WAUKOMIS, Okla. —
This little town on U.S. 81 is booming.
Waukomis is adding as many as four businesses to the town: TNT Gunworks and Subway, construction of which along the highway is nearly complete, and two more expected to open by summer.
Waukomis Park Committee, Waukomis Public Schools, the city of Waukomis and several churches and other donors recently raised $22,000 to purchase a new, large LED sign for the town, said Tim Vanover, Waukomis vice mayor. The sign, placed in town park, is used for town announcements.
Vanover said the town has two more new signs welcoming people into Waukomis, one of which is painted on a large propane tank.
“We’ve got a big propane tank,” said Vanover. “It’s one that the trucks fill out of. It’s owned by the Ames Co-Op.”
Vanover said Waukomis FFA chapter painted the other new welcome sign in Waukomis.
Construction and renovation in the town of Waukomis is a sure indicator that the city is growing.
“The city of Waukomis has constructed a brand new shop and maintenance building for city employees,” said Vanover. “The C.F. Hays community building has been renovated by the Waukomis Fair Board.”
Waukomis Cemetery sustained damage from a tornado last year, said Vanover, and there has been some rebuilding at the cemetery.
“Waukomis Cemetery Board built a new maintenence building,” said Vanover.
The cemetery board is seeking donations to help pay for the repair and there will be a 5K race, the Sooner Celebration Run, in August to raise funds toward that end.
Waukomis also boasts new homes being built in the area.
“The new building addition, Chisholm Trail Estates, has two new houses going up. Good-sized houses,” said Vanover.
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Waukomis Park Committee, Waukomis Public Schools, the city of Waukomis and several churches and other donors recently raised $22,000 to purchase a new, large LED sign for the town, said Tim Vanover, Waukomis vice mayor. The sign, placed in the town park, is used for town announcements. (Staff Photo by BILLY HEFTON)
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2013 OUR HERITAGE, OUR FUTURE
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A time to give
Bob Farrell volunteers for a number of organizations throughout Enid, a labor of love that began during his 25-year active duty Air Force career, at which time he rose to the rank of chief master sergeant.
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Growth spurt
The market normally opens the second Saturday of May, the week after Tri-State Music Festival. June 22 is the annual GreEnid promotion. Hours are 8-11 a.m. each Saturday during the season.
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A way to fund progress
Cherokee Strip Community Foundation was started in 1999 and began receiving funds in 2000. The initial funds were raised because of a challenge match from Sisters of Mercy, former owners of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, which started the match program as a way to help the community.
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'I love you Grandma warms my heart'
“I can tell Grandma one time, and she knows what the children need, grabs her stuff and goes and does it. It’s like having another teacher.” — Hoover Elementary teacher Nicole Moneypenny
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AMBUCS pride
“Enid is known as the AMBUCS capital of the world because there’s more AMBUCS in Enid per capita than any other city in the country." — Kent Clingenpeel, National AMBUCS president and Enid AM AMBUCS member
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'A beautiful thing'
“When we talk about developing professional airmen, our community involvement is a big part of it.” — Col. Darren James, commander of 71st Flying Training Wing
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Stepping Stones and Van’s House are housed at the same facility and are there to provide help for those who are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction.
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People making a difference
From vocational rehabilitation and homeless shelter services to community arts programs, a significant portion of Enid’s non-profit causes benefit directly when people shop at or donate to local thrift stores.
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Care to share
Junior Welfare League bought adjoining buildings downtown and has been operating Return Engagement from one of the buildings but hopes to expand the store throughout both buildings.
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