Thank you to everyone who came out Saturday night to help the American Legion Auxiliary and Town Talk honor our veterans and current military.
Thank you, also, to BancFirst, First Bank & Trust and RCB Bank for generously supporting this event. We received great reviews on the evening. We appreciate the support of those who couldn’t attend but bought tickets and those who made donations.
Those attending did say they wish more of the community would attend these events and I have to agree. Local events are a great time to come together and not only support a cause but reconnect with friends whom you don’t get to visit with on a regular basis.
All in all, it was a great evening and a time to say thank you to those who have fought and are fighting for the freedoms we enjoy today.
My friend, Delores Peltier just came home from the hospital last Thursday after suffering a stroke and spending some time in the hospital. My mom spoke with Delores’ daughter, Kathy Caraveau and she said she took her mom to church on Sunday and to vote on Tuesday.
Delores is 97 years of age and just recently suffered a stroke but managed to make it to church and to the polls. She is a strong woman and a true American. Glad you are on the mend, Delores, and welcome home.
My mom, husband, and I just returned from a quick trip to Alexandria, Indiana to help my mom’s sixth great-grandchild who is also my great-nephew celebrate his first birthday. My nephew Casey’s son, Stetson, turned one this week and we met his grandmother, Lisa Smalley, in Indiana for the big celebration. The party’s theme was Stetson’s First World Tour and had rock ‘n roll themed decorations.
As you know, my brother Gary passed away in February from COVID. This was his first grandchild and he had so looked forward to his birth. It was a quick trip, and we didn’t want to miss the party, but we felt it was important to be there to represent Gary. We continue to miss him every day but keep his memory alive and share stories. Believe me, Gary gave us enough stories to share for a lifetime!
We will celebrate Thanksgiving next week and school is out so the activities for the coming week are a little sparse. The Clothing Ministry is reopening today, Thursday, November 17th, and will be open each Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until noon, excluding holidays The Oklahoma Blood Institute’s blood mobile will be in town from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st. For more information or activities check out the digital sign on Main Street.
Congratulations to the Stroud Tigers High School football team on their first playoff win this past Friday night. They slayed the Chelsea Dragons 52--14 and now move on to the second round. Friday night they will take on the Commerce Tigers at Jack Poskey Field in Stroud at 7:00 p m.
The sixth-grade basketball team played the Meeker Bulldogs Monday night in Meeker. Players on the team include Leland Neuman, Logan Neuman, Rylan McCracken, Gideon Smalley, Lane Day, Rhyss Pennock, Julius Sanders, Jaymin Ashpaugh and Jaxson Presley. The Tigers handily beat the Bulldogs and all players received playing time. They will challenge Mc-Cloud this Thursday night in Stroud.
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? It’s just one week away and stores have been known to sell out of those essential items needed to make the perfect Thanksgiving feast. Don’t delay – check out our local merchants for all your holiday needs. Have a great week and thank you for choosing to shop local first!