The Stroud American Legion Auxiliary Salutes September Veteran of the Month

Michael Horwath is originally from Vassar, Michigan but moved to Stroud from Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. Horwath is the Director of Quality and the Facilities Manager at both Mint Turbines, LLC and FAA certified part 145 Repair Station.

Meeting of Auxiliary

The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary met on September 14th. This was the first regular monthly meeting held since the pandemic started. Those attending the Legion meeting were Commander Michael Horwath, Steve Bivin, Brandon Quinn and David Carroll.

Angel Tree provides Christmas assistance

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program helps families with children, ages 0 to 12, and senior citizens, ages 62 and greater, by providing Christmas assistance.

Chandler events announced

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.

Prague plans OPAT Play Day

There will be an Oklahoma Parents as Teachers Play Day 10-11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25, at the Prague Upper Elementary School. “Keeping Germs Away” will be presented while children can take part in activities, crafts and games. Snacks will be served.

Couple to celebrate 50 years of marriage

Ronald and Sheila Slayton will have a private family celebration in recognition of their 50 th wedding anniversary. Sheila Murray and Ronald Slayton were united in marriage on September 25, 1970, at Church of Christ in Chandler.

Lincoln County Fair photos

Clockwise from right: Mary Baker of Meeker gets a heifer ready for the dairy show at the Lincoln County Fair; Haidyn Brown from Carney shows her hog, who is headed for the water sprayer; Joann Prince of Wellston gives her sheep, Lambert, a snack before the show; Blake Chowning of Davenport turns...

Chandler brothers receive awards

Three brothers from Chandler received national recognition for the work and research they did in FFA. Chandler Alumni Seth Stone was a National Finalist in Agricultural Proficiency for his work in agricultural research and plant systems.

Prague senior receives gold

Prague senior Callie Roberts, pictured to the left, received a gold Agricultural Proficiency award rating from the National FFA Association for her work in the area of veterinary sciences. Roberts said receiving this award felt amazing.

Wellston junior receives silver

Wellston junior Shaley Barnes received a silver Agricultural Proficiency award rating from the National FFA Association for her work in the area of nursery operations. “It feels awesome to get my second national emblem,” she said. “I’m bound and determined to get gold.”