Two state questions on the November 2024 ballot propose amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution. State Question 833 deals with public infrastructure districts, while State Question 834 addresses voter eligibility.

At the recent Holdenville Hospital Authority meeting, Hospital CEO Steve Stewart shared updates on hospital operations, finances, and upcoming events. Stewart reported that the hospital’s financials were better than anticipated, with a smaller bottom-line loss than expected. He emphasized that year-todate financials remain strong, and the hospital’s cash flow is positive.

MOSS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH.

MOSS ELEMENTARY AWARDS.

FELONIES Ethan Mathew Bourne – Conspiracy, Grand Larceny, Knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property Destinate Briggs – Bringing Contraband, Endeavoring/ conspiracy to dilver/manufacture/possess CDS MISDEAMEANORS Ryan Larimer – Protective order violation Taylor Graham – Possession of CDS – Methamphetamine, Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Christopher Hutchison – Petit Larceny Nicole Michelle Grizzle – Assault and Battery Nathaniel Perry – Attempting to elude police officer Trevor Jake Keefer – Knowingly concealing stolen property CIVIL Discovery Bank vs James Patrick Henry – Indebtedness M&E Morgan, LLC vs Delois Terrell In the Matter of Fannie Nee Sarwanokee – Approval of oil and gas lease by heirs In the matter of Tilda Harjo, et al – Estate of deceased DIVORCE Athena Yvette vs Robert Cigler PROTECTIVE ORDER Emma Suzanne Tiger vs Ryan Larimer Emma Suzanne Tiger vs Sonya Larimer SMALL CLAIMS Susan Paslay vs Bailey Hill – Entry and Detainer Phyllis Ellis vs Lisa Ellis – Entry and Detainer.

“Way out in the country tonight he could smell the pumpkins ripening toward the knife and the triangle eye and the singeing candle.” Ray Bradbury With the arrival of October, we are surrounded by pumpkins. They fill shop windows and store fronts. Large bins of them are found in every supermarket. In some parts of the country, you see them afield, warm and orange in the sun. As Halloween nears, many are cut and turned to Jack-o’Lanterns. Their cheerful and ghoulish faces remind us of childhood fun and memories past. Jack-o’-Lanterns are a part of our Halloween history.

At the Holdenville City Council meeting last Tuesday, council members discussed how to address the vacant Ward 2 seat, following guidance from City Attorney Matt Peters. The seat has been unfilled for some time, and Peters explained the legal options available to the council.

At a recent meeting with local Hughes County Republicans, Tyler Williamson, a representative from the Oklahoma Council on Public Affairs (OCPA), laid out his organization’s concerns with the way judges are nominated to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Williamson explained that Oklahoma’s process differs significantly from the Madisonian model used for the U.S. Supreme Court, where the President nominates candidates and the Senate advises and consents.

Holdenville Lions Club started the year off with a fish fry get together at Wes Watkins Technology Center. After the delicious meal, Lion Lori Woods was inducted as the new Holdenville Lions Club President by outgoing President Lion Jack Bush. She is excited to lead the club during this year with the help of VP Lion Ernie Arocha, Sec. Lion Jerrie Lindsey, Treas. Lion Steve Enos and Tail Twister Lion Leon Barrett. The officers and club members look forward to a great year of supporting the Holdenville Community, and Lions International projects as well. Lion Jack Bush has served as the President for several years, and the Holdenville Lions wish to thank him for his service and leadership!!

Frank Kelly, Executive Director of The Engage Free Clinic of Shawnee announced the Grand Opening Celebration of their new free clinic in Holdenville, OK Monday, October 28 at 6:30, at the Hughes County Department of Health Building, 200 McDougal Drive.