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By Evan Mantyk Before the communists, the study of Chinese history was traditionally quite profound. It mapped out a detailed life cycle of an empire, or dynasty, like the life of an organism.

Last week we ran a story about WWII veterans and Holdenville resident Colonel Astor Morris. I knew Astor and his wife Serena so well and thought a lot of both of them.

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HOLDENVILLE, Okla. — Baptist Village Communities (BVC) recently honored Holdenville resident Linda Gibbs with the prestigious Legacy of Love Award in recognition of her ext raordinary dedication, leadership, and decades of faithful service to the ministry. The award was presented by Dr. Bill Pierce during a special recognition ceremony celebrating Gibbs’ lasting impact on Baptist Village Communities and the countless lives touched through her service. Gibbs has served on the Baptist Village Communities Board of Directors for 26 years, holding various leadership roles throughout her tenure, including multiple terms as Board chair. Her leadership, guidance, and commitment have played a significant role in the continued growth and ministry of Baptist Village Communities across Oklahoma.

Funding supports student wellness initiatives and expanded STEM learning opportunities HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (April 29, 2026) – Sovereign Bank, a community bank wholly owned by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, awarded a total of $17,000 to two schools in Holdenville, including $7,000 to Moss Elementary School and $10,000 to Ethel Reed Elementary School, supporting both student wellness and expanded STEM education opportunities.

May 20 was chosen because its also the birthday of the pioneer of modern beekeeping, Anton Jansa of 18th Century Slovenia. Bees are well worth celebrating: They pollinate 35 per cent of the world’s food crops, including 75 per cent of the fruits, vegetables and nuts grown in the US And a single bee visits as many as 5,000 lowers a day—busy indeed!

While 60 percent of U.S. children regularly play outside, some stay indoors most of the time, according to the CS Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.