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.

Reviewing resolutions

It’s getting that time of year again to review the resolutions I made last December for 2023 and kind of see where I am with those.

Appreciating Dr. Markert

This is a piece Aleta Smalley wrote for the ceremony honoring Dr. Conrad Marker last week. My name is Aleta Smalley and Dr. Conrad Markert has been the doctor for all the Smalley family since he first began his practice in Stroud.

Town Talk

Town Talk sends out a great big thank you to all the veterans who came out Saturday night to enjoy the Andrew Sisters tribute concert. It was just one way the Auxiliary could say “thank you for your service.