Diversity will be topic of Chandler Chamber speaker

The Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon, Tuesday, April 12, at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. The caterer will be Hello Catering.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

Pat and Linda (Brown) Smith of Chandler will celebrate 50 years of marriage on April 7, 2022. They met and married in Drumright, Okla. They currently reside in Chandler where they have owned and operated Smith Pump and Supply in its current location since 1972.

Entries sought for Prague Kolache Festival

After two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers are planning to celebrate the Prague Kolache Festival on Saturday, May 7, with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. Theme for the festival parade is “From Praha to Prague.” Entries are being accepted for the parade.

CHANDLER CALENDAR

Following is a list of upcoming events in and around the Chandler community. The Chandler Lions Club meets at 12 p.m., each Thursday at First Christian Church, 614 Manvel. The Chandler Rotary Club meets 12 p.m., each Friday at Rt. 66 Bowl. Events coming up in April are listed below. Sat.

OSU announces graduates

Officials at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater announced the names of students who completed requirements for degrees at the end of the Fall 2021 semester. Darrell Jones of Agra earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Global Studies. Two students from Carney were on the list.

Champion steer at county show

McKayla Hunt from Carney with her Charlois steer, which was the grand champion steer at the Lincoln County livestock show last week. Results and more photos will appear in next week’s edition. Photo/Brian Blansett

Bailey Vaughn: Director of the Year

Bailey Vaughn, band director at Meeker, has been named East Central Oklahoma Band Director Association Band Director of the Year 2021-2022. He is pictured with the Meeker musicians. Photo provided

Stroud Homecoming court

Stroud recently had its Homecoming for basketball. Pictured above is the court: Carly DeLeon, Dylan Baker, Kaley Bivin, Amariyae Morris, Queen KayLyn Baker, escort Zeb Blancarte, Shelby Caraveau, Brynlee Wages, Bryce Hughey, Savannah Collins, Drew Clovis.

Shouse promoted

Derrick Shouse has been promoted to Retail Banking Officer with Vision Bank. Derrick is a graduate of Meeker High School. He has worked at Vision Bank for 10 years. He and his wife Marisa have a daughter Mikaylie.

Stroud Middle School: The Little Mermaid

Stroud Middle School musical cast members perform for the Stroud Lions Club. The public can see their hard work in action by attending the production of The Little Mermaid, under the direction of Saundra Arnold, Saturday, March 5th at 7:00 PM or Sunday, March 6th at 3:00 PM.