Holdenville cross country runner, Lane Childs, won 4th place in the Wolverine Invitational. Holdenville will travel to Okemah on Saturday to compete in the Panther Classic..

Christian Zambrano.

Holdenville running back, # 10, Izaia King, cuts up field for a nice gain in the Wolverines’ scrimmage with Okemah. Holdenville will travel to Wewoka to face the Tigers on Friday..

Old Geezers had another successful August luncheon at Smokin Joe’s Rib Ranch in Davis. I’m sure there were plenty of stories going around the table! You might want to join them; you’ll have a great time! Those present were: Maxie Carter, Gayle and Geneal Frederick, David Awtrey, Reggie Wells, George Kernek, Rosalia Mendoza, Denny Langdon, Billy Langdon, Greg Ruch, Greg Chancy, Bruce Graham, Mike Agan, Jerry Harwell, Penny Runyan, Mike Winningham, and Jimmy Langdon. Jim Jane Callison, regular attendee is in hospital in Purcell with covid. Thank you to Smokin’ Joe’s Rib Ranch.

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Hughes County. Three weeks ago there were a reported 25 new cases, two weeks ago another 37 new cases, and last week an additional 43 new cases in the county. There are approximately 100 new cases in Hughes County making it one of the highest case counts per capita in the State of Oklahoma. It has affected many people of all walks of life and is placing stress on the operation of many crucial institutions including the Hughes County Courthouse and several of the County’s public schools.

Hughes County District 3 County Commissioner Tommy Peak passed away Saturday. He was an outstanding public servant and dear friend to the publisher and the Holdenville News. He will be greatly missed, not only in his capacity as a commissioner, but as friend to many.

HOLDENVILLE WELCOMES ONE OF THE LARGEST GROUPS OF NEW TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF IN RECENT HISTORY. WELCOME TO THE DISTRICT! FRONT ROW (L-R): Brittany Crosby, Shannon Brown, Rachel Ferree, Shelley Carter, Abby Christopher, Breanna Hill, Twila Grizzle, Julie Horton, Jedadiah Smith. BACK ROW (L-R): Morgan Bear, Brittany Stepp, Casey Carter, Peggy Mussler, Thomas Davis, Alicia Gonzalez, Melissa Walser, Thomas Walser, Jakob Gunter, Alicia Martch, Larry Sparkman, Tyson Jones, Kelsey Miller, Avery Jones, and Angel Worsham.

One of the results of this Covid was Pat and I have watched a lot more movies here at home than normal. One would think when you glance background that I would have seen all the movies that I should. My tenure at Stonewall Schools (1944-1952) and before that my fellowships at Centrahoma should have been enough. But I must reluctantly admit most of what I know today I learned in the Main Theatre at Stonewall. Covid and the coldest winter ever gave me some chance to work on my “Master’s Degree” in movie watching.

WHY join 4H? Great question!! Holdenville 4H is a positive and fun after school club where Students will have the opportunity to learn leadership skills, participate in community service projects, learn from various monthly guest speakers, and interact with other community organizations. We are a program that will be dedicated to teaching the youth not only about agriculture but about essential life skills to help our members reach their fullest potential. Livestock showing and judging opportunities on a local, county and state level will have a place in our club but are not a requirement for membership.

Update on my millionaire status Eagerly I had been awaiting the arrival of the envelope. Finally, it came and as I ripped it open, I held my breath.