Thoughts on July 4

Many of you are aware of my passion for veterans. Without the dedication and service of those who fought in previous wars and conflicts, many of us wouldn’t be here today. A year ago the United States and France, among other countries, observed the 75th anniversary of the landing at Normandy.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

The Town of Meeker is still under COVID-19 pandemic orders. There has been no more reported Corona virus positive testing. For our residents, please continue our 6 feet social distancing, washing hands often and using hand and home sanitizers.

Happy Birthday, USA!

The mission of these articles is to inform, educate and inspire you, the reader, to Make Art Happen in your life and the life of our community. This weekend we celebrate Independence Day or as is more commonly known, the 4th of July!

Learning the art of listening well

Car keys dangling from my jeans pocket, green button-down rolled up to my elbows and a camera hanging around my neck as I strolled across the grassy, motorcycle-filled field, I was struck by how out of place I felt.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

Residents at Prairie Pointe made a special effort to vote via absentee ballot so I sure hope those of you who could get out and felt comfortable doing so, made it to the polls. Five of the many reasons you should vote are: 1) Elections have consequences. 2) Not voting is giving up your voice.

Town Talk

If you’re taking your dog for a walk stop by True Value or Stroud Cleaners and let your dog “Pause and Refresh.” Town Talk has sponsored two dog watering stations for visitors and locals who enjoy strolling down Main Street with man’s best friend.

Wellston schools approves bids

New renovations will be starting at Wellston Public Schools. During a special school board meeting, the Wellston school board approved a variety of bids for renovations throughout the school system. - The bid from Jackson Electric was accepted for the baseball field lights at a price of $78,000.

Sharp hearing

I like to play a little music now and then, but was not blessed with the greatest of ears. Given enough time, I can get a guitar or mandolin or bass in the vicinity of correct tuning, but I always figure it is off enough to be grating for someone who has good musical hearing.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

I hate to report about COVID-19 again but our numbers for our area are going up. Three Meeker residents reported positive for the Corona Virus and two of the three have recovered. I am still waiting on the 3 rd person’s report.

Importance of police funding

Amid all the recent protests and demonstrations over the last several weeks have come calls for defunding police departments across the state and around the nation. Among my first thoughts were these people can’t be really serious. They were, are and will continue to be it appears.