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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
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Avedis Foundation has announced the 2021 recipients of a collection of resources for the advancement of area nonprofits.
Tecumseh eight-grader Jax Johnson has been selected to participate in the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association’s Junior High All-State Choir. He will perform with the choir in Oklahoma City in January 2022. Photo provided.

Tecumseh eight-grader Jax Johnson has been selected to participate in the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association’s Junior High All-State Choir. He will perform with the choir in Oklahoma City in January 2022. Photo provided.

Tecumseh Middle School Student Qualifies For All-State

Kendra Johnson
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Waiting for the text message was intense for Jax Johnson and his parents, Jay and Mandy Johnson. “I open it and my eyes just shoot up and (my mother) gets up. She just wraps her arms around me and he’s over here, ‘you made it, you made it, you made it!’” Jax Johnson said.
Derek Diaz of Cirque Italia will perform a chair balancing act in the Water Circus Gold unit’s shows at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo this weekend. Photo Provided by Jeremy Bacon.

Derek Diaz of Cirque Italia will perform a chair balancing act in the Water Circus Gold unit’s shows at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo this weekend. Photo Provided by Jeremy Bacon.

Cirque Italia’s Water Circus Swings Into Town This Weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
By KENDRA JOHNSON Bright lights, radiant water, sparkling costumes, and one big tent—the circus is coming to Shawnee, OK, Nov. 25-28. Cirque Italia’s Water Circus Gold unit will park its tent on the grounds of the Heart of Oklahoma Expo for four days of live performances.
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

SSC Leadership Development Class Organizes A Food Drive

News Staff
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.

Countywide & Sun Announces New Digital Service

News Staff
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

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