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Beech 580-255-0228 Drive-Thru Flu Clinic New Hope Baptist ChurchWest Sunday, October 1, 2023 • 12PM - 5PM 380 South 42nd Street - Duncan Monthly Meeting Thursday - 7:00 pm Faith Church 1404 W Main - Duncan More Info at 580-656-7951 Come Join the Party! 2nd Thursday Each Month Paid for by the Stephens County Republican Party - Leon Farris, Chairman AGENDA National Monument Video by Kirk Cameron Preparing for 2024 Elections Chili Cookoff Reports from Elected Officials United Way to Host Annual BBQ Showdown By Derrick Miller The United Way of Stephens County is ready to provide something savory to go with something generously sweet. The Sixth Annual United Way of Stephens County BBQ Showdown is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on Sept. 16th in Fuqua Park. Everyone has the opportunity to sample what the BBQ cook teams have to offer as they vie for bragging rights and a cash grand prize. It’s an afternoon of fun and community, and meeting some of the funded agencies who will be present with information about what they do to support and enrich the community.” This year’s campaign fundraising goal is 275,000 dollars. The money raised helps to fund non-profit organizations that serve as the United Way agencies. These agencies are focused on helping people in the Stephens County commu- nity. Tickets for the event are $10.00 for people 11 years old and older, and $5.00 for children 10 years old and under. Stephens County enacts / cancels burn ban By CTCN Staff  In what may be one of the shortest burn bans put in place by the Stephens County Board of Commission- ers, the most recent burn ban was lifted Monday.  Following ongoing drought conditions, the com- missions put a burn ban in place Sept. 5. However, rain Sunday and Monday (along with a week of fore- casted rain) led to the commissioners removing that burn ban Monday, less than a week after the burn ban was put in place.  Last week, Stephens County was one of 15 Okla- homa southern counties to enact a burn ban. There are now 14 counties with burn bans in place, all in the southern part of Oklahoma, including four counties that border Stephens County (Carter, Cotton, Garvin, Jefferson).  Even with the rain, much of the timber and grass- land vegetation remains volatile.  Commissioner Russell Morgan said they will re- visit the burn ban in their next meeting on Sept. 18. Museum to host retirement party for executive director Cova Williams By CTCN Staff  The end of an era is coming for the Stephens Coun- ty Historical Museum.  Long-time executive director Cova Williams is set to retire Oct. 1, and the museum is hosting a retire- ment party for Williams this week.  The come-and-go reception will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the museum.  Williams first took the role as executive director in October 2013, leaving her position as the museum coordinator at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center where she spent about 13 years. She took over the role, following the retirement of Pee Wee Cary, who rounded out 18 years at the Historical Museum.  Everyone is welcome to come and see all the amazing changes that have been made in the museum during her ten year tenure. Cova would love to see you and show all the great things that have been ac- complished. She is going to be missed and her love of this museum and her connection to everything Ste- phens County, has truly been a gift. Come and enjoy refreshments.  In preparation for the executive director’s retire- ment, the museum began seeking a new part-time executive director in July who will take over on October 1. OHCE donates care items for foster kids  On August 28, 2023, Stephens County OHCE pre- sented basic care items to the Department of Human Services Foster Care Program. Items included in the donation were: 114 pillowcases and 85 bags made by members of OHCE during a workshop held in May; a variety of personal care items (diapers, underwear, socks, shampoo, etc.) purchased with OHCE funds; and toothbrushes and toothpaste donated by local den- tists. This community service project was under the guidance of the OHCE Cultural Enrichment Committee. Arvest Foundation Awards $10k Grant to Duncan toy shop by Blake Moren, CTCN Community Correspondant  The Arvest Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Toy Shop of Duncan. Hal Labyer, the Duncan Arvest Community Bank President, along with Arvest Bank commercial lender Craig Tallaferro presented the check to Kim Davis, the Toy Shop of Duncan’s Executive Director, and a group of volunteers.  The grant will allow the toy shop to purchase gifts, supplies, clothing, and other items that the organization needs to complete its mission to bring Christmas to children in Duncan.  Davis said, “The Arvest Foundation has made an immense impact on our organization and allowed us to continue to give back to the chil- dren.”  “The Toy Shop of Duncan Board of Directors and volunteers cannot begin to thank the founda- tion enough for their continued support of our organization,” Davis said,“ It is so encouraging for the Arvest Foundation to make this type of investment. It lets us know we have the support of the community, and it makes us feel like we’re getting the encouragement to continue our mis- sion.” Stephens County Conservation District AnnouncesYouth Poster, Speech, and Essay Contests  The Stephens County Conservation District is cur- rently holding Speech, Poster and Essay Contests for area youth. Public, private, or home school students in Stephens County are eligible to submit one entry per contest with the appropriate age level.  The theme this year is “OneWater”. The posters and es- says are due in the office located at 3901W. BeechAvenue in Duncan, by September 29, 2023 by 3:30 p.m. and the speech contest date will be set as we have interested partici- pants contact the office.  The Stephens County Conservation District looks for- ward to awarding prizes to reward our youth for their hard work. Winners at the local level will be eligible to compete at the area level.  If you have any questions, or are interested in partici- pating, please contact the Stephens County Conservation District. For complete contest guidelines contact the office at stephensccd@conservation.ok.gov or call (580) 255- 5798 ext. 3. Rocking the Roof  Von Hawks Rising (VHR) is a 501c(3) rock cover band that helps families who have children that have been diagnosed with extreme illness or trauma. They started as a group of local musicians who wanted to bring hope beyond their sound. Beginning with COVID, they have raised over $38k and have helped 6 local families.  Now this ‘crazy good rock band’ is at it again with their 3rdAnnual Rocking the Roof Concert and Car Show at Impact580 on 58 North 12th St. in Duncan on September 23, 2023 from 5:30 to 9:30. This free family-friendly event has tons of vendors and food trucks and a kids zone with fun inflatables and plenty of activities.  For sponsorship opportunities, call Stephanie Gates at 580.606.0222. For vendors, call Beverly Brown at 580.585.0752. For car entries, call Buddy Honaker at 580.618.4451.