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Rattan School Receives TSET Incentive Grant Triple D Machine Encourages

Employee Health, Wellness

Boswell – Triple D Ma- increase productivity. Given
chine of Boswell is taking that most adults spend near-
steps to create a healthier ly half of their waking hours
work environment for its at work and eat several meals
employees. Recognizing and snacks at the work-
Rattan – Rattan Public School gies in place to promote health House, State Rep. Justin Hum- the importance of having place, business owners can,
District was honored Tues- and wellness for students and phrey, TSET Healthy School healthier employees, Triple and must, actively support
day for their efforts to improve staff. Program Manager Sharon How- D Machine Owner, James the health and wellness of
health through the Tobacco The district used the grant ard, Logan Dunlap and Aliyah Dickson signed into effect their employees. The TSET
Settlement Endowment Trust funds for a community walking Myers. On the front row (L- a comprehensive wellness Healthy Living Program in
(TSET) Healthy School District track. R) are: Cady Hickman, Lainey policy, covering the areas of Choctaw County appreci-
Incentive Grant program. Pictured above (back row, L-R) Dunlap and Moriah Tollett nutrition, physical activity ates Mr. Dickson at Triple D
To receive the $3,000 incentive are: SWAT students Kasey Billy, and a tobacco-free worksite. Machine for being a leader
grant, Rattan Public Schools put Jacy Kendricks, Nathan Car- See RATTAN SCHOOL The TSET Healthy Liv- in advocating for health and
a variety of policies and strate- lile, Elementary Principal Dana RECEIVES GRANT on Pg. 4 ing Program of Choctaw making Choctaw County a
County collaborated with better place to live, work and
Hugo Schools’ Campuses are “Certified Healthy Schools” Mr. Dickson to create a well- play!
ness policy to best suit Triple
If you are interested in a
D Machine employees. Mr. workplace wellness policy
Hugo -- According to a recent Hugo Middle School received a that are committed to support- Dickson recognizes that the for your business, please
release from superintendent of rating of “Merit”. ing healthy choices through en- health of the employees de- contact Teresa Fenley at the
schools, Dr. Earl Dalke, all four The Certified Healthy Oklaho- vironmental and policy change. termines the success of the Choctaw County Health De-
of the Hugo school sites have ma Program is a free, voluntary These entities are working to im- company and their ability to partment.
been named “Certified Healthy statewide certification. The cer- prove the health of Oklahomans
Schools.” Hugo High School, tification showcases businesses, by implementing elements, poli-
Hugo Intermediate School and campuses, communities, con- Early Settlement Mediation Program
Hugo Elementary School all re- gregations, early childhood pro- See CERTIFIED HEALTHY seeks Volunteers in Choctaw County
ceived a rating of “Excellence”. grams, restaurants, and schools SCHOOLS on Pg. 3

Early Settle-
Service Awards presented at Lions Christmas Banquet ment Mediation

is a program
that is funded
by the Admin-
istrative Office
of the Courts of
Oklahoma. The
Southeast Pro-
gram is spon-
sored by East
Central Univer-
sity and housed
in the Pittsburg
County Court-
house in McAl-
ester.
The program Sara Northcutt (left), mediation
provides conve- program director, is pictured with
nient access to Lion Dr. Charles Elswick
dispute resolu-
tion proceedings which are Court to rule in their case.
fair, effective and inexpen- When parties settle in me-
sive by utilizing volunteer diation they have an active
Distinguished Service -- President Lena Kopp recently presented several awards to members of mediators. The volunteer role in making the decisions
Hugo Lions Club. Pictured above (L-R) are: President Kopp holding the Lion of the Year Award due to mediators’ help individuals that will significantly affect
the absence of Michael Melton, who received the award; Susan Brewer, Shane Spillman and Vonn Calla- explore solutions and reach their lives. Parties are more
way. Helping present the awards were First Vice District Governor Neal Wood of Wilburton. Mr. Melton mutually satisfactory agree- likely to stick to an agree-
was presented with his award at a recent regular meeting of Lions. ments to disputes outside of ment that they make them-
the courtroom at little to no selves instead of the court
Inside Today’s CLASSIC BRACKETS - Pg. 8 LIONS DONATE TO HUGO cost. system deciding for them.
ADA/BYNG WINTER
The Early Settlement Me-
Unlike a court hearing
ExaminEr SCHOOL LUNCHES - Pg. 2 INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL in mediation the individu- diation Southeast Program
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als are the ones who decide
is offering a basic mediation
FOR STUDENTS’ SKY
------------ RANCH TRIP - Pg. 3 the outcome of their case if course to recruit new volun-
Want to Subscribe? CLASSIFIEDS - Pg. 7 possible. If they are unable teers in Choctaw County.
Call: (580) 326 - E X A M ------------ to reach a mutual agreement See MEDIATION
Internet: www.examinernewspaper.net SHOP LOCAL WINNERS in mediation, they then
ANNOUNCED - Pg. 4 have the opportunity for the PROGRAM on Pg. 3