The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every community and every family in some way over the past year. There have been lost lives, lost businesses, and lost jobs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every community and every family in some way over the past year. There have been lost lives, lost businesses, and lost jobs.
On Saturday, December 5, seven Tupelo High School senior basketball and cheer squad members were recognized for their contributions and dedication to these athletic programs.
Eight Coalgate High School seniors and their parents were recognized at Basketball Senior Night on January 8.
A state treasure hunt is right down Johnny Joe and Tara Sandmann’s alley. Especially if it’s a treasure hunt that the entire family can participate in, and – if they are fortunate enough to find the prize, they could win $5,000. The treasure hunt happened – the Sandmann’s found the prize – and they won $5,000!
PARADE OF LIGHTS — “Santa’s Workshop” float by City of Coalgate employees was a true work of art. Special recognition goes to Ray Farmer who used his artistic talent to paint the workshop on cardboard with spray paint. Look closely at the window and you may be able to see Santa’s elves busy at work.
EUGINA LOUDERMILK, COAL COUNTY CLERK APPOINTED TO COUNTY CLERK ADVISORY BOARD. The County Training Program, part of the Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University, has appointed Eugina Loudermilk, Coal County Clerk, to the County Clerk Advisory Board. The County Clerk Advisory Board assists the County Training Program in meeting the objective of overseeing the professional development of county offices. The Board provides input for the County Clerk Certification Program, which is a series of courses designed to improve the efficiency and technical skills of personnel in the County Clerk’s office. Members of the Board also provide support and advice for the Handbook for County Clerks of Oklahoma updates. The County Training Program is mandated by state statute and is authorized under the Commission on County Government Personnel and Training. More information about the County Training Program may be obtained by contacting the County Training Program on the Stillwater campus at 405-744-6160, or by visiting the website at http://www.agecon.okstate.edu/ctp.
ROBERT HICKMAN spent part of Father’s Day weekend giving his daughter away in marriage. Courtney Hickman became Mrs. Sam Atterberry on Saturday, June 20, at Coalgate First United Methodist Church.
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every community and every family in some way over the past year. There have been lost lives, lost businesses, and lost jobs.
On Saturday, December 5, seven Tupelo High School senior basketball and cheer squad members were recognized for their contributions and dedication to these athletic programs.
SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER — Members of the Coalgate Wildcat football arrive at Mary Wilson Hurley Manor on December 17 with Christmas gifts. These bright and shining Stars of the Day also took food baskets and the joy of Christmas to two local families. From left - Isaiah Holt, Koda Wainscott, Caleb Perry, Head Coach Nathan Hill, Journey Holt. Back - Trent Bourland, CEO, Coal County General Hospital.
The Coalgate Wildcats didn’t have the season they wanted, but the team overcame a lot of adversity and played strong to the end.
Quote of the Week…..“I think we need to stop calling it ‘working from home’ and start calling it ‘living at work.’”
We stopped at the gas station to fill up the car. It was one of our rituals on my monthly visits: a trip to the hardware store, a fill-up.
