Daily Bible verse
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.
1 John 3:16
LeFlore County scoreboard
LeFlore County scoreboard for sports scores for games played Tuesday.
Boys
Cameron 69, Buffalo Valley 30
Panama 56, Howe 40
Poteau 47, Checotah 39
Girls
Buffalo Valley 81, Cameron 12
Howe 76, Panama 37
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Talihina plays Woodland for championship
Talihina plays Woodland for the Class A-II football championship 7 p.m. Saturday at the University of Central Oklahoma.
The Golden Tigers (12-1) are ranked sixth while Woodland (13-0) is ranked first.
Talihina will be going for its second state championship to go along with the 1966 championship. This will be the Golden Tigers’ first championship game since a loss to Kingston in 1980 in the state title game.
Woodland, which reached the state semifinals last year before losing to eventual state champion Fairview, is going for its second state championship after previously taking home the game ball in 2010.
The Golden Tigers have good numbers, but not quite as impressive as Woodland. Talihina averages 39 points per game and gives up 15.5. Woodland averages 53.5 and gives up 9.6. Woodland’s closest win was a 34-14 victory over Hominy.
For two schools located so far apart, there have been several common opponents. Talihina beat Summit Christian, 62-28, in the opener while Woodland won a district game, 60-0. Both teams also played Porter. The Golden Tigers won that game, 44-25, while Woodland defeated Porter, 65-12.
Talihina defeated district foe Gore, 48-0 while Woodland defeated the Pirates, 48-14, in the playoffs. Regent Prep was also a common opponent. Regent Prep handed Talihina its only loss in district play, 41-26, as the Golden Tigers were without some key players while Woodland beat Regent Prep in the semifinals last week, 60-22.
This will be the first time a LeFlore County team is playing for a state football championship since Poteau defeated Weatherford to win the Class4A title in 2019.
Talihina’s run is even more impressive since the Golden Tigers did not have a varsity team two years ago and now are in the state finals.
Oklahoma market report
This week’s Oklahoma market report.
Clear skies, warmer temperatures Wednesday
LeFlore County weather for Wednesday will be mostly clear skies and slightly warmer temperatures for LeFlore County.
The high is forecast to be 52 degrees with a low of 36.
Sunset is 5:07 p.m.
Tuesday’s high was 46 with a low of 30. No rain was recorded yesterday. So far, a total of .01 inches of rain has been recorded for the month. Average rainfall for December is 3.10 inches.
Average temperatures for Dec. 11 are a high of 55 and low of 28.
Records for the date were a high of 71 in 1975. The record low was 11 in 1978.
Last year on this date, the high was 52 with a low of 28.
Diet supplements don’t replace a healthy diet
By TRISHA GEDON
STILLWATER – Dietary supplements can seem like magic pills for good health, but are they as good as they seem?
Before starting on a regimen of supplements, Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State University Extension nutrition specialist, said consumers need to know the facts.
“Supplements are products marketed to consumers to supplement their diet,” she said. “They can help a person maintain or improve overall health. While supplements can be beneficial, there can be some risks in consuming them. And, they shouldn’t replace the foods in a healthy diet.”
The best way for a consumer to get needed nutrients is to eat a well-balanced diet, which can be challenging for some. Those who take medications that decrease their appetite, suffer from a disease that changes the way their body uses nutrients, or follow a very low-calorie diet may consider adding supplements.
“Individuals with mouth pain or issues swallowing may find it hard to consume enough foods to get the recommended amount of nutrients on a daily basis,” Hermann said. “In these cases, dietary supplements are a good thing.”
Consumers must keep in mind that more is not better. Taking supplements in large doses can be dangerous because the body stores minerals and fat-soluble vitamins. Over time, large amounts can build up in the body, which can lead to toxicity.
Unlike prescription medications, the Food and Drug Administration doesn’t have the authority to approve dietary supplements or their labeling before they are sold to the public. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, supplement manufacturers are responsible for ensuring the products they sell are safe and properly labeled. The FDA’s role begins once the products enter the marketplace.
Hermann said there can be risks because dietary supplements may contain ingredients that can affect the human body.
“Always be alert to the possibility of side effects from supplements that range from less serious to life-threatening, including rash, fatigue, persistent vomiting and diarrhea, joint and muscle pain, chest pain or even stroke.”
Consumers who think they are experiencing a side effect from a supplement should stop taking it immediately, seek medical care and report the incident to the FDA via the online Safety Reporting Portal. Consumers may also contact their local Consumer Complaint Coordinator.
It’s important to read product labels and be familiar with the ingredients. Also, talk to a healthcare professional before taking any dietary supplements.
“Simply because they’re not prescription medications doesn’t mean consumers shouldn’t read and follow the label instructions,” Hermann said. “Taking supplements can be beneficial, but they can’t take the place of a healthy, well-balanced diet.”
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Today in history
1936
Edward VIII announces his abdication
After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII becomes the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public, and the Church of England condemned his decision to marry the American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson. On the evening... read more
1990s
1994
1997
Kyoto Protocol first adopted in Japan
21st Century
2019
16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg named Time’s Person of the Year
American Revolution
1777
British delay Washington’s march to Valley Forge
Art, Literature and Film History
1964
Sam Cooke dies under suspicious circumstances in LA
Cold War
1969
Soviets declare nudity a sign of “western decadence”
Crime
1963
Frank Sinatra Jr. released by kidnappers
1978
Millions stolen from JFK Airport in infamous ‘Lufthansa heist’
2008
Billionaire conman Bernard Madoff arrested
LGBTQ+ History
1973
Gay rights advocate interrupts Walter Cronkite’s news broadcast
Vietnam War
1961
First U.S. helicopters arrive in South Vietnam
World War I
1915
Yuan Shih-kai accepts Chinese throne
World War II
1941
Germany declares war on the United States
1946
Obituary for Rose Boswell
Rose Boswell funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Reverend Howard Jeffery officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. The Wake Service will also be held in the Mallory-Martin Chapel at 6 p.m. Friday.
Rose was born Oct. 30, 1947, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Carrie Harrison and Richard Harrison and passed away Dec. 7, 2024, in Spiro.
In 1974, Rose married Pete Boswell, Sr., in Lawton, and together they built a life filled with love, family and memorable adventures.
Rose had a vibrant and loving spirit. She cherished time with her family and was known for her love of dancing, her feisty nature because she could fight if she had to, trips to the casino, and her dedication to hard work and keeping an immaculate home. She had a deep faith in the Lord and a generous heart, always caring for stray cats and any child in need who crossed her path.
Surviving family members are her daughter, Carrie Harrison, of Spiro; her son Pete Boswell, Jr., and his wife Shantell, also of Spiro; her cherished grandchildren Frank and Aline Harrison, David and Chelsea Harrison, Dallas and Jonah Harrison, Bailey and Nelson Buckland, Thorin, Jasmine, Reddie, Randsome, Savage, Cain, Pete, Shae, Tristian, Camden and Isaiah Harrison; seven great grandchildren; many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete; her brothers Richard, Barney and Johnny Harrison; her sister, Myrtle Harrison; and her daughters, Angel Boswell and Myrtle Melinda Boswell.
Rose’s legacy is one of love, resilience, and compassion. Her family and all who knew her will forever treasure the memories of her warmth, humor, and the kindness she extended to all.
"My name goes where my face has never been."
You may leave an online message at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.