Jacob Alan Baca died on November 15, 2021 from complications from surgery. He was 39 years old and leaves behind two sons, Christian Baca, age 16, and Scott Baca, age 13.

The HCIC will be having a drawing for a ham on December 22—winner will be picked from the HCIC Membership list. If any Muscogee Creek citizen that isn’t on the membership list and would like to enter, may do so by calling HCIC office at 379- 3485 between 9-4 on Monday thru Friday. Entries must be in by December 10 . Limit one entry per household—must show current utility bill to prove residency—must show updated citizen card—must reside within HCIC boundary.

Gratitude is a simple practice that can have profound effects on your health and well-being. Positive effects linked to gratitude include social, psychological, and physical benefits, which increase the more you make gratitude a regular part of your daily routine.

Karmen Almodovar: Where do you get your turkey from? We get it from the farm. How much does your turkey weigh? 1 6 pounds How do you get the turkey ready to be cooked? Put some salt on it.

SPAULDING HOMECOMING ROYALY? It appears that Larry Scroggins escorted two beautiful homecoming queens to the Holdenville homecoming parade this year. Pictured are: Fran Cofer, and Larry & Karen Scroggins.

FELONY Nathaniel Brannon—aggravated assault and battery DIVORCE Dakota Cheyne Harjo-Alleman vs. Kortney H.

RYAN AND HILLARY PITTS HOSTED AN OPEN HOUSE Friday for their beautiful new law office. Formerly, the Security State Bank building, it has been completely renovated by father and son duo, Wes and Lloyd Thomas. Santa was on site to hear all the childrens’ Christmas wishes and the food was outstanding. Inset picture: Ryan Pitts, his wife, Hillary, and their two children Rylee and Reagan.

In a conversation with Holdenville General Hospital Administrator, Steve Stewart, this morning we learned that Mercy Hospital which manages Holdenville General Hospital will be moving forward with a vaccine mandate despite the federal court injunction last week. Mr. Stewart informed us that two employees have quit over the mandate, but it is believed that less than 10% of their 150 employees will be affected by the it. Almost 20 staff members of Holdenville General Hospital have met all criteria and been granted a religious or medical exemption from the vaccination. Mr. Stewart and the Holdenville Hospital administration continues to do everything they can to work with their employees and keep them on staff allowing the hospital to function with a full crew.

DEC. 7TH, 1941 It was Sunday, December 7 and many local folks had just returned home from church.