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Bethel Schools Dress Code Will Stay As Written

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
After a lengthy discussion, the Bethel School Board approved the dress code as written at the special meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Susan Watson said the information provided to the board showed the majority of the dress code complaints were about piercings, not clothing.
Visitors of the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art’s ‘Mummy Day’ learn about Tutu. The 2023 ‘Mummy Day’ will be held Nov. 4. The Museum will offer free admission all day for visitors to explore the galleries and exhibits and enjoy mummy-themed art activitie. Photo provided

Visitors of the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art’s ‘Mummy Day’ learn about Tutu. The 2023 ‘Mummy Day’ will be held Nov. 4. The Museum will offer free admission all day for visitors to explore the galleries and exhibits and enjoy mummy-themed art activitie. Photo provided

Experience Mummy Day At the Mabee-Gerrer Museum

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is hosting its annual Mummy Day on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 11 am to 3 pm. The free, family- friendly event celebrates Oklahoma’s only mummies, including Tutu, which is on permanent display at the Museum.
Tecumseh 4-H Club member Taylor Marrs was given the Pottawatomie County 4-H Senior Hall of Fame Award during the 4-H Awards Banquet, held at the North Rock Creek High School Cafeteria on Oct. 23. He is shown with his mother, Sara McGaha, left, and his grandmother, Barbara McGaha. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh 4-H Club member Taylor Marrs was given the Pottawatomie County 4-H Senior Hall of Fame Award during the 4-H Awards Banquet, held at the North Rock Creek High School Cafeteria on Oct. 23. He is shown with his mother, Sara McGaha, left, and his grandmother, Barbara McGaha. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

4-H Outstanding Senior Award And Hall Of Fame Award Go To Taylor Marrs

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
There were many 4-H Club members “Surfing the Waves of Success” at the Pottawatomie County 4-H Awards Banquet on Oct. 23 at the North Rock Creek High School Cafeteria.
Several McLoud FFA students (and a little brother) were ready to help customers at their first plant sale, Oct. 19-20, since their new climate-controlled greenhouse was built. They offered mums in several colors at the sale, as well as tulip bulbs from a business in Harrah. Horticulture students have also grown wax begonias, succulents, coleus, potato vine, wandering jews, Swedish Ivy and potato vines, which will be offered at their sale in April. (See longer cutline below.)

Several McLoud FFA students (and a little brother) were ready to help customers at their first plant sale, Oct. 19-20, since their new climate-controlled greenhouse was built. They offered mums in several colors at the sale, as well as tulip bulbs from a business in Harrah. Horticulture students have also grown wax begonias, succulents, coleus, potato vine, wandering jews, Swedish Ivy and potato vines, which will be offered at their sale in April. (See longer cutline below.)

McLoud FFA Holds First Plant Sale In New Greenhouse

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
A little over a year after the McLoud Board of Education approved plans for a new high school greenhouse on July 11, 2022, using ESSER III funds, the McLoud FFA chapter held its first plant sale in it, Oct. 19 and 20.

Two Murders, Two Suspects In Custody

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Tuesday evening, Oct. 24, suspect Frank Byers was taken into custody under a probable cause warrant for the murder of Makayla Fay Meave-Byers. On Sept. 16, Byers called 911 to report Meave-Byers missing, stating she had not returned home the night before.
Shawnee Bus Driver Tom Wondrock shows a boy where the charging port of an electric school bus is, during the First United Bank Electric Vehicle Show on Oct. 21. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Bus Driver Tom Wondrock shows a boy where the charging port of an electric school bus is, during the First United Bank Electric Vehicle Show on Oct. 21. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

SPS Brings Two New Buses To Electric Vehicle Show

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Young and old were taking a ride on the school bus on Oct. 21, but it is likely that none of them had ever experienced a quiet, clean bus ride like that.
Bob Palmer, foreground, and Shane Cox work on a mural, Oct. 11, on the west side of the building at 421 E. Walnut in Tecumseh. The former laundromat next to Ma Beasley's Daylight Donuts is owned by Joshua and Katie Goodson, and will soon open as Affinity Corporation, a construction and design business. Katie Goodson said she wanted bright colors and Tecumseh and Oklahoma images, and she is happy with the result, which took two days to complete.

Bob Palmer, foreground, and Shane Cox work on a mural, Oct. 11, on the west side of the building at 421 E. Walnut in Tecumseh. The former laundromat next to Ma Beasley's Daylight Donuts is owned by Joshua and Katie Goodson, and will soon open as Affinity Corporation, a construction and design business. Katie Goodson said she wanted bright colors and Tecumseh and Oklahoma images, and she is happy with the result, which took two days to complete.

Tecumseh Mural Painted by Bob Palmer on Former Laundromat

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The Keller and Baird family, relatives of Bethel coach Tara Satterfield, pose at Tel Dan, Israel earlier this month. After the Israel-Hamas War began on Oct. 7 and their flight was canceled at the Tel Aviv airport, they had to find a way out. Shown, from left, are Fred, Darline, and Jennifer Keller and Lauren (Keller) and William Baird. Photo provided.

The Keller and Baird family, relatives of Bethel coach Tara Satterfield, pose at Tel Dan, Israel earlier this month. After the Israel-Hamas War began on Oct. 7 and their flight was canceled at the Tel Aviv airport, they had to find a way out. Shown, from left, are Fred, Darline, and Jennifer Keller and Lauren (Keller) and William Baird. Photo provided.

Sister-In-Law Of Bethel Coach Escapes Israel

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Darline Keller - the sister-in-law of Bethel coach Tara Satterfield - and her family had been planning this trip for a year.