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SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Shawnaree Lee, DO

SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Shawnaree Lee, DO

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SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Shawnaree Lee, DO

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) Shawnaree Lee, DO. Lee provides lifelong gynecological care, obstetric care, labor and delivery, and post-partum care. Lee is a board-certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Teachers from CPN’s Child Development Center and after-school program and OSU’s University College of Education and Human Science’s Mixed Reality Laboratory present students certifications for completing a digital technology program. Photo provided by CPN

Teachers from CPN’s Child Development Center and after-school program and OSU’s University College of Education and Human Science’s Mixed Reality Laboratory present students certifications for completing a digital technology program. Photo provided by CPN

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Students Blend Virtual, Real Worlds In Afternoon Program

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
By PAIGE WILLETT A STEM education in high school looks much different now than even 20 years ago.
Taylor Marrs, of Tecumseh, third from left, poses during the Junior National Hereford Expo, held in Louisville, KY, July 16-22. Marrs won first place in the Intermediate Division of the Extemporaneous Speech contest. Photo provided.

Taylor Marrs, of Tecumseh, third from left, poses during the Junior National Hereford Expo, held in Louisville, KY, July 16-22. Marrs won first place in the Intermediate Division of the Extemporaneous Speech contest. Photo provided.

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Marrs Wins At Banners On The Bluegrass

Taylor Marrs
Thursday, August 25, 2022
By TAYLOR MARRS In addition to exhibitions, Hereford-showing youth competed for numerous special awards during the 2022 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), Banners in the Bluegrass, in Louisville, KY.
David Turner, of Tecumseh, is the Chairman of the Beef Quiz Bowl Committee for the Pottawatomie County Cattleman’s Association. The Quiz Bowl will be held on Oct. 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

David Turner, of Tecumseh, is the Chairman of the Beef Quiz Bowl Committee for the Pottawatomie County Cattleman’s Association. The Quiz Bowl will be held on Oct. 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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PCCA To Host First Beef Quiz Bowl On Oct. 22

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Attention, all high school students from Pottawatomie County who wish to win money. The Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association (PCCA) has been planning all year for their inaugural Beef Quiz Bowl to be held at the Tecumseh High School Alumni Center on Oct. 22.
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.