Jimmy Caroll Wortman passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Boyce Manor Nursing Home at the age of 79. Jimmy was born May 4, 1943 in Rock Creek, Oklahoma to James Wortman and Flora Doreen (Smith) Wortman.

Billy Donald Giles, 93, of Newcastle, Oklahoma died peacefully in his sleep and entered the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He joined his beloved wife of 69 years, Mary Anne to stroll down the streets of gold catching up on the last year and a half.

HOLDENVILLE AIRPORT RUNWAY PROJECT IS COMPLETE AND RUNWAY IS NOW OPEN, taxiway project and runway lighting project scheduled for the near future. The terminal remodel and other capital improvement projects will begin shortly after these other projects are complete. Pictured above are (L-R): Mayor John Massad, City Councilwoman and member of the airport committee Lori Babb, Business owner and airport supporter John Gibbs, Airport Manager Arthur Cook, Parkhill Oklahoma Aviation Team Leader Toby Baker, and Parkhill Aviation Project Manager Craig Boyer. FULL STORY PAGE 2

When it comes to gambling addiction, Oklahoma is ranked No.1 in the nation in number of casinos per capita, number of gambling machines per capita, the legality of daily fantasy sports and legality of sports gambling.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S HSPS BEST OF SHOW WINNER MAXINE WELCH. She is pictured above with her husband Roy, and close friends Ruth Reich, and Ronda Reich.

The above picture was taken 80 years ago of the 3rd Grade class at Central School in Holdenville. Those we were able to identify are: Top Row: Cordell Hicks, ?, Louis Isaacson, ?, Toby Townsend. 2nd Row: Barbara Wallace, Carolyn Hayes, ?, Sue Morse, Jo ellen Davidson, ?, ?, Dick Smith. 3rd Row: Earl Leewright, ?, Norma Thomason, Bunny Mack, Miss Phillips, Betty Jean Wardlow, ?, ?. Bottom Row: Nelson Johnson, B.K. Wade, Melvin Sanders, Dean Palmer, Wanda Coffman, Carole McLarty, Sue Wilson, Darlene McLain.

FELONIES Rebecca Golden— bringing contraband (weapons) into penal institution Joshua Grizzle OSW—throw or drop object on motor vehicle MISDEMEANORS Jay L. Lewis OS— driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs Sidney Shey Shockley OSW— contempt of courtrestitution MARRIAGE Darren Michael Branum and Sascha Dawnyle Flanagan, both of Dustin CIVIL Seminole HMA, LLC DBA vs.

This year’s Gerty reunion will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the community center. Doors open at 10 a.m.

The Atwood School Reunion will be held Saturday, July 2 , from noon until 6:00 pm in the Lowell Wilkerson Community Building (next to the First Baptist Church) in Atwood. Their potluck dinner has been set for 4:30 pm, followed by a brief business meeting. All former students, teachers and residents are invited. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the afternoon.

The Atwood Nazarene Church will be having Vacation Bible School June 13-17 from 9-11:30.. Our theme this year is Monumental-Celebrating God’s Greatness. We will be having Bible stories and songs, crafts, and outdoor games. We invite you to bring your children. If you have any questions or need a ride, call 405-221-0972.