In a recent Facebook post from Seminole Athletics, Seminole Schools said, “Seminole Athletics is thrilled to announce the recent appointment of Bobby Sanford as the Assistant Athletic Director! Coach Sanford, a dedicated member of the Seminole community since his days as a student teacher, has been an integral part of the Chieftain family for over 15 years. His unwavering commitment to Seminole Public Schools and its athletic programs makes him an exemplary choice for this leadership role.

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Misdemeanors Michelle Reni Redmond – Neglect or refusal to compel child to attend school Katie Hosier – Neglect or refusal to compel child to attend school Civil First United Bank vs Jason Tedder – Foreclosure Southwood Financial LLC vs Raquel Grant – Indebtedness First United Bank and Trust Co vs Patsy L. Cook – Foreclosure Oklahoma Tax Commission vs Rolanda Carr – Indebtedness Oklahoma Tax Commission vs Michael Averett, Jr.

Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, December 2nd for Stuart, Holdenville, Moss, Wetumka, Calvin, Graham- Dustin and Wes Watkin Technology Center Hughes County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Hughes County Election Board December 2nd, 3rd or4th, between the hours of 8 a.m.

Each year, Thanksgiving is a fresh chance to embrace the spirit of gratitude that characterizes the holiday. As we enjoy turkey and stuffing and spending time with family and friends, it’s important to slow down and take stock of the bounty we enjoy, and give thanks because we recognize that all we have is a blessing.

THANKFUL FOR RECOVERY!

THANKFUL FOR OUR LOCAL CHURCHES!

One Thanksgiving—I think it was 1949 or 1950—Grandpa announced that we would celebrate Thanksgiving differently. “An experiment,” Grandpa called it.

HSPS NEWS IN BRIEF The Holdenville Society of Painters and Sculptors will be hosting a funfilled Mandala rock painting class on December 7th from 10:00 a.m. til 1:00 p.m.

In a recent Facebook post, it was announced that Holdenville Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield recently received the Inaugural Recent Grad Distinguished Alumni Award from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society (OSUCVM).