Thompson’s Laundry, and M&M’s Minis

Where can I take my bedspreads to be washed in the Pauls Valley area? One of two commercial laundromats in Pauls Valley (Okla.), Thompson’s Laundry has three over-sized washing machines. Each unit can hold up to four loads of laundry, and is ideal for larger items: pillows, bedspreads, blankets, stuffed animals, etc. With nine cycle settings available, each washing machine has a 23-minute run-time and cost $5 to use. Thompson’s also offers 18 over-sized dryers to... Read More

“Noodling”, the film, in photos

Jeff Hersch, right, first-assistant director of "Noodling" the film, looks on between takes on-set in Pauls Valley, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. The USC Thesis Film is the product of writer, and director Rebecca Eskreis. Photo by: Josh England Nick Waters (that's me), seated, "live tweets" on-location during the production of "Noodling", the film, in Pauls Valley, Okla., on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. The USC Thesis Film is the product of writer,... Read More

One funeral, a wedding, and noodling

Yesterday ended one of the more personally memorable weekends for me in recent years. I celebrated the life of a colleague at his funeral; witnessed the marriage of another friend; missed my parents wedding anniversary by one day (not proud of that); and was on-set for the production finale of “Noodling”. Saturday, August 7, began with the funeral of Pauls Valley Police Chief Scott Robbins in Wynnewood, Okla. Saturday then ended with the wedding of Ryan Willis, and... Read More

“Noodling”, the film

“Three years ago, I picked up the Sports Section of the New York Times, intending to brush up on the previous night’s baseball games. Instead, a column about a different sport caught my eye: “Noodling.’” So goes the story that inspired the film by the same name. ”Noodling” is the USC Thesis Film written, and directed by native-New Yorker Rebecca Eskreis. According to the project’s website, “(Noodling) is the culmination of... Read More

Norma’s to add location, hours of operation

Norma, of Norma’s Catering in Pauls Valley, Okla., announced her plans today to add a third location and more hours of operation to her mobile business. Beginning this week, Norma’s will be located south of Love’s Travel Stop in downtown Pauls Valley on Fridays from 6 – 9 p.m, and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., and 4 – 10 p.m. In addition to the taco truck’s presence near State Highway 19, more choices have also been added to... Read More

Local coach leads team to state championship

The 2009-2010 Valley Girls: left-to-right in back--Assistant Head Coach Callie Henry, and Head Coach Brandon Henry; l-to-r in middle--Jordyn Dudley, Kaycee Kraft, Taylor Durham, Macy Riddle, Hali Humphrey, and Ericka Bratcher; l-to-r in front--Sarah Henry, Morgan Posey, Logan Martin, Abby Balderama (not pictured), Abby Weatherford, and Aylin Nunez (Photo by Alison Humphrey) Brandon Henry, of Pauls Valley, Okla., recently did the unthinkable with a cast of unlikely characters.... Read More

Art show to feature Oklahoma artists

Hillary Shipley, of Wynnewood, Okla., is among the artists exhibiting work at tonight's Pauls Valley "Work in Progress" Art Show. Shipley, a University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma graduate, painted the above three portraits. The Pauls Valley Arts Council is hosting the “Work In Progress” Art Show to kick-off its 2010 membership drive. Scheduled to begin at 7 o’clock tonight, the show will be the PVAC’s first event in the PV Arts and Cultural... Read More

Pauls Valley girls tennis team headed to State

Under the leadership of Head Coach Mark Green, the Pauls Valley High School Girls Tennis Program is headed to the state tennis tournament for a fourth-consecutive year. Pauls Valley, Okla., will be represented by juniors Kiawn Fields, and Taylor Maxwell; the girls compete as the program’s number two doubles. Fields and Maxwell (pictured above, left to right) won runner-up in yesterday’s girls regional tennis tournament held in Wacker Park. The tandem finished second... Read More

Thunder in The Valley 2010, in-review

The 8th Annual Pauls Valley Rotary Club “Thunder in The Valley” took place Saturday, May 1, 2010, in Pauls Valley’s Wacker Park. The bull riding event featured 36 total riders from throughout Garvin County, Oklahoma, the southern United States, and Brazil, South America. Exclusive interview with Clint Miller, “Thunder in The Valley” 2010 winner (audio) Clint Miller, 16, of Sulphur, Okla., won the contest with a score of 85 points. Points are based... Read More

Norma’s means authentic mobile meals

Norma features El Salvadorian Pupusas on her menu for $1.50, each. Each pupusa is handmade with corn meal, cheese, refried beans, and meat. Ask Norma Lopez, of Norma’s Catering in Pauls Valley, Okla., why she continues to cook for her customers, and her response is heartfelt. “It makes me happy,” she said. Since 2004, Norma has parked her mobile kitchen adjacent businesses in the community, and served food inspired by her country of origin. Although she prepares... Read More