Around Town......by John Bill Martin
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Always time for a laugh In these trying times, it’s always good to take time for a good laugh, sometimes from unexpected sources. See if any of these fit your mood, past, present or future.
Wolverine Sports by Tom Turner
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What’s Next The Wolverines will travel to Jones on Thursday to face the Jones Longhorns in the first round of the regional tournament. The Longhorns have the privilege of playing on their home court because they a new modern gymnasium.
Family Talk
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The infection broke out while we were on family vacation. I’m not sure of the source but the fact we were all sleeping in one large room spread the contagion quickly.
HOUSE LEADERS REVIVE WIND FARM SETBACK PROPOSAL ONE DAY AFTER SIMILAR BILL FAILED
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If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. Leaders of the Oklahoma House of Representatives channeled the wisdom of Billy Joe Shaver today, running a revised version of a stringent wind farm setback bill in the Utilities Committee one day after an even more industry- prohibitive version failed to pass in the Energy Committee.
Rita Floyd
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Services for Rita Jo Moore Floyd, 85, of Ada are 11:00 a.m, on Monday, March 3rd, at Ada First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Brian Smith will officiate; burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on March 3rd prior to the funeral service at Ada First Church of the Nazarene.
Choctaw Tribal Councilman District 12
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Choctaw Tribal Councilman District 12, Mr. James Frazier and his lively wife Vicki were presented with a plaque for their many years of support to the Hughes County Premium Sale. 2025 will be James and Vicki’s final year to attend as he will be retiring from the Tribal Council. The plaque was presented by Kibby Swine Farm from the entire Kibby family in gratitude for the many years of friendship and support.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID SMITH LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT FOR VETERANS
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This month, Oklahoma State Representative David Smith, who serves as the chair, of the Veterans Affairs Committee, with Derrick Hildebrant as Vice Chair (both pictured above) at the state legislature opened the legislative session meeting with his committee. While partisan issues continue to shape many debates at the Capitol, one area where both parties find common ground is supporting Oklahoma’s veterans.
THE RECIPIENT OF THE FLYING SHOE”
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You are a caregiver. That very much over-stressed, overworked and under-appreciated person who along with probably many others, holds the anonymous title of WORLD’S MOST PATIENT PERSON.
Elwanda York
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Elwanda “Wanda” York passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at her home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 91. Wanda was born September 29, 1933 in McCurtain, Oklahoma to Pete Elhaney and Elizabeth (Hollingsworth) McElhaney McGeehee.
