THIS YEAR MARKS THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLDENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT .

Allyson Inselman is the Holdenville News female scholar athlete of the week. Allyson has a perfect straight ‘A’ average. The Holdenville High School junior won multiple trophies in the local livestock show last Saturday and then made the trip to Konawa and helped the Wolverines defeat the Tigers.

Both Wolverine Teams win 2 lose 1 The Wolverines began the week with a clash with their Hwy 270 rival, Wewoka, a Thursday road trip to Bethel and a Saturday trip to Konawa. The Holdenville boys gave the Wewoka Tigers a good ole fashion beat down.

Joseph Kendell Sanders – Domestic assault with a dangerous weapon Brandon Joe Wortman – Burglary in the seoncd degree, Unlawfully wearing mask or hood, Malicious injury to property, Petit larceny MISDEMEANORS Caleb Murray – Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, Possession of controlled dangerous substance, Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Autumn Ellis – Reckless driving, Driving without a valid driver’s license Bo Edward Brandon – Reckless driving, Failure to use child restraint

Award-Winning Artist, Gregg Stone to hold Pastel Workshop at HSPS The Holdenville Society of Painters and Sculptors is offering a Pastel Workshop this month. The dates are February 14, 15 and 16 from 9 am until 3pm and lunch is included.

Early voting begins Thursday February 8th for voters in Hughes County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

H. Lee Graham was a friend of mine.

Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed legislation creating a pilot program to allow Oklahoma public schools to create phone-free school sites. Senate Bill 1321 would provide grant-style funding for up to nine middle or high schools to cover the costs associated for sites going cellphone free for the duration of the school day.

By the time you’re 88 years old, you’ve learned everything. Then all you have to do is remember it! Good luck and here are some suggestions that might help you.

Jim Priest is CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and can be reached at jpriest@okgoodwill.org. NO MORE THERMOSTAT WARS According to study conducted by Innovative Psychological Consultants the top three things couples argue about are money, sex, and children.