Flying high

There were clear blue skies Saturday afternoon, making an almost perfect time for ultralight flying. This powered parafoil was spotted in the air just west of state Highway 18 south of the Deep Fork River. Photo/Brian Blansett

Prague Library’s top readers

Librarians at Haynie Public Library in Prague announced the winners in their Summer Reading Program. The readers turned in a total of 122,057 pages read. All participants received prizes. Forest Bland was the grand prizewinner in the Elementary Reader age group. He received a 40” Saucer Tree Swing.

Chandler’s opera connection

Chandler had a remarkable influence on the development of an opera camp for young talents that has grown into a training program for aspiring professional singers. This summer, Opera in the Ozarks celebrated its 70th anniversary. The celebration was delayed a year because of COVID-19.

Grand opening at Brick Hill Corner Store

Jim Cummings prepares to cut the ribbon at the Brick Hill Corner Store in Chandler on Wednesday. The store is on Route 66 just east of the Intersection with state Highway 18. Photo/Brian Blansett

Deep Fork River Festival

Wellston held its annual Deep Fork River Festival over the weekend, despite high temperatures and a rain shower. Above, Dan Card entertains passersby. Right, Marcus and Rhonda Rodriguez compete in a game of cornhole. Photos/Alana Owen

The Stroud Arts Medieval Faire 2021

This is the Seventy-Eighth article in a semi-permanent column for Stroud Arts that appears in the Stroud American. The mission of these articles is to inform, educate and inspire you, the reader, to Make Art Happen in your life and the life of our community.

Donations to first responders

Randy Bowen Chevrolet in Chandler donated $2,000 each to three local agencies on Tuesday.

Chandler board approves appropriations

The Chandler Board of Education this week approved its temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, accepted the resignation of a long time teacher and also hired an instructor. The board also rehired all of its support staff, School Supt. Melody Toma advised.

Fireman’s Muster highlights SummerFest

It felt like 110 degrees outside and there was not a cloud in sight. People watched in anticipation as the firemen began to hook up the various hoses to the fire truck. After what seemed like an eternity for set up, the water combat competition was under way with water going in every direction.

Chandler events

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. Listed below are events scheduled in June. Sat.