Lincoln County commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners this week opened six month bids on various items, then voted to table action until their meeting on Dec. 19.They adopted a resolution accepting a $5,000 donation from Randy Bowen for the Sheriff’s Office.

Taking the small town with her

Being from Carney has shaped Brooklyn Allen.The senior cheerleader said it’s helped her make closer-knit friend groups and tight communication with others, and more.

Basic training

Fifty-five years ago today, Dec. 4, is a day that will be lodged in my mind forever. It’s the day I arrived at Fort Polk, La., to begin basic training for the 95th Division Army Reserve unit in Shawnee.I had signed up for a six-year stint in the Reserve unit on March 7 of that year.

Town Talk

It’s time for this year’s Parks Brothers “Santa Paws and Pals.” Come get your picture taken with your favorite pet and enjoy some delicious refreshments. The event will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Parks Brothers Funeral Home is located at 504 North 8th Avenue.

McGee honored with Order of the Rose

Psi Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi honored long time member, Davina Hodge McGee with the Order of the Rose which recognizes members for their years of service and dedication to the aims and ideals of the organization.

Dale Board of Education meeting

Dale Board of Education members this week rehired School Supt. Will Jones and approved stipends for staff.After spending some time in executive session, board members returned to open meeting. Board member Robin Wiley Greene said the board hired Jones back and extended his contract for another year.

Demos to meet

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday December 11 at the Chandler Public Library. The meeting will start at 6:00PM; doors open and refreshments at 5:30. Our guest speaker will be Dr Kelly Forbes, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor.

Precinct to close

Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley announced today that the Paden School District has opted to close Precinct 22 in Okfuskee County for the Board of Education Primary Election scheduled for February 10th.

Chandler FCCLA donations

Chandler High School’s chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders Leaders of America donated supplies to Citizens Caring for Children. CCC is a nonprofit organization that help provide clothing essentials for children in foster care.

Schedule of Christmas events

Christmas festivities are underway, with many towns in the area gearing up. The following activities are set to go on throughout the month of December.StroudStroud’sannualChristmasparade is set to take place on Dec. 6, heading down Main Street. The parade will start at 6 p.m.