Holdenville defeats Dibble 3820 “ Keep your eye on the ball! Ball Movement! Get your head in the game! Wake up” These and other similar sayings have the same purpose - to force active, intelligent awareness of one’s surroundings and to keep from being lulled into complacency! One might say the Wolverines were lulled into complacency at Dibble. The Wolverines completely dominated Beggs the week before and had jumped out to a 24-0 lead in the first quarter at Dibble.

The Holdenville City Council met on Tuesday to discuss several business items, including a proposal for a new curb at the recently opened restaurant, “The Shop.” While the discussion focused on improving parking for the new business, the council raised concerns about how the curb could affect the surrounding area. One of the primary concerns, voiced by former City Manager Larry Mitchel, was the potential impact a new curb could have on street drainage. City Attorney Matt Peters echoed these concerns, stating that more guidance and a formal set of plans are needed before any construction can begin.

Two state questions on the November 2024 ballot propose amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution. State Question 833 deals with public infrastructure districts, while State Question 834 addresses voter eligibility.

At the recent Holdenville Hospital Authority meeting, Hospital CEO Steve Stewart shared updates on hospital operations, finances, and upcoming events. Stewart reported that the hospital’s financials were better than anticipated, with a smaller bottom-line loss than expected. He emphasized that year-todate financials remain strong, and the hospital’s cash flow is positive.

MOSS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH.

MOSS ELEMENTARY AWARDS.

FELONIES Ethan Mathew Bourne – Conspiracy, Grand Larceny, Knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property Destinate Briggs – Bringing Contraband, Endeavoring/ conspiracy to dilver/manufacture/possess CDS MISDEAMEANORS Ryan Larimer – Protective order violation Taylor Graham – Possession of CDS – Methamphetamine, Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Christopher Hutchison – Petit Larceny Nicole Michelle Grizzle – Assault and Battery Nathaniel Perry – Attempting to elude police officer Trevor Jake Keefer – Knowingly concealing stolen property CIVIL Discovery Bank vs James Patrick Henry – Indebtedness M&E Morgan, LLC vs Delois Terrell In the Matter of Fannie Nee Sarwanokee – Approval of oil and gas lease by heirs In the matter of Tilda Harjo, et al – Estate of deceased DIVORCE Athena Yvette vs Robert Cigler PROTECTIVE ORDER Emma Suzanne Tiger vs Ryan Larimer Emma Suzanne Tiger vs Sonya Larimer SMALL CLAIMS Susan Paslay vs Bailey Hill – Entry and Detainer Phyllis Ellis vs Lisa Ellis – Entry and Detainer.

“Way out in the country tonight he could smell the pumpkins ripening toward the knife and the triangle eye and the singeing candle.” Ray Bradbury With the arrival of October, we are surrounded by pumpkins. They fill shop windows and store fronts. Large bins of them are found in every supermarket. In some parts of the country, you see them afield, warm and orange in the sun. As Halloween nears, many are cut and turned to Jack-o’Lanterns. Their cheerful and ghoulish faces remind us of childhood fun and memories past. Jack-o’-Lanterns are a part of our Halloween history.