IFYR time again

This year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo is only a month away. Preparations are progressing for IFYR 28. As most of you are aware, the world’s richest youth rodeo wasn’t held a year ago. Like so many events throughout our community, across Oklahoma and the U.S., it was put off due to COVID-19.

Chandler softball camp

The rain last week moved the Chandler softball camp indoors for some spirited action with plastic balls. Above, Preslyn Goeller rifled several line drives despite having to swing with one arm. Right, Lady Lion Grace Hulsey helps camper Parker Guinn throw to the right base.

Stroud baseball complex construction

Stroud’s administration is hopeful that the school’s new baseball complex will be completed for use as early as next spring. The complex is located on Allied Rd, and construction is well underway.

Jennifer Lea Stone

Jennifer Lea (Madden) Stone was born to Steve and Debra Renee (Pascoe) Madden on March 9, 1981, in Anderson, S.C. She died Friday, April 23, 2021, at her home in McLoud, Okla. She was 40 years old . Stone was a 1999 graduate of Chandler High School. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Alan Conway

Alan Conway, long-time Chandler resident, passed away at his home in Chandler on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was 83 years old. Services are pending under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler. A full obituary will be published in next week’s edition of this newspaper.

Lettie Mila Fuentes

Lettie Mila Fuentes was a miracle born May 10, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Jessica Wilson and Edgar Fuentes. Precious baby Lettie earned her wings on May 22, 2021. Though Lettie was here for a short time, she was deeply loved. She captured our hearts.