of District 7, Wright City.
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma held its 14th annual Outstanding Elder Banquet Nov. 1 at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant. Outstanding elders from all of the districts were recognized and enjoyed a special evening held in their honor. Two of the nominees were chosen from the tribeâs 17 community centers as this yearâs top male and female elders, judged by a panel of three to be awarded for their exceptional accomplishments. This yearâs Outstanding Elders are Willie Walley of District 9, Durant, and Carolyn Bohanan of District 7, Wright City.
Each year, the National FFA Organization is proud to honor FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. That honor, the American FFA Degree, is bestowed upon a select group of individuals for years of academic and professional excellence.
After all the votes were in for Pushmataha County, it was clear that this is a Red County, but nevertheless, President Barack Obama was reelected for a second term as our Nation's Commander and Chief.
In the race for U.S. State Representative for District 2 race, it was a little tighter but Markwayne Mullin carried 53.98% of the votes; Rob Wallace collected 41.73% and Michael Fulks received a grand total of 4.29%. On the State level, with 402 of the 530 precincts in, Mullin was carrying the votes by 56.8%.
By
Tracy Steffenson, Publisher
If youâve ever wanted to understand what it means to be an infantry platoon leader in Afghanistan, understand what it is that our men and women endure or are captivated by the inner workings and strategies of war, then Sean Parnellâs âOutlaw Platoonâ should be on your âmust readâ list.
Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc. hosted a luncheon on Friday, November 2nd, to honor many Pushmataha County residents who participate in the agencyâs Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Little Dixieâs Executive Director, Brenda Needham, said: âThis annual event is the least we can do to recognize these men and women volunteers who give so freely of their time to provide valuable services to their communities. Without them, it would be difficult if not impossible for many organizations to remain in operation.
Pushmataha County author, Nancy Pyle, has just brought out her third childrenâs book, âThe Little Old Woman and her Pigâ, a folk tale that she has illustrated with bright pictures of a pioneer woman coping with a difficult situation.
âI really enjoyed it,â said Mrs. Pyle, âPigs are such fun to draw!â
Her first two books, âDown on the Ranchâ and âAlphabet Countryâ are also full of bright illustrations depicting country life.
Mrs. Pyle will be holding a book signing at the Antlers Public Library on Saturday, November 3, 2012, between 9:00 a.m. and 12-noon.
Reports of cool weather and the onset of hunting season draw many outdoor enthusiasts to the field, but Nov. 1 also marks an important day on the water - the opening day of Oklahoma's winter trout season.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation operates two year-round trout fisheries - at the Lower Mountain Fork River (LMFR) and the Lower Illinois River - but seasonal opportunities exist in several other areas, including Lake Pawhuska, Robbers Cave, Blue River, Lake Watonga and Lake Carl Etling.
