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Where in the heck is Okeene?
Published on September 17th, 2010 by Sherri and filed under Uncategorized |

Help us locate the Queens!
Published on August 26th, 2010 by Sherri and filed under Chamber Activities, Whea Esta |

1961 Sandra Greer -Watonga
1962 Cheryl Semrad (Hassman)-Waukomis Miss Oklahoma 1963
1963 Janis Hoffman (Hudson)

If you have contact info for these individuals, please forward the info to the
Okeene Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 704, Okeene, OK 73763 or okchamber @pldi.net

Any other information you have to pass along?

T-Macs named Chambers Business of the Month for August
Published on August 25th, 2010 by Sherri and filed under Uncategorized |
Think back to 5 years ago, do you remember what you were doing? I can tell you what Stacy and Tabitha McCollum were doing; they were buying Charlie & Reubens! Yes, thats right, T-Macs is celebrating their 5-Year Anniversary!
Stacy, a 1994 OHS graduate, went on to graduate with a Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma State School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration in 1999. He and Tabitha Dilley of Yale, OK were married in 2000. Stacy was the Executive Chef at J. Alexanders in Overland Park, KS before he came back to Okeene.
In 2009 Stacys brother, Scott McCollum, relocated from Louisville, KY to come home and join the T-Macs staff. Scott graduated from OHS in 1999 and also went to OSU to receive his Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma State School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration in 2005. He and his wife, Delaina married in 2006 and lived in Louisville, KY where he was an Executive Chef at J. Alexanders. They now live in Hennessey since Delaina is both employed by and attending OSU Veterinarian School, Hennessey, seems to split the difference for the couple nicely. Scott specializes in desserts; you can order wedding cakes and specialty dessert items from him.
The added staff has allowed Stacy to consider new menu items which should be out soon: French Dip, a Marinated Pork Tenderloin Dinner and Rattlesnake Pasta, (made with chicken).
T-Macs is open seven days a week: M-Sat 11a-8p and on Sundays from 11a-2p.
We hope you will join us Tuesday, August 31 from 6 8pm as we celebrate this 5-Year Milestone when all dine-In large pizzas will be off. Mark your calendars now; well have a piece of anniversary cake waiting for you!

Snake Hunt Parade
Published on August 25th, 2010 by Sherri and filed under Chamber Activities, Uncategorized |
The Okeene Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 71st Annual Rattlesnake Roundup Parade. The parade begins at 10am downtown Okeene.

2010 Whea Esta Schedule of Events
Published on August 6th, 2010 by Sherri and filed under Whea Esta |
Schedule of Events
All events located at Okeene High School

7:3012:00 Fair Exhibits Entered.…..(Gym)
11am-1:30pm Concessions..….(Gym Lobby)

9:00 a.m. Wheat Walk/Run……..…….(OHS Track)
10:00 a.m. Whea Esta exhibits and booths open..(Gym)
Baby Pageant check-in
10:30 a.m. Baby Pageant……. ..(Gym)
11am1:30 pm Concessions..….(Gym Lobby)
4:30 p.m. Peoples Choice BBQ Tasting.(N. of Cafeteria)
5:30 p.m. Indian Taco Dinner……….(Cafeteria)
7:00 p.m. Award Program…....(Auditorium)
Queen Pageant…..(Auditorium

Brought to you by the Okeene Child Study Club
Children 0-36 months of age are eligible to strut their stuff in the baby pageant.
Three places will be awarded in each age group:
0-12 months, 13-24 months, and 25-36 months.
The babies will be judged by a panel of three judges.
No pageant dresses please. Sunday best, party attire,or a favorite play outfit are all good choices.
Parents are welcome to assist the infants and toddlers acrossthe stage if needed.

(This will decrease the amount of time the babies and siblings spend waiting; making it more enjoyable for them and the parents!!)

Whea Esta August 13 & 14
Published on August 4th, 2010 by Sherri and filed under Whea Esta |

Whea Esta Booklets are available across Okeene at Chamber Member businesses. Pick one up today.
…bidding summer goodbye and welcoming fall,Whea Esta has long brought the community together for a celebration of Okeenes harvest.
Join usfor the 69th annualcelebration, August 13-14, 2010 at the Okeene High School Gym.
Fair Exhibits -Open Fair(premiums paid in all categories)

The Okeene Chamber of Commerce sponsors Whea-Esta. All Premiums are provided by local business donations.
2010 is the first year for Whea Esta to be an Open Fair,
meaning anyone can enter the Fair and/or Baby Pageant. The Queen Pageant and Wheat Show remain closed to only Okeene students.
1.All exhibits are to be entered at Okeene High Schools Gym Lobby Friday, August 13 from &:30 am-12:00pm.
2.One entry per person per category.
3.The sponsoring organizations, school district of Town of Okeene shall not be held responsible for any losssustained on the part of the exhibitor.
6. Exhibits must be owned by the exhibitor and must be aproduct of his/her own handiwork since September oflast year.
7. The Fair Committee reserves the right to make anychanges in the premium list, which seems necessary forthe best interest of the Fair. If the total premiumclaimed exceeds the amount-on-hand for payment, available funds will be prorated.
8. All rules applying to exhibits and exhibitors in theBlaine County Fair of 2010 will automatically apply to the Okeene Whea-Esta Fair.
9.Premiums will be paid Saturday, August 14 from 4:30 -6:00pm at the entry table.
10. EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 From 5-6pm (No Exceptions made.)
Pageants, BBQ Cookoff, Wheat Show and Bread Baking Contest have their own rules and regulations.

4th of July-Okeene style
Published on June 29th, 2010 by Sherri and filed under Chamber Activities, Uncategorized |

11 am 2 pm Trap ShootE. of Airport Hanger
1 pm 6 pm FREE Swim Okeene Pool
5 pm 6 pm Swim Races & Money DiveOkeene Pool
6 pm 7-7:30 pm Picnic Pavilion
6:15 pm 6:30 pm Battery Operated Car Races Circle by Pool
6:00-7pm 7:30-8:30pm Entertainment Pavilion area
7-7:30 pm 8-8:30 pm Races (Turtles, feet, bikes.)Pavilionarea
8:30-9 pm ???? pm Fireworks Pavilion area

Okeene Therapeutic Massage May Business of the Month
Published on May 3rd, 2010 by Sherri and filed under Business of the Month |

20% off all gift certificates during the month of May

The Okeene Chamber of Commerce proudly announces Okeene Therapeutic Massage as the May Business of the Month.
Located at 221 N. Main, nestled between Smith Tax & Accounting and Westfahl Insurance, Stacy Hochstetler, a Certified Massage Therapist, opened the doors of Okeene Therapeutic Massage in June of 2008 and has been relieving locals of aches, pains and stress since then.
Therapeutic massage provides stress reduction and deep relaxation. Massage also decreases blood pressure as it increases circulation, boosts the immune system and offers relief from physical pain. Stacy specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Geriatric and Pregnancy Massages.
Stacy received her certification from the Central State Massage Academy, OKC, in August of 2006. She worked at Serenity Springs in Enid prior to opening her own business in Okeene. Stacy and husband, Mark, have lived in Okeene since July 2006.
The Chamber will host an Open House Wednesday, May 7 from 8:30-11:00am when we will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Breakfast Burritos – ole! Join us for a little taste of Mexico to put the ZIP back in your step for the rest of the week, especially if you happen to be the lucky door prize winner who will receive a FREE 1 hr massage!
Okeene Therapeutic Massage will be offering a 20% off all gift certificates during the month of May in honor of Cinco de Mayo, Mothers Day, Graduation, teacher thank yous and if youre smart youll think ahead to June and take care of Fathers Day too! Make your list and see Stacy for all of your gift giving needs, after all, when it comes to massages, one size fits all!

Buchanan Building named Chamber’s Business of the Month
Published on April 7th, 2010 by Sherri and filed under Business of the Month |
The Buchanan Office Building, located at 316 E. Oklahoma, is owned by Mike & Janel Buchanan. The building we currently know as the Buchanan Building was built in 1983 after the original building burned in 1982. The new building houses 16 office suites currently being used by 9 different businesses.
Mike Buchanan operates the Tag Office, with the help of Brook Nusz and Buchanan Insurance Agency which represents Farmers Insurance Company, Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance, RPS, Inc., Grinnell Reinsurance Company, Foremost and Bristol West Insurance Companies. Mike is also a licensed real estate broker.
Janel Buchanan owns and operates Janels Tans which she started in December of 1994.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company is represented in the Buchanan Building by Mike Haffey. Mike is a claims adjuster/inspector and is one of the original tenants of the Buchanan Building.
Another original tenant is Felder Surveying. Anthony Felder started offering land surveying throughout Oklahoma and has handed his trade down to Tony and his wife, Alice who currently operate the company and employ Reuben Leal.
Bierig Tax Service began offering tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting in November 1986. Sherrie Bierig is the owner of Bierig Tax Service and currently employs her husband, Paul, Tonya Haffner and Teresa Wilson.
North Blaine Water Corporation moved in and began operations in the Buchanan Building in 1992. North Blaine Water currently employs Kerri Westfahl as Office Manager and Curtis Smith as System Operator.
SESACO Sesame Seed Growers employs Danny Peeper and Wayne Janzen, they work with local farmers coordinating sesame seed production.
Youth One, a youth and family counseling service began servicing our community from the Buchanan Building in 2009.
Through the years several other businesses have called the Buchanan Building home, including T & T Cable, Rock Solid Prison Ministry, Westfahl Insurance, WESKEM Chemical, Brickman Oilfield Services, All About You, Bonnies Tanning & Toning, Short Grass Publications, Buchanan Nursing Home Offices, Mary Biggs Tanning, Blanca Lorenz Translating, Rick Shafer, URC, Inc and Marvin Haffey Insurance.
The Buchanan Building, as you can see, has been promoting commerce in Okeene for many years. Please help us celebrate the Buchanan Buildings success by attending the Open House on Tuesday April 22th from 4-6.

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