“We do not believe in spare Oklahomans. All of us need all of us.” These were the opening remarks by keynote speaker, former State Senator Kris Steele, at the recent graduation of students at the Davis Correctional Facility on September 29.

Jim Lively of Atwood was born and raised in Hughes County. He is the son of Glen and Carolyn Lively. Jim and his wife, Sinthia, are currently making their homes in the Calvin community. Jim is the father of seven children, Adam, Cody, Meagan, Heather, Josh, Jared and Chaeann; and grandfather of four, Hunter, Kayleigh, Easton and Ryder.

Vickey Jones grills up some hotdogs for the large gathering with the help of Larry Bailey. Ray Jones and Gene Holliman making memories with their CoC family.

A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY WAS HELD FOR THE ENCHANTED BOBBIN on Friday, October 22, 2021. The Enchanted Bobbin is owned by Nancy Hall and is located at 111 E. 7 St., Ste 208 here in Holdenville. You can contact Nancy at 405-712-1323 for all your custom quilts, embroidery and specialty sewing projects. You can also check out some of what Nancy does on www.Facebook.com/theenchantedbobbin/ or you can check out her website: www.theenchantedbobbin.com.

A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY WAS HELD FOR FIRST CHOICE FAMILY MEDICINE on Friday, October 22, 2021. First Choice Family Medicine is owned and operated by Alicia Gosey, APRN-CNP and is located at 106 North Broadway Street here in Holdenville. They accept patients of all ages, either walk-in or by appointment. Hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 8:00-11:30 am and 1:00-5:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Alicia and her staff can be reached at (405) 592-4590.

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Hello, my name is Josh Tatum. I am announcing my candidacy for the Hughes County Commissioner for District 3.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com A goodhearted momma once approached her wellknown and popular pastor after he had completed a stirring message that Sunday morning. She gently introduced herself and then told him, “My son is studying to be a minister at So-and-So Seminary nearby.

Jim Priest is CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and can be reached at jpriest@okgoodwill.org. I was with my three year old grandson, James, recently at an extended family dinner.

Enjoy Freedom and Live With Virtue Here in America, we cherish the concept of freedom and the liberty we enjoy. Among the inalienable rights with which we are endowed by our creator are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.