I have not seen clear statistical evidence that fewer Christians die of cancer than non-believers or that they are immune in greater degree from the diseases that afflict the human race. Some of the kindest, most selfless persons I have known have had more than their share of bad health.

Q: My husband was an excellent athlete growing up, and now so is our son. But the boy doesn’t enjoy playing because of the pressure he gets from dad to perform. This is becoming a real source of tension in our home. What can I do?

Tahnee Willow Orr—public intoxication; protective order violation; bench warrant fail to appear protective order violation Elijah Winters—possession of controlled substance Dennis Scott McDonald—knowingly receives any property that was stolen, embezzled, obtained by false pretense or robbery, or conceals, withholds such property Cameron Levi Bourne—possession of paraphernalia David Dale Blanton—unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; escape from officer Jonathan Edward Hooper—uses the personal identity of another person, or any information relating to the personal identity of another person to obtain credit or anything of value..

FELONY William Shawn Crowell—burglary in the second degree MARRIAGE Nolan O’Brian Grizzle and Katherine Leah Wells, both of Holdenville DIVORCE Aliza L. McIntyre vs.

The Red Hat Ladies met for their monthly meeting on August 14. Hostesses were Diane Bowman and Glenda Stinson. They had chosen the Tomato Patch in Tecumseh at the Farmer’s Daughter Market for their monthly meeting. The tables were decorated with a burlap runner covered with vines and sunflowers. Glenda’s husband, Wayne, had made special center pieces with Red Hats. It was so cute!

Timber & Addie Powell Covered Wewoka and Chesley, Destiny & J.C. Slater and Kate Rogers covered Holdenville with flyers promoting a Benefit for the Rory Stricklin Family and the Wewoka Vet Hospital Staff. There will be an ICE CREAM SOCIAL BENEFIT at Stroup Park On Saturday, August 28th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. It is on a donation basis, all funds go to the Stricklin Family and their employees at the clinic. A photographer will be on hand to take pictures of your family with an Ice Cream background set up made by Sister Act III Gift Shop. Photos will be given to Jamie Stricklin to be able to show her children how many people came out to honor their daddy. Rory gave us his all, now it is our turn to show his family how much we love them. Hope to see you there!

WHY join 4H? Great question!! Holdenville 4H is a positive and fun after school club where Students will have the opportunity to learn leadership skills, participate in community service projects, learn from various monthly guest speakers, and interact with other community organizations. We are a program that will be dedicated to teaching the youth not only about agriculture but about essential life skills to help our members reach their fullest potential. Livestock showing and judging opportunities on a local, county and state level will have a place in our club but are not a requirement for membership.