In the statement Giles explains he and his wife, Mary Lou, contracted COVID 19 in December. Due to all of the health issues caused by this virus, he believes it is in the best interest of himself, the Council, and the citizens of Holdenville for him to step down. He then offered his official resignation as Ward 3 City Councilman.

OLD GEEZERS MAY 10TH AT SMOKIN JOES IN DAVIS. Had a great time. Lots of good stories told. Table head Vernon Robinson , to his right Mike WINNINGHAM, Mike Agan, Billy Langdon, George Kernek, Bill Adams, Betsy Graham, Bruce Graham, Maxie CARTER and Gayle Frederick. Hope to see you at the next meeting June 8th.

The Holdenville Society of Painters and Sculptors announces its 2021 Summer Art Program, which will be held for three weeks in June at the Art Center. Classes are limited to 15 students each. Sign up and pay to secure your spot! Scholarships are available to students who need it. Holdenville Schools provides free lunch each day. A parent or guardian must pick up their child at the end of class unless we are notified otherwise. Leave electronics at home, please!

May 18th Today in History— Napoleon becomes emperor of France, 1804; Tennessee Valley Authority hydroelectric power system authorized, 1933; United Nations moves into its New York City headquarters, 1951; India triggers nuclear device becoming the sixth nation to do so, 1974; Menachem Begin elected Israel’s prime minister, ending 20 years of opposition party rule, 1977; President Reagan undergoes surgery to remove benign intestinal polyp, 1984. Born Today— Philosopher Bertrand Russell, 1872; director Frank Capra, 1897; musician Meredith Wilson, 1902; singer Perry Como, 1913; ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn, 1919; baseball player Brooks Robinson, 1937; baseball player Reggie Jackson, 1946.

The full Senate has given its approval to a bill aimed at ensuring longterm care facilities have a visitation plan in place in the event of future emergencies. Sen. Greg McCortney is the Senate principal author of House Bill 2566, by Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid. The measure was approved on Wednesday.

Pictured above are 2021 HHS Graduates (L-R): Leigha Phillips, Emma Norman, Cody McFarland, Laynee Phillips, and Zaida Wood Kaden Morris and Xander Morris Shawn Richmond and Layton Richmond Layton sang a beautiful solo during the commencement exercises - “My Hometown” Gabrielle Dindy and Wellington “Junebug” Dindy Delores Melton, Haylie Rogers, and Lori Babb Pictured above are 2021 HHS Graduates (L-R): Dylan Jay, Destrie Cloud, Jimmy Sipes, Leroy Grizzle, and Persephone Gonzales Brandynn Coleman and Hunter Smith Skye Blue Mothersole, Morgan Wells, and Elizabeth Westwood Pictured above from the HHS Class of 2021 (L-R): Allyssa McCoy, Jacob Young, Danielle Sullivan, and Tyson Buck.

Wolverines State Runner-Up The Holdenville Wolverine track team finished the 2021 season with two state runner-up finishes at the class 3A track meet at Catoosa. The Holdenville relay team finished second behind Beggs in both the 4x100 relay and the 4x200 relay.

Principal Danielle Patterson recently learned that Reed Elementary has once again earned the prestigious designation as a Great Expectations (GE) Model School. This is the 18th year Reed has earned this impressive honor. It should be stressed that just because a school has previously earned this honor is no guarantee they will receive it again.