Teaching children about hand-washing

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‘HAPPY HANDS’ AND COMPANYStudents in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapters at Red River Technology Center recently presented a program on germs and the importance of hand-washing to kindergartners at Comanche Elementary School.

A return to the creative world of Trail Dance

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BEFORE THE CAMERAS ROLLAfter volunteering at the Trail Dance Film Festival in its first four seasons, Ben Hlavaty was inspired to venture into the creative waters of film production himself. After relocating from Duncan to Oklahoma City, he first stuck a toe into that challenging stream by enrolling in a film and video production program at OCCC.

Wallbuilders set for eighth visit to county

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Rick GreenRick Green of Wallbuilders will be speaking at the Stephens County fairgrounds in Duncan this Friday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. This is the eighth consecutive year that the Stephens County Republican Party has sponsored and hosted the educational event.

A new ‘smooth operator’ at Marlow’s nutrition site

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Celia SchaubGrowing older has its advantages (grandchildren, retirement and senior discounts, to name a few). But it also comes with negatives.
Many seniors are lonely, disabled, or barely able to squeeze by on small, fixed incomes. In fact, for some, reality is tinged with all of the above.

Success in terms of strength and stamina

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Maci RichThe pretty, dark-haired freshman had pushed herself almost beyond her personal limits and was nearing the finish line when she collapsed onto the course. Her fingertips tingled, her heart raced and her breath came in quick, shallow spurts.