Dr. James Albert Kunkel died September 1, 2022 from natural causes. He was born June 29, 1932 to Murray Kunkel and Florence Winters. He attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma where he met a Registered Nurse, Greta Sue Counts. They fell in love and were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City.

Tri-County Minister’s Alliance would like to congratulate our second scholarship recipient Kadee Bridger. Kadee along with her mother Shawna is receiving her scholarship check from the Alliance’s President Overseer John Berry. Kadee is a 2022 graduate of Moss High School. Congratulations Kadee!!!

David Leon Irwin passed away September 3, 2022 in Midwest City, Oklahoma at the age of 74. David was born to Samuel Leon Irwin and Betty Jo Peebles Irwin.

Tonight, September 6, the Holdenville City Council will vote to restore law and order to the City of Holdenville with the hiring of a new police chief. The Holdenville Police Department has been in shambles in recent months due to the lack of leadership within the department. The department’s only remaining two officers were fired last week leaving the town with no city police. The entire department, just as every other aspect of the City of Holdenville, has become completely politicized. Every personnel issue, along with every other problem in the city, is used as another chance to slam the mayor by his political enemies. Every chance the mayor’s political enemies have to publicly bash him, they will use, even elected officials and law enforcement.

Fairview reunion will be held Saturday, September 10 at the Holdenville First United Bank Conference room. The gather will begin at 10:00pm and end at 2:00pm..

Hughes County Retired Educators will be meeting on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at San Luis Restaurant.

Sue Anderson was born and raised in Holdenville and was a longtime member of the HSPS, serving as past president, board member, committee member and was active in many events over the years. Sue served as chairperson of the hospitality committee and exhibited a talent as an acclaimed hostess for many social events open to the community and serving her own homemade punch, cookies and pies. Sue was active in many events with the HSPS helping in art shows and showing her own artwork as a recognized local artist.

Chapter Officer Leadership Training – Holdenville FFA NEWS The Holdenville FFA officer team attended the Southeast COLT Conference on August 30th. During this conference, they learned leadership skills to help better the community and lead the FFA chapter. Eighty other FFA officer teams from the Southeastern area were also in attendance along with the Oklahoma FFA state officers and the very special keynote speaker, Sarah Edsall. This conference equipped each student with leadership tools, teaching them to stop reacting to problems as they occur and start anticipating problems before they happen. “We live in a constantly evolving and ever- changing society,” said Braden Burns, state FFA president. “If the next generation is going to lead in a world far from fixed and certain, they must focus on what will come next in their journey.” Holdenville Ag Instructors have been working with their officers, preparing them for a great future. Conferences like these not only help better these students but also give them something to bring back to their community. “I’m very glad to be making memories with a great group of people around me,” said Jon Wiseman, Holdenville FFA Secretary. “During my experience at COLT Conference, I learned the value of planning ahead instead of resolving issues at the moment,” said Sara Coats, Holdenville FFA Reporter. “It was an awesome learning experience.” Each FFA state officer prepared their presentations and split up the Oklahoma chapters that were in attendance. In each session, there were heartfelt moments shared and a lot of knowledge gained. “While I was at the conference, I learned many valuable lessons and had a great time,” said Belle McFarland, Holdenville FFA Treasurer. “Being the youngest member of the team, I didn’t know what to expect, but was very happy with the outcome,” said Shelby Austin, Holdenville FFA Sentinel. “I thought it was amazing, getting to meet new people and be a part of the officer team,” said Avery Kahle, Holdenville FFA Vice President. Avery Kahle was also chosen to be the secretary for the opening ceremony of the event. Being chosen is a high honor and we are very happy she is a part of our chapter. Moments like these are what being a part of a team is about. “We were all under the same roof, wearing the same jacket, and learning about skills to help better ourselves,” said Eliza Maylen, Holdenville FFA President. “I’m excited to continue through this year with the team I have.”

This –past week we found a 1932 journal from the Holdenville Business & Professional Women’s Club. It was very interesting especially the articles on the local parks and the need for milk.

Tenetke ‘Son’ Deer passed away at his home in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Wednesday evening, August 31, 2022, at the age of 41 years. Tenetke was born on December 16, 1980, in Washington DC, to Lisa Deer. He was raised in Wetumka, Oklahoma by his great-grandma, Melissa Deer, until he reached high school, and he always considered himself a proud Wetumka Chieftain. As a young man, he attended Salt Creek Methodist Church. He earned his GED and attended Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He returned to Oklahoma and made his home in Muskogee, where he was employed in the casinos and driving personnel transport. He loved watching football, especially Nebraska football, and he was big into science fiction and loved the sci-fi channel. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his nephews and spoiling them all as much as he could.