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At one of six color stations, Whitney Coots, far right, and Deanna Voeks, left with cup, both of CPN Indian Child Welfare, sprinkle colored powder on some of the House of Hope Color Fun Run participants on Oct. 1 at the CPN Festival Grounds. Event organizer, Kayla Woody, said there were 135 participants signed up online and more who entered on that day. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

At one of six color stations, Whitney Coots, far right, and Deanna Voeks, left with cup, both of CPN Indian Child Welfare, sprinkle colored powder on some of the House of Hope Color Fun Run participants on Oct. 1 at the CPN Festival Grounds. Event organizer, Kayla Woody, said there were 135 participants signed up online and more who entered on that day. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

First House of Hope Color Fun Run Attracts More Than 135 Participants

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The CPN House of Hope hosted their first Color Fun Run on Oct. 1 at the CPN Festival Grounds. Organizer Kayla Woody said 135 people signed up online, but more showed up at the event. They were given T-shirts and medals, while supplies lasted, as well as a colored powder packet.
Mike Affentranger, Senior Vice President of Shawnee’s BancFirst, started the Student Board of Directors at their branch 15 years ago, after being a board member in Prague in 1996. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Mike Affentranger, Senior Vice President of Shawnee’s BancFirst, started the Student Board of Directors at their branch 15 years ago, after being a board member in Prague in 1996. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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A Look Back At 15 Years Of BancFirst Student Boards

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Last month, there were 75 local high school seniors who applied. But only 37 were chosen to be on the Board - the Shawnee BancFirst Student Board of Directors, that is.
North Rock Creek High School performed “Flowers for Algernon” for a live audience last weekend. Today, Drama Department Director, Brandy Bond will take the performance to Ada for NRC’s first ever drama competition. Pictured left to right: A b i g a i l Schoenebaum (Birdie), Ethan Holloway (Prof. Nemur), Jack Marinelli (Charlie), Mia Perryman (Dr. Strauss) and Symphony Green (Alice).

North Rock Creek High School performed “Flowers for Algernon” for a live audience last weekend. Today, Drama Department Director, Brandy Bond will take the performance to Ada for NRC’s first ever drama competition. Pictured left to right: A b i g a i l Schoenebaum (Birdie), Ethan Holloway (Prof. Nemur), Jack Marinelli (Charlie), Mia Perryman (Dr. Strauss) and Symphony Green (Alice).

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Shawnee Commission Puts Tax Increase On Jan. 23 Ballot

Loren Knight
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Voters in Shawnee will cast their ballots on a 0.5 percent tax increase in January 2023. After much deliberation at the Monday Oct. 3 Commission meeting the board voted to approve the establishment of a 0.5 percent sales tax.

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Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Thursday, Oct. 6 EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD - 7 pm, Senior Center at 410 N. Bell, just north of 10th and Bell. All persons who might be interested in learning the art of piecing or quilting quilts are welcome.

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Community Market, Providing Hope And Security

Loren Knight
Thursday, October 6, 2022
“At the end of the day, we just want to make it really hard for someone to go to bed hungry,” Executive Director of Community Market of Pottawatomie County Daniel Matthews said. Community Market is a local nonprofit and food resource center located in downtown Shawnee.

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Get Involved, Volunteer

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Do you find joy in empowering others and helping their voices be heard? Would you find fulfillment in using your listening and conflictresolution skills to ensure residents receive quality care and are free from mistreatment?

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Avedis Foundation Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Foundation to host community events to mark a milestone anniversary (Shawnee, OK) — The Avedis Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary by hosting several community events in the coming weeks. All events are free and open to the public.
Doctor Parker Begins Role As OBU’s New Chair Of Nursing

Doctor Parker Begins Role As OBU’s New Chair Of Nursing

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Doctor Parker Begins Role As OBU’s New Chair Of Nursing

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Oklahoma Baptist University is pleased to welcome Dr. Stephanie Parker, MSN, RN, as the new chair of the School of Nursing. She began her duties Oct. 1 as the Lawrence C. and Marion Harris Chair of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing.
Emery Thomas, 2, of Bethel, decorates a pumpkin with stickers during the Frenzy on Federal Oct. 1. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Emery Thomas, 2, of Bethel, decorates a pumpkin with stickers during the Frenzy on Federal Oct. 1. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Pumpkin Patch Added To BancFirst’s Frenzy On Federal

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 6, 2022
In its fourth year, the Frenzy on Federal was back at the Shawnee BancFirst’s Harrison branch, on Oct. 1 - this time with pumpkins. There was a pumpkin patch where kids could select and decorate a pumpkin. And later in the evening, there was a pumpkin throwing contest.
SSC Named Certified Healthy Campus

SSC Named Certified Healthy Campus

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SSC Named Certified Healthy Campus

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Seminole State College has been recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Certified Healthy Campus. James Fife, Health Educator II with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, (pictured at far right) presented the College its “Excellence Certification” this week.