FELONY William Shawn Crowell—burglary in the second degree MARRIAGE Nolan O’Brian Grizzle and Katherine Leah Wells, both of Holdenville DIVORCE Aliza L. McIntyre vs.

The Red Hat Ladies met for their monthly meeting on August 14. Hostesses were Diane Bowman and Glenda Stinson. They had chosen the Tomato Patch in Tecumseh at the Farmer’s Daughter Market for their monthly meeting. The tables were decorated with a burlap runner covered with vines and sunflowers. Glenda’s husband, Wayne, had made special center pieces with Red Hats. It was so cute!

Timber & Addie Powell Covered Wewoka and Chesley, Destiny & J.C. Slater and Kate Rogers covered Holdenville with flyers promoting a Benefit for the Rory Stricklin Family and the Wewoka Vet Hospital Staff. There will be an ICE CREAM SOCIAL BENEFIT at Stroup Park On Saturday, August 28th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. It is on a donation basis, all funds go to the Stricklin Family and their employees at the clinic. A photographer will be on hand to take pictures of your family with an Ice Cream background set up made by Sister Act III Gift Shop. Photos will be given to Jamie Stricklin to be able to show her children how many people came out to honor their daddy. Rory gave us his all, now it is our turn to show his family how much we love them. Hope to see you there!

WHY join 4H? Great question!! Holdenville 4H is a positive and fun after school club where Students will have the opportunity to learn leadership skills, participate in community service projects, learn from various monthly guest speakers, and interact with other community organizations. We are a program that will be dedicated to teaching the youth not only about agriculture but about essential life skills to help our members reach their fullest potential. Livestock showing and judging opportunities on a local, county and state level will have a place in our club but are not a requirement for membership.

HOLDENVILLE WELCOMES ONE OF THE LARGEST GROUPS OF NEW TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF IN RECENT HISTORY. WELCOME TO THE DISTRICT! FRONT ROW (L-R): Brittany Crosby, Shannon Brown, Rachel Ferree, Shelley Carter, Abby Christopher, Breanna Hill, Twila Grizzle, Julie Horton, Jedadiah Smith. BACK ROW (L-R): Morgan Bear, Brittany Stepp, Casey Carter, Peggy Mussler, Thomas Davis, Alicia Gonzalez, Melissa Walser, Thomas Walser, Jakob Gunter, Alicia Martch, Larry Sparkman, Tyson Jones, Kelsey Miller, Avery Jones, and Angel Worsham.

Hughes County District 3 County Commissioner Tommy Peak passed away Saturday. He was an outstanding public servant and dear friend to the publisher and the Holdenville News. He will be greatly missed, not only in his capacity as a commissioner, but as friend to many.

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Hughes County. Three weeks ago there were a reported 25 new cases, two weeks ago another 37 new cases, and last week an additional 43 new cases in the county. There are approximately 100 new cases in Hughes County making it one of the highest case counts per capita in the State of Oklahoma. It has affected many people of all walks of life and is placing stress on the operation of many crucial institutions including the Hughes County Courthouse and several of the County’s public schools.

Old Geezers had another successful August luncheon at Smokin Joe’s Rib Ranch in Davis. I’m sure there were plenty of stories going around the table! You might want to join them; you’ll have a great time! Those present were: Maxie Carter, Gayle and Geneal Frederick, David Awtrey, Reggie Wells, George Kernek, Rosalia Mendoza, Denny Langdon, Billy Langdon, Greg Ruch, Greg Chancy, Bruce Graham, Mike Agan, Jerry Harwell, Penny Runyan, Mike Winningham, and Jimmy Langdon. Jim Jane Callison, regular attendee is in hospital in Purcell with covid. Thank you to Smokin’ Joe’s Rib Ranch.

The president returned to familiar turf inside the United States Capitol on Wednesday to meet with Democrat lawmakers to discuss the budget, a massive spending proposal that promises to plunge the country deeper into debt.

FELONY Brandon Drea Green OSW—burglary in the first degree MISDEMEANORS Samuel D. Golden OSW—domestic abuseassault and battery Isaiah Dale Pack— driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs Kevin Lynn Peace— protective order violation MARRIAGES Elgin Harold Fullbright Jr.