To quote the prolific Paul Harvey, here is the rest of the story. I told you about Paul Mercer being honored on Veteran’s Day at the OKC Thunder game. Well, it turned out to be more of an honor than I even understood. Paul was chosen as the Thunder’s “Hero of the Game." He was nominated for this honor and notified about three weeks before the game. He and his wife got a tour of the PayCom Center where all the pregame activities take place, got to sit on the Thunder bench before the game to watch the players warm-up, and had their own escort throughout the evening. Paul was given six tickets to the game, so he was able to have four family members attend with Lou Anne and him. Paul said the whole night was amazing and very surreal. Congratulations to Paul, one of Stroud’s own, on receiving this show of appreciation for his service to our country.
The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) held their monthly meeting. Another one of Stroud’s own, Diana Carroll McGuire, ALA President, received an honor from Kim McInnis, State ALA President. All ALA members who had paid their dues by a certain date were put in a drawing to receive a lifetime membership from ALA. Thirteen hundred names were placed in a hopper for one name to be drawn to receive the prize. Diana McGuire's name was chosen. She received a certificate for a lifetime membership that was valued at over $900.
Congratulations to Diana for being the winner.
I told you the concrete had been poured for the pavilion at the cemetery. I gave you the wrong information.
The dirt work is in progress for the foundation but the concrete has not yet been poured. I will keep you updated (correctly lol).
Stroud has had its share of sorrow these past couple of weeks as we lost three people dear to our community.
Thomas Buchanan, Jr., or TJ as his friends called him, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 10th. TJ graduated from Stroud High School in 1984 and was married to another Stroud graduate, Alona Anderson.
TJ’s service was held on November 22nd in Seminole.
Jesse Smith left his earthly home peacefully on November 14th. Jesse moved to Stroud in the early 1960’s and he and his wife Marilyn raised their children in Stroud.
Jesse’s memorial service was held on Monday, November 17th at First United Methodist Church in Stroud.
Long-time Stroud resident Ricky Weeks passed away on November 14th. Ricky graduated from Prague High School in 1974. He met his wife, Jo Anne Ash, while working at Allied and they lived in Stroud during their 49 years of marriage. Ricky’s service was held on No- vember 18th in Stroud. Town Talk ouers its condolences to their families and many friends.
Congratulations to the Stroud High School Tiger football team on a great win against the Wyandotte Bears this past Friday night. The Tigers will take on the Davis Wolves Friday night, December 5th with kick-ou set for 7:00 p.m. at a site to still be determined. Don your blue Tiger gear, turn on your Tiger Blue porch light, grab your Tiger cowbell and plan on attending the semi-final playou game to cheer our Tigers on to another victory.
August and Lincoln took part recently in a wrestling meet in Wellston. August defeated his opponent in three matches and took home a first-place medal. Lincoln didn't medal at this meet but did put forth great euort and learned a lot from his experience. They both played their first basketball scrimmage of the season. They played against the Prague Red Devils. Other team members include Kanon Hilbert, Mason McCammon, Jordy Davis, Owen Hentges, and William “Mud” Perry. Their coaches are Matt Davis and Stephen McCammon.
Thanksgiving is upon us so be sure to check out our local merchants for all your last-minute holiday meal necessities. Have a great week and thank you for shop- ping local………..first!