May 18th Today in History— Napoleon becomes emperor of France, 1804; Tennessee Valley Authority hydroelectric power system authorized, 1933; United Nations moves into its New York City headquarters, 1951; India triggers nuclear device becoming the sixth nation to do so, 1974; Menachem Begin elected Israel’s prime minister, ending 20 years of opposition party rule, 1977; President Reagan undergoes surgery to remove benign intestinal polyp, 1984. Born Today— Philosopher Bertrand Russell, 1872; director Frank Capra, 1897; musician Meredith Wilson, 1902; singer Perry Como, 1913; ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn, 1919; baseball player Brooks Robinson, 1937; baseball player Reggie Jackson, 1946.

The full Senate has given its approval to a bill aimed at ensuring longterm care facilities have a visitation plan in place in the event of future emergencies. Sen. Greg McCortney is the Senate principal author of House Bill 2566, by Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid. The measure was approved on Wednesday.

Pictured above are 2021 HHS Graduates (L-R): Leigha Phillips, Emma Norman, Cody McFarland, Laynee Phillips, and Zaida Wood Kaden Morris and Xander Morris Shawn Richmond and Layton Richmond Layton sang a beautiful solo during the commencement exercises - “My Hometown” Gabrielle Dindy and Wellington “Junebug” Dindy Delores Melton, Haylie Rogers, and Lori Babb Pictured above are 2021 HHS Graduates (L-R): Dylan Jay, Destrie Cloud, Jimmy Sipes, Leroy Grizzle, and Persephone Gonzales Brandynn Coleman and Hunter Smith Skye Blue Mothersole, Morgan Wells, and Elizabeth Westwood Pictured above from the HHS Class of 2021 (L-R): Allyssa McCoy, Jacob Young, Danielle Sullivan, and Tyson Buck.

Principal Danielle Patterson recently learned that Reed Elementary has once again earned the prestigious designation as a Great Expectations (GE) Model School. This is the 18th year Reed has earned this impressive honor. It should be stressed that just because a school has previously earned this honor is no guarantee they will receive it again.

MAY 11, 2021 JUDGE: B. GORDON ALLEN 8:30 AM Nikki Foster—maintaining dwelling for keeping & selling controlled dangerous substances; unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia JUDGE: TRISHA D.

Jaylea Harpole/ECU ADA – East Central University’s Linscheid Library is fulfilling its goal of serving populations that otherwise may be overlooked, most recently the Davis Correctional Facility. Linscheid Library recently donated 216 books to the library at the Holdenville-based facility.

One of the distinctive features of World War II as a “total war” (as compared with all the smaller wars in which we’ve subsequently been involved) was the requirement for members of the Armed Forces to be in uniform at all times when they were appearing in public, no matter how far away from a military post or base they might be. There seemed to be an exception for athletes and rodeo performers, but even they had better be back in uniform by the time they left the stadium. I recall once seeing a bomber pilot on horseback in a rodeo parade. He displayed only one minor modification in his service uniform--cowboy boots.

Dear Next Generation, There is much that I have learned in my 70 years on earth—most of it in the last 50 years. It’s important for the younger generation to learn of the successes, failures, and history from those who preceded them.

It seems like everyone I know has serious medical problems. Some are of their own making while others are just a result of being on this planet for so many decades.

The Holdenville Society of Painters and Sculptors announces its 2021 Summer Art Program, which will be held for three weeks in June at the Art Center. Classes are limited to 15 students each. Sign up and pay to secure your spot! Scholarships are available to students who need it. Holdenville Schools provides free lunch each day. A parent or guardian must pick up their child at the end of class unless we are notified otherwise. Leave electronics at home, please!