County offices open drive-thru service

The Lincoln County Treasurer and Lincoln County Court Clerk announced the opening of a drive thru service for the public’s convenience. Operating hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays.

Connor Benn and Annsley Babek

Connor Benn and Annsley Babek of the Meeker FFA Chapter display the plaques they were awarded at the Wellston Speech Contest Tuesday evening. Benn placed first in the Senior Science division. Babek took second place in the FFA Creed Division.

Local churches accepting Christmas Child boxes

First Baptist Churches in Chandler and Prague will serve as collection sites for shoebox gifts contributed to the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. During the project’s National Collection Week, Nov.

Chandler Area Chamber preparing for Christmas festivities

Tree Lighting Festival The Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce will kick off the Christmas season, 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, with the Second Annual Tree Lighting Festival in Downtown Chandler at the Lincoln County Courthouse. The event will continue until 8 p.m. at which time the tree will be lit.

Veterans Day

This week, we honor the men and women who have served our nation in uniform. Veterans like brothers Arvel and Glen Winter, both of Meeker. Arvel, age 96, served in World War II as a sergeant in the 41st Infantry Brigade and later retired as a Senior Master Sergeant in the Air Force.

CARD OF THANKS

The family of Cookie Beaman Waters wishes to thank everyone who attended her memorial. A special Thank You to Bro. Wonn for the very special eulogy given. Also for the prayers, flowers, cards, calls and food. God bless all of you! Gloria, LaDawn, Crystal & Jessie Gracie

Meeker Pumpkin Festival

The Annual Pumpkin Festival hosted by the Meeker Growth and Development was a huge success. The Festival is held annually on the first Sat. of Oct. this year’s date was Oct. 3.

Local dairy farm donates to Helping Hands

To help get more milk and dairy foods to those who need it, local dairy farmers helped provide a refrigerated cooler to Helping Hands Community Foundation and Food Pantry in Chandler. A one-time donation of whole milk was also made to provide nutritious dairy to the community.