Couple to celebrate 50 years of marriage

Gary and Jonnie Sue Bishop will celebrate their 50 th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, October 9, 2020. Gary is the son of longtime Chandler residents Troy and Virginia Bishop. Jonnie Sue is the daughter of John R. and Mary R. Green of Okemah, Okla.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

In honor of Labor Day, I asked our residents to tell me some of their early job memories. Margie Testerman remembers digging potatoes out of the field. Her pay was a place at the table at mealtime. Hellen Horton vividly remembers her job at Western Union Telegraph Company in Ft.

Meeker crowns homecoming queen

Meeker Homecoming Queen Dani Parker and escort Kayden Massey (1) at the coronation prior to the Meeker game against Bethel last Friday. Photo/Traci Cook

CHANDLER AREA CALENDAR

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. The following are events coming up in September. Mon.

Second birthday party

Our grandson, Liam, turned 2 on Aug. 31 and his birthday party was last Sunday. What a great celebration it was. His first birthday party was at our house. This year some close friends of ours had offered to our daughter Meghan and her husband Terry to host the party at their place.

Chandler Library will hold Fall Story Time

Like a lot of others things this year, the Chandler Public Library Fall Story Time will be very different. From Sept. 1 until Christmas, there will be children’s books available to be checked out.

Wellston couple reaches 60 years of matrimony

Marvin and Deanna Kriel Evans of Wellston were married August 27, 1960. They have raised cattle and farmed together for 60 years now and plan to continue to do so. For most of their married life, they have raised a huge garden and people know where they can find fresh veggies under the shade tree.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

It’s been a week of sweets and treats at Prairie Pointe. Pete Sawatzky has been to Florida again and you know what that means……a huge bag of fresh vine ripe tomatoes. What a treat! Thank you Pete!!!

Hodge named Realtor of the Year

Lincoln County Realtor Chris Hodge, pictured above on the left, was named Realtor of the Year during a recent event at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. Hodge is owner/broker of All Seasons Realty, LLC of Davenport and has been a member of the Shawnee Board of Realtors for 11 years.

Pre-K Enrollment

Parkview Elementary School will begin enrolling Pre-Kindergarten students starting on Monday, March 02, 2020. Students must be four on or before September 1, 2020. Students must be up to date on their immunizations.