Joann Page

Joann Page, 79, of Davenport, Oklahoma, passed away on Easter morning, April 20, 2025. Born on January 19, 1946, in Rich Hill, Missouri, Joann lived a life defined by love, family, and faith. She was the beloved wife of Burt Page, who preceded her in death on May 16, 2005.

Weekend

A couple of weeks ago early one Sunday morning, my wife Pat decided it was time to go buy flowers so she could plant them whenever she was ready.My role is helping to go and pick up the flowers, the potting soil and whatever else she thinks she needs.

Life-changing pranks

It’s the fall of 2011 and my third grade teacher is fearfully ducking for cover.In the middle of the classroom, taking his battle stance, ready to take on the world, was an angry and unstable eight year old Bradley.

Town Talk

Upcoming community events include Stroud Clothing Ministry Thursday May 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. West Highway 66, Stroud FFA banquet Thursday May 15th at 6:00 p.m., Kindergarten graduation Friday May 16th High School Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m.

Mother’s Day

As many of you are aware, this coming Sunday is Mother’s Day. I firmly believe it’s a day to honor the women in our lives. The mothers, grandmothers and other women who do so much for us men and our children.

Town Talk

Upcoming community activities include City Council meeting Thursday May 8th City Hall 5:00 p.m., Stroud Clothing Ministry Thursday May 8th West Highway 66 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., no school Friday May 9th, Masonic Lodge breakfast Saturday May 10th Ag Building 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Letters to the editor

White Rock Public School’s board has violated its own policies, Oklahoma State School Board Association (OSSBA) guidelines, and the Open Meetings Act. As a result, seven of the school’s 13 teachers are resigning. No plan has been shared to stabilize the situation, and time is running out.

Thankful for Trump

Thank the Lord that Pres. Trump has the fortitude to force all the countries that have been sticking it to the U.S. for so long on tariffs to come to the table and start to treat the U.S. with respect again. I haven’t had any problems yet from the tariffs (trade war).

Town Talk

Spring has sprung in Stroud, Oklahoma. Thank you to Nissa Hughes, Vivian Henshaw, Julie Bivin and Andrea Thompson for painting bicycles and planting flowers to give our Main Street that look that says, “Welcome to our town.” These ladies put in many late-night hours to make this all come together.

IFYR

Opening performance of the 33rd annual International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee is just a little over two months away.Entries opened on April 1 and they close on June 13.But things could be a little different for this year’s IFYR.