The other day I came across another one of those deeply sobering studies about how America is worried about our sons, especially regarding boys growing into successful adults. This study, done by the Brookings Institution, found that 41 percent of Americans agreed or strongly agreed with this concern.

Kevin, Mary, Kyla, and Moli Arthur Submitted by Megan Giles Megan and Scarlett Rice Nevaeh, 21 Months Old Submitted by Rhonda Milam Submitted by Robert Hill Submitted by Stephanie McCoy.

Savannah, Kailey and Corey Epperson Bob the Peacock submitted by Stephanie Tipton Submitted by Terri O’Dell Reese Harris submitted by Susannah Harris Submitted by Trask Coker Amelia and Willow McGarrah Submitted by Whitney McGarrah.

LOOKING BACK—THE ABOVE PICTURE WAS TAKEN IN JUNE OF 2010 OF THE HHS CLASS OF 1960 AT THEIR 50 CLASS REUNION — Pictured are: (l to r) FRONT ROW: Linda Burton, Linda Gail Shipman, Carolyne Edwards, Carolyn Brown, Judy French, Ann Kernek. SECOND ROW: Vernona Sanders, Judie Lewis, Jayne Ballinger, Kay Lynn Love, Pat Goodwin, Nancy Baldwin, Clara Gentry, Carolyn Quoss and Phil Neill. THIRD ROW: John Whaley, Johnny Phillips, Harvey Hayes, Paul Roberts, Dale Dobbins, Phyllis Turpin, Saundra Walker, Jeanne Mayfield, Doris Tucker and Harold Ellison. FOURTH ROW: Holly Potts, Joe Hoover, Mike Maples, Bill Morgan and Bob Sherry.

Reed Elementary School in Holdenville is now taking enrollment for Pre-K and new students Kindergarten through third grade for the 2021-2022 school year. Children must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2021 to enroll in Pre-K and you must bring shot records, birth certificates, social security cards, proof of residency and tribal card (if applicable). Reed Elementary is located at 615 S. Broadway and you may call 405-379-6618 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Friday, March 12th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 6th Board of Education General, Statutory Municipal General and Special Election, Hughes County Election Board Secretary Brandy Davis said today.

Holdenville JOM will have a meeting March 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the High School Seminar Center.

You may be familiar with the high-quality care we offer at our clinics, but did you know we offer same-day appointments and welcome new patients, too? It’s all part of our commitment to being here for you and your family, when and where you need us.

Kelly Booth Smith has been a central part of this community since we can remember. You may know her as the owner/agent of Jack W. Booth Insurance, or the town’s lead Halo advocate for dog and cat rescue, or just as a dear friend, but however you may know her, one thing is sure: she gives more to our community in a week than most people give in a lifetime. It is our honor to name this wonderful, selfless person as our Citizen of the Week.

A house located at 600 S. Oak burned to the ground in a Sunday morning fire. Holdenville News visited with the man who was living in a mobile home behind the house who told us that he was not home when the blaze erupted. Neighbors who were witness to the morning’s events said they heard a loud explosion followed by billowing smoke and massive flames. The owner of the property was understandably devistated and commented how quickly everything was gone. There were no injuries and the fire is believed to be an accident but arson has not been ruled out as of presstime.