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Grandson Bennett was having trouble settling into first grade during the early weeks of school. He’s a smart little guy and a cheerful one, but found himself getting distracted and making, as he said, bad choices.

Town Talk

Happy December! Do you know you have only 24 more “sleeps” until Christmas morning. Don’t put off your holiday shopping any longer. The holiday season seems to bring stress into people’s lives.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Next Wednesday is Dec. 7. That day will mark 81 years ago that the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the act that thrust the United States into World War II. Hundreds of thousands of American men and women are no longer around to share their feelings, their thoughts about that day.

Town Talk

The Stroud Ministerial Alliance (SMA) had their community Thanksgiving service and lunch this past Sunday after church. It was hosted by First Baptist Church, and everyone enjoyed a chili cook-off lunch and various desserts.

Trial set for Meeker man in abuse case

A jury trial has been scheduled for a Meeker man facing a sexual abuse charge with a child under 12. Two felony charges of sexual abuse with a child under 12 were originally filed April 4 against Jason Stuart Kirkwood, 42.

Eager for 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).

Editorial

Thanksgiving is really the start of the holiday season. It’s a time to be thankful, grateful for what we have and to share with those less fortunate as we can. It goes all year long but it seems that during the holiday season we are more aware of our surroundings and those who are in need of help.

Four who didn’t have to

As I sat on the tire watching you pull the brakes off my car, I thought about all the things you do that you did not ever have to do.

Remembering Veterans Day

Last Friday, this nation celebrated what I think is one of the greatest holidays of the year, Veterans Day. It was the 103rd Veterans Day to be observed. I know some took the time that day to pause, think about and honor all the brave men and women who have served this country.

Bad chicken or bad mojo?

As the nurses were hooking me to the defibrillator, I was terrified at the thought of needing to be shocked. I had been wanting Braum’schickenstripswith Braum’s sauce for a week or so when we decided to load up and drive over to have Braum’s for dinner.