Legako earns honors at Biola University

Gabrielle Legako was named to Biola University’s Dean’s List for academic excellence. The university is a nationally ranked Christian university in La Mirada, Calif. Legako from Wellston was one of approximately 1,500 students who were named to the dean’s list in spring 2020.

First Physicians Capital Group hosts free GED classes in Stroud

Stroud Regional Medical Center and its management company, First Physicians Capital Group, are offering free GED classes in the Stroud community. Weekly classes begin Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 1:30 - 6:00 p.m. (students can attend any time between these hours).

Alsip and Barton are October Lions

Chandler High School seniors Dalton Alsip and Victoria Barton have been chosen as Lions of the Month by the Lion’s Club for the month of October. Barton, the daughter of Randall and Kimberly Barton, is participating in the Pre-engineering Program at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee, Okla.

New books at Chandler Library

New books have been added to the circulation at the Chandler Public Library, 1021 S. Manvel Ave. A new children’s book available is from Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man adventures called “Grime and Punishment.” For young adults is Christopher Paolini’s new book “To Sleep in a Sea of Stars.

James Darrell Poteet Jr.

James Darrell Poteet Jr., longtime Agra/Tryon resident, was born to James Sr. and Joanne (Walker) Poteet on July 18, 1954, in Cushing, Okla. He died Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the age of 66 years.

American Legion award, quilts

Ben Walkingstick, left, was presented with an award last week in honor of his 60 years of membership in the American Legion. And he and three other members of the Chandler American Legion post were presented with Quilts of Valor by Kandice O’Hern.

Lincoln County commissioner meeting

Lincoln County Commissioners this week adopted two resolutions and tabled another, and authorized the sheriff to apply for a grant and approved and signed a performance grant.

The Stroud American Legion Auxiliary Salutes September Veteran of the Month

Michael Horwath is originally from Vassar, Michigan but moved to Stroud from Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. Horwath is the Director of Quality and the Facilities Manager at both Mint Turbines, LLC and FAA certified part 145 Repair Station.

Meeting of Auxiliary

The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary met on September 14th. This was the first regular monthly meeting held since the pandemic started. Those attending the Legion meeting were Commander Michael Horwath, Steve Bivin, Brandon Quinn and David Carroll.

Angel Tree provides Christmas assistance

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program helps families with children, ages 0 to 12, and senior citizens, ages 62 and greater, by providing Christmas assistance.