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SSC students enrolled in the Leadership Development course gathered approximately 400 nonperishable food items, hygiene products and paper goods to be donated to the College’s Food Pantry and the Salvation Army. Photo provided

SSC students enrolled in the Leadership Development course gathered approximately 400 nonperishable food items, hygiene products and paper goods to be donated to the College’s Food Pantry and the Salvation Army. Photo provided

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SSC Leadership Development Class Organizes A Food Drive

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Seminole State College Leadership Development class organized and collected donations for the SSC Food Pantry and the Shawnee area Salvation Army from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1. Approximately 400 canned and boxed food items along with health products were donated.

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Countywide & Sun Announces New Digital Service

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Countywide & Sun is pleased to announce the release of a new website and digital edition of our newspaper. This new service brings you the latest news online along with an exact replica of the printed newspaper.
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

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Avedis Announces $15K Grant To Big Brothers Big Sisters

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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

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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

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The Grove School Advanced

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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

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Passengers climb aboard the Spirit Coach

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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

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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.

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Shawnee Students Audition For Honor Band

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Shawnee Students Audition For East Central Oklahoma Band Directors Association Honor Band On Saturday, Nov. 6, Shawnee students auditioned to be a part of the ECOBDA Honor Band.
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

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Avedis Foundation Announces Leadership Institute Grant Recipients

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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.

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OKDHS Recognizes Local Couple For National Adoption Month

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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.