Looking back at COVID-19

Since it seems almost everyone has been commenting recently that it’s been more than a year since the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak began to really take off, I looked back to see what I wrote about it back then. I said my thoughts were mixed. They have considerably changed.

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If you haven’t been to the Stroud Lake in a while you should drive out and see all the improvements that have been made. One of the latest additions is a disc golf course named Eagle Valley.

Waiting for consensus is the right move

Lincoln County commissioners held off this week calling for a sales tax election to fund a new jail and for a countywide ambulance service. There’s little doubt both are badly needed. But commissioners were wise not to call for the election just yet.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on Citizen of the Year A. Now that we have had time for it to sink in, it is great for my peers to acknowledge my accomplishments. I have acquired approx. 28 million dollars’ worth of improvements that are coming our way. This week we are seeing approx.

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Before we know it, May is going to be here and that means alumni weekend. What a great time that is here in Stroud! I think there is even more excitement this year since last year had to be cancelled due to the virus outbreak. I hear Class of 1971 is already making plans for their 50th year reunion.

Retro

Every so often, I drag out one or two of my old film cameras and make Kindra pose for pictures until I can tell that her patience is almost shot. The cameras are awkward to focus, they take a while to adjust the exposure and you get only a dozen shots per roll of film.

Updates from Meeker Town Hall

1. Update on Chamber of Commerce A. Wow! What an honor, the Meeker Chamber of Commerce presented me, Dickie Walton, the Citizen of the Year Award. One of the best things was how everyone kept everything so quiet.

Spending a pleasant evening

This past Sunday Pat and I were invited over to her mom’s for supper. It’s always a delight to have her mom Ruth cook for us. You know it’s going not only to be good but delicious. This woman is 94 years old and in a couple of months will celebrate her 95th birthday.

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Everyone is celebrating Spring Break this week and I hope that’s an indication that spring weather is just around the corner. Town Talk is anxious to get outside again and continue working on community projects.

State legislative update

The House passed two measures Thursday that will grant tax relief to individual Oklahomans and businesses. House Bill 2041 reduces the personal income tax by .25% through a credit. It results in tax reductions for all income levels.