Ribbon cuttings

The Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce held ribbon-cuttings recently for Kristin Ludi Insurance, 808 Mavel, top, and Helping Hands Community Foundation, 112 E. 7th Street. Both opened earlier in the year, but ribbon-cuttings were delayed due to concerns about COVID-19.

Lincoln County

Marriage Licenses Scotty Wayne Davis and Erin Louise Moody, both of Prague. Scott Francis Berger and Misty Nicole Templeman, both of Harrah. Probates In the Matter of the Probate, Petition for Foreign Will for David Lynn Park. In the Matter of the Petition for Probate for Dorothy L. Hansard.

Couples reach milestone anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Battle The children and grandchildren of Nicholas and Barbara Battle would like to honor them on the occasion of their 60 th Wedding Anniversary. Barbara Wilson and Nicholas Battle were married November 19, 1960. A celebration will be held at a later date due to COVID-19.

Meeker school board

The Meeker School Board has approved the final 2020-2021 Estimate of Needs. Meeker School Supt. Jeff Pruitt explained to the board the Estimate of Needs being finalized during the meeting Monday was the exact same document he presented to them in September they had approved.

Couple to celebrate 50 years of marriage

Gary and Jonnie Sue Bishop will celebrate their 50 th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, October 9, 2020. Gary is the son of longtime Chandler residents Troy and Virginia Bishop. Jonnie Sue is the daughter of John R. and Mary R. Green of Okemah, Okla.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

In honor of Labor Day, I asked our residents to tell me some of their early job memories. Margie Testerman remembers digging potatoes out of the field. Her pay was a place at the table at mealtime. Hellen Horton vividly remembers her job at Western Union Telegraph Company in Ft.

Meeker crowns homecoming queen

Meeker Homecoming Queen Dani Parker and escort Kayden Massey (1) at the coronation prior to the Meeker game against Bethel last Friday. Photo/Traci Cook

CHANDLER AREA CALENDAR

Following is a list of upcoming events in and around the Chandler community. The Chandler Lions Club meets at 12 p.m., each Thursday at First Christian Church, 614 Manvel. The Chandler Rotary Club meets 12 p.m., each Friday at Destinations. The following are events coming up in September. Mon.

Second birthday party

Our grandson, Liam, turned 2 on Aug. 31 and his birthday party was last Sunday. What a great celebration it was. His first birthday party was at our house. This year some close friends of ours had offered to our daughter Meghan and her husband Terry to host the party at their place.

Chandler Library will hold Fall Story Time

Like a lot of others things this year, the Chandler Public Library Fall Story Time will be very different. From Sept. 1 until Christmas, there will be children’s books available to be checked out.