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Dr. Dixie, I had my first sexual encounter with a stepbrother at 13. After that, I figured it just didn’t matter, so anytime I went out with a guy–sometimes just for a Coke–we had sex. I’m 26 now. I don’t have any idea how many guys I’ve had sex with. I don’t think any really nice guy could ever love me. I feel so hopeless– like an old, worn out piece of trash. Is there any hope for me? Damaged by Careless Sex Dear Damaged: Your letter carries the ache of shame I hear in so many voices in our promiscuous culture. Although the emotional damage is great, I am so glad to assure you that there is hope because of God’s good love and tender mercy for you. There is no situation beyond His understanding and power to change.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Western Oklahoma will have their first annual winter event “Boots & Bling Gala” on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 pm. at the Redlands Event Center, 608 Frisco in Clinton.

CASA of Western Oklahoma recruits and trains community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in juvenile court in Custer, Washita, Roger Mills, Beckham and Dewey Counties. Our trained volunteers strive to become a positive, stable infl uence for children while ensuring that the children have a voice in the courts and the services they need for a stable future.

The Al Harris Library at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford has been awarded a Preservation Assistance Grant for Smaller Institutions by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

NurseJournal is thrilled to recognize Southwestern Oklahoma State University as one of the Best Online LPN-to-RN Programs of 2024. SWOSU’s outstanding placement at #3, amidst a multitude of programs, is a clear indication of the program’s exceptional quality. The curriculum focuses on fostering professional growth and leadership skills, providing a valuable array of practical abilities applicable in various nursing environments. NurseJournal’s methodology is based on metrics that were deemed to be most important to students, including academic quality, affordability, reputation, and program offerings. The emphasis on these ranking factors ensures that our methodology is focused on providing valuable resources for prospective nursing students. We believe that understanding these factors and their importance is crucial for students to make informed decisions about their nursing education and future careers.

Provided by the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Oklahoma State University Wild turkey genetics, nesting success, and brood survival are among the research topics in a 4.5-year, $2 million study launched in 2022 by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and partnering with National Wild Turkey Federation, Turkeys For Tomorrow, and private landowners to address wild turkey population dynamics. Following is a summary of recent study activities.

STILLWATER. – Students at Oklahoma State University are well-versed in attending classes, taking notes and test preparation. Still, some may need assistance with developing skills in food preparation, healthy cooking techniques, food safety and nutrition.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Farm award has been presented to the owner of a Washita County farm.

AARP Oklahoma is hosting an interactive telephone town hall focused on the new tax credit available for qualifying unpaid family caregivers, the Caring for Caregivers Act, on February 1 at 10 a.m. CST.

Western Technology Center- Burns Flat honored students during a recent Awards Assembly to recognize students who had perfect attendance during the Fall semester, and recognizing students with an Outstanding Attitude and/ or achieving the Outstanding Student Award per training program. Burns Flat awarded 128 students with a Perfect Attendance Award. Keep up the good work students!

Once again, the Elk City Kiwanis Club will be hosting their biggest fundraiser of the year, their Kids Karnival. It will take place on Feb. 2nd and 3rd, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Elk City Civic Center. Tickets can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at the door, cash only. They are $25 for 50 tickets, which will be accepted at all of the game booths.

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