Looking back at the family

About 20 years ago a first cousin on my dad’s side of the family provided me and our other cousins with a copy of the genealogical record of our ancestral families as he put it, “that make us what we are today.” Obviously, it took a great amount of work on his part and that of his wife as well.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

“If the cat can’t go, neither do I” gruffed Mr. Gene Edward Barrett to the stewardess who had just explained the oversized cat carrier for Henry, his 16- pound kitty, would not fit under the first class seat in front of him and, consequently, would not be allowed on the plane ride to California.

If you’re going to Shawnee, better take a mask

Shawnee has passed a mask mandate and persons in areas outside of Shawnee, including those throughout Lincoln County who travel there, should take notice. The mandate began at 12:01 a.m. Monday and will remain in effect until 12:01 a.m. Sept. 30, at which time it will expire.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on Meeker Lake “Quapaw 15 Project” The Soil Conservation group from Chandler chose a contractor to take the 24” water pipe apart for the camera to do an inspection on the inside of the pipe. This is the pipe from the Meeker Lake water control tower that runs under the dam.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

Another first at Prairie Pointe this week----we had a baby shower! Hate to disappoint everyone but it was NOT for one of the residents. Had it been, we would have called the Pope. The shower was for CNA/MAT Shareta (Ree) Gonzales and the baby girl she is expecting in September, Melody Lynne.

Town Talk

Town Talk hosted another successful Farmer’s Market last Saturday. Thanks again to Town Talk volunteer Mandy Clark for all her hard work. If you haven’t checked out the Market be sure and come shop with us in August.

Town Talk

Town Talk had another successful block party, accomplishing more “sprucing up” on Main Street. Thank you to Mayor Tommy Smith, Jim Hodgens and Town Talk volunteer David Evans for coming out to work.

Letter to the editor

To The Editor: I was so delighted to see on the front page of my June 18th Lincoln County News that “Chandler Walks in Unity.” What a wonderful demonstration of the spirit of equality to which our nation seems to be waking.

Spinnerbaits

Just as the spinnerbait was passing the edge of a moss bank, something stopped it dead.

Counting life’s blessings

In this crazy world we live in these days, it’s really easy to get caught up in everything that surrounds us. If we lose focus, it can give us a negative outlook on life and draw us away from all the positives there are. Don’t know about you, but I find myself in a funk sometimes.