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Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President and CEO Avedis Foundation presenting the grant check to Nikk Rieves, Shawnee Area Director joined by members of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Local Resource Board: Mary Belle Zook, Jeff Chamblin, Vivian Lozano-Stafford, Lane Howard, Jennifer Siestema, Lisa Watson & Leslie Merritt and Avedis Staff Tracy Meeuwson & Cheyenne Pettigrew. Photo provided

Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President and CEO Avedis Foundation presenting the grant check to Nikk Rieves, Shawnee Area Director joined by members of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Local Resource Board: Mary Belle Zook, Jeff Chamblin, Vivian Lozano-Stafford, Lane Howard, Jennifer Siestema, Lisa Watson & Leslie Merritt and Avedis Staff Tracy Meeuwson & Cheyenne Pettigrew. Photo provided

Avedis Announces $15K Grant To Big Brothers Big Sisters

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Avedis Foundation proudly announces a $15,000 grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Inc. (BBSOK) for One-to-One Mentoring for Children in Shawnee. The mission of BBBSOK, is to create and support one-toone mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
The Shawnee Christmas Tree

The Shawnee Christmas Tree

The Shawnee Christmas Tree

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Shawnee Christmas Tree at the Celebration of Life Park was set aglow on Nov. 19 during the Safe Events for Families Tree Lighting.
The Grove School Advanced

The Grove School Advanced

The Grove School Advanced

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Grove School Advanced Band, led by Toppie Lincicome, performs Christmas music during the Shawnee Christmas Tree Lighting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Passengers climb aboard the Spirit Coach

Passengers climb aboard the Spirit Coach

Passengers climb aboard the Spirit Coach

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Passengers climb aboard the Spirit Coach as driver Stanton Pace, of Bowser’s Peace Sanctuary, and his horses Thunder and Dreamer wait during the Shawnee Christmas Tree Lighting at the Celebration of Life Park on Nov. 19. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
How to make the most of Small Business Saturday

How to make the most of Small Business Saturday

How to make the most of Small Business Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Gifts and gatherings take center stage come the holiday season. The holiday season begins on Thanksgiving and continues until New Year’s Day. During that time, families gather to exchange gifts, break bread, celebrate their faith, and toast the year to come.
Avedis Foundation Program Director Tracy Meeuwson (pictured second to the right, front row) and Dr. Kathy Laster, Avedis Foundation president and CEO (pictured far right, front row) are joined by the directors of several area nonprofits who participate in the Foundation’s Nonprofit Leadership Institute. Photo provided

Avedis Foundation Program Director Tracy Meeuwson (pictured second to the right, front row) and Dr. Kathy Laster, Avedis Foundation president and CEO (pictured far right, front row) are joined by the directors of several area nonprofits who participate in the Foundation’s Nonprofit Leadership Institute. Photo provided

Avedis Foundation Announces Leadership Institute Grant Recipients

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Avedis Foundation has announced the 2021 recipients of a collection of resources for the advancement of area nonprofits.
KC and David Koonce with their children.

KC and David Koonce with their children.

OKDHS Recognizes Local Couple For National Adoption Month

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
November is recognized as National Adoption Month. During this time, Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) and partner agencies celebrate children leaving foster care to find permanency in their forever homes as well as the families and staff who make that permanency possible.
Mark Yearwood, owner of Yearwood Design Works, has 39 years of experience in the sign industry. From his location at 19245 Industrial Drive, Suite 101, in Tecumseh, he offers signs of all kinds, as well as banners, decals, wraps, wide format digital printing, and hand-painted lettering and pinstriping. Photo provided.

Mark Yearwood, owner of Yearwood Design Works, has 39 years of experience in the sign industry. From his location at 19245 Industrial Drive, Suite 101, in Tecumseh, he offers signs of all kinds, as well as banners, decals, wraps, wide format digital printing, and hand-painted lettering and pinstriping. Photo provided.

Yearwood Offers 39 Years Of Signage Expertise, Emphasizes Quality

Natasha Dunagan
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Mark Yearwood, owner of Yearwood Design Works, moved from Weatherford to Shawnee in 2017. He built a new shop for his sign business at 19245 Industrial Drive, Suite 101, in Tecumseh, in 2018. But, he was still working out of a location in downtown Shawnee while the business got started.
The Bows of Love tree filled with lists for local children was in the lobby of the Tecumseh Police Department last year. This year’s tree should have the lists ready Monday, Nov. 29, for those who would like to participate in 2021. File photo

The Bows of Love tree filled with lists for local children was in the lobby of the Tecumseh Police Department last year. This year’s tree should have the lists ready Monday, Nov. 29, for those who would like to participate in 2021. File photo

Bows Of Love Tradition Continues For Tecumseh Police Dept.

Kendra Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Christmas festivities are only a month away. And a traditional Tecumseh festivity is returning with a new coordinator.