1. Update on “Quapaw 15 Project/Meeker Lake
A. We had 2 guests from OWRA, Shawn Garrison and Kelley Matcheson. Kelley and I showed the new guy, Shawn, the lake project and explained to him what we had been told was going to happen at the lake.
Then we visited the water plant and they had some ideas for that. Shawn has just finished a 17 million water plant project in Eastern Oklahoma.
Then we went to the sewer plant. They were impressed with how clean everything was.
They commented about all the grass and weeds being cut. It is good to hear good things being said about any part of our Town.
Then I took them to the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting and introduced them.
Kelley had mentioned that Shawn was a great spokesman, so we let him talk and explain what all ORWA does. Then we all had a great lunch sponsored by Heartland Pharmacy.
2. Update on “Festival of the Lights” Parade
A. Special recognition goes out to Rep. Kevin Wallace for being our Grand Marshall. Others included: Dick Irwin for letting us play his calliope machine.
This is a keyboard instrument like an organ, having a series of steam whistles. Dick told me he and his brother, Grant, bought it back in 2003 for our Anniversary parade.
It had been stored since Dick’s granddaughter, Michelle Bronson and Joe Gasper, got it out and got it to play so she put it in the parade. Still sounded beautiful.
We will hear more of it at next event.
The Parade entry list is as follows:
1. Dick Irwin’s musical calliope machine. Pulled by his Granddaughter, Michell Bronson.
2. Grand Marshall – State Rep. Kevin Wallace
3. Meeker Police Chief – Trent Norton Assistant Chief – Scott Wilson
4. Lincoln County Sheriff – Charlie Daughtery
5. Sac and Fox Light Horseman – Shawnee Officer – Bruder
6. Shawnee Police Dept.
7. Prague Police Dept. – Officer Burger and Daughtery 8. Earlsboro Police Dept.
9. Lincoln County District Attorney – Allen Grubb’s Assistant
10. Wellston Police Dept. – Officer Hancock and Beasley
11. OHP – Trooper Hun and Scott
12. Meeker Fire Department
13. Jacktown Fire Department: Firemen – Josh Fogle – Fire Dept. Kids and Wives
14. Meeker FFA National Team Winners - Members - Connor Benn, Lorallei Day, Maddie Frazier, Joseph Guercio, Destiny Rickner, Daniel Flowers.
15. Meeker First Baptist Church – Pastor -Joe Jones – Float
16. Pumpkin Mini Royalty:
Overall Winner – Hunter (Boy)
1st place – Cheyanna Dietz
2nd place – Mylee Washburn
17. Meeker High School – Junior Class – Float
18. L.E. Burgers – Leonard Buoy – Float
19. G Racing – Go carts – Nick Geyssler
20. The Shelter Insurance Co. – Kristin Ludi
21. Oklahoma Czech Slovak Queen – Miss Emily Cole – She is the 18-year-old daughter of Phillip and Amy Cole of OKC – Emily is escorted by Mr. Logan Hurtz
22. Oklahoma Czech Slovak Prince – Mr. Connor Imhoff – Prince Connor is 8 years old and from Prague. He is escorted by his parents, Chad and Katrina Imhoff. These royalty winners would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas.
23. Judd Family Float – Meeker “Family Gathering”
24. Thompson Family Float – Gettin Ready:
Becky, Edgar, Riley, Jessie, Aden, Leland,Annie, Evelyn
25. Ma and Pa’s Homemade Ice Cream. The cow is AnnaBelle – with Sis.
26. Holik Tires – Prague – Rhett Tyle Holik – Cylie Holik
27. Wilkerson Family Float – Meeker – Mark and Sherri
28. Sac and Fox Nation Junior Miss
29. Shriners Group – The Broncos from OKC Area
30. Culp Family Float – Meeker – Jason, Sheritta
31. XPO Logistics Float
32. Jeep Group – OKC Area – The Rellegreens – Smiths – Beets
33. Williams Family Float – Bits and Pieces Toy Repair Shop – Debbie, Scotty, Cooper, Sadie, Sophia, Dillon, Josh
34. Donnie Vaughn – Meeker – Nissan
35. Bennie Higgins – Meeker – Trike
36. Derek Holland – Meeker
37. Dianne Cunningham – Seminole Golf Cart – Cancer Survivor
38. Big Shoe Farms – Avah’s Sleigh
39. Vision Bank 40. The Shriner’s Group – Okie Dokies
41. Madison Eulberg – Golf Cart – Meeker
42. Pumpkin Festival Royalty – 0-2 year age group – Kathryn “Peanut” Risinger
43. 4 Wheelers – Dirt Bikes
44. Cars and Trucks: Dave Henshall Truck
Meeker Animal Hospital
Holder Family Rhino
Bob Reynolds – 1950 GMC
Chris Russell – 2020 Dodge Challenger
Mike Carter – 1957 Chevy
The Carters – Slingshot
Jess Steele – 1972 Chevy SWB
Darrell Standlee Cons. – 1982 Chevy
Glen Hall and Tina – Kenny and Cleta Kinnear – 1960 Caddy
Lee Doolen and Family Carol – Betty Boop
Matt Baeriswyl – 1958 Rocket
Brian Taulman – 1995 Sonoma
45. Rudolph – Flying B Transpo
46. 4T Septic Tank Services – Meeker
47. 24/7 Farms – Shawnee – Horse Back Riders
48. Meeker Round Up Club – Dustin Brown, Deseree Brown, Jim Marak
49. Hitchin Post Cowboy Church – Prague – John 3:16 – All Things Are Possible with God
50. Mammoth Baptist Church – Brenda Hutchinson, McKenna Harnes
51. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus
B. Parade Winners were:
Grand Overall – Toys Float/Williams Family
Best 4 Wheel – Judd Family
Best 4 Foot – Cowboy Church
Best 4 Wheels – Shriners Okie Dokie
C. New P.A. system sounded great.
D. It was reported to be largest Meeker Parade ever with approx. 3,000 spectators. Special “Thanks” to Connie Walton.
3. Update on “Light up the Park”
A. Growth and Development sponsored the purchase of $400 worth of lights to help light up the
Park. Special “Thanks” goes to Debbie Williams for designing and placing all the lights and displays at Homestead Park. Also “Thanks” to all that build displays and attended the lighting of the Park. “Thank you” Connie Walton for all the painting and work you did.
4. Update on Chamber of Commerce
A. No annual Chamber Banquet this year due to COVID19.
B. John Bolander was the Guest Speaker from Meeker H.S. He talked about FFA National Award Winning Group.
C. Friendliest Employee of the Month. The month of December goes to Meeker’s PWA Clerk, Jody Vaughn. Diana Rodgers, Office Assistant, attended the luncheon. November Award went to Meeker’s Town Clerk/ Court Clerk, Mary Conner.
D. Door prizes were won by Dickie Walton and Francie Russell.
Remember to stay positive so we can get this country back to where it needs to be. Please keep your social distancing of six feet, wash hands often, and keep sanitizing.
We appreciate all our local businesses and your support and spending your money locally helps keep them in business. The local businesses appreciate the support.
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