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Cooper Kline receives the Ann (Sis) Gilbert award at the 2021 Pottawatomie County Free Fair. The award is presented by the Gilbert family, Randy, Annie Jo, Suzanne, Bryar, Legend and Taycie. Morley Griffith is holding the plaque with all past winners.

Cooper Kline receives the Ann (Sis) Gilbert award at the 2021 Pottawatomie County Free Fair. The award is presented by the Gilbert family, Randy, Annie Jo, Suzanne, Bryar, Legend and Taycie. Morley Griffith is holding the plaque with all past winners.

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Fair Begins Sep. 7

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Fair-goers will see the best the county has produced this year. There will be a few new events combined with time-honored events packed into the totally free Pottawatomie County Free Fair.
The Ten Acre Observatory

The Ten Acre Observatory

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The Ten Acre Observatory

Night Sky Report By Nick Lazzaro
Thursday, August 25, 2022
August’s weather certainly had a big effect on night sky viewing. While the observatory had a number of nights with significant cloud cover, unfortunately, they only produced enough rain here to clump the dust on the windshields of the cars!
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett and Vice Chairman Linda Capps drape a blanket on the shoulders of the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee. Chairman Barrett said, “The giving of a blanket carries more than just the giving of a gift. If you’re given a blanket, in Potawatomi tradition it means that we’re going to keep your memory warm in our hearts from now on.” Lee kept the blanket on throughout the rest of the event. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett and Vice Chairman Linda Capps drape a blanket on the shoulders of the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee. Chairman Barrett said, “The giving of a blanket carries more than just the giving of a gift. If you’re given a blanket, in Potawatomi tradition it means that we’re going to keep your memory warm in our hearts from now on.” Lee kept the blanket on throughout the rest of the event. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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The Grandmother of Juneteenth Visits Shawnee

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Opal Lee is known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. On Saturday, Aug. 20, she spoke about Juneteenth at a public event hosted by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation at the Cultural Heritage Center. Opal Lee is not only a national figure, but as of Saturday morning, she is a finalist for the Nobel Prize.
Lizzy Brady paints the Beauty Barn's windows.

Lizzy Brady paints the Beauty Barn's windows.

Brady Makes Windows into Art

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Lizzy Brady, of Tecumseh, paints the windows at the Beauty Barn, owned by Shiane Nieman, in Tecumseh on July 8. Brady also painted the windows at the Tecumseh Public Library and a window belonging to Ronnye Sharp.
The ladies of the Child Advocacy Center of Central Oklahoma pose. Pictured, from left, are Kaycee Koonce, Jessica Grant, Melissa Hill and Vanessa Warnock. Photo provided

The ladies of the Child Advocacy Center of Central Oklahoma pose. Pictured, from left, are Kaycee Koonce, Jessica Grant, Melissa Hill and Vanessa Warnock. Photo provided

NonProfit Transition Time Is Near For The CAC

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 18, 2022
This time last year, the Child Advocacy Center was in dire need of help to keep the doors open. Multiple county meetings were hijacked with talks of funding and discussions of whether or not to temporarily close the doors.
Avedis Awards Salvation Army With $20K Grant

Avedis Awards Salvation Army With $20K Grant

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Avedis Awards Salvation Army With $20K Grant

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Avedis Foundation awarded The Salvation Army in Shawnee a $20,000 grant on July 21 to help them reach a fundraising goal of $150,000. The $150,000 was matched by the Paul Milburn Match Fund and allows The Salvation Army to have $300,000 in unrestricted, operational funding.

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How To Request An Emergency Ballot

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 8th and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.