Hello, my name is Josh Tatum. I am announcing my candidacy for the Hughes County Commissioner for District 3.

Sam Leftwich Fella Crawford, Alex Phillips, and Aubrey Cole Eddie Carter, Jax Roscoe and Shelby Fox.

A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY WAS HELD FOR FIRST CHOICE FAMILY MEDICINE on Friday, October 22, 2021. First Choice Family Medicine is owned and operated by Alicia Gosey, APRN-CNP and is located at 106 North Broadway Street here in Holdenville. They accept patients of all ages, either walk-in or by appointment. Hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 8:00-11:30 am and 1:00-5:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Alicia and her staff can be reached at (405) 592-4590.

A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY WAS HELD FOR THE ENCHANTED BOBBIN on Friday, October 22, 2021. The Enchanted Bobbin is owned by Nancy Hall and is located at 111 E. 7 St., Ste 208 here in Holdenville. You can contact Nancy at 405-712-1323 for all your custom quilts, embroidery and specialty sewing projects. You can also check out some of what Nancy does on www.Facebook.com/theenchantedbobbin/ or you can check out her website: www.theenchantedbobbin.com.

Vickey Jones grills up some hotdogs for the large gathering with the help of Larry Bailey. Ray Jones and Gene Holliman making memories with their CoC family.

Jim Lively of Atwood was born and raised in Hughes County. He is the son of Glen and Carolyn Lively. Jim and his wife, Sinthia, are currently making their homes in the Calvin community. Jim is the father of seven children, Adam, Cody, Meagan, Heather, Josh, Jared and Chaeann; and grandfather of four, Hunter, Kayleigh, Easton and Ryder.

“We do not believe in spare Oklahomans. All of us need all of us.” These were the opening remarks by keynote speaker, former State Senator Kris Steele, at the recent graduation of students at the Davis Correctional Facility on September 29.

Our family is celebrating my father’s 90 birthday this month. In addition to being a milestone birthday, this occasion allows our family and friends the opportunity to re-live a lot of memories and share life experiences. My father is among a dwindling group of people who have first-hand memories of the Great Depression and World War II. The generation that lived through those historic events has been accurately called the Greatest Generation.

Hannah Roebuck and Lucy Makayla Potter and Nugget Denise Allen Brown and Diamond Avery Mayleb and Cooper.

The winners of the Pet Parade at the Free Fair were: Diamond the white chihuahua -Mom is Denise Allen Brown is Most Glamorous and won pet and owner look alike! Lucy the beautiful Bull Mastiff-mom Hannah Roebuck is Most Handsome! Cooper the Yorkie-mom Avery Maylen won Best Trick and Best owner & pet costumejailbirds! Nugget the Bearded Dragon-mom Makayla Potter won Best Creative costume-superhero cape! Thanks to Donna Lipe for judging with me. We had a booth at Fall Festival and raised $205.00 and adopted out 13 cats and kittens! Special thanks to Sandy Carter-Sister Act III Gift shop for providing décor! Kathy Akins for the new tent and working with me on adoption papers.