Watching the World Series this year is extra special because former Chandler High School athletic standout Jon Gray is pitching for the Texas Rangers against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
While a student at Chandler Jon played baseball, basketball and football. His senior year he focused on baseball. Jon played in the minor leagues from 2013-2015. He made his major league debut with the Colorado Rockies in August of 2015. He played for the Rockies until 2021 at which time he became a free agent.
In December of 2021 Jon signed a four-year contract with the Texas Rangers. Lincoln County has many things to be proud of and Jon Gray is someone we can add to the list.
Friday, November 10th is going to be an exciting day for our community. That afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. a celebration reception will be held at the Stroud First Baptist Church Family Life Center to honor Dr. Conrad Market.
Stroud Community Foundation and AVEM Health Partners will award their first Heroes in Health Care Award to Dr. Markert. Please join them as they honor him. He is a man who has dedicated his life to the health care needs of Stroud and the surrounding communities. Come show your appreciation to “The Doc” on November 10th.
On November 11th the American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a night of music by The Andrew Sisters Tribute Show to say “thank you” to our veterans. The event will be held at the American Legion Building on 8th Street in Stroud.
All veterans and their spouses will be admitted free of charge. If you’re a veteran and received tickets in the mail present them for admission. If you did not receive tickets, please wear your service hat or show your military I.D. for admission.
There will be a cookie and punch reception from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:00 p.m. The public may attend for a $20 donation and the donation will be used to purchase wreaths for the cemetery.
Tickets may be purchased at Stroud Cleaners, Unique Market or from any Auxiliary member. Come out and enjoy the show.
OSSAA Regionals Gameday Competition is this Saturday, November 4th at the Route 66 Coliseum in Stroud. Competition time is 12:40 p.m. Come out and support your Stroud varsity cheerleaders.
The Stroud Clothing Ministry is open every Thursday. Beginning today, November 2nd, they will be changing back to their Fall hours. They will now be open from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and closed on holidays. They are located on West Route 66.
The American Legion Auxiliary continues to raise monies to place a wreath on every veteran’s grave on
Wreaths Across Stroud Day on Saturday, December 16th. We have close to 800 veterans buried at our cemetery and the goal is for each veteran to have a wreath placed on their grave.
A twenty-four-inch wreath with a red bow costs $10. They are asking for minimum $20 donations that will allow them to purchase two wreaths/bows. It is a huge undertaking for the organization, and they need your help. The wreaths will be picked up after Christmas and stored to use again next year.
Checks may be made out the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) and mailed to Cindy Mason at 426 South 10th Avenue Stroud, OK 74079. Please help the Auxiliary honor our veterans this Christmas.
I just returned from Alexandria, Indiana where I attended one of my great-nephew’s second birthday party. His name is Stetson Edgar Smalley and is the son of my nephew Casey.
We had a great time and one thing I love about road trips, second to spending time with family, is traveling through other small towns. This time I had a great time seeing all the sights in Casey, Illinois, population 2,376. I visited their downtown area and spent some time visiting with their librarians. It is a town smaller than Stroud but also has great things happening in their community.
I left with lots of ideas I hope to share with our City Manager Bob Pearman and our City Council. I’ll also share some of them with you in next week’s column. Check back here next week and get the scoop.
Don’t forget the Milfay Community Craft Show which will be held at the old school building in Milfay on November 4th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Admission is free and concessions will be provided by the Community Center (breakfast and lunch). You may rent a booth for $30. If you are interested contact Peggy at 918-261-1495.
Town Talk offers its condolences to the family of Stroud graduate Class of 1973 Mike Shields. He passed away Sunday, October 29th in Stroud. Mike spent most of his life in Stroud and at one time served as Stroud’s mayor.
Mike is the son of the late Ralph and Winifred Shields and was one of eleven children. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3rd at First Baptist Church Stroud.
Halloween is now behind us and so it’s on to Thanksgiving. We do celebrate Thanksgiving in November so time to stock up on supplies for that traditional turkey dinner. Shop our local merchants for all your holiday needs.
For an early treat, don’t forget to stop by the Assembly of God Church on Friday, November 3rd for their annual turkey dinner. Serving time is from 11:00 a.m. until it’s all gone. The cost is $10 and you can dine in or take out.
It’s the month to gobble, gobble. Have a great week and thank you for continuing to shop local………………. first!