Christmas memories

Christmas Day 2020 is tomorrow. This is the time to be merry, it’s the time to be jolly. It’s also the time to be spiritual, as local pastors frequently remind us is the reason for the season. This calendar year with the COVID Pandemic and all won’t be forgotten by most people on earth today.

Town Talk

Merry Christmas to all you loyal readers of the Stroud American. We appreciate you continuing to support our local small town newspaper. Being the “old-fashion” person I am, I believe we are truly blessed to still receive not only a weekly newspaper but also have a hard copy of the news.

Christmas wishes

We’re into the final sprint before Christmas and I have brought almost all the Christmas presents on my list.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on “Quapaw 15 Project/Meeker Lake A. Surveyors finished second go round. Actually 3rd time: hope all the surveying matched up this time. B. FYI, for your information, I saw a lot of ODOT trucks and men stopped on Kickapoo, South of Hwy. 62 at Quapaw Bridge. I noticed Comm.

Filling up the red kettle

As a member of a local civic club and another nonprofit organization, one of my volunteer commitments each year is ringing the Red Kettle Bell during the holiday season. I’ve been a member of the Shawnee Rotary Club a number of years.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

Singer, songwriter and comedian Danny Miller of Meeker will perform at Prairie Pointe outside under the portico this Thursday at 4:00 PM. It’s supposed to be a beautiful warm day and we look forward to seeing Danny again. He always lifts our spirits and gives us a giggle.

Town Talk

Oh, my goodness! Don’t you just love the pictures Town Talk put up on the Horn building? It’s going to be nice to share a little bit of our community’s history with visitors and even our newer residents. A town can’t be around as long as Stroud has without having some rich history.

Dale: expense savings

Dale School Supt. Ky Wilkins discussed finances with his Board of Education during a meeting earlier this week, pointing out that expenses have been lowered compared to the same time a year ago. “We’ve spent about $1.85 million so far this year,” he told board members.

New Stroud tradition

Brian Niccum, owner of JB Landscaping, was born and raised in Stroud and wanted to give back to his community in the form of a new tradition. In the lot behind Sooner Motel on Main Street, JB Landscaping is hosting the first Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 12 starting at 5 p.m.

Commissioners discuss lawsuit

Lincoln County Commissioners this week took action involving a federal lawsuit filed against them and Sheriff Charlie Dougherty.