Hope on a sinking ship This is a “but for” story that could have resulted in me never being born, never knowing my Dad, never writing this post… Dad was in the Army in WWII and was sent to Camp Miles Standish outside Boston in the Fall of 1942. As Christmas approached, he wanted to go home to Taylor, Pennsylvania to see his family.

Holdenville residents Dub and Peggy Tatum recently celebrated an incredible milestone—60 years of marriage. Their love story began in the first grade, blossomed through years of friendship and shared memories, and culminated in a life devoted to each other and their family.

An 8th grade education in 1895 (Note: I promised Christine Provence, my 10-1112 grade English teacher at Holdenville High School, that I would run this column every year. She liked it better than any of the seemingly endless papers I wrote in her classes).

Holdenville General Hospital is proud to announce the new upgrade of their MRI system! A celebration Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Wednesday November 6th to showcase the new MRI system for patients, providers and the community! This is an exciting advancement in healthcare for our patients in Holdenville and the surrounding areas.

Memories of Thanksgiving Past remains Thanksgiving is just TOO much for one column so here goes another called Thanksgiving II. Thanksgiving has always ranked high on my personal list of favorite holidays and I feel a certain pain of regret when I say it is not my FAVORITE holiday.

Wolverines open basketball season Holdenville High School will open the 2024-2025 basketball season on Tuesday when the Wolverines play host to the Seminole Chieftains. The Wolverines are just over a week away from the end of football season and many of the boys who starred on the gridiron are expected to play a significant role on the hard wood.

HHS Campus Chatter by John Bill Martin The junior class of HHS is working on their annual junior play to be presented on January 15. Mrs.

At the Nov. 5, 2024 meeting the Holdenville Lions Club were called to order by Secretary Lion Jerrie Lindsey, due to previous commitments of President Lion Lori Woods and VP Lion Ernie Arocha. After the flag salute and invocation, the minutes were read and approved and the Treasurer’s report was also read and approved. Business included talking about where the eyeglasses collection boxes are currently located, and that the Post Office cannot allow a box, but the High School will.

In a recent Facebook post from Seminole Athletics, Seminole Schools said, “Seminole Athletics is thrilled to announce the recent appointment of Bobby Sanford as the Assistant Athletic Director! Coach Sanford, a dedicated member of the Seminole community since his days as a student teacher, has been an integral part of the Chieftain family for over 15 years. His unwavering commitment to Seminole Public Schools and its athletic programs makes him an exemplary choice for this leadership role.