City of Chandler to sponsor pet vaccination clinic

The City of Chandler in cooperation with Countryside Veterinary Service is sponsoring a low-cost pet vaccination clinic and city pet registration 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, April 16. The event will be at the Rt. 66 Pavilion, 1113 Joe Long Drive in Chandler. Pre-registration is 10-11 a.m.

Senior safety program offered

John Cobb, Director of Central Oklahoma Economic Development District Area Agency on Aging, announced that a pilot program has been launched aimed at getting help to senior citizens in the event of an in-home incident.

Ombudsman volunteers needed

The need for advocates for Nursing Home, Assisted Living Centers and Residential Care facility residents remains high.

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