Body “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not so sure about the universe.” Albert Einstein Being the news junkie that I am, I found myself watching some of the Senate hearings last week, dumbfounded by the assortment of muttonheads in Congress.

Body Ima Jean “Jean”(Davault) Phillips age 94, passed away in her home on March 21, 2025. She was born Feb 27, 1931 in Asher, OK to Martin and Gertrude (McAlister) Davault. She was raised in Noble, OK and graduated from Noble HS.

Body Edith “Arlene” Lawson was born May 27, 1940 in Sickles, Oklahoma to J. D. Murchison and Clara (Smith) Murchison. She passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Oklahoma City at the age of 84. She married Buddy Lawson on November 16, 1959 in Durant, Oklahoma.

Body Red Hat Ladies monthly luncheon was held March 8th at Sam’s Southern Eatery in Ada. Traci Ring was hostess she decorated the tables with a St. Patty’s theme. The table runner with Shamrocks was covered with Ferraro Rocher chocolates and Shamrocks.

Body Tactic for beginning teachers Even after four years past retirement, my eyes and ears always perk up when I hear (or see) an incident that relates to teachers. This one has a double meaning.

Body The Oklahoma State Department of Education has released their Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 2023-24 school year. The information comes from testing done in the spring of 2024. According to www.schoolreportcards.ok.

Body Denise Brown has officially filed as a candidate for the Holdenville City Council Ward 2 election, set to take place on April 1, 2025. With extensive experience in public service and a deep commitment to the community, Brown is eager to bring her expertise to the city council.

Body Mark Lee Davis passed away at his home in Ada, Oklahoma on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of sixty years. He has been a resident of Ada since 2008.

Body Mona C. Middleton passed from this life March 12, 2025 at Integris Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born in 1958 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Dale and W. Jeanne Middleton, The youngest of three children.