Finding life’s Monets

It was an innocent request. I was on my senior trip with my class, when my parents called and asked me to come to their hotel room. As soon as they opened their door, I knew they were going to tell me something that was not as innocent as I hoped. “Aunt Stephenie passed away,” my mom said.

Town Talk

Town Talk volunteers opened Stroud’s Route 66 Tourism and Visitors Center over the weekend to greet and assist any guests in town. A big thank you to Delores Hamlin, Elaine Buerger, Thelma Mauldin, Jo Braden and Lavina Hinman for volunteering at the Center.

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Welcome to all visitors and alums who are in town this weekend for alumni activities and Memorial Day remembrances. It is always a special weekend in our community; a time to reconnect with old friends and reminisce about those who are no longer with us.

Garden

This week, there are flower buds on some of our potato plants, which is cause for a mixed set of responses. First, there are fist pumps because this means there will be new potatoes before long. One of life’s great experiences is a pan of new potatoes, with or without green beans.

Update from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on Glenn Crest Park A. The rental on the pavilion has really been going well. If you want to rent the pavilion for a day for $40.00, you will need to contact City Hall (405) 279-3320 and make arrangements for your next upcoming event. B.

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We will commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 31st. The American Legion Auxiliary will be putting flags at the cemetery on veterans’ graves Thursday, May 27th beginning at 9:00 a.m. A special thank you to Ken and Celeste Carpenter and Carpenter Insurance for providing the flags each year.

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A big thank you to City Manager Bob Pearman and his crew for painting the Foster Park sign. It looks amazing. I’ve been driving by that sign for as long as I can remember and as I’ve said earlier, I think I took it for granted.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on Glenn Crest Park A. It is amazing how many out-of-town visitors are coming to the Park and letting their children play. B. They say build it and they will come; well, that is being proven every day at this Park. C.

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Stroud’s mini-golf course has arrived; in multiple pieces, but it has arrived! Thank you to Miller Truck Lines for delivering it to us. J. P. Morris, Janet Griebel, City Manager Bob Pearman and I put one hole together to see how difficult the process would be.

Editorial

The dangers of being a law enforcement officer will never go away. If anything, they only will increase for the men and women in uniform.