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Tecumseh Dealing With Substitute Shortage

Tecumseh Dealing With Substitute Shortage

Tecumseh Dealing With Substitute Shortage

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 20, 2022
On Jan. 6, Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey sent out a precautionary letter to parents saying that the district may have to go to distance learning if the number of absent teachers, staff, bus drivers, and child nutrition workers kept rising. Two days later, on Jan.
The students from Billy Crow’s Electronics and Amateur Radio Class at Tecumseh Public Schools gather around their map charting the journey of the International Space Station the day the school made radio contact with the station. Photo Provided

The students from Billy Crow’s Electronics and Amateur Radio Class at Tecumseh Public Schools gather around their map charting the journey of the International Space Station the day the school made radio contact with the station. Photo Provided

Tecumseh School Project Catches NASA’s Attention

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, January 20, 2022
A twinkle speeding through the sky, the International Space Station (ISS) orbits the earth approximately once every 90 minutes, according to NASA. And Dec.
Scott David Killgore was recognized for 25 years of service to Shawnee. Oklahoma Municipal League Vice President and Jones Mayor Ray Poland made the presentation. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Scott David Killgore was recognized for 25 years of service to Shawnee. Oklahoma Municipal League Vice President and Jones Mayor Ray Poland made the presentation. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

A New Broadband Cable Provider Is Coming To Shawnee

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Shawnee will soon have a new broadband (fiber) cable provider. Desi Stoops with Clarity Telecom, LLC presented information to the Shawnee City Commission Tuesday, Jan. 18, before a non-exclusive franchise permit was approved.
Raymond Talley, formerly of Tecumseh, accepts his 75-Year Masonic Service Certificate and Pin at his Stillwater home in Dec. Shown, from left, are Oklahoma’s Grand Master M.W. Scott Vincent, Myrna Talley, Raymond Talley, and Oklahoma’s Grand Warden R.W. James Roderick. Photo provided by Susan Cockrell.

Raymond Talley, formerly of Tecumseh, accepts his 75-Year Masonic Service Certificate and Pin at his Stillwater home in Dec. Shown, from left, are Oklahoma’s Grand Master M.W. Scott Vincent, Myrna Talley, Raymond Talley, and Oklahoma’s Grand Warden R.W. James Roderick. Photo provided by Susan Cockrell.

Raymond Talley Receives 75-Year Masonic Service Certificate, Pin

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 20, 2022
In Dec., former Tecumseh resident Raymond Talley reached a rare milestone. He was presented with his 75-Year Masonic Service Certificate and Pin at his home in Stillwater by Grand Lodge of Oklahoma representatives, Grand Master M.W. Scott Vincent and Grand Warden R.W. James Roderick, Jr.
Shark Tank presenters pictured above, 7th-8th grade girls left to right - Isabelle O’Daniel 7th, Jaden Clifton 7th, Katelyn Tonubbee 8th and Kyann Sells 8th. Photo provided by SRC School.

Shark Tank presenters pictured above, 7th-8th grade girls left to right - Isabelle O’Daniel 7th, Jaden Clifton 7th, Katelyn Tonubbee 8th and Kyann Sells 8th. Photo provided by SRC School.

SRC Holds Second Shark Tank Presentation

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
South Rock Creek Schools held their second nine-weeks Shark Tank, presentations on Dec. 16th, in the school cafeteria. Shark Tank is a school project that seventh and eighth grade students participate in as part of their computers plus course.

Free Fair Board Election Resolution Approved By County

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved going out on bid for a new roof for the Pottawatomie County Health Department. It was stated during the meeting held Monday, Jan. 10, that the last time the roof was replaced was in 1989.
Will Rogers Elementary Principal Jackie Noble, far left, listens as Art Teacher Sidney Smith speaks. Art students Lainey Wilson and Riley Chamblin presented a large, 3D wolf painting, created as a fifth-grade collaboration, to the Shawnee Board of Education on Jan. 10 for School Board Recognition Month. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Will Rogers Elementary Principal Jackie Noble, far left, listens as Art Teacher Sidney Smith speaks. Art students Lainey Wilson and Riley Chamblin presented a large, 3D wolf painting, created as a fifth-grade collaboration, to the Shawnee Board of Education on Jan. 10 for School Board Recognition Month. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Students Celebrate School Board Recognition Month

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 13, 2022
A reception was held before the Jan. 10 Shawnee Board of Education meeting at the Shawnee Public Schools Central Office.
SSM Welcomes Doctor Cantu-Clatza

SSM Welcomes Doctor Cantu-Clatza

SSM Welcomes Doctor Cantu-Clatza

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome J. Antonio Cantu-Clatza, MD., endocrinology. Dr. Cantu-Clatza is a board certified endocrinologist. He received his medical degree from the University of Tamaulipas, Tampico, Mexico.

Bethel School Board Gets Good News

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Dr. Matt Posey delivered some good financial news to the Bethel School Board of Education Monday, Jan. 10. He reported that the school had applied for money from the Universal Connectivity Funds, available through COVID. He said he received notification today (Jan.
Bethel teacher Kerry Ingersoll directs one of her kindergarten students on Jan. 6. Ingersoll is one of 12 nominees for Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year for 2022. She has been teaching for 16 years and feels strongly about helping her students deal with the trauma in their lives. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel teacher Kerry Ingersoll directs one of her kindergarten students on Jan. 6. Ingersoll is one of 12 nominees for Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year for 2022. She has been teaching for 16 years and feels strongly about helping her students deal with the trauma in their lives. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Oklahoma Teacher Of The Year Candidate, Kerry Ingersoll

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Bethel Kindergarten Teacher Kerry Ingersoll was the 2021 Teacher of the Year for Bethel Lower Elementary and then, for the Bethel Public School District. Coming up in March, she will learn if she is chosen as the 2022 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year.