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The four gospels not only record the events of what is now known as the first Easter but also bring insight into the emotional impact of those events on the followers of Christ. From the initial sadness brought on by his death on the cross, to the disbelief about his return to life, to the jubilation that came with the acceptance of his resurrection, the first Easter was one those who witnessed it would never forget. Yet strangely, even though the events of that time were recorded in detail by four different biblical authors, none of these men set down the date when it happened.

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You’ve lived long enough to have heard a bunch of tired cliches and old sayings, I know. One of Andy’s favorites from an old friend is this; “Better hold your holt.” His meaning? Hold your holt…holding on for dear life to your faith in God.

Jim Priest is CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and can be reached at jpriest@okgoodwill.org. My Dad passed away some years ago and I still miss him every day.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED AS LETTER TO THE EDITOR 4/1/23 I moved back to Hughes County three years ago to make this my forever home. This will be where my children and grandchildren come to celebrate holidays and build new memories of life on the farm.

Zula Mae Herrod was born to Robert and Louise (Mc-Cosar) Herrod on December 13, 1952. She passed from this life surrounded by her family at the home place in Calvin, Oklahoma on March 28, 2023 at the age of 70 years old.

Our sympathy is extended to the families of... Paula Kay Hamilton passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 77 years.

Lonetta Faye Townley passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 79 years. Lonetta was the daughter of Kenneth and Cleo Lee (Webb) Henry, born on March 31, 1943, in Wewoka, Oklahoma.