We all have an opportunity to celebrate and honor military veterans next weekend.
The Armed Forces Day Parade is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1 in Downtown McAlester with marching bands, a flyover, vintage military vehicles, and more planned for the event.
This year s theme is the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, when the McAlester-based 445th Military Police Company of the Oklahoma National Guard was deployed to the Middle East.
That will bring back all kinds of memories for many in our community about the day when several of our family, friends and neighbors were deployed.
But we hope that the parade, festivities and block party on May 1 will serve as a fun celebration recognizing those who served our country.
THUMBS UP to a local career specialist for addressing a need in our community.
Michelle Warmuth, a career specialist at Kiamichi Technology Center in McAlester, started collecting business attire for students who need it as they interview for jobs.
She told us that she noticed some students didn t have clothing suitable to wear to a job interview â and it struck home with her.
âI know when I first started my career, I didnât have a lot of outfits,â Warmuth told us. âSo thatâs my passion behind it â to help out the students.â
We appreciate Warmuth helping out students in our community looking to get into the workforce.
Jim Sadler At 90 Still Reports For Duty At The Chattanooga Funeral Home Thursday, April 22, 2021 - by Earl Freudenberg
Jim Sadler is turning 90
Jim is presented with the Quilt of Valor, with Steve Pike in the background
Jim Sadler with his Quilt of Valor
Gail Pike wishing Jim and Peggy Sadler Merry Christmas at a veterans dinner
Jim with his daughter Cynthia
Jim Sadler is celebrating his 90th birthday (April 24) and he knows just about everybody in Chattanooga. Mr. Sadler has worked in the funeral home business for over 50 years conducting thousands of funerals. He was raised in North Chattanooga on E. Manning Street and graduated from Central High School in 1949.
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ADRIAN O HANLON III | Staff file photoOrganizers say the 2021 Grillmarks Festival is set for May 1.
ADRIAN O HANLON III | Staff file photoOrganizers say the 2021 Grillmarks Festival is set for May 1.
ADRIAN O HANLON III | Staff file photoOrganizers say the 2021 Grillmarks Festival is set for May 1.
ADRIAN O HANLON III | Staff file photoOrganizers say the 2021 Grillmarks Festival is set for May 1. topical featured
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ADRIAN O HANLON III | Staff file photoOrganizers say the 2021 Grillmarks Festival is set for May 1.
ADRIAN O HANLON III | Staff file photoOrganizers say the 2021 Grillmarks Festival is set for May 1.
ADRIAN O HANLON III | Staff file photoOrganizers say the 2021 Grillmarks Festival is set for May 1.
WATERTOWN â City officials havenât given up on having people sitting on their blankets at Thompson Park to watch fireworks and hear an orchestra play patriotic songs at the cityâs Fourth of July concert this summer.
A few weeks ago, the Watertown Noon Rotary canceled the July 4th celebration at Thompson Park because of the uncertainty with COVID-19. The event also wasnât held last summer because of the pandemic.
But the City Council will be asked on Monday night to appropriate $40,000 from the general fund balance to provide funding for the concert and fireworks. The festivities would be held on July 1.