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Burns Flat Community Newsletter
Online Edition of What's Up! in Business Development for Burns Flat
DECEMBER 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
The Burns Flat Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a great 2009! We look forward to celebrating Christmas in our small community where traditional values still have value and where we know most of our neighbors. We will be working on our 2009 chamber goals over the next few weeks and would be glad to talk to you about them. From all of us to all of you,
Merry Christmas!
LET'S GET THE RECYCLING BALL ROLLING
Here it is almost 2009 and Burns Flat America doesn’t have a recycling program. Somebody should do something about that! During the monthly meeting of the Burns Flat Chamber of Commerce meeting, the chamber voted to form a committee to investigate possibilities for recycling in our community. Committee members are Tom Collins, Brian Mooney, and Tom Sander. If you have ideas or want to help in this process, please contact one of these community leaders.
Two Students Recognized at Chamber Meeting.
Jade Pankratz and Kara Crotts were recognized by High School Principal McGown as the Student of the Month and Eagle of the Month. Both students are exceptional academic performers and are involved in sports and other extracurricular activities.
No News is Good News…Except in the News Business. If you have news of value to our community, please email it to tomspence0302@gmail.com
Did you have to read someone else’s copy of this newsletter or would like to read last month’s but can’t seem to remember where you placed it? This newsletter is also posted online and archived for future retrieval. Just go to www.burnsflat.org and select community news—the bottom button on this page.
The next Chamber Meeting is scheduled for 19 January 2009 at MODA. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with a potluck meal. There is no December meeting. For information on chamber membership, contact Chamber President Brian Moony at the Burns Flat GPNB or Kathy Carlisle at MODA.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Scout Leaders Needed!
Leaders are needed to keep scouting alive in our community for years to come. We have a great history and the values and skills that Scouts learn are worth keeping. Contact Tom Collins for more information: 562-3574.
Beauty Shop Equipment for sale including hydraulic chair, manicure table, dryer chair, and more. 580.445.5291.
KATHERINE’S BRITTLE NOW OPEN AT THE STATION
Come visit the newest addition to The Station—A Mini Mall. Katherine Wade has set up shop with Katherine’s Brittle and More. The chamber sampled her treats last month and you will definitely want to make this a regular stop.
If you would like to place an ad for a small fee, please contact Kathy Carlisle at MODA: 562-3111.
Around the Community...
Halliburton works with Grade School Children on Environmental Awareness.
District Manager Guy Fox announced at the Chamber Meeting that Halliburton is working with the 4th and 5th grade children on environmental awareness. Currently children are participating in a poster contest for cash prizes. Let’s see what the next generation has to say about taking care of our environment.
Eagle’s Nest Holds 6th Annual Customer Appreciation Day !
Tom & Shelia Collins of the Eagle’s Nest held their 6th annual customer appreciation day on Saturday, November 15th. Turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings were provided to all that came between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. All donations and tips were provided to the ministerial alliance. Between the donations made by patrons and those added by Tom and Shelia, the event provided $500 for the alliance. Everyone was well fed and others will be fed in the weeks to come because of this event. From all in the community to the Eagles Nest: We appreciate you!
Chamber Publishes Important Phone Numbers!
Jerry Mertz compiled a list of local business, service, and generally useful phone numbers. Pick one up from your local business or follow the link to the list on the electronic version of this newsletter. Updates and new information are always appreciated.
AA Groups Meet
Newcomers and old-timers welcomed!
New Leaf Group: Tuesdays @ 7pm at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Broad Highway Group: Wednesdays @ 8pm at 310 Pueblo Street.
BFDC SCHOOL EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2008
1 JH BB TOURNAMENT
2 HS BB TOURNAMENT
3 JH BB TOURNAMENT
4 JH BB TOURNAMENT
5 HS VS CARNEGIE H
6 SAT TEST/ JH TOURNAMENT
7 JH BB VS ELK CITY H
8 HS BB TOURNAMENT
9 HS BB TOURNAMENT
10 ACT TEST/ FFA ADV LEADERSHIP
11 EXCELLENCE & DEVELOPMENT @ OKC
12 VOCAL MUSIC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 7 PM/ COLLEGE GOVT FINAL 8:30-10;30
13 STUDENT COUNCIL/ FCCLA CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST/ HS BB @NAVAJO/COLLEGE ALGEBRA FINAL
14 9 WKS TEST/HS BB WASHITA COUNTY FESTIVAL @ CANUTE/JH BB @ MANGUM
15 9 WEEKS TEST/END OF 1ST SEMEMSTER/ HS WASHITA COUNTY BB FESTIVAL @ CANUTE
16 CHRISTMAS VACATION THRU JAN 4TH
Alliance Shifts Focus to Christmas Baskets and Angel Tree Gifts!
The Burns Flat – Dill City Ministerial Alliance once again served the community by providing Thanksgiving baskets to needy families. In all, 56 baskets and turkeys were distributed for the Thanksgiving week. This has been a growing ministry for the past few years and is expected to be even more vital this year. This is not only a chance to help families that hunger this fall, but a chance to be a part of God’s love.
The alliance now shifts its focus to Christmas. Last year the alliance provided 70 families with food baskets at Christmas and 165 children received an Angel Gift with the Christmas basket.
This is great! I want to be a part of it. What can I do to help people in my own community? If you want to volunteer to help sort and box food or to set up a food drop off at your business, contact Tom Spence at (580) 515 2995. If you want to make a donation to the Alliance, you may mail a check or money order to Ministerial Alliance, Box 142, Burns Flat OK 73624 or call Dwight Shephard at (580) 515 4319 to arrange for cash donations.
Food baskets will be distributed from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Burns Flat on December 23rd but this is truly a community effort. The other churches participating in the alliance are the First Baptist Church and Grace Baptist Church of Dill City and the First Baptist Church and Living Waters, Assembly of God Church of Burns Flat.
In a time when almost everyone seems to be complaining about the economy and tough times, please take a moment to see how truly blessed we are in this country and especially in Western Oklahoma.
The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Matthew 25:40 (NIV)
I would like to find a church in this area. Follow this link.
What’s That Address?
The Chamber of Commerce voted to purchase address numbers for businesses along State Highway 44. The numbers will help with deliveries, directions, and add a more professional touch to our main street. Don’t make your new customer’s guess where you are located. Chamber members will be stopping by your business soon. If you are not a member of the Chamber of Commerce, this would be a great time to join. Numbers should be placed over the entrance door if possible.
Got News?
If you have some business, school, government, or information of general interest to the community of Burns Flat, please email it to Tom Spence for consideration to be included in this newsletter.
What's Happening in our School System? Check it out!
or follow this link: http://www.bfdc.k12.ok.us/
DIDJANO
Didjano (did you know) that most Fridays at 7:45 a.m. young Christian men and women meet in the High School music room? The group is called Youth Alive. They were the group that ran the See You at the Pole event this year. See You at the Pole was held from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. at the BF-DC High School on 24 September 2008. The five churches of the Burns Flat - Dill City Ministerial Alliance are providing supporting services to Youth Alive in accordance with the following schedule.
Oct—Cumberland Presbyterian
Nov--1st Baptist Burns Flat
Dec--Grace Baptist Dill City
Jan--Living Waters 1st Assembly of God
Feb--Dill City Baptist
Mar-May--To Be Determined
Follow this link for important dates and updates at the Western Technology Center.
http://www.wtc.tec.ok.us for
more information.
Remember, that you make pick up a hard copy newsletter at Chamber of Commerce businesses and other high traffic locations around town. Print and online versions vary somewhat based on deadlines, space limitations, and updates provided by community members (updates available online only).
See you next month!
