Remembering Pearl Harbor

Today is Dec. 7. It marks 82 years ago since the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the act that thrust the United States into World War II. I think it’s important for us today to stop a few minutes and think about that infamous day.

Town Talk

Congratulations to Stroud Chamber of Commerce and City of Stroud on a great Christmas parade. Everyone enjoyed the parade and gave it rave reviews. The Christmas spirit was definitely alive and well in Stroud. The Illuminated Elf theme was a huge success.

Senses

Kindra woke me with a tap on the shoulder Thanksgiving morning. “I hate to wake you up with bad news,” she said, handing me my glasses. More precisely, she handed me what was left of my glasses. It didn’t take a full glance to realize what happened.

COVID Review

It’s been nearly four years since the outbreak of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). With that, I was looking back the other day and trying to remember how life began to change for so many millions of people.

Editorial

Last week it was revealed during a Meeker Town Board meeting that the Town’s Growth and Development Committee, supposedly created more than 15 years ago, actually has been non-existent since its inception.

Time for a new third party?

There was interesting national news last week. First, a Gallup Poll showed that almost twothirds of American adults believe that the Republican and Democrat parties do “such a poor job” of representing the American people that “a third major party is needed.

Thanksgiving

Years ago I had a friend from New Zealand who said that Thanksgiving was his favorite American holiday. I agree with him. It’s a day created for quiet reflection and gratitude for the things we have. Especially in today’s high-speed world, it’s good to decelerate and give thanks.

Looking forward to Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a great time of the year. My wife Pat and I always look forward to Turkey Day. Once again we are really excited because our family is getting together and that includes our daughter Meghan, her husband Terry and their son Liam, (our grandson).

Town Talk

Congratulations to Coach Josh Presley and the Stroud High School Tigers football team for another great win this past week against the Gore Pirates. The Tigers dominated the Pirates with a win of 54 to 6.

Veterans Day

When I got out of the service in 1976, there wasn’t a lot of fanfare made about veterans. I came home after five years, enrolled in college a week after my discharge, bought a pickup with money I’d saved and let the GI Bill cover most of my college expenses.