Out with the old…In with the new July 15 is the first official day of practice for the 2024-25 school year. By OSSAA rules softball and cross country teams can begin their first official practice on the magical date, July 15.

New Industrial Plant Begins Work Tuesday United Manufacturing Co. to Produce Many Articles from Wood Holdenville’s newest and largest industrial concern, the United Manufacturing co., will open for operation Tuesday morning, Paul Taylor, general manager and one of the three owners of the new concern, announced Saturday.

When going through some old files of my dad, I ran across the following poem. It was one of his favorites… and more, it is so true.

Holdenville, OK – At the recent Holdenville Public Works meeting, Bryan Mitchell from Parkhill provided an update on the ongoing issues at the city’s wastewater treatment plant, highlighting significant strides made in response to the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) consent orders.

Back by popular demand, Ceramic Class instructed by June Melton. Classes are family oriented for 10 years and older accompanied by an adult. The class will complete a coiled pot ready to fire, and then glaze and fire for completion. The class has limited space with room for 10 participants. Classes are scheduled for Saturday, July 13th, 9:00 am to noon to construct your piece and Saturday, July 27th, 9:00 am to noon to glaze at the Art Center in Holdenville. Attendance of both classes is required to complete the project due to kiln time and glazing. Partial proceeds benefit HSPS.

The Summer Art Program was a big hit this year! The enrollment was full well before the first class began. The classes began June 10th with classes in drawing, tempura painting, watercolor, pastels, clay, mixed media projects and music. We want to thank the teachers that helped make the 2024 Summer Art Program a big success! JoDawna Smith, Colson Hall, Risa Austin and Laura Calvary thank you for your time and dedication!

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