The Holdenville Board of Education approved a pay application for bond issue in the amount of $48,459.95 during their January 11 regular monthly meeting. Superintendent Randy Davenport explained that they have finished construction of the steel structure and framing for the all-purpose building at Reed Elementary. There was an inspection earlier that day before they begin adding sheet rock to the inside. They also expect to begin on the plumbing during this time, which should take about a week. This will be followed by the flooring, which should take approximately a week, followed by the heat and air installation. Although they are behind on pouring cement, they are still planning to have the project completed in March. Voters approved this bond issue on September 9, 2019.

The Holdenville Police Department and the Hughes County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest. Law enforcement would like to visit with Randel Tiberius Dodson, 23, in connection to several recent burglaries. Holdenville Chief of Police Conny Clay is asking that anyone with any information that would help locate Dodson to please call the Holdenville Police Department at (405) 379-3397 or the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office at (405) 379-2203.

MRS. BRIGG’S CLASS - Kylah Gower, Liam Westerheide, Rowdy Rhine, Skyla Ramsey MRS.

Good morning everyone. Hope everyone is starting this New Year with renewed hope for a better year in 2021. You may not feel blessed right now – perhaps you are battling a bad case of discouragement or frustration or Covid, but we are blessed in CHRIST all the time. We simply have to remind ourselves to walk in the light and acknowledge the LORD as our lamp. Ephesians 1:3 and 5:8 tell us: “Blessed be the GOD and FATHER of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in HEAVENLY places in CHRIST … Walk as Children of light.”

ADA – East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Fall 2020 semester by naming them to the President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn A’s in all of their courses for a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Are you ready for 2021? I am, and right now I’m happy to be looking back at some things I won’t miss about 2020. Some words and terms have become synonymous with this horrible year, and I vow not to waste my time with them in 2021.

What happened Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol was horrifying -- but so was Kenosha, Minneapolis, Chaz, and Portland.

Monday, January 11, our dear friend Ida, the daughter of Rhea Horn celebrated her birthday. She is a very special lady and we hope her birthday was great! Also today, January 12, George Kernek celebrated his birthday.