(Cushing, Okla.)—Cushing Lions Club members were glad to have guest/speaker Richard Thackray in the house at their latest meeting.
Thackray, who agreed to take the lead with the Cushing Pride program, has a desire to help out in his new place of residence with beautification in any way he can.
Originally from Long Island New York, he moved to Broken Arrow in the mid 80’s where he was an Air Traffic Controller for 22 years, retiring in 2006. He then moved to Philadelphia for his wife’s career (Marie) and in February of 2017 he decided to make the move to Cushing for his retirement.
Thackry says he is retired, not dead!
Interested in more information about Cushing Pride or signing up as a volunteer? Go to https://www.cityofcushing.com/ and click on the Cushing Pride tab. Cushing’s vision, in regard to this initiative, is to try and engage the citizens of Cushing to help out with clean up, beautification and improvement within the city enhancing neighborhoods, the quality of life, and livability in the community.
A couple of dates to keep in mind. Earth Day, Sunday, April 22nd trash removal along Highway 33 from 2 pm until about 4:30 pm. Downtown Pickup, on May 19th beginning with a pizza lunch at noon (Centennial Park), followed by trash removal starting at 12:30 pm and running until 2:30pm.
The Cushing Lions club meets each Tuesday at 11:45 am, Steer Inn Restaurant (1340 E Main Street).
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