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I will be fine, but what about you?

Jane Hicks
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
I fear for my friends and neighbors who voted for Donald Trump. Public health and public safety nets I know some of you rely on Social Security or Medicare and have no private savings.
September Kiwanis Durant High School Senior of the Month is Demaris Acosta. Also shown are Jason Manous, parents Juan and Maria Acosta and Kiwanian Kyle Stephens. Photos provided

September Kiwanis Durant High School Senior of the Month is Demaris Acosta. Also shown are Jason Manous, parents Juan and Maria Acosta and Kiwanian Kyle Stephens. Photos provided

Kiwanis September Seniors of the Month

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Kiwanis September Seniors of the Month.
Colbert FCCLA members who competed in STAR events are from left, Grace Bowler, Anna Bowler, Maddie Mueller (SE 1 District VP of Competitive Events), Callie McCulley and Ellie Cook. Photo provided

Colbert FCCLA members who competed in STAR events are from left, Grace Bowler, Anna Bowler, Maddie Mueller (SE 1 District VP of Competitive Events), Callie McCulley and Ellie Cook. Photo provided

Colbert FCCLA members compete in STAR events

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Colbert FCCLA had four members who recently competed in STAR Events on November 13th at the Murray Expo Center.
Photo provided | WI WoodmenLife recently provided Washington Irving Elementary School with an American and Oklahoma flag. Pictured are (left to right) Maegan Morgan, WI principal, WoodmenLife representative, Hudson Toews, and WI assistant principal, Liz Dunn. WI students, teachers and sta would like to say a big “thank you” to WoodmenLife for providing our school with the American and state flag so we may fly them proudly at our school.

Photo provided | WI WoodmenLife recently provided Washington Irving Elementary School with an American and Oklahoma flag. Pictured are (left to right) Maegan Morgan, WI principal, WoodmenLife representative, Hudson Toews, and WI assistant principal, Liz Dunn. WI students, teachers and sta would like to say a big “thank you” to WoodmenLife for providing our school with the American and state flag so we may fly them proudly at our school.

WoodmenLife presents flags to WI

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
WoodmenLife presents flags to WI.
Seven-year-old Rhett Brewer, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 5, cuts the ribbon before the Breakthrough T1D walk at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex to raise money for diabetes research. Organizers said more than $4,000 was raised. Also shown are Brewer’s parents, Ryan and Melissa Brewer, and Paris Al-Khateib. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Seven-year-old Rhett Brewer, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 5, cuts the ribbon before the Breakthrough T1D walk at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex to raise money for diabetes research. Organizers said more than $4,000 was raised. Also shown are Brewer’s parents, Ryan and Melissa Brewer, and Paris Al-Khateib. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Walk held to raise money for diabetes research

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
A Breakthrough T1D walk to raise money for Type 1 diabetes research was held Nov. 24 at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex.
Kiwanis Club of Durant had its annual Pastor Appreciation Day luncheon Nov. 20 at Durant First Baptist Church. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Kiwanis Club of Durant had its annual Pastor Appreciation Day luncheon Nov. 20 at Durant First Baptist Church. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Kiwanis Club honors pastors

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Kiwanis Club of Durant had its Pastor Appreciation Day Nov. 20 at the Durant First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall and many pastors and others who work in churches attended the luncheon.
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