Town Talk

School is now in full swing. We had great weather Friday night for the Blue and White Pep Rally. There was a good turnout, and it was nice to see all the kiddos who are participating in school activities. Extra-curricular activities are an important part of a student’s education.

The gnome

Things were winding down Monday night when Reno started barking loudly at the corner of the bedroom. This was clearly a “Hey!Something’s over here” kind of bark, and he kept barking loudly and often. The only problem was that we couldn’t see anything worrisome. At all.

Tastes

BRIAN BLANSETT Staff column This weekend, Kindra cooked a turkey. The plan was for us to eat our fill, then she’d turn the rest of the bird into lunches for the week. Sliced turkey with blue potatoes for us. Turkey wraps for the kiddoes’ school lunches.

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DIANA REED Correspondent Stroud’s kiddos returned to school this week. Be sure to slow down and watch for children walking to and from school. My great-nephew Gideon will be attending Stroud Middle School this year.

Third political party - good idea?

Reuters news service recently carried an article about the formation of a new political group - the Forward Party, launched by former elected officials and candidates from the Republican and Democrat parties.

Coach’s hiring draws crowd in Wellston

A group of concerned parents in the Wellston School District attended Monday night’s board meeting, expressing concern over the hiring of a coach who is also an elementary counselor. Chad Hutchison was recently hired as the girl’s high school basketball coach and as an elementary school counselor.

Annie Jr. performances

Lincoln County On-Stage’s production of Annie Jr. will be performed on August 5 at 7 p.m., August 6 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and August 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Chandler High School, 1001 S. CHS St.

The joys of grandparenthood

My wife Pat and I had our little grandson Liam this past weekend. We went and picked him up Saturday morning and we had him until late Sunday afternoon when we took him home. Even though Pat and I were pretty worn out by the time we get back Sunday evening, it was a good tired.

Town Talk

Thank you to everyone who came out to Town Talk’s Putt Putt Kicks on Route 66 Grand Opening. All who attended said they enjoyed the evening.

Auditions for LCOS production

Auditions for The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild will be held on August 7 at 2:00 p.m. and August 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Lincoln County On-Stage, 108 E. 8th Street in Chandler. Five men and four women are being sought for the show. Director David Timmons said there are large and small parts available.