Question & Answers

Here is what they said: w Eldon Henderson, Ret. Enid: My favorite board game is Chess. It is a very ancient game enjoyed by millions worldwide. It is an abstract strategy game that does not include elements of luck, but only the skill of the players. w Terry Essary, Stillwater: Code Names. w Mike Kelley, Ret. OKC: Monopoly. w Corey Conrady, Drummond: Clue. w Tony Lopez, Midwest City: The Game of Life. I always played it with my girls when they were young. w Keith Bryant, Ret. OKC: Trivial Pursuit. w Tom Marcum, Mooreland: My favorite board game of all time is Aggravation. Some people in Oklahoma call it Wahoo. It’s a dice and marble game that I’ve played since I was a kid. It truly lives up to it’s name! w Jeremy Goodrich, Yukon: Monopoly and Clue. w Kendra Engle, Women’s Auxiliary: My favorite board game is Wahoo. w Darren Alexander, Cedar Country: I’m not much of a board game person, but I do love Trivial Pursuit. For some reason, I retain useless information and usually excel at these games, much to my wife’s chagrin when she says “How do you know that?”. w Donnie Bennet, OKC: Monopoly. w Aaron Burns, Ret. Broken Arrow: Without a doubt Monopoly. w Richard Kelley, OKC: Risk. w Marshall Dunnam, Ret. OKC: I love playing Sequence. w Bryan West, OSU-FST: My favorite board game is Monopoly. I remember playing it with all my cousins when I was young. We also played a lot of cards. w Michael Baker, Tulsa: I would say Pictionary. The reason I like Pictionary is that it has some level of activity, and you find out who can -- or cannot -- draw a simple picture. It is good for a group and watching the teams get frustrated with each other is always a win. w Dan Little, Ret. Tulsa: Chess. w Kara Owens, Piedmont: Monopoly. w Greg Roberts, Ret.Norman: Sorry.

I’ve played chess since I was 10. And although I’m far from a master of the game, I still enjoy matching wits with others.

Oklahoma Firefighter asked last issue’s readers this question: What is your favorite board game?

Sean Klein Central HS (Marlow)

Grandson of Kenneth W. Klein, Lawton FD Retired

Major: Biology at University of Oklahoma

Which of your achievements so far are you most proud of? “I was my class Valedictorian.”

What are your hopes for the future? “To become an orthopedic surgeon.”

Kelby Ott Omega High School

Son of John Ott, Ames VFD

Major: Animal Sciences at Oklahoma State University

“I am proud to know that not only my dad is currently serving, but that my grandpa is a retired volunteer fireman. I appreciate the dedication and hard work that firefighters provide to their communities. ”

Kinsley Schneider Fargo-Gage HS

Daughter of Matthew Schneider, Fargo VFD

Major: Animal Sciences at Oklahoma State University

“I’m extremely proud that my dad is a volunteer fireman. Being a volunteer fireman in our community is not just about putting out fires. It’s about serving the community and surrounding area whenever and however they are needed. The fire department and their spouses put on the Annual Fargo Festival the weekend after the fourth of July with a parade, games for all ages, and a meal. In a town of 325, we have around 150 people turn out for the annual fundraiser in June.”

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