1. Update on Meeker Lake “Quapaw 15 Project
A. Surveyors are still at the Lake surveying.
B. We are still waiting on the lab reports for the soil samples for the dirt to be used for filling on top of the existing dam. 8 1/2’ to 10’ of dirt will be added to the top of the dam.
2. Update on Glenncrest Park
A. We received an email that the playground sets are to be delivered this week. Next week I should be writing about the sets being put up.
B. The sand is still being put in place & being smoothed out for the volleyball court.
C. The basketball court has received some of its new coating. Had to stop because of rain.
D. Basketball goals & backboards are being assembled.
E. More rocks are being delivered for borders & flower beds at entrance.
F. Still receiving bids on new asphalt parking lot.
G. We are still asking for any extra flowers or shrubs you would like to donate to help beautify the park entrance, or donations.
3. Growth & Development Update
A. They have had several meetings. They have discussed the parade, car & truck show, food vendors, merchandise vendors, other vendors, & all types of fun games.
The game I liked the best was the “Punkin-Chunkin”, also the “Yokes on You” could be interesting.
Come watch all the new games that have been added this year.
B. Several bands will play live music.
C. Come watch the gun shoot outs, on the hour every hour from noon to 5:00 PM.
D. They scheduled workshops to be held at the old car wash. Call for details.
4. Update on Chamber of Commerce
A. Make plans to be at the Annual Golf Tournament held at the Chandler Golf Course. This event will be held October 23rd with lunch at 11:00 AM & shotgun starts at noon.
B. Plan to attend Fall Festival, Saturday, October 31st. The location will be at the Meeker High School Bus Barn.
C. Come to a Chamber meeting for great food & find out about all the events scheduled for this year’s Fall Festival.
D. Chamber of Commerce meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the First Baptist Church starting at 11:45 AM.
5. Update on Police Department
A. Another meeting will be held at City Hall forming a Community Watch Program. These meetings are very informative about what to do & what not to do. Please join us at the next meeting at City Hall on Monday, September 28th at 6:30 PM. Food will be sponsored by Rainbow Fuel Stop, Mazzio’s & Whiskey Wings.
Enjoy your Labor Day. This is a public holiday, or a day of festivities held in honor of working people. It is a creation of the Labor movement.
It is dedicated to the social & economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well being of our country.
It seems to me some of the American people are losing track of what these holidays were set out to mean.
Let’s stay positive and get this country back to where it needs to be.
Please keep your social distancing of 6 feet, wash hands often and keep sanitizing.
Please continue to support our local businesses and spend your money locally. The local businesses appreciate it and the support keeps them in business.
To stay up to date on the latest news in town visit our Facebook page Town of Meeker, Oklahoma or go to the website below. Please make sure to Like and follow our Facebook page to see updates.
www.townofmeekerok.com