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Kristal Luker and Cynthia Myskey; back row, from left, Megan Luker, Kayla Kiogima and Baleigh Beck. They served spaghetti dinners Sunday, Feb. 23, as a fundraiser for the Stuart Volunteer Fire Department. President of the auxiliary Cynthia Myskey said the auxiliary plans several more events in 2020 to raise funds to support the fire department. Events include a fish fishing tournament in April, fireworks sale in July and a community fun day in the fall. (Photo courtesy Brenda Brooks Tollett)
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Mrs. Emma Lee Jones Freeman
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Donavin Evans, 8 th grade student at Okemah Middle School, recently won the State Powerlifting competition in Miami in the lightweight squat and lightweight bench events. In addition to winning the championship, he was selected as MVP of the 8 th grade competition. Before going to the state competition, Donavin earned second place in the 132# division at the Allen Mustang Invitational and first place at the Checotah and Chandler meets. He is the son of proud parents Kelli & Leon Neal and grandson of proud grandparents Elayne and Claud Evans.
Read moretions to Donnie and Shirley Nero for being honored at the Coltrane Group Historical 13 Black Town Recognition Ceremony last week for their service in the Clearview Community. Asking for prayers for Christopher Stripling and Sharon Johnson Patton, Linwood Lambert, Otis Davis, and Cornell Lucas who are facing health problems. Also, continue your prayers for Marjorie Plunkett, Elder L. C. Carson, Marguerite French, Billy Walker, and Alpheus Grundy. Sending prayer for those who are suffering from the Coronavirus. Take care and be cautious that this virus does not spread.
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(Oklahoma City) In a ceremony held on February 15th, the Veterans of Foreign War & Auxiliary awarded teachers and students from throughout the State of Oklahoma for their hard work and dedication in promoting patriotism.
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Read moreJoe Biden was the choice of Hughes County democrats in Tuesday’s election. Also on the ballot was the one cent sales tax for the hospital. It easily passed 517-172. The heaviest turnout in Holdenville was at the Nazarene Church where 273 voters cast their ballot and gave a 210-63 margin for the hospital tax. The Catholic Church precinct supported the tax 66-42, the Superintendent’s office passed 165-54 and the Pentecostal precinct 76-13.
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