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.

Submitted by Kay Harden DJ Street Submitted by Kristi Street Melting snow to flush the toilet. Submitted by Kyle Wooten Submitted by Leslie Grippando Dani dressed as Elsa submitted by Lilah Petsemoie Jasper Purvis submitted by Kyra Tiger Hendrix Griffin submitted by Lynnsey Rishmond.

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.

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.

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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.