New Americans Naturalized
FAITH IN U.S.: St. Pius X School in Tulsa recently hosted a naturalization ceremony for 35 individuals. These individuals represented all but one continent in the world. Some of the countries that were represented included Australia, Bulgaria, Peru and France. Assistant Principal Theresa Adams spoke with Chief United States District Judge Claire V. Eagan about holding the ceremony at the school. Both agreed that the event would be very educational for students.
Day of Caring Kicks Off United Way
More than 1,000 supporters from the greater Tulsa community helped kick off United Way’s 2009 Campaign at the 18th Annual Day of Caring Friday, Sept. 11 at the University of Tulsa’s Chapman Stadium.
Bartlesville: It’s Time for Adventure
Bartlesville is located just one and a half hours southwest of Joplin, MO. Enjoy the beauty of nature’s fall colors as you step back in time to the days of cowboys and Indians. Celebrate Oklahoma’s early beginnings by enjoying the activities of Dewey Western Heritage weekend.
September Proclaimed “Hunger Action Month”
Both Governor Brad Henry and Mayor Kathy Taylor have proclaimed September “Hunger Action Month” in an effort to mobilize the public to take action against domestic hunger. Right here in Eastern Oklahoma, the number of people seeking food at emergency food pantries has risen by about 40 percent over the past year due to the economic downturn.
Bank of Oklahoma Collects Books
Bank of Oklahoma, Volunteers of America, The News on 6 and The CW 12/19 partnered to collect thousands of books for underprivileged children throughout Oklahoma during the sixth-annual Caring for Kids Book by Book literacy campaign. In total, the campaign collected 41,084 books this year alone.
Safe Kids and Tulsa Fire Department Inspect Child Seats
Safe Kids Tulsa Area today opened its new car seat inspection station at the Tulsa Fire Department Station 22. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will perform the inspections on a drop-in basis. Technicians will also train parents and caregivers in the proper installation and setup of their own specific car seats in their own vehicles. The station, located at 7303 E. 15th St., will be open 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. every third Thursday of the month.
The Readers Have Chosen
The votes have been tallied, and here are the results of the 2009 Readers’ Choice for “Best of Greater Tulsa”:
Tulsa CPAs Join State Society
Three Tulsa residents recently received acceptance into the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Christina Farrah, , chief financial officer of Lohrey & Associates in Tulsa; Jennafer N. Hill, a tax staff member of Hogan Taylor, in Tulsa; and Owen D. Schlipf, an assurance staff member of Hogan Taylor, , in Tulsa, entered the society as Fellow Members.
Jenks CPA Joins State Society
A Jenks, Okla., resident recently received acceptance into the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Randall T. Nerger, , joined the society as a Fellow Member. Nerger is a senior audit associate at Grant Thornton, in Tulsa, Okla.
Tulsa CPAs Join State Society
Four Tulsa, Okla. residents recently received acceptance into the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Keith A. Cundiff, , an assurance senior at Hogan Taylor, ; Christina J. McCrery, , a staff accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, ; Kevin G. Reid, , a senior auditor at Hogan Taylor, and Danielle M. Sheets, , a tax senior at Deloitte Tax, all entered the society as Fellow Members.
Bank of America Business Capitol Provides $55 Million Asset-Based Loan to Cedar Creek, Inc.
Bank of America Business Capital, one of the world’s largest asset-based lenders, announced today that it provided a $55 million senior secured credit facility to Cedar Creek, Inc., a lumber and manufactured wood distributor based in Tulsa, Okla. The asset-based loan is being used to refinance existing debt. Bank of America is also providing Cedar Creek with treasury management products and services. ClearRidge Capital acted as advisor for the transaction.
Goals to Exceed for TAUW
The Tulsa Area United Way volunteers announced a new goal for the year. The goal was revealed by a local Girl Scout troop who proudly walked into the conference room carrying large signs.
Tulsa PRSA Holds 31st Annual Silver Link Awards Ceremony
The Tulsa Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America () held the 31st annual Silver Link Awards ceremony June 18, 2009, at The Silo Event Center at Redberry Farm. Fourteen Silver Link Awards and 15 Awards of Merit were presented to the Tulsa area’s top public relations, marketing and communications professionals to recognize achievement in the public relations field.
Leadership Jenks Class of ’09
Leadership Jenks identifies and motivates emerging leaders within the Jenks community. Topics are designed to familiarize the participants with civic and municipalities issues and local organizations.
Six New Oklahoma Search Team Dogs Receive Needed Supplies
(TULSA) – As part of Cherokee Casinos ‘Anything Can Happen’ promotion, the Oklahoma Task Force One Canine Search Team recently received a $10,000 donation. The donation was given as a surprise to the unit, which is gathering supplies for six new dogs to be trained and aided properly.
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