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ELECTIONS				PUSHMATAHA County			DA
						Doyle Bltyhe	Mark Matloff	Laura Wallis
640001	Antlers Church of Christ					13	69	68
640002	Community Building
640003	Ant City Library					16	68	49
640004	Catholic Church					17	129	91
640005	Miller					6	33	14
640005	Moyers					5	49	61
640006	Finley					10	35	23
640009	Nashoba					35	48	93
640010	Snow					10	27	16
640011	Rattan					14	112	90
640012	Sobol					1	19	19
640013	Honobia					3	8	15
640014	Cloudy					2	15	18
640015	Clayton					92	164	184
640016	Tuskahoma					16	36	38
640017	Albion					47	36	74
Absentees						35	147	86
County TOTAL						322	995	939
Total	2256
						Doyle Bltyhe	Mark Matloff	Laura Wallis
101	Boswell					43	135	178
104	Soper					27	157	142
105	So Central Comm					9	39	33
106	Nazarene Church					11	60	51
207	Bluff					6	13	17
208	Goodland					9	74	48
209	Grant					1	21	19
210	Shoat					8	79	61
211	Frogville					6	13	17
214	Washington Comm					5	44	40
215	Courthouse					3	32	40
316	First Christian Church					17	96	96
318	Messer					11	79	85
319	Spencerville					16	79	51
320	Sawyer					5	42	41
321	Ft Towson					13	117	71
322	Swink					9	71	34
Absentees						14	251	105
County TOTAL						213	1402	1129
Total	2744
TOTAL ALL				McCurtain County		535	2397	2068	0
						Doyle Bltyhe	Mark Matloff	Laura Wallis
MCCurtain CO						264	3897	1170
TOTAL ALL				McCurtain County		799	6294	3238	0
ELECTIONS				Choctaw			COUNTY ASSESSOR
						Becky Harris	Rhonda Cahill
101	Boswell					136	233
104	Soper					226	98
105	So Central Comm					49	31
106	Nazarene Church					83	40
207	Bluff					20	16
208	Goodland					95	37
209	Grant					25	16
210	Shoat					87	62
211	Frogville					16	20
214	Washington Comm					55	34
215	Courthouse					50	27
316	First Christian Church					137	75
318	Messer					133	31
319	Spencerville					117	32
320	Sawyer					67	19
321	Ft Towson					145	60
322	Swink					70	36
						233	139
County TOTAL						1744	1006
Total Vote	2750					0.634181818	0.36581818
ELECTIONS				Choctaw County			County Commissioner Dist 3
			Jeff Davis	Houston Goddard	Roger Vandever
101	Boswell
104	Soper
105	So Central Comm
106	Nazarene Church
207	Bluff
208	Goodland
209	Grant
210	Shoat
211	Frogville
214	Washington Comm
215	Courthouse
316	First Christian Church		65	20	125
318	Messer		75	10	92
319	Spencerville		66	6	80
320	Sawyer		32	15	43	`
321	Ft Towson		84	8	121
322	Swink		50	4	60
Absentee			44	19	78
TOTAL			416	82	599
County TOTAL	1097		0.379216	0.074749316	0.54603464	0	0	0
			Danny Antwine	Mark Janoe	Jim Bob Sullivan	Ronnie Thompson
101	Boswell		89	10	229	53
104	Soper		168	34	33	108
105	So Central Comm		41	0	6	34
106	Nazarene Church		43	13	9	60
207	Bluff
208	Goodland
209	Grant
210	Shoat
211	Frogville
214	Washington Comm
215	Courthouse
316	First Christian Church
318	Messer
319	Spencerville
320	Sawyer
321	Ft Towson
322	Swink
Absentee			38	6	15	38
TOTAL			379	63	292	293
County TOTAL	1027		0.369036	0.06134372	0.284323272	0.285296981	0	0
ELECTIONS				PUSHMATAHA County	COMMISSIONER DIST 1
			Michael Brittingham	Jack Matthews	Calvin Smith
640001	Antlers Church of Christ		42	64	46
640002	Community Building		112	145	103
640003	Ant City Library
640004	Catholic Church		61	109	68
640005	Miller		31	5	8
640005	Moyers		104	11	3
640006	Finley
640009	Nashoba
640010	Snow
640011	Rattan
640012	Sobol
640013	Honobia
640014	Cloudy
640015	Clayton
640016	Tuskahoma
640017	Albion
Absentees			43	78	26
County TOTAL			393	412	254
Total Vote	1059		0.371105	0.38904627	0.239848914
ELECTIONS				PUSHMATAHA County	COMMISSIONER DIST 3
			Donnie Heflin	Jimmy Long	Eddy McIntosh
640001	Antlers Church of Christ
640002	Community Building
640003	Ant City Library
640004	Catholic Church
640005	Miller
640005	Moyers
640006	Finley
640009	Nashoba		55	118	17
640010	Snow
640011	Rattan
640012	Sobol
640013	Honobia		4	19	4
640014	Cloudy
640015	Clayton		136	228	98
640016	Tuskahoma		36	42	20
640017	Albion		20	100	42
Absentees			21	61	12
County TOTAL			272	568	193
Total Vote	840		0.32381	0.676190476	0.229761905
PUSH CO
QUESTIONS	1				QUESTIONS	2
			Yes	No				Yes	No
640001	Antlers Church of Christ		125	48	640001	Antlers Church of Christ		120	53
640002	Community Building				640002	Community Building
640003	Ant City Library		109	36	640003	Ant City Library		98	48
640004	Catholic Church		184	74	640004	Catholic Church		175	84
640005	Miller		27	33	640005	Miller		22	38
640005	Moyers		93	34	640005	Moyers		82	43
640006	Finley		44	30	640006	Finley		43	31
640009	Nashoba		136	50	640009	Nashoba		118	69
640010	Snow		27	31	640010	Snow		29	31
640011	Rattan		117	60	640011	Rattan		153	17
640012	Sobol		30	13	640012	Sobol		30	12
640013	Honobia		17	20	640013	Honobia		12	25
640014	Cloudy		35	13	640014	Cloudy		33	15
640015	Clayton		339	131	640015	Clayton		285	180
640016	Tuskahoma		73	32	640016	Tuskahoma		62	43
640017	Albion		117	61	640017	Albion		88	85
Absentees			197	91	Absentees			178	107
County TOTAL			1670	757	County TOTAL			1528	881
Total Vote	2427		0.688092	0.311907705	Total Vote	2409		0.634288086	0.3657119

 

7-7-2010- Breaking news HugoFootball.com reports that Hugo Football coach resigns... details

 

DURANT, Okla. Southeastern Oklahoma State University senior Trent Castleberry has been selected as a recipient of the George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship for his exceptional leadership skills and his public service interests.

Castleberry, a graduate of Savanna (Oklahoma) High School, received a $1,000 scholarship for the Spring 2010 semester. He has a double-major in Communication Organizational and Strategic Communication and Media Studies (Advertising/Public Relations). Castleberry has been involved in a number of campus activities and served as Student Government President in 2009-10. Other honors/activities include President's Leadership Class, Leadership Durant, Sigma Tau Gamma, Savage Storm Leader, SE Forensics Team, and Young Democrats. "Trent is an outstanding representative of Southeastern," said University president Larry Minks. "As president of the Student Government Association, he has demonstrated tremendous leadership ability. He is most deserving of the Nigh Scholarship." As the recipient of the scholarship, Castleberry represented Southeastern at the George and Donna Nigh Leadership Academy, a leadership event held in March. The George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship was created to provide opportunities for students who are preparing for careers in public service, as well as giving those students a chance to interact with each other and the state's governing officials at the leadership academy. Each college and university in Oklahoma can nominate a participant for the scholarship program, which was established in 1999. The program honors former Gov. George Nigh and his wife as a tribute to their extensive involvement in public service and education. Scholarships are awarded through the George and Donna Nigh Scholarship Fund and administered by the George and Donna Nigh Public Service Institute.

Oklahoma Wins Best License Plate Award

The Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA) has honored the new Oklahoma license plate with the Best Plate Award for new plates first issued in 2009. This is the third time Oklahoma has won this award since its inception in 1970, which means the state joins only three other states to have won three times. Members of the Association, along with ALPCA President Jeff Francis, were at the state capitol today to present a plaque for the Best Plate Award to officials who spearheaded the redesign efforts, including key legislators, the Oklahoma Tax Commission and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

“We are pleased to be recognized with this award,” said Hardy Watkins, executive director of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.  “Our agency seeks to promote Oklahoma and brand our state in a way that is modern, yet respectful of our heritage with every opportunity we’re given, including the official license plate. This award affirms a vote by the people of Oklahoma who chose Sacred Rain Arrow over other choices as our new license plate design.”

The Oklahoma plate was chosen by popular vote of the ALPCA’s 3,000 international members from among eight other plates including the new Texas plate. The criteria for judging include the legibility and attractiveness of the plate. The Oklahoma plate narrowly won by a margin of four votes over the new general issue Ohio license plate. 

“The Sacred Rain Arrow is symbolic of Oklahoma’s American Indian heritage and while voting, our members specifically noted the striking beauty and clean, legible design of the plate,” said Jeff Francis, president, Automobile License Plate Collectors Association.

The other seven plates each received substantially fewer votes than these two competitors. The Oklahoma plate was nominated by Gus Oliver, an 11-year member of ALPCA. Oliver is a Realtor and reserve police officer in Tulsa. Oliver was also actively involved in promoting passage of the legislation to replace Oklahoma’s aging plates. After legislators were shown photos Oliver had taken of some of the worn out plates, they were convinced of the need for new plates.

Oklahoma license plate designs have a successful history with the ALPCA. Oklahoma tied for first in 1989 with the general issue plate and also won in 2004 with the State Park Pavilion specialty plate. The Agricultural Awareness plate came in second place in 2001 as did the Urban Forestry plate in 2006. No other state has consistently placed so highly in ALPCA’s contest.

For more information about ALPCA, visit their website at www.ALPCA.org.

BOREN ANNOUNCES $2,720,000 GRANT TO ANTLERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Congressman Dan Boren announced today the award of a $2,720,000 grant to Antlers Public Schools. The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Education’s Impact Aid School Construction program, will be used to replace the current Brantley Elementary School building with a brand new facility.

Currently, the Brantley Elementary School building suffers from severe physical damage caused by water infiltration in the basement.  The water has weakened floor joists and flooring which has caused safety concerns.  It has also lead to issues with mold in the facility.  In addition, the existing HVAC, windows, and roof do not meet current standards.  The new building will be an energy efficient, pre-engineered steel structure, and is scheduled to be completed 12 months after the arrival of the project funding.  The school district will contribute $100,000 in local funds to the project.

 

“I am pleased to announce that this grant is headed to Antlers Public Schools,” Boren said. “This funding will make an immediate and real impact on educational opportunities for the 305 schoolchildren who attend Brantley and for the thousands more that follow them.  It was an honor to work with school officials on the highly competitive impact aid grant program.  They are to be commended for their efforts in bringing these resources to the community.”

“Antlers School is extremely grateful to Representative Boren and his staff for their assistance in receiving this grant.  We are also very grateful to Joe Ogle of J & J Educational Services, and former superintendent of Antlers Schools, for his part in the grant process.  This new elementary building will enhance the educational opportunities of our students,” said Superintendent Mark L. Virden

The purpose of the program, which were made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is to provide school construction assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) affected by Federal activities, i.e., where the tax base of a district is reduced through the Federal acquisition of real property (Section 8002, ESEA) and; where the presence of certain children living on Federal property places a financial burden on the LEAs that educate them (Section 8003, ESEA).

Six schools in the Second Congressional District were awarded Impact Aid School Construction grants totaling $12,053,362.  The schools include Antlers Public Schools with a $2,720,000 grant.  Cave Springs School District received $1,833,700.  Clayton Public Schools received $316,604.  Colcord Public Schools received $1,733,384.  Kinta Public Schools received $979,674, and Locust Grove Public Schools received $4,470,000.

BOREN ANNOUNCES $316,604 GRANT TO CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Congressman Dan Boren announced today the award of a $316,604 grant to Clayton Public Schools. The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Education’s Impact Aid School Construction program, will be used to repair severe physical damage to the school’s roof which has prompted a closure of 600 square feet of classroom during inclement weather. 

The roof repair will include a new pitched roof, will allow for the relocation of the roof-mounted HVAC system, and will make repairs to electrical and mechanical damage caused by water infiltration.  The work is scheduled to be completed within 12 months of the arrival of the project funding.

 

“I am pleased to announce that this grant is headed to Clayton Public Schools,” Boren said. “This funding will make an immediate and positive impact on the lives and education opportunities of Clayton’s schoolchildren.  This grant program was highly competitive across the nation, and I am pleased that we were able to bring these resources to the community.  The school’s administration is to be highly commended for their diligence in working toward obtaining funding for repairs to the facility.”

“We at Clayton are thrilled to be chosen as the recipients of the Impact Aid grant.  The money awarded will help us with much needed improvements to our school district.  Work on the improvements will begin as soon as possible.  We are very grateful to Congressman Boren for his tireless efforts in helping the Clayton School District, and we look forward to working with him in the future,” said Jim Dominick, Clayton Superintendent.

The purpose of the program, which were made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is to provide school construction assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) affected by Federal activities, i.e., where the tax base of a district is reduced through the Federal acquisition of real property (Section 8002, ESEA) and; where the presence of certain children living on Federal property places a financial burden on the LEAs that educate them (Section 8003, ESEA).

Six schools in the Second Congressional District were awarded Impact Aid School Construction grants totaling $12,053,362.  The schools include Antlers Public Schools with a $2,720,000 grant.  Cave Springs School District received $1,833,700.  Clayton Public Schools received $316,604.  Colcord Public Schools received $1,733,384.  Kinta Public Schools received $979,674, and Locust Grove Public Schools received $4,470,000.

5-11-10 BREAKING NEWS Police, Fire, and Ambulance at Hugo Walmart full details on 5pm news.

 

DURANT, Okla. Southeastern Oklahoma State University will hold Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 15, at Paul Laird Field.

U.S. Representative Tom Cole will be the commencement speaker.
The event will begin at 10 a.m., with a reception to follow immediately in the Visual & Performing Arts Center.

Cole became the Representative for Oklahoma's Fourth Congressional

District in January 2003. Cole is a fifth-generation Oklahoman and an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation. Before serving in the U.S.
Congress, he served Oklahoma as a State Senator and Secretary of State.

In the event of bad weather, two ceremonies will be held as follows in the Bloomer Sullivan Arena:

n 10:00 a.m. School of Arts & Sciences, John Massey School of Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science (Aviation), Master of Technology, Master of Science (Safety)

11:30 a.m. Reception in Visual & Performing Arts Center

n 1:00 p.m. School of Education & Behavioral Sciences, Master of Behavioral Sciences, Master of Education

 

Also, in the case of bad weather, the decision concerning location will be made by noon on Friday, May 14. Pertinent information will be posted on the University website, www.SE.edu <http://www.SE.edu> , and also be available by calling 580-745-2888 or 580-745-7272.

 

2010 4-H State Round Up Announcement The 2010 4-H State Round Up will be held July 28-30th at the Oklahoma State University Campus In Stillwater. Registration forms are available at the OSU Extension Office located at 306 SW B Street in Antlers or with your clubs 4-H Leaders. For more information call Tom Smith at 580-298-5563.

Eastern Oklahoma State College and Kiamichi Technology Centers along with 21other business and higher education partnerships throughout the state were recognized for their innovative collaborations that further the education of Oklahoma’s workforce.

    The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Economic Development Grant for the Partnership Recognition Program is designed to highlight successful partnerships between higher education institutions and businesses and to further cultivate the higher learning environment through State Regents’ Economic Development Grants.     “The relationship between Eastern and Kiamichi Technology Centers (KTC) is one that has grown to benefit students of all ages in southeastern Oklahoma,” Eastern President Dr. Steve Smith said.     KTC and Eastern initiatives include: the College and Career Tour and the Cooperative Alliance program. The annual College and Career Tour brings in 1,000 eighth-grade students to the McAlester Expo Center to learn more about career options after high school.     The event exposes these young people to more than 80 business and industry companies, colleges and universities, non-profit groups, KTC programs along with various state agencies. The Cooperative Alliance program allows secondary and adult students to earn up to 30 hours of college credit while they are enrolled in a KTC program.     KTC partners with Eastern to allow college classes to be offered at the KTC-Antlers campus as a way to support higher education opportunities in an area where no higher education opportunities were available. “This “first-year” experience for students provides them an opportunity to get into the higher education pipeline and pursue a college degree. Without KTC, these opportunities would not be available to the people in this area,” Smith said.     Institutions involved in these partnerships provide $500 for tuition waivers to employees of the partnering businesses, internships for current students of the institutions to work at the partnering businesses, faculty externships with the partnering businesses, and/or enhancement of the partnership with additional equipment, materials or supplies. The State Regents provide a $500 match to the waivers.     “To improve Oklahoma's future, we need higher education and businesses to develop successful partnerships and training programs. Through these partnerships, students receive hands-on, career-related experiences and better preparation for college,” said Chancellor Glen D. Johnson.     “With these partnerships in place, Oklahoma can better train future employees and strengthen its position in the global marketplace,” he said.

Other partnerships recognized for 2010 include: Cameron University and BancFirst –Connors State College and Arvest Bank –Langston University-Oklahoma City and Tinker Federal Credit Union –Murray State College and Scott Pet Foods –Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and Integris Baptist Regional Health Center and Foundation –Northeastern State University and Walmart –Northern Oklahoma College and Stillwater Medical Center –Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Arysta LifeScience North America and Brine Electric –Oklahoma City Community College and Oklahoma Natural Gas –Oklahoma Panhandle State University and Guymon Fire Department –Oklahoma State University and Triton Scientific LLC –Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City and Total Environment Inc. –Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and MidAmerica Industrial Park –Redlands Community College and Oklahoma Tool & Machine –Rogers State University and the City of Claremore - Rose State College and Tinker Air Force Base –Seminole State College and BancFirst –Southeastern Oklahoma State University and the City of Durant –Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Dougherty Forestry Manufacturing –Tulsa Community College and Dick Conner Correctional Center –Western Oklahoma State College and Altus Air Force.

Eastern Oklahoma State College new men’s basketball coach Scott Edgar-5-3-10

Scott Edgar Personal Data Hometown: Penn Hills, Pa. Family: Wife - Elaine, Son - Scott William College: B.S. - Pittsburgh-Johnstown 1978 High School: Penn Hills High School As A Player: Pittsburgh-Johnstown 1974-78

   A veteran coach whose teams have advanced to postseason play 16 times in his 27-year collegiate coaching career, Scott Edgar is entering his first season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Eastern Oklahoma State College.

    Respected for his recruiting abilities and his on-court coaching, Edgar has recruited or coached 17 NBA players. Edgar came to Eastern after spending three years as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Southeast Missouri State University. He spent one year as an assistant coach at Tennessee where he helped direct the Titans to a 22-8 record and the conference championship. He also spent three years at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he helped direct the Blazers to a 65-34 record. In his three years in Birmingham, UAB won the 2004 Conference USA championship, made two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the 2004 Sweet 16, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2003 National Invitation Tournament.

    A familiar face in the southeast, Edgar served as an assistant coach at Arkansas for six seasons (1985-91). In 1990 the Razorbacks posted a 30-5 overall record in winning the Southwest Conference regular season and tournament championships and advanced to the Final Four in Denver, Colo.

    Edgar broke into the coaching ranks as an assistant coach at the New Mexico Military Institute in 1978. Three years later he made the jump to NCAA Division I coaching when he joined Nolan Richardson's coaching staff at the University of Tulsa. During the five-year span (1980-85) that Edgar and Richardson were at Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane made three NCAA Tournament appearances and won the 1981 National Invitation Tournament championship.

    After following Richardson to Arkansas, Edgar got his first head coaching opportunity in 1991 when he was named the head coach at Murray State University. In his four seasons (1991-95) in Murray, Ky., he led the Racers to a 79-40 record that included two NCAA Tournament appearances and an NIT bid.

    A native of Penn Hills, Pa., Edgar returned to the Pittsburgh, Pa., area when he was named head coach at Duquesne. In three seasons he was able to return the Dukes to competitiveness.

    In 1999 Edgar joined Billy Tubbs' staff at TCU where he was head of basketball operations for two seasons.

    Edgar earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in sociology in from Pittsburgh-Johnstown 1978. A standout on both the basketball court and baseball diamond while in college, his accomplishments earned him induction into the Penn Hills High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

    Edgar and his wife, Elaine, have one son, Scott William.

KITX-FM ‘s Hugo, OK/Paris, TX (K95.5 WB Morning Circus) morning show host  Will Payne and Barry Diamond win the non-Metro Personality of the year award.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“This award is really for the family, the ones that live with us, work with us, and listen everyday. They make it all worth while!” says Payne. “once again it is just nice to be nominated, even sweeter to win!” says Diamond. 2010 marking the 10th anniversary of the duo and this is the fourth OAB Personality of the year Award. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Will's daughter McKinley (4th generation radio personality) accepted the award for the duo.

Outstanding Achievement Awards, Personality of the Year, Radio Station of the Year, and TV Best of Show were presented at the annual OAB Awards Dinner on Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. The awards banquet is part of the annual OAB Convention.  http://www.oabok.org/

 

 

BOREN ANNOUNCES TWO GRANTS FOR PUSHMATAHA COUNTY FACILITIES

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Dan Boren today announced two grants for facilities in Pushmataha County.  Boren announced that the Pushmataha County Jail is the recipient of a $27,145 federal grant to purchase equipment necessary for a cell lock control system, and the Pushmataha Family Medical Center in Clayton will receive a $109,690 grant to purchase radiology equipment.  Both grants are a part of the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities grant program. “It is an honor to announce these resources for Pushmataha County.  I know this funding will greatly assist with improvements to community facilities that play separate, but very important roles in Pushmataha County,” said Boren.  “The grant for the jail will directly improve public safety for each and every citizen by ensuring that criminals stay locked-up.  The grant for the medical center will expand health care services for the citizens of Pushmataha County by giving them greater access to critical, life-saving radiology services.  I look forward to working with USDA Rural Development in the future to acquire grant funding for these types of public safety improvements and other community-based projects. ”

County Commissioner District 1 Jack Matthews says " it will be used to upgrade the jail, it was needed to help with fill the gap with current shortfall on the jail maintenance" The funding announced today is being provided through USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program, which helps finance essential community facilities for public use in rural areas. These facilities include child care centers, hospitals, medical clinics, assisted-living facilities, fire and rescue stations, police stations, community centers, public buildings and transportation. Through this program, USDA ensures that such facilities are available to all rural residents. Local governments, non-profit organizations, and recognized Indian tribes are eligible to apply for funding. Funding of individual recipients is contingent upon their meeting the terms of the loan or grant agreement.  More information about USDA Rural Development can be found at www.rurdev.usda.gov or http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/OK/.

 

   

Hugo Police Department Daily Report 

 

March 22nd 2010 

1. Officers took a Burglary report on south 5th St.

2. Officers arrested a 37-year old Hugo man at his residence for Unlawfully Burning Hazardous Material, Child Endangerment, Possession of CDS (Meth), Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Bringing Contraband into Penal Institution. An investigation is ongoing concerning items found in and around the residence that are believed to be stolen.

February 9th 2010

 1. Officers took a walk-in report concerning Harassment by Phone.

2. Officers took a walk-in report concerning Simple Assault.

 February 6th 2010

 1. Officers arrested a 37-year old Rattan, OK man in the area of 2nd and Jackson St. for Driving Under the Influence, Driving Under Suspension and cited him for Failure to Comply with Compulsory Insurance Law.

2. Officers arrested a 57-year old Alabama man at an E. Jackson convenience store for Public Intoxication.

3. Officers took a Burglary report in the 700 block of N. 5th St.

4. Officers took a Larceny report in the 1000 block of W. Arthur St.

5. Officers arrested a 72-year old Hugo man in the 1000 block of W. 2nd St. for Domestic Assault and Battery.

6. Officers arrested a 48-year old Hugo man at a westside apartment complex for Public Intoxication, Obstruction and Resisting Arrest. 

February 4th 2010

 1. Officers took two Pump Piracy reports at an eastside merchant. An arrest warrant is being sought for the suspect.

2. Officers took a Vandalism report at an eastside convenience store.

3. Officers took a walk-in report concerning False Impersonation.  

February 3rd 2010 

1. Officers arrested a 42-year old Ft. Towson man in the area of 'F' and Sterrett St. for Public Intoxication.

February 2rd 2010

 1. Officers arrested a 41-year old Antlers man in the area of F and the Bypass for Driving Under the Influence and Transporting and Open Container.

2. Officers arrested a 32-year old Antlers man in the area of F and the Bypass for Public Intoxication.

3. Officers arrested a 26-year old Hugo woman in the area of Jackson St. and Bill Grant Rd. for Driving Under the Influence and cited her for Failure to Pay Taxes Due State and Failure to Comply With Compulsory Insurance Law.

February 1st 2010

 1. Officers arrested a 27-year old Hugo man in the 800 block of S. D St. for Domestic Assault and Battery.

2. Officers arrested a 28-year old Choctaw County man in the area of E. and Jackson St. for Municipal Warrants and Driving Under Suspension.

3. Officers took a Burglary report in the area of Bearden Springs Rd. and David Roebuck Ln.

 January 31st 2010 

1. Officers arrested a 44-year old Hugo woman in the area of 2nd and Main St. for Driving Under the influence, Possession of Marijuana, Bringing Contraband Into a Jail and cited for Failure to Comply with Compulsory Insurance Law.

2. Officers arrested a 25-year old Sawyer, OK man in the area of Clayton and E. St. for Driving Under the Influence, Driving Under Suspension and cited him for Failure to Comply With Compulsory Insurance Law.

3. Officers took a report concerning Lewd Acts with a Minor Child. The matter is under investigation.  

 January 30th 2010 1. No reports taken.

January 29th 2010 1. Officers arrested a 38-year old Hammond, IN man at the hospital for Public Intoxication.

 

1-26-10 BREAKING NEWS An intruder was apprehended on the Antlers High School campus today. Listen to statements from school official below.

Antlers High School Principal McNutt

Antlers Superintendent Mr Virden

SOSU says Dr. Larry Minks is the man!DURANT, Okla. ­  The Board of Regents of the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) today named interim president Dr. Larry Minks as the permanent president of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Minks has served as interim president at Southeastern since July 1, 2009. "Over the past six months, Dr. Minks has provided extraordinary leadership as interim president of Southeastern," said Regent Jan Gordon, chair of the RUSO Board. "During that time, the University has, among other things, de­veloped an effective strategic plan, experienced significant enrollment in­creases, and solidified working relationships with external constituencies.  We believe that President Minks has the experience, the vision,  and the commitment needed to continue to move the University forward." "I want to thank the board of regents for their show of support and vote of confidence," Minks said. "For me, the past six months have been an excit­ing and challenging time. The success that we have experienced is due to the dedicated efforts of our faculty and staff. Our students, alumni, and community have been supportive  and offered encouragement during this time as well. As I’ve said before, we are at a very critical time in the history of the University -- critical, but at the same time, exciting. Exciting because we have the opportunity to renew, revitalize, and reinvigorate Southeastern as we move forward together. Joan (wife) and I are honored to be a part of the Southeastern family and we are excited about the future here."

 

Southeastern Communication students capture Statewide Awards

DURANT, Okla. -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University communication majors won statewide audio production awards and a scholarship at the annual Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters (OAB) Student Day Conference at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. The event was held April 17 in Tulsa.

Southeastern¹s Anna Mooney, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, and Lauren Wesley, of Garland, Texas, placed second in the Radio-Public Service Announcement category, Michael Harless, of Durant, placed third in the Radio-Commercial category, and Jana Donohoe, of Sherman, Texas, placed third in the Radio
Entertainment Short category. ³Our students were competing
against other students from both private and public and large and small universities from throughout the state of Oklahoma,² said Dr. John Hendricks, ³and the awards demonstrate that Southeastern is offering a quality education, comparable to all other institutions of higher education in the state, for communication majors.²

The students produced the work in the Audio Production class taught by Hendricks, a Southeastern professor and advisor for the campus radio station. The Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association (OBEA) holds an annual student video and audio competition at the OAB conference to showcase the state¹s best student work. This year, there were more than 300 competition entries from college students in Oklahoma. The student competition entries are judged by professional broadcasters who are members of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. Stacey Daugherty, of Durant, was the recipient of a $2,000 scholarship from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters for the 2009-2010 academic year. There are only six academic scholarships awarded by the OAB annually to broadcast majors in the state of Oklahoma. The OAB Education Foundation awards the scholarships to students who demonstrate they are likely to be very successful in the broadcasting industry. Hendricks served as President of the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association for the 2008-2009 academic year. His term as president of the state organization ended at the April 17 conference. During the conference, the broadcasting students attended sessions on the elements of storytelling, crisis leadership, and competing against local newspapers. Most recently, Hendricks was elected to the Board of Directors of the Washington, D.C.-based Broadcast Education Association (BEA) and will begin a two-year term at the national conference which will be held later this month. Hendricks represents BEA District 5, which includes the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas. The BEA is the professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students who are interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and multimedia enterprises. There are currently more than 1, 500 individual and institutional members in BEA.

 

UPDATE: 3-26-09 Suspect has been arrested.

The burglar broke into the Busy Bee Restaurant sometime between 2:45 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. Friday. Police say the suspect used a crowbar to pry open a door on the south side of the building. Once inside, the thief stole about $400 in cash, along with boxes of breakfast food items. The suspect is described as a white man in his late 30's, early 40's, 5'10" - 6' tall, 300 to 350 lbs, with a mustache. Click here to watch video

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Merge or Else.. Get a Ticket!

There's a new law on the books in Oklahoma requiring drivers to merge before they get to a work zone. New signs are pointing out the law, and drivers had some questions about them. Drivers are supposed to merge at the sign, not wait until they have to. ODOT Engineer Paul Green says the new traffic control signs reflect a change in strategy. They're meant to encourage drivers to change lanes before they get to the point where they would have to merge. However, a research paper from the University of Kansas found that the "merge now state law" signs do not result in earlier merges, but do reduce conflicts at the merge point and that improves the flow of traffic. The new signs carry the weight of law,
that's why they are partially in black and white. The fine for disobeying the signs is $100.

 

The names of 55 Eastern Oklahoma State College students who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders will be included in the 2008 edition of Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges.  Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory have included the names of these students based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. They join an elite group of students from more than 1,000 institutions of higher learning in all 5 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations. Outstanding students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1934.  Students named this year from Eastern Oklahoma State College include:

 

 

 

 

Lacy Crites is an Animal Science (Pre-Vet) major from Antlers.  Lacy is an Aggie Club Member and enjoys participating in rodeos.  She works for Ward’s Ranch training barrel horses.

Raina Kingery is a General Studies major from Tuskahoma. 

 

Kayla Lucas is a Pre-Med major from Tuskahoma.  Kayla is President of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), has an Academic Scholarship for 2008-09, Honors Club, Student Government Representative, Member of Aggie Club and Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM).  She is the Basketball Manager for the Girl’s Eastern Mountaineer Team.  She has received the award for President’s Honor Roll for two semesters and is active in the EOSC Mentoring Outreach Program and 2008 Eastern Student Government Association. She was a Homecoming Candidate and is also on the Project Graduation Program and Voter’s Outreach Program. She is the recipient for the Oklahoma Youth Expo Scholarship.  She works for the Computer Science Department and does data entry for her job at Healthback Homehealth and is active in the First Baptist Church of Clayton.

 

 

Stormy Leigh McCarn is a Psychology major from Clayton.  Stormy is President for PBL and Vice President for the Psycho Club.  Stormy is also a Student Senate representative.  She received Who’s Who in Oklahoma-Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), 1st Place in Job Interview in the State Contest, 10th Place of Job Interview at Nationals, 3rd Place Business Communications at state competition, Gold Member in PBL Fall 2007, Gold Member in PBL Spring 2008 and the Member of the Month in PBL.  She works as a Receptionist at Bishop Funeral Service and is an active member of the Center Point Baptist Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jacqueline Payne is an Elementary Education major from Tuskahoma.  Jacqueline is an active member of the Eastern Band. 

 

 

 

Michael K. Petty is a Computer Technology major from Clayton. Michael is a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and is works as the computer lab assistant.

 

 

Bethany R. Shaw is a Pre-Med major from Tuskahoma.  Bethany is a member of the Native American Student Association.  She received the Presidential Scholarship and is in the Honors Program and is a recipient of the State FFA Degree.  Bethany is also the Choctaw Nation Peer Advisor for Eastern and the secretary/treasurer for the NASA.  Bethany is an employee at Subway.  She is active in church as a church youth teacher, church camp youth leader and a member of her church music choir.

 

Hugo's Keith Whitley score big at the Louisiana State Fair! Eastern Oklahoma State College’s Livestock Judging Team won the Louisiana State Fair Contest Pro-Division in Shreveport recently. The team from the Wilburton college included four of the five high sophomore individuals overall. The team’s point total of 3,829 was 11 points ahead of second place Allen County. “This is a remarkable performance by a team that should prove very competitive in the future,” team coach Todd Blocker said. 
 

Individual Finishes
High Individual Keith Whitley, Hugo
2nd High                        Katie Caudill, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
3rd High                        Sabrina Meeks, Broken Bow
4th High                        Chelsey Coffman, Valliant

 

Members of the Eastern Oklahoma State College Livestock Judging team competing in Shreveport recnetly include from front left:  Sabrina Meeks, Broken Bow and Katie Caudill, Mt. Sterling, KY. Second row, Jerry Wood, Lawton and Bart Everett, Morrison. Back row, Marcus Dunn, Chandler; Mark McPeak, Haworth; Levon Tipton, Stuart; Daniel Martin, Morrison and Keith Whitley, Hugo.

 

Just over 4,700 taxpayers in Oklahoma are probably still waiting on either a tax stimulus check or a refund check from the IRS. David Stell with the IRS office in Oklahoma says the average undelivered stimulus check is $579 and the average undelivered refund check is $787. Combined, $2,976,714 is listed as "undelivered" in Oklahoma. We've posted the list on our web sites. There is only one county in Oklahoma with no undelivered refund or stimulus check and that is Cotton County. CLICK HERE

Gov. Perry: Texas Takes Steps to Accelerate Relief Efforts

Issues Directive to Expedite Power Restoration; State Receives Federal Housing and Food Stamp Assistance; Provides Latest Hurricane Relief Efforts Online

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today issued an emergency proclamation authorizing public utility companies in Texas to speed relief and recovery efforts by laying temporary electric transmission lines to restore power lost as a result of Hurricane Ike. Perry also met with President Bush during his
visits to Houston and Galveston to survey storm-affected areas.“Restoring power is one of the most critical, humanitarian challenges we
face in the immediate aftermath of this natural disaster,” Perry said. “This proclamation will help public utility companies restore electricity faster
to millions of homes, hospitals, schools and businesses affected by Hurricane Ike.” The governor’s proclamation will grant public utilities in Texas the
authority to enter public and private property and install temporary electric transmission lines to restore power in East Texas and along the
coast. The directive removes the lengthy easement acquisition process which could otherwise take months. Companies must use existing utility and roadway easements when reasonably available, and must also provide landowners with a letter justifying their authority to access private grounds. Gov. Perry took the same action following Hurricane Rita in 2005. Power companies in areas affected by Hurricane Ike continue to work around
the clock to restore electricity. To date, power has been restored to 800,000 customers; however nearly 2 million customers remain without power.
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas has launched a feature on its website to allow customers to check power outages by entering their utility provider and zip code at http://www.puc.state.tx.us/files/ike.cfm. At the state’s request, federal transitional housing assistance is now
available to those Texas evacuees with inaccessible or uninhabitable homes. The list of approved hotels/motels can be found at: www.femaevachotels.com. Please note that the number of approved hotels/motels is constantly being updated. To register for transitional housing assistance, visit www.fema.gov or call toll free at 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585.

Monday evening, at the state’s request, the federal government granted Texas a federal waiver to provide emergency food stamps to eligible low-income individuals and families living in any of the 29 counties that were declared disaster areas. Current food stamp recipients living in those areas will
automatically receive replacement benefits for a portion of their September benefits. In addition, residents in Rusk and Leon counties will also
receive replacement for a portion of their September benefits due to extensive power outages in that area. The replacement benefits will help
more than 500,000 Texans in areas where power outages or flooding damaged or destroyed a family's food supply. For a comprehensive overview of the state’s activity related to Hurricane Ike response and recovery, please visit the Hurricane Center on the governor’s website at: http://www.governor.state.tx.us.

Search and rescue (SAR) efforts are ongoing along the Texas coast. To date, more than 3,540 residents from coastal areas have been rescued by air,
ground and water. As of Tuesday afternoon, 270 shelters were open throughout the state housing more than 29,800 evacuees; more than 1,322 truckloads of water and 1,161 truckloads of ice have been distributed throughout the storm-affected areas. Texas residents who have been displaced by Hurricane Ike who evacuated to another state may call 1-877-541-7905 to reach the Texas 2-1-1 network and obtain information on how and where to apply for food stamp benefits or seek additional assistance. Texas residents displaced by Hurricane Ike who evacuated to another area of Texas may call 2-1-1 from any Texas landline or Texas cell phone to obtain information on how and where to apply for food stamp benefits or seek
additional assistance.

US Sen. Inhofe pushing for $8 billion 9-9-08 INHOFE LEADING THE FIGHT FOR OKLAHOMA ROADS

Reaching Out To Republicans and Democrats to Resolve Looming Transportation Crisis ASAP
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today said he is fighting for Oklahoma to ensure that the federal government meets its funding obligations for transportation projects.  On Friday, the Department of Transportation announced that the Highway Trust Fund ("HTF") would not be able to fully meet its obligations to the states.  Previously, DOT had estimated it would remain solvent until next summer.  Tax receipts have been dropping precipitously in recent months due largely to high gas prices. Gas receipts also have been declining because the Democratic opposition to drilling for more oil has caused prices to rise. The Administration also announced today their support for quick passage of Inhofe-backed legislation to restore $8 billion to the Highway Trust Fund. Today, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced the severe actions they would be forced to take if the federal government fails to address the budget shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund.

 

Push county residents honored over Labor Day weekend. Original Enrollees of the Choctaw Nation were honored at the tribe’s annual Labor Day Festival. Pictured with Assistant Chief Gary Batton are Choctaw enrollees Georgia Mae Self and Dorothy West.Original Enrollees of the Choctaw Nation were honored at the tribe’s annual Labor Day Festival. Two of the living enrollees, Georgia Mae Roebuck Self and Dorothy Arnote West, both from Pushmataha County in the Antlers area, were able to attend a reception where they were presented certificates and artwork.

Sketches of the ladies, along with other living enrollees and elders, were used in the design of the 2008 Festival tee shirt. Artist Ruby Bolding put the originals on display at the Capitol Museum and provided copies to the enrollees. Two other enrollees, Ruby Brewer and Irene Mills, were also featured on the shirts, but were not able to attend the reception.

 

   

BOREN HOSTS MEETING WITH RURAL AMBULANCE PROVIDERS, PHYSICIANS, TRAILBLAZER LLC, AND CMS OFFICIALS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After hearing from several rural Oklahoma ambulance service providers and state health officials last month about their concerns with Medicare and Medicaid intermediary TrailBlazer Health Enterprises LLC, U.S. Congressman Dan Boren hosted a meeting today with ambulance operators, physicians, and other health care providers along with officials from both TrailBlazer and the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS).

Boren pledged last month to investigate issues raised by the health care providers including claim processing delays, claim reimbursement penalties, and poor customer service.  Many health officials assert these problems could result in rural ambulance providers shutting down, and thereby cause the loss of critical emergency health services for thousands of rural Oklahomans. 

“I am pleased we could bring all parties together for constructive dialogue and to begin addressing the issues facing our rural ambulance operators, as well as physicians and health care providers.  The priority for everyone involved is to ensure that these critical, life-saving services are preserved in rural Oklahoma,” Boren said.  “The meeting today was a positive step in that direction.  However, we must continue to work toward a stable environment for these health care providers so rural Oklahomans can continue to rely on access to quality health care.”

At today’s meeting, TrailBlazer and CMS officials provided health care officials with information and training on the latest and best procedures for claims processing in an effort to address possible claims delays or penalties in the future.

“I would like to thank Congressman Boren for taking on this issue, for always going to bat for Oklahoma’s health care providers, and for advocating on behalf of greater access to health care for rural Oklahomans,” said Dr. Jay Gregory, a Muskogee area physician.   “I am hopeful that today’s meeting will help begin to address many of our concerns.  At the end of the day, keeping all health services open and viable is the most important goal in front of us.”

According to state health care officials, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements provide approximately 50 to 70 percent of a local ambulance service’s income depending on the location.  Many rural health care providers operate on very tight budgets to perform their critical services, and any unnecessary delay in claim reimbursements or resulting claim penalties have a significant negative impact on their operating budgets.

Customer service managers from TrailBlazer were also available to address issues raised by rural health care providers regarding customer service problems and the accessibility of TrailBlazer officials.  In addition, many service providers assert that clerical delays also create problems for claims reimbursement timetables which in some cases result in unnecessary claim reimbursement penalties.

 

Eastern Oklahoma State Regents changed officers Friday for next year during their regularly scheduled meeting at the Wilburton college in keeping with a policy they passed four years ago.
 
    Regent Mike Bailey from Durant chaired his first meeting as the new chairman since his election by the regents as chair during their June meeting. He previously served as vice chairman.
 
    Their policy requires an annual election of officers in June to include a chairperson, vice-chair and secretary. Additional provisions state that no one individual may hold the chairman’s position more than two years during a regent’s seven-year term.
 
    An Eastern regent is nominated by a State Senator, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate for a seven-year term.
 
    Regent Burl Williams from Stigler had served as chairman for the last two years following McAlester Mayor Dale Covington after his term as regent expired. Mark Jordan from McAlester was elected as vice-chairman and Ken Bass, Wilburton, continues as secretary.
 
    Other Eastern regents include Audry Balentine, from Wister, John Shero, from Wilburton and Loise Washington from McAlester.
 
    Bailey is employed as vice president for GoldBelt Cedar, an Alaskan Native Corporation based in Irving, TX. During the last four months, they have successfully obtained more than $20 million in federal contracts.
 
    Bailey was nominated to serve on the Eastern board by former Sen. Billy Mickle, appointed by former Gov. Frank Keating and confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate in 1997. He was later nominated for a second term in 2004 by Sen. Jay Paul Gumm, appointed by Gov. Brad Henry and confirmed by the Senate. In 2004 Bailey received the Western Region Trustee Leadership Award for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).

 

Southeastern among nation¹s best in producing Native American graduates

DURANT, Okla. -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranks seventh in the nation for producing Native American Baccalaureate degrees (all disciplines combined), according to Diversity Issues in Higher Education magazine.

The annual top 100 rankings of 2006-07 minority graduates are published in the June 12, 2008, issue of the magazine.

Southeastern also ranks high nationally in a number of other disciplines, including, psychology, 2nd; Education, 4th; Biological and Biomedical Sciences, 6th; English Language and Literature/Letters, 8th; Computer Information Sciences and Support Services, 10th; and Social Science and History, 23rd.

³We are proud to be recognized nationally for our efforts in producing Native American graduates, who are such a vital part of our student body,¹¹ said Southeastern president Michael D. Turner. ³We have a number of programs in place to assist our Native American students. And we are very fortunate to have the outstanding support of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Chickasaw Nation. Both of these organizations have contributed significant resources to the University to ensure a bright future for all of our students.¹¹

The student population at Southeastern consistently has an a Native American enrollment of 28 to 30 percent, and in 2007-08, 25 percent of all Southeastern graduates were Native American. Southeastern¹s Native American Center for Student Success hosted a reception for graduates May 7. Chris Wesberry is the group¹s advisor, Jana Lou Callaway handles the NAEIE grants, Jerrod James is the Choctaw Peer Advisor ,and Amy Gantt oversees Chickasaw retention. Southeastern¹s 2007-08 graduating classes included 159 Native Americans with 67 in the Fall of 2007 and 92 in the Spring of 2008. For more information concerning Native American programs at Southeastern, call 580-745-2376. Submitted by by SOUTHEASTERN PUBLIC INFORMATION

 

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BOREN AND COLLEAUGES UNVEIL BIPARTISAN BILL FOR SMALL BUSINESS EXPANSION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Dan Boren, Vito Fossella (R-NY13), and Wally Herger (R-CA2) today unveiled bipartisan legislation to encourage small employers to expand and grow their operations, spur investment in local communities, and create new jobs. The legislation, the Small Business Capital Expansion and Improvement Act (H.R. 5906), would extend the deduction for new equipment purchases to include capital investment and improvements for small businesses with $5 million or less in gross tax receipts. The bill would allow small employers to take a deduction of up to $125,000 for capital investments similar to the current practice for new equipment purchases (under Section 179 of the tax code).  This would provide a means to free-up resources to hire additional employees and further grow their businesses.

“I am proud to join my colleagues in the introduction of this important legislation.  During this time of economic downturn, it is critical that Congress work in a bipartisan manner to create sound business policy,” said Boren.  “In Oklahoma and the Second District, one the poorest in the nation, small business is an important catalyst for reviving and diversifying local, rural economies.  I look forward to working with Congressman Fossella and Congressman Herger in the future on legislation that helps small business owners thrive.”

U.S. Congressman Fossella said, “Small businesses are the backbone of our local communities and critical to our economic recovery. Unfortunately, current law does not offer tax incentives for small employers to expand their businesses by making capital improvements. This bill will encourage small employers to make capital investments to grow their businesses. It will also help spur economic growth in communities across America and help our nation overcome the economic challenges we face today.” U.S. Congressman Herger said, “As a longtime small business expensing advocate, and sponsor of legislation to dramatically increase the amount employers can expense, the Fossella legislation is the logical next step in expensing.  It’s critical that our nation’s small business employers have the ability to expense a broader array of capital property.  By expensing more, companies will clear up valuable cash flow from physical overhead, and be able to invest more in workforce development, hire new employees, and pay more in wages.  This is exactly the kind of pro-growth tax flexibility we need, especially now.” There are roughly 5.4 million small businesses in the United States with gross receipts under $5 million, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). They employ about 35 million Americans. About 50% of all private sector employees work for a small business, and it is estimated that 60-80% of all new hires are employed by small businesses. “Small business owners, the job creators of this country, want to grow and expand their businesses and this legislation will go a long way to help many small firms do just that. Many small employers want to improve their business by upgrading or expanding their current facilities,” said Dan Danner, executive vice president of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).  “Allowing small business owners to deduct such expenses immediately will encourage many small business owners to make these types of investments, promoting economic growth nationwide. If Congress wants to strengthen the economy, it makes sense to provide these types of tax incentives to small businesses so that they can upgrade their businesses and create more new jobs.”

Secretary of State Phil Wilson Encourages Texans to Vote in Upcoming Elections Local contests sole focus of May 10 elections. As early voting began statewide, Secretary of State Phil Wilson encouraged Texans to participate in their local political subdivision elections. Early voting for the May 10 elections began Monday and will continue through Tuesday, May 6, 2008. “With such a high profile presidential election under way, a great deal of attention has been placed on the importance of voting,” stated Wilson. “Next week’s local elections are very important and, in many instances, may have an even greater impact on our daily lives than presidential contests, making voter participation even more critical. I encourage all Texans to take part in the local elections taking place and have a say in their communities’ futures.” Wilson also sought to clarify what voters will see on the ballot as they head to polling locations across the state. Over the past several weeks, the Office of the Secretary of State has received a large number of questions regarding an alleged upcoming Constitutional Amendment Election to provide school tax relief to elderly or disabled taxpayers. This issue was voted on in the May 2005 Constitutional Amendment Election. “Information being circulated across the state regarding a Constitutional Amendment Election to provide school property tax relief is inaccurate.” Wilson added. “Texans are heading to the polls to cast votes for many important initiatives and races, but there will not be a state wide proposition on the ballot.” Antlers receives two Smartboard 600s, an HP 530 laptop computer, an Acer 17” LCD Panel, memory upgrade for HP laptops, and printer cartridges.  Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP for a Brighter Tomorrow Project director Linda Morgan delivered approximately $5,000 of technology equipment to each of 10 partner schools recently. “Each partner school was given a budget and could spend the budget on technology,” explained Morgan. “Eastern is partnering with these area schools to provide tutoring, professional development for teachers, summer camps for cohort students and much more.” Eastern Oklahoma State College received a $6.7 million federal GEAR UP grant and is in its second year of implementation. Eastern has partnered with area schools to provide students with additional educational opportunities.   (PHOTO) Morgan, right, along with GEAR UP Education Coorginator LaDonna Baldwin, left, delivered the technology equipment to Antlers Middle School Principal Pam Matthews and Superintendent Mark Virden. Antlers received two Smartboard 600s, an HP 530 laptop computer, an Acer 17” LCD Panel, memory upgrade for HP laptops, and printer cartridges.   Feb 23rd Endangered Ark was open to the publicThe Endangered ark opened the doors to the public. This year Baby Val was the star of the star of the show. Val was born in April of 07 and will be front in center for the big day. This was Baby Val's first public performance. The Carson and Barnes circus invites every to come and enjoy the day plus raise funds to keep the foundation open. Listen to K95.5 for more details.     Southeastern president Michael D. Turner. Dr. Stacy Hendricks, and Dr. John Hendricks recently announced the establishment of the new endowed scholarship.TheDrs. John & Stacy Hendricks Endowed Scholarship has been established at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Dr. John Hendricks is Professor of Communication at Southeastern and serves as faculty advisor to the campus radio station. Dr. Stacy Hendricks is Secondary Curriculum Coordinator for the Denison (Texas) Independent School District This is the first Southeastern scholarship designated for broadcasting majors. In addition, preference will be given to students who are graduates of Grayson County public high schools or who work for KSSU radio. ³As educators, Stacy and I are strong proponents of a quality education because we have both benefited from attending great universities that provided us with top-quality academic experiences,¹¹ said Dr. John Hendricks. ³This scholarship is meant to serve as a continued commitment to Southeastern Oklahoma State University and its mission of providing academic excellence.² Dr. John Hendricks holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master¹s in journalism from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and a bachelor¹s in mass communication from Southern Arkansas University. He currently serves on the Sherman (Texas) Independent School District Board of Trustees. Dr. Stacy Hendricks received her Ed.D. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M-Commerce, a master¹s in Educational Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and a bachelor¹s in Elementary Education from Southern Arkansas University. ³We hope that a student will be able to achieve his/her academic goal with the help of the scholarship money,¹¹ Stacy said. 2-5-08 results are in ELECTION COVERAGE CLICK HERE 1-15-08 Chief of the Choctaws Greg Pyle speaks to the Hugo Rotary Club. Chief Pyle spoke regarding the state of the Choctaw Nation. Pyle said that Hugo and surrounding community economic growth should outpace the rest of rural (President Will Payne, Chief Pyle, Past-President Jim Swink) Oklahoma over the next 5 years by 5% due to investments that the Choctaw Nation is making in infrastructure, health care, and a new Casino just south of Hugo in Grant.       1-15-08 OKLAHOMA QUARTER SET TO LAUNCH INTO HISTORY Event Time Changed to 11 a.m. CT on Jan. 28 Jan. 17, 2008 Launch at History Center among First Places for Public to Get Quarters Oklahomans Also Invited to Coin Forum on Eve of Launch The Oklahoma History Center will be the site of the Oklahoma Quarter Launch on Monday, January 28, 2008. United States Mint Acting Deputy Director Dan Shaver and Governor Brad Henry will host the festivities. The public and news media are invited to this free event. The Oklahoma quarter goes into circulation nationwide the same day. After the ceremony, the public may exchange their bills for $10 rolls of shiny, new Oklahoma quarters at the event. Each child under 18 attending the launch will receive a free Oklahoma quarter. The Oklahoma quarter is the 46th coin of the United States Mint's popular 50 State Quarters® Program, because Oklahoma was the 46th State to be accepted into the Union in 1907. Oklahoma celebrated its centennial in 2007. 12-10-07 Hugo School has found more mold at the Elementary building. Starting on Wednesday school will be moved. Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, will be at Assembly of God of Church South of Hugo on 271 3rd grade will be at the First Baptist Church 3rd and Jackson. School times will be the same HUGO CLASS OF 1988 we are looking for you! Boren's Welcome New Family Member:  Janna Boren WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Dan Boren and his wife, Andrea, today welcomed the arrival of their daughter Janna Lou Boren. She was born at 10:50 a.m. CST on October 9, 2007. "Andrea and I are overjoyed by the birth of our daughter," said Boren. "We look forward to bringing her home soon ." Janna, named for Congressman Boren's late mother and former First Lady of Oklahoma, weighed 6 lbs and 12 ounces.  The new baby is the grandchild of Molly and David Boren, Ken and Cindy Heupel, and John and Lana Robbins. Burrage Sees OHLAP as Key to Economic Development Opportunities in Oklahoma “We should do more to make higher education a greater possibility for all Oklahoma students who want to further their education,” Senator Burrage said. “Access to a higher education should not be determined by the size of a bank account, rather it should be determined on a child’s ability and eagerness to learn.” He explained currently through the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP), also called Oklahoma’s Promise, thousands of Oklahoma students who might not otherwise be able to afford college, are offered scholarships if they agree to make good grades on a college prep curriculum, stay out of trouble and meet certain income requirements. Burrage filed Senate Bill 530, a measure aimed at increasing the income eligibility for OHLAP from $50,000 to $75,000. The bill, if passed, would make close to 75 percent of high school students eligible for Oklahoma’s Promise. . _____ CLICK HERE FOR AUDIO ARCHIVE: Antlers native wins the State Senate race District 2. K95.5's Will Payne had a chance to speak with him regarding the win.   OKLAHOMA TEXAS FLOODS 07 Push Co rural road wk 7-8-2007 TEXOMA LAKE PHOTOS HUGO LAKE PHOTOS   MARCONI RADIO AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED WASHINGTON, DC – NAB announced today the finalists for the NAB Marconi Radio Awardshonoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. The winners will be announced on September 27 at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show, sponsored by HD Radio, held during The NAB Radio Show at the Charlotte Convention Center. The nominees are for Small Market Personality of the Year Will Payne, Barry Diamond, and Van Man   KITX, Hugo, OK This is the first nomination for the Van Man and the third for Will and Barry. The K95.5 Morning Circus can be heard Monday through Saturday from 6:00 am to 9:30 am on KITX-FM 95.5. K95.5 has two offices one in Paris, Texas and Hugo, Oklahoma. To contact the K95.5 Morning Circus call 580-326-2555 after 10 am or go to www.k955.com Will Payne Barry Diamond, and the Van Man. Established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the NAB Marconi Radio Awards are given to radio stations and outstanding on-air personalities to recognize excellence in radio. Winners will be announced at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show at the Charlotte Convention Center. The NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show, sponsored by HD Radio, will be hosted by talk radio personality Glenn Beck of Premiere Radio Networks. About The NAB Radio Show The NAB Radio Show is the largest annual convention for radio. This year's show, Sep. 26 - 28 in Charlotte, features interactive sessions, special events and exhibits and is co-located with the R&R Convention. More information about The NAB Radio Show is available at nabradioshow.com. About NAB The National Association of Broadcasters is a trade association that advocates on behalf of more than 8,300 free, local radio and television stations and also broadcast networks before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the Courts. Information about NAB can be found at www.nab.org. 6-12-07 Election coverage 2007. To fill the vacated Choctaw County District Commissioner seat voters went to the polls and Robertson walks away the winner with 52% of the vote ELECTION COVERAGE CLICK HERE Congressman Dan Boren slated as speaker at Choctaw veterans ceremony CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Click here for photos United States Congressman Dan Boren will be the keynote speaker at the Choctaw Nation Veterans Ceremony on November 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Tushka Homma, the tribal capitol grounds. Tushka Homma, in Pushmataha County, showcases a huge memorial at the front gate that bears the names of Choctaw veterans who were killed in action. The red, black and gray granite monument bears the engraved names of soldiers from WWI, WWII, Vietnam and Korea. Beside it, a memorial pays honor to lives lost in the War Against Terrorism. There is also a large granite stone with the names of the original Code Talkers of WWI, all of whom were Choctaw. Congressman Boren was joined by Chief Gregory E. Pyle, CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Click here for photos   BOREN'S $31 MILLION FOR WEBBERS FALLS POWER HOUSE; LARGEST PROJECT AWARD SECURED TO DATE WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Dan Boren announced today the largest project award of his congressional career. The $31 million award will rehabilitate and upgrade the Webbers Falls Lock & Dam Power House.   The project was included in the 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations bill which passed the House this week.  The lock and dam power house project is included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' effort to repair and upgrade hydropower facilities nationwide to increase energy production. "This award is a huge success for Oklahoma's energy infrastructure and the economic development of my district," Boren said.  "I am committed to providing federal funds for projects like this to build, maintain and repair our infrastructure," Boren said.  "When operational, this power house provides cost-effective energy to communities across Oklahoma."  The rehabilitation project will replace current deficient turbine technology located at the power house with an improved design.  Currently, all three turbines are out of service due to design deficiencies.  During periods when the turbines have been on-line, these design deficiencies also have created severe problems for energy reliability.  Forced outages are frequent and often long in duration with an outage rate over the last two years alone that has averaged more than 36 percent.  "This project is also special in that it makes a return, plus interest, on the federal government's investment," Boren said.  "Over time the revenue that's created by the energy supply that this project makes possible will be returned to federal coffers." When the river is at optimal conditions, the value of energy lost when all three turbines are not functional is an estimated $82,500 per day.  When all three turbines are returned to maximum availability and efficiency, the rehab project will provide an energy supply equal to 352,000 barrels of oil or 102,000 tons of coal. "We are pleased that funding was awarded to this important effort and look forward to completing the project," said Ted Coombs, Executive Director of the Southwestern Power Resources Association.  "We appreciate Congressman Boren's assistance in securing this funding on behalf of Oklahoma's electric consumers.  We look forward to working with him on future projects to improve the Second District's (Oklahoma's or eastern Oklahoma's) energy infrastructure." The funding award demonstrates another crucial step in economic development for the central portion of the Second District.  The power house improvements will provide a much more reliable energy supply for area businesses and households. "This announcement is great news for our area, and many communities across this region," said Webbers Falls Mayor Stan Cowan.  "We fully know how important this large of an investment in infrastructure is for a community like Webbers Falls." Podcast David Bonior National campaign manager for John Edwards. Listen Now   Adventure Park in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, orphaned killer whale known as Pascuala. Mexican aquarium workers have been feeding the baby named Pascuala around the clock with milk from a tube inserted in her mouth since she was found beached in a Pacific fishing village in April.Read more more photos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sign the petition to send Pascuala to Sea World,If she continues to get better she will quickly out grow the small tank she is currently being kept in. Dolphin Adventure staff are doing the best they can & are in contact with SeaWorld, but they have no prior experience with a killer whale. Currently the Mexican government is blocking the move.
4-27 Baby elephant born ! Hugo welcome Val to the Circus family. Val was was 280 pounds at birth and according to Tim Frisco the she is doing well. Tim is an elephant trainer and manager of the barn in Hugo. Val is the latest edition to the Endangered Ark foundation, set up by late D.R. Miller of Hugo. Although Miller died in 1999, his family has continued to work toward his vision of having a breeding center for Asian elephants. Asian elephants are an endangered species and can't be imported. The pround parents are Tommy and Whimpy. Archive :Happy 1st Birthday Obert! The Carson and Barnes Circus announces the celebration of Baby Obert 1st Birthday. Friday 8-20-04 from 2p to 4p the public is invited to his first birthday party, if you would like to bring a gift, make it a fruit or vegetable. Additional links Carson and Barnes CLICK BELOW FOR MEDIA AUDIO VIDEO #1 VIDEO #2	Associated Press The Dallas Morning News The Daily Oklahoman The Paris News Hugo News Star Telegram USA Today Texas Sex Offender Database Oklahoma Sex and Violent Crime Offender Registry WASTE WATCH Help save the city/state budget! If you are aware of waste, fraud or mismanagement anywhere in government, let K95.5 know. Send an email with details about the problem toGovwaste@k955.com
Local High School Student Becomes Author! The book includes various comedic tales of people from the redneck society of America . For example; a tale of a drunken man who mistakes his dead brother's ashes(contained in a Tupperware dish) for coffee grounds and ends up drinking him, a tale of two rednecks in the future battling an evil repo man, and even a dysfunctional family's Christmas holiday, along with three other stories. More     Hugo Rotary Club 6-26-07 Babe Ruth baseball is back! Will Smith, Beck Fowler, and Lisa Leslie spoke to the Hugo Rotary Club regarding the up coming Babe Ruth SW Regional Tournament coming to Hugo July 26th to July 31st long time member of Rotary Al Cherry Pictured with President-elect of Hugo Rotary Will Smith. .CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Babe Ruth schedule and sign up sheets     12-7-06 K95.5 Morning Circus visits the OK Governors Mansion! Will and Barry picked up K95.5's Governor Award! The station was nominated by Kiamichi Opportunities Executive Director Will Smith Take a listen Award presented by Kimberly Lohman from KOCO-TV OKC. More photos Will Payne Barry Diamond (with Will Smith) and the Governor's Commendation     HUGO BUFFALO FLASHBACK 11-26-06 Marlow 17, Hugo 6 The Hugo Buffaloes(10-2) lose in the third round playoffs. The Buffs powered by 5'10 175 Sr running back #10 Dereke Locke who breaks the 3000 yard mark and came just shy of 50 TD's on the season. The Buff defense play the Marlow Outlaws extremely well, but the Hugo offense could produce the lone touchdown via Locke. Now Marlow advances on to play Seq. Claremore (13-0) at UCO on Saturday. Print bracket Hugo Buffalo coach Tommy Bare talks about the Hugo Football team at the weekly Rotary club meeting. Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 Buffaloes will play Marlow at Choctaw High School Saturday night Pre-Game 6:30 kickoff at 7:30 on K95.5 Marking a Milestone: Paris Coca-Cola Bottling Company Celebrates Its First 100 Years Paris, TX – What a difference a century makes.It’s been 100 years since the Paris Coca-Cola Bottling Company produced and sold its first bottle of what is now the best selling soft drink in the world.  At that time, Teddy Roosevelt was president and the population of Paris, Texas had grown to more than 9,300.  Today, the Company is part of a global system of Coca-Cola bottlers that makes Coke and other beverages available in nearly 200 countries, at a rate of more than 1 billion servings each day.             “As home to one of the early franchise bottlers, Paris shares in the rich history and heritage of Coca-Cola,” said Jeff Byrum, Sales Center Manager for Paris Coca-Cola Bottling Company.  “For the past century, we have refreshed the citizens and businesses in Paris, as well as surrounding counties and towns.  Our business depends on the loyal community here and we thank you for helping us make it to 100 years.”  In 1906, the Paris Coca-Cola Bottling Company was started by Smith.  In 1908, Smith who thought there wasn’t any future in Coca-Cola, sold out to two visionary men – George A. Griffith and Will G. Freese for the sum of $500. At that time, the franchise consisted of two foot-powered machines and several tubs used for washing bottles by hand. Hugo's New Fire Truck. Fire Chief Larry Lee inspects the Fire Truck delivered to Hugo.       SENATOR INHOFE NAMED AS DEPUTY WHIP Dec 6th WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi, the incoming Senate Republican Whip, today announced the Members of the Senate who will make up the Senate Republican Whip organization for the 110th Congress. Senator Lott has appointed seven Senators to serve as Deputy Whips to represent all regions of the country. Senator     SENATE TO HONOR OKLAHOMA MUSICIAN Billy Joe Thomas, born 7 August 1942, Hugo, Oklahoma, USA. The State Senate will hear a resolution Wednesday, February 21 recognizing the accomplishments and talent of singing legend B.J. Thomas.  The resolution will also proclaim February 21, 2007 as "B.J. Thomas Day."   Choctaw Chief invited to State of Union    Chief Gregory E. Pyle of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has received the great honor of being invited to attend President George Bush’s State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C., on January 23.  “It is a huge milestone for our tribe to be included in this historic event,” said Chief Pyle. “The honor extends to all members of the Choctaw Nation and I am excited to be able to represent each and every one in our country’s capitol.”    Chief Pyle will be the guest of U.S. Congressman Dan Boren of Oklahoma’s 2nd District.   Hugo Christmas parade winners Floats.1. Red Hat Soc 2nd Little League Cheerleaders 3rd Hugo Health & Rehab Best decorated old car Don Dozier Best walking group Little League Cheerleaders Best decorated horse Lisa Glenn, More Chamber news   01-04-06 Choctaws helping fire departments; Grant given $7,000, others given free supplies and fuel Click here to listen Choctaw Chief Gregory E. Pyle presented a $7,000 check to the Grant Fire Department Tuesday. This donation from tribal funds assists the rural fire department in retaining federal awards they received last year.     12-14-05Hugo School Bond Election FailsCLICK HERE TO LISTEN Hugo school district voters went to the poles to deny the new school bond. total votes 1592 No 1312 yes 280 In Push County the 1 cent sales was continued CLICK HERE TO LISTEN