One of the distinctive features of World War II as a “total war” (as compared with all the smaller wars in which we’ve subsequently been involved) was the requirement for members of the Armed Forces to be in uniform at all times when they were appearing in public, no matter how far away from a military post or base they might be. There seemed to be an exception for athletes and rodeo performers, but even they had better be back in uniform by the time they left the stadium. I recall once seeing a bomber pilot on horseback in a rodeo parade. He displayed only one minor modification in his service uniform--cowboy boots.

Dear Next Generation, There is much that I have learned in my 70 years on earth—most of it in the last 50 years. It’s important for the younger generation to learn of the successes, failures, and history from those who preceded them.

It seems like everyone I know has serious medical problems. Some are of their own making while others are just a result of being on this planet for so many decades.

The Holdenville Society of Painters and Sculptors announces its 2021 Summer Art Program, which will be held for three weeks in June at the Art Center. Classes are limited to 15 students each. Sign up and pay to secure your spot! Scholarships are available to students who need it. Holdenville Schools provides free lunch each day. A parent or guardian must pick up their child at the end of class unless we are notified otherwise. Leave electronics at home, please!

FELONY Coty Ford—domestic abuse-assault and battery MISDEMEANORS Kayla N. Villanueva OSW—obtaining money, property or valuable thing by false & bogus check DIVORCE Susan Anne Howshar vs.

Charles Toma Barnes—failure to register as sex offender Ryan Shane Barton— grand larceny Russell Shane Epperly—threaten to perform act of violence; disturbing the peace Coty Lee Ford— domestic assault and battery Clifton Edward Gaskins—domestic abuse in presence of minor Larhesa Lanell Hill—domestic abuse in presence of minor; protective order violation William Marcus Morgan—hold for okla county only Kristina Pack—sanction.

Dallas Davenport and Reagan Irby Eli Hanson and Hailey Martch Hunter Smith and Lindsey Grant QUEEN KRISTA GRANT KING LANDON SIPES Mason Carpitcher and Quennett Grieve Manning Turner and Makayla Chambers Leroy Grizzle and Mogan Wells.

Brandynn Coleman, a senior at Holdenville High School, has been selected as the first recipient of the Leestra Robinson Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Class of 2010. Brandynn’s hard work in all that he does, dedication to leaving his community better than he found it, and love for Christ are just a few, among many, reasons he is the first scholarship recipient. Brandyn recently received his Eagle Scout Rank in Boy Scouts, the highest rank one can hold. He plans to continue his education at Eastern Oklahoma State College at Wilburton in the fall.

I was a witness to what happened in Wetumka a few years ago when three new council members with their own agenda took over. Within a short time, longtime employees walked off their jobs, the community became deeply divided, and eventually two of the council members resigned under pressure. It was a disaster.