Mr. Sipes is pictured above with current Thomas Middle School Principal Debbie Watters.

PORTLAND, OR—Local progressive man William Mollison is currently obediently awaiting CDC instructions on whether or not it’s OK for him to inhale and exhale. The man is standing by, patiently awaiting the latest data on the CDC on if it’s OK for him to take a breath.

EAGLE ONE PIZZA - The Holdenville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Eagle One Pizza to the business community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, February 25. Pictured behind the ribbon are (left to right) Manager Brian Ama, Madison Harris (holding scissors), Rachid Dawdi, Morgan Harris, and Tori Sorrels.

Two of the three suspects in the June 24, 2018, shooting death of Jonathan Merriman were sentenced in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma in Muskogee on Thursday, March 11. The third suspect is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, March 17.

If you have ever had the pleasure of knowing Chuck Simmons, you will have no trouble understanding why he was chosen as our Citizen of the Week. Chuck is the administrator at Heritage Village Nursing Center here in Holdenville. We have never known a more caring, hard-working nursing home administrator in the history of this town. Chuck is available to all of his residents and employees day and night. He often visits his patients room to room on a regular basis. He attends almost every funeral when one of his residents passes away. What you may not know is Chuck is also an incredibly gifted musician who often plays guitar and sings at nursing home parties. He and his wife are two of the finest people you will ever meet.

Liz Campbell is one of the most well-known citizens in our community. Her life has been dedicated to helping others and making sure Holdenville is the best it can be.

Morrison resident Dennis Casey and Holdenville resident Jack Sherry were sworn in as members of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on March 4 by Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich. Their appointment by Gov. Kevin Stitt was confirmed by both the Senate Education Committee and the full Senate.

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MISDEMEANORS Garison Bible—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol aggravated Randall Tiberius Dodson—breaking and entering with unlawful intent Cortney Lasater—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Ky Lowe—driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol James Sherfield OSW—possession of controlled dangerous substance MARRIAGES Timothy Lee Harjo and Candace Renee Genn, both of Holdenville Tristan Joe Smith and Mya Sage Stephens, both of Lamar CIVIL Randall G. Crawshaw vs.

MARCH 15 TH —19 TH Mon: Swedish Meatballs with rice, carrots, beets, roll, pudding and milk Tues: Frito chili pie, mexi corn relish, emerald pears, chocolate cake and milk Wed: Fish, coleslaw, broccoli rice au gratin, cornbread, sugar cookie and milk Thurs: Enchilada casserole, refried beans, Spanish rice, gelatin with whipped topping and milk Fri: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, French fries, steamed vegetables, sherbet and milk.