Chandler board approves appropriations

The Chandler Board of Education this week approved its temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, accepted the resignation of a long time teacher and also hired an instructor. The board also rehired all of its support staff, School Supt. Melody Toma advised.

Fireman’s Muster highlights SummerFest

It felt like 110 degrees outside and there was not a cloud in sight. People watched in anticipation as the firemen began to hook up the various hoses to the fire truck. After what seemed like an eternity for set up, the water combat competition was under way with water going in every direction.

Chandler events

Following is a list of upcoming events in and around the Chandler community. The Chandler Lions Club meets at 12 p.m., each Thursday at First Christian Church, 614 Manvel. The Chandler Rotary Club meets 12 p.m., each Friday at Destinations. Listed below are events scheduled in June. Sat.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

The family of Gerald and Sylvia Janes of Wellston are honored to announce the couple’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. Sylvia Tripp and Gerald Janes were united in marriage on June 19, 1971 in Edmond, Okla. You are invited to celebrate with them on June 19 between 4-8 p.m.

Community events planned

The Citizens for the Improvement of Chandler are working to create more events for the community. David Burgess has only been the president of the Citizens for the Improvement of Chandler for 95 days, but he has been working to create multiple events for the community.

Recovering from SummerFest 2021!

This is the Seventy-Third article in a semi-permanent column for Stroud Arts that appears in the Stroud American. The mission of these articles is to inform, educate and inspire you, the reader, to Make Art Happen in your life and the life of our community.

Southwestern honor rolls

Approximately 711 students from Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Weatherford and Sayre completed requirements for associates, bachelors or doctoral degrees after the 2021 spring semester.

Respite vouchers available

Debra Case, Caregiver Coordinator for the Caregiver Program, advises that help is available for those who are providing care for someone through the Central Oklahoma Economic Development District Area Agency on Aging.

Oklahoma State University announced area honor rolls

Honor rolls have been released for the 2021 spring semester at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Full-time undergraduate students who completed 12 or more hours with a grade point average of 4.0 made the President’s Honor Roll, and students with a GPA of 3.

Celebrating 46 years in the classroom

Donna Tonubbee is a soft-spoken person, but the words she spoke as a school teacher have helped shape generations. Monday, May 17, North Rock Creek celebrated Tonubbee’s retirement with a reception recognizing her 46 years as an elementary school teacher there.