This Friday at 6:00 the Holdenville Police Department would like to invite you to meet our new Chief of Police, Conny Clay. Come by and show your support for the HPD and our new Chief. If you give a donation of $15 or more you will receive a yard sign showing your support.

There were 16 schools that couldn’t field a team in the first round of the 2020 state play-offs. That’s a fourth of the 64 team field that was listed in the playoff bracket. The CoVid-19 virus has made the 2020 football season a year like no other.

Wayne Edward Wilson passed away Friday, November 13th, 2020 at his home in Holdenville at the age of 89. Wayne was born July 24th, 1931 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Willard and Iva Holt Wilson. He graduated from Holdenville High School in 1950. After graduation, Wayne joined the Navy and served four years. Wayne attended East Central University after returning from the Navy. He enjoyed farming his entire life. Wayne’s 35 year career in the oil and gas industry began at Troup & Suttles which became RWIT where he was a Partner and General Manager

Mary Anne (Vail) Giles, 87, of Newcastle, OK spread her earthly angel wings to take flight into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 13, 2020 and become a member of Heaven’s Angel Choir. Born on October 24, 1933 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Luther and Lela (Horn) Vail, Mary Anne was the third of nine children. A 1952 graduate of Sapulpa High School where she was crowned Band Queen and Football Queen. While in High School, Mary Anne worked for Judge Grimes at the Creek County Courthouse. After graduating from High School, she married the love of her life, Bill Giles, in September 1952. Mary Anne and Bill moved to Oklahoma City in 1955 and then settled in Moore, OK in 1960.

Roberta (Cudjo) Walker was born June 8, 1931 to George & Viola (Kennedy) Cudjo in Oklahoma City. She went home to be with the Lord at the age of 89 on November 10, 2020.

Donald James Sneed Sr, 84 years old, of Holdenville Oklahoma, passed away on November the 14th 2020. In respect of Don’s wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral services.

A Time For Everything And so there is. In the Bible, the book of Ecclesiastes, a famous King and familiar Bible character, King Solomon, wrote a book on philosophy.

Katheryn Brown - 1st Place in Class 1 Does Diesel Cook - 1st Place Class 3 Does, Breed Champion & Grand Champion Kinlee Brooks - 3rd Place Class 2 Does Maccie Brooks - 2nd Place Class 2 Does Mattie Bain - 1st Place, Breed Champion Class 1 Sheep Matteo Chavarria - 2nd Place Class 3 Does.

Good morning to you. This time of year is probably my most favorite time of the year. It starts me to thinking about all the beautiful colors GOD allows us to enjoy in the trees and scenery. It also starts me to thinking about all the blessings I have enjoyed this year. This time of year allows me to give thanks to the ONE who gives so freely so that we might have life more abundantly. GOD is so GOOD!

Jim Priest is CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and can be reached at jpriest@okgoodwill.org. Thankful for 2020? A friend of mine recently posted a Facebook Live video in which she discussed a dilemma she faced: how to respond honestly to people when they ask “How are you?” My friend said she wanted to be honest with them and tell them this year of COVID has been difficult, tiring, and challenging beyond measure.