“We decided to assist the Stilwell Fire Department raise funds for some of their community outreach projects this year. Bottom line, it helps our community, said Mayor Wright."

"Each year the fire department teaches children about fire safety, visits the nursing home each Christmas providing gifts to all residents, as well as volunteering at many events throughout the year,” Wright said. 

These projects benefit many children, youth and adults throughout this community.

“The City of Stilwell provides all the necessary equipment and gear the fire fighters need to do their jobs fighting fires. The funds the Events Committee raises will go for the projects not part of their regular job,” Wright said. “For the previous two years we assisted the FOP with Shop with a Cop. Consider helping those that help our community everyday.”

Then the fun began with the mayor firing off questions from a variety of topics.

“What breakfast cereal is represented by a cartoon Toucan,” Wright said.

The answer was Fruit Loops.

“What is the smallest planet in our solar system,” said Wright?

Mercury was the answer.

Two geography questions were, “What is the longest river in the world?”

The Nile was the answer. “One the river that runs through Paris?”

The Seine River was the answer.

While some answers took a few seconds for people to guess, there were multiple answers at the same time and winners to, “What is the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story?”

Above: The first Mardi Gras Trivia Night hosted by the City of Stilwell Events Committee was well attended.

photo: Renee Fite

Woody was the answer.

And most were surprised to learn the highest grossing movie of all times was, “Avatar.”

The Breshear’s from Westville - Ray, Evelyn, Mark, and Ruth were the first to arrive.

“We like trivia, and watch Jeopardy every night,” said Evelyn.

Daughter Ruth said it’s her first time at a trivia night event.

“I wanted to see what it’s all about.”

And most were surprised to learn the highest grossing movie of all times was, “Avatar.”

The Breshear’s from Westville - Ray, Evelyn, Mark, and Ruth were the first to arrive.“We like trivia, and watch Jeopardy every night,” said Evelyn.

Daughter Ruth said it’s her first time at a trivia night event.

“I wanted to see what it’s all about.”

Son Mark was visiting from Houston.

“I like trivia,” he said.

Within a few minutes, more people arrived and chose a table, and were soon in line for soup or chili.

Laura Lovell said she likes trivia nights.

“I like getting the right answer, and it’s a good fundraiser for the fire department,” said Lovell.

At another table, Bernie Bruner and granddaughter Ericka Bruner, 10, were enjoying Frito chili pies.