For the first time since January 9, 2020 the full Wetumka City Council met on July 9, 2020; a full seven months without a complete council. Those present for roll call included Joanna Hulstine, City Manager; Norma Marshall, Mayor; and City Attorney, John Baca.
The Seminole State College GEAR UP grant program team would like to congratulate Wetumka student Jackson Reid for being one of eight students selected to attend the 2020 National Council for Community and Educational Partnerships (NCCEP) Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) that was to be held in Washington DC in the month of July. The focus of YLS is to help students identify and maximize their leadership skills, create a national network of peers, and obtain the tools and training to make positive change happen in their communities and around the world. The eight students selected were among 200 out of 100,000 students across the U.S. invited to attend the summit. The application was rigorous including two essays. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NCCEP notified the Seminole State College GEAR UP program on May 18th that the Youth Leadership Summit would be cancelled. Please help us congratulate and commend Jackson Reid for his hard work and dedication. Jackson is the son of Darrell and Jennifer Reid.
Over 80 years ago a large group of Calvin residents gathered in front of the J.W. Hundley Company for one of their famous drawings. A picture was taken of the crowd and it is now on display. The 4th of July a large crowd gathered in the same location to have a similar picture taken. It was a lot of fun!
Well known Wetumka resident Bertie Lou Stringfellow was recently honored with a surprise party given by her children. The party was held on March 14, 2020 and her birthday was March 19. She is pictured with her children (left to right) Aron Stringfellow, Anita Pasley, Bertie Lou, Jan Lamb (stepdaughter) and Tara Williams. Additional photos inside.
Stuart Valedictorian Zack Clark is the son of Max and April Clark and the grandson of Ricky and Ruth Ann Martin and Carol and Eddie Clark.
DUSTIN KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION—Justin Thompson, Hunter Smith, Maverick Palmer, Rayan Maqbool, Dax Johnson, Liam Harmon, Emily Cornish, Micah Cooksey, Taevyn Black, Jeremy Bennett, Melaina Holden... teacher Chris Williams.
Her children arise and call her blessed...Proverbs 31:28a
The Stuart Hornets are aiming high, a State Basketball Championship could be on the horizon. After a tough loss to Kiowa in the Regional tournament at Checotah, the #10 Hornets won the con-solation bracket to qualify for State. Capped off by upsets of ranked teams Glencoe and Davenport, the Hornets stunned #2 ranked Calumet Saturday night in Okmulgee to advance to The Big House.
(Oklahoma City) In a ceremony held on February 15th, the Veterans of Foreign War & Auxiliary awarded teachers and students from throughout the State of Oklahoma for their hard work and dedication in promoting patriotism.
For the first time since January 9, 2020 the full Wetumka City Council met on July 9, 2020; a full seven months without a complete council. Those present for roll call included Joanna Hulstine, City Manager; Norma Marshall, Mayor; and City Attorney, John Baca.
Quote of the Week…“The destruction of our national monuments only impoverishes our sense of history.”
ZACK CLARK, a 2020 graduate of Stuart High School, has signed with the Carl Albert State College Cross Country Team to continue his athletic career. Zack was a four year member of the Stuart Cross Country Team, and in the Fall of 2019 was part of the Class 2A OSSAA State Academic Championship Team. Zack is pictured with Stuart CC Coach NaDenna LaVarnway, CASC Vikings’ Coach Aaron Emberton, Zack’s parents Max & April Clark and his siblings MaKayla and Zayne Clark.
Stuart’s Conner Clayton has been recognized as one of Prep Hoops top 40 prospects for 2022 graduation year. Conner will be a junior at Stuart when school resumes.
CALVIN 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION—Buddy and Arlene Lawson of Calvin, Jean Alexander of Holdenville, Jeff and Rhonda Woodruff and daughter.
These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced at church services. And these were all recorded BEFORE the COVID-19 epidemic. Enjoy.
