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Mike Schmitt is not only my friend but is an amazing gentleman to visit with. His life in professional hockey is a fascinating story. Today we will continue sharing some of that story, which is found in his soon to be published book, A Dream Come True.

Dr. Francis Shelton Boley, OKDonnie and Shirley Nero, Marilyn Jackson, Marvin and Tanya Blades, and Donnie Nero Jr, taveled to Kansas City, Missouri to be with their cousin Gerald Morris on his special day to celebrate his 60th birthday. Gerald is the son of the late Carl and Dollie Morris.

On August 20th, eleven of the thirtheen historicall all-Black towns and three other predominately Black towns met at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City for a full day of collaration with twelve state agencies and other organizations.

Jim Priest is CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and can be reached at jpriest@okgoodwill.org.Families that SucceedThe most important advice I ever received about raising a family was from a talk entitled “Families That Succeed” delivered by Dr. Jay Kessler.

By John Bill Martin Staff WriterJohnbillmartin44@gmail.comThe Picnic A Jewish Rabbi and a Catholic Priest met at the town’s annual 4th of July picnic. Old friends, they began their usual banter.“This baked ham is really delicious;” the priest teased the rabbi. “You really ought to try it.

BY MRS. WALTER HULSEYFAIRVIEW – Ernest Robertson is now employed in Bristow.Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Decker and children, Anita and Kenneth jr. of Holdenville, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hulsey.Mrs. Cofer and chil- dren of Holdenville; Nathan Williams of Iowa and Mr. and Mrs.

THE ANNUAL FAIRVIEW SCHOOL REUNION WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM AT THE FIRST UNITED BANK CONFERENCE ROOM. For more information you can call Alton Willingham 405-808-1627 or Kathryn Turner 405-221-2660.

HUGHES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HOLDENVILLE, OK.

by April Briscoe, Principal Giving children the foundation they need to become well-rounded, healthy individuals is a core value at Wetumka Elementary. This core value includes recognizing the benefits of playing during recess.

It has been said, “Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story” (Josh Shipp). We all know that statement to be a profound and powerful truth! April Briscoe, the principal at Wetumka Elementary School, has taken that statement and run!