When my son was 4 years old, he loved all things “construction” and was in his glory when he received a yellow plastic dump truck for his birthday. Jumping up and down excitedly, he begged me to take him to the park right away. At the sandbox, his eyes sparkled with delight as he made “vroom vroom” and “beep beep” noises, filling and emptying his truck with sand. He was in a state of utter bliss and could have played with his truck for hours. But, all of a sudden, he glimpsed something behind me and his face clouded over. I turned to see another boy arriving at the park. He was holding a dump truck: it was big, red, and had flashing lights and sounds. The glee my son had experienced only moments ago was replaced by disappointment, as he looked at his smaller, more “basic” truck. Pretty soon, he asked to leave and go home.

Mon: Swedish meatballs w/rice; carrots; beets, roll, pudding and milk Tues: Frito chili pie, Mexi corn relish, emerald pears, chocolate cake and milk Wed: Fish, coleslaw, broccoli rice au gratin, cornbread, sugar cookie and milk Thurs: Enchilada casserole, refried beans, Spanish rice, gelatin w/whipped topping and milk Fri: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, French fried, steamed vegetables, sherbet and milk.

Potential candidates are reminded that the filing period for area Municipal Offices began Monday and will end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted at the County Election Board office, located in the Hughes County Court House, 200 North Broadway.

January is School Board Appreciation month and Holdenville Public Schools would like to recognize and express their deep appreciation for the service and support of the Holdenville Public school board. The members of the board serve a 5-year term and throughout their term, spend countless hours supporting the Holdenville school system.

SENIOR SWINE SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPION: Jon Wiseman Stevie Huff picture with her GRAND CHAMPION HOG Seniors Peyton Foran and Cody McFarland Livestock Show Photos Courtesy of Carrie McFarland.

Roy Powell passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the age of 54 years. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 4 th , 2:00 p.m., at Many Springs Baptist Church in Holdenville, with interment at Powell Family Cemetery.

James Buckner Lowe of Holdenville passed away in Amarillo, Texas on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at the age of 66 years. James was the son of Angel and Elizabeth (McGirt) Lowe, born on February 24, 1954, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where he was brought up and attended schools.

Peggy Jean (Harrison) Smith, departed this life at the age of 65 years. She was born November 11, 1955 in Wewoka to the late Eugene Harrison and Susie Baker Harrison. She was a cook for Holdenville schools for many years.

Doretha (Peaches) King lift with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Midwest City, Oklahoma at home. She enjoyed 72 great years here.

Lisa Christine (Dull) Knighton passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the age of 44 years. Lisa was the daughter of Johnnie (Green) Gatewood and Phil Dull, born on November 19, 1976 at Holdenville General Hospital.