CARD OF THANKS

The family of Jimmie Caldwell would like to thank all the friends who so graciously supported us in the time of our loss. It is so obvious that Jimmie was loved by so many which is evidenced by all the cards, flowers and personal contacts. All these acts will be great memories for our family.

Hearing waived in converter case

A Chandler man charged in July for stealing two catalytic converters has waived his preliminary hearing. Formal charges of grand larceny were filed July 21 in Lincoln County District Court against Justin Travis Ramsey, 33.

Chandler board sets election

The Chandler Board of Education during its meeting this week adopted a resolution calling for the annual school election. School Supt. Melody Toma said the Office No. 2 seat will be on the ballot next year. The three-day filing period is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 6 through Wednesday, Dec. 8.

No injuries in Sunday storms

No serious injuries have been reported in either Lincoln or Pottawatomie County from the storms that moved across the area Sunday evening. Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Brandon Morgan said Monday, “The storm damage I saw was mainly around U.S. 66/U.S. 177 to the east.

Chandler Library new books

The Chandler Public Library recently purchased over 20 new books including a young adult book by Chandler alumnus Ginny Myers Sain called “Dark and Shallow Lies.”

Trial dates set for Harrah pair

Jury trial dates have been scheduled for next week for a Harrah pair charged earlier this year with with multiple child sexual abuse crimes. Jeremy C. Barnes, Sr., 36 and Amanda D. Bond-Langston, 32, each face six counts of child sexual abuse and one count each of child neglect.

Fab Fall winners

Downtown Prague is decorated for the autumn season as a result of the annual Fab Fall Contest hosted by the Prague Chamber of Commerce. A record number of businesses and community members participated this year with 41 displays along Jim Thorpe Blvd. and Main Street.

Rights of long-term care residents need to be recognized

October has been designated as Residents’ Rights Month. It is a time for residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities along with family members, ombudsmen, citizen advocates, facility staff and others to honor the individual rights of long-term care residents.