Shouse promoted

Derrick Shouse has been promoted to Retail Banking Officer with Vision Bank. Derrick is a graduate of Meeker High School. He has worked at Vision Bank for 10 years. He and his wife Marisa have a daughter Mikaylie.

Stroud Middle School: The Little Mermaid

Stroud Middle School musical cast members perform for the Stroud Lions Club. The public can see their hard work in action by attending the production of The Little Mermaid, under the direction of Saundra Arnold, Saturday, March 5th at 7:00 PM or Sunday, March 6th at 3:00 PM.

January Rotarians

Chandler High School seniors Khiana Sudbrock and Aubrey Vaughan were named student members of the Rotary Club for January 2022. Khiana Sudbrock, the daughter of Khristian Sudbrock, has three younger siblings.

Blood donors needed

Are you a little country or a little bit rock & roll? Oklahoma Blood Institute invites you to turn up the volume for blood donation this February and March with a new music-themed campaign.

Kolache Festival is back

After two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers are planning to celebrate the Prague Kolache Festival on Saturday, May 7, with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. Theme for the festival parade is “From Praha to Prague.” Entries are being accepted for the parade.

CHANDLER COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Following is a list of upcoming events in and around the Chandler community in the month of February 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 Rt. 66 Bowl.

New books at the Library

The Chandler Public Library has received new books to start off the New Year. Library patrons can check out the nonfiction book “Act Like You Got Some Sense” by Jamie Foxx and a children’s graphic novel “Cat Kid Comic Club Perspective” by Dav Pilkey.

Honor rolls from Seminole State College

Officials at Seminole State College have released the names of honor roll students for the 2021 fall semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements. The President’s Honor Roll is comprised of students who maintain a perfect 4.

Chandler, Stroud, White Rock honor rolls

The honor rolls for the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year have been released by officials at Chandler Junior High School. The following students were on the Superintendent’s “A” Honor Roll.

Eagle Scout rank

Bryston Smith, son of Brian and Brandy Smith, earned his Eagle Scout rank on August 14. A scout since he was a tiger cub scout in kindergarten, Bryston’s refurbished an old gun cabinet into a bookcase for the local food pantry.