Angelette “Angel” Evonne (Brown) Sandlin born to Alan Miller and Michelle Ann Knudslien on Aug. 16, 1978, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 30. She is survived by her mother Michelle Knudslien of Archer City, her four children: Brandon Barnes of Broken Arrow, Okla., Pacience Sandlin, JP Abbott, and Harley Abbott all of Norman, Okla. She is survived by her brother and sister: Ronnie Brewer, Jessica Sheppard (Step-Sister), Her Cousins who were like Brothers and Sisters: Jeremy Ford, Ashley Garey, Chance Garey, Veronique Davidson all of Wichita Falls, and Joshua Garey of Houston. Her Aunt: Paula and Ricky Allen of Archer City, and two Uncles: Bruce and Maria Knudslien of San Diego and Mark and Donna Knudslien of Wichita Falls. and her forever partner Matt Abbott of Norman, Okla. and her friend who was like a sister Rose Williams. She has two grandchildren on the way. She has numerous cousins and loved ones.

Graveside services with military honors for Don Rakestraw, 73, of Gainesville, were scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Top: The Holliday ISD school board broke into executive session to have its annual superintendent evaluation. This was Cody Carroll's first as Holliday Superintendent. Carroll also provided the school board with band hall construction update during the meeting Monday, Jan. 11.

Jake McAdams outlined the steps needed to apply for a Texas Community Development Block Grant at a city of Holliday Public Hearing Monday, Jan.12. McAdams represents Public Management, Inc., a firm which manages the administrative process of a proposed grant.

Grant powers Archer City to win over Windthorst; Lady Cats pillage Lady Pirates Windthorst had no answer for Archer City’s post play as the Wildcats knocked off their district rival, 55-21, on Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Windthorst.

The usual new year swear-in ceremony scheduled for Jan. 1 was delayed due to weather. The swearing in of public officials took place last Monday morning, Jan. 4. Archer County, Precinct 1, newly elected Commissioner, Wade Scarbrough was sworn in by his brother, Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace, Corky Scarbrough. Candace Scarbrough, Wade’s wife, accompanied him for the ceremony.