Midwest City, Oklahoma December 2005

“The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce

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T h e O f f i c e r s a n d D i r e c t o r s o f t h e M i d w e s t C i t y C h a m b e r i n v i t e y o u t o a t t e n d t h e A n n u a l B a n q u e t

A n o f f i c i a l p u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e M i d w e s t C i t y C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

It’s that time of year to look back on the past year and enjoy a night of fellowship as the Chamber holds its Annual Banquet, Friday, January 27, 2006 at the Reed Center in Midwest City. You will enjoy this annual program featuring special recognitions as well as celebrating the Chamber’s past year. President Brian Clemens will reflect on the past year in Chamber business. The event will include the installation of new officers and Board members and an awards presentation honoring Chamber members for their outstanding service. Special awards will be presented to those who have made a difference in the community. These awards represent several aspects of volunteerism and efforts to better our great city. The Ambassador of the year is given to the Ambassador who has attended ribbon cuttings, grand openings and other events. This award, however, is also based on the underlying efforts to promote Midwest City and the business community. The Henry Croak Initiative In Business Award was designed to honor accomplishment in business in Midwest City. This award recognizes the efforts made by

Henry Croak to better the Midwest City community. This award is a unique honor given in recognition of entrepreneurial spirit and outstanding customer service. The President’s Service Award recognizes a Chamber member who exceeds standards of a volunteer. The recipient of this award goes to the person who seems to work tirelessly to better Midwest City. This recipient is likely to be found on several committees or civic groups throughout the community. The Final Award is the Community Spirit Award. This award speaks for itself in that the recipient makes a difference in the community whether it is sharing time, talents, financial and political resources as well as a variety of important causes and projects in the community. Individual reservations are $50 or $500 for a corporate table of 8. Dress for the evening is black tie (optional). A reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner following at 7:00 p.m. If you would like more information, or to make reservations, call the Chamber at 733-3801. All RSVPs must be received by January 23rd. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Left: Let’s Make a Deal winners Allen Clark and Dara McGlamery, left, show off their prizes in the Let’s Make a Deal contest at the Chamber’s annual auction, Oct. 24th at Hudiburg Chevrolet. McGlamery won a trip for two to Cabo San Lucas while Clark won a Harvest Moon. Not pictured was the third winner Meri Walker, who won a $50 gift certificate to Terra Luna Grille.

Below, Theresa Thomas shows off the black Yorkie donated by Midwest Veterinary Hospital to Jennifer Hasel. The puppy was won by Danny Breeden during the auction.

Right: Jason Bell announces the $500 cash winner during FNB’s annual drawing. This year’s winner was Sherri Croak.

Left: Col. Joan Cunningham bids on a silent auction item .

Left: Christie Barnes, pictured with Ken Burchardt, was the winner of a $1,000 shopping spree to Burchardt’s Furniture Gallery.

Left: Lee and Jean Ison and Mark and Linda Barnett visit during the Chamber’s annual auction, while enjoying an Italian meal catered by Primo’s.

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Please allow us to take this opportunity to thank you

for your participation in the 2005

“ A Night of Tricks & Treats ” Auction.

The event was a tremendous success and

your contribution played an important part.

The cooperative effort of our Chamber Membership is a true example of

the “ teamwork” Midwest City is built on.

A Special Thank You To MWC Chamber Members

The...Good ...Printing Co., Inc.

1201 N. Harvey, OKC, OK 73103 (405) 235-9593

For the printing of Auction Tickets & Auction Programs And

The Hudiburg Auto Group I-40 & Hudiburg Dr., MWC, OK 73110 (405) 737-6641

For hosting the Auction.

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Chili’s Grill & Bar 7141 S.E. 29th, 869-0670

October 10, 2005

Wings to Go 1920 S. Air Depot,

455-5500 October 26, 2005

Catalyst Youth Center at Cornerstone Family Church 9900 S.E. 15th St., 737-5599

October 4, 2005

S h a k l e e I n d e p e n d e n t D i s t r i b u t o r s

If you are looking for Shaklee products, look no further. Shaklee Independent Distributors Jackie & Virginia Wright have lived in Midwest City for 15 years and provide the popular Shaklee products such as biodegradable, non-toxic cleaning products. Other products include all natural nutritional supplements for children, teens, men & women, including seniors; water filtration systems; Air Source (filterless air purifiers). In addition to targeted health solutions, the Wright’s also offer Shaklee’s personal and skincare products - all of which are 100% guaranteed.

Shaklee nutritional supplements help people feel better, and the anti-aging products help people look younger, according to the Wright’s.

Shaklee is a 50-year-old company founded in 1946 by Dr Shaklee and is the #1 natural nutrition company in the country. The Wright’s are both in the Health & Wellness and Network Marketing Industries.

“Midwest City has been our home for 15 years and we have something to offer people. We help people create Healthy Lifestyles by teaching them about our products. We have also taught people how to successfully earn extra income from home for those who want to add to or replace their current incomes. We are a family friendly business. “

To order Shaklee products, the Wright’s can be contacted at 732-6833 or by visiting their Web site at www.shapinglifestyles.com.

N e w M e m b e r S t o r i e s

M&S Equipment is a locally owned and operated lawn and garden sales equipment and attachment store selling John Deere, Cub Cadet, Toro, Grasshopper and Branson. The company, established in 1985, is co-owned by Steve and Sondra Kemnitzer

Equipment includes diesel tractors up to 65 horsepower, riding mowers, residential and commercial zero turn units, lawn and garden tractors, walk-behind mowers, chain saws, trimmers and small portable power equipment. They also service and sell parts for major brands of lawn and garden tractors, riding lawn equipment, walk-behind mowers and portable power products including chain saws, trimmers, etc. M&S offers pick-up and delivery, and takes trade-ins on new equipment purchases.

M&S Equipment is located at 8317 NE 23rd (NE 23rd & Midwest Blvd.) Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday—Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The phone number is 602-LAWN (5296). You may email them at msequipm@aol.com, or visit their Web site at www.mslawnequipment.com.

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A r r o w F u n d i n g In 2004, Laura Lucas began Arrow Funding. She returned to Midwest City after leaving the area to seek treatment in Seattle, WA for a severe epilepsy disorder. She has been completely free of the disorder for 16 years.

Arrow Funding is a financial assistance company curtailed for businesses and, in some cases, individuals in need of cash. A description of Arrow Funding includes: factoring or accounts receivable financing; funding of purchase orders; purchasing medical claims w/protection should a lawsuit occur; government contracts; and lawsuit—pre-settlement funding.

Lucas said while living in California for a time, she attended a seminar filled with a group of private funders with different financial interests. She said they were looking for consultants in different areas of the United State to do the legwork

of finding clients then matchmaking the business and its needs to the correct funding source.

“When the right match happens, what used to be financial hardship for a business becomes smooth sailing. Our job is to remove all the financial bumps, thereby allowing businesses to grow and succeed,” she said.

Arrow Funding is located at 1205 S. Air Depot and operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday—Friday. Lucas can be contacted at 391-3301 or at af@mcloudteleco.com.

Laura Lucas

M & S Equipment

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B u s i n e s s A f t e r H o u r s O k l a h o m a C o u n t y N e w s , P e n n y & I r e n e ’ s , E v e l y n ’ s F l o w e r s

Executive Director: Bonnie Cheatwood Economic Development: David Burnett, CEcD Marketing Director: Kathleen Holloway Office Manager/Bookkeepper: Elaina Glover Membership Sales Associate: Colleen Browning CEDC Assistant: Amy Roberson Chamber Photographer: Joe Groves

The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce welcomes letters from members on Chamber news. Please submit information by fax to 733-5633 or by email to information@midwestcityok.com. If you need additional information, please call 733-3801.

Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours Hosted by

IBC Bank 2200 S. Douglas

December 8, 2005

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tinker Federal Credit Union Midwest City Branch located

on Tinker Diagonal

March 2, 2006

5:00—7:00 p.m.

Midwest City Police Chief Brandon Clabes visits with Mary Tucker during Oklahoma County News’ Business After Hours on Oct. 13th. Tucker is OCN’s general manager.

Left: JoAnn Johnson, owner, Penny & Irene;s Flowers & Gifts visits with customers and friends during her Open House/Business After Hours on Oct. 20th. Right: New Mid-west Regional Medical Center CEO Doug Ar-nold and his wife, Jeanie (far left), visit with hospital colleague Sheila Vinson during Evelyn’s Flowers Busi-ness After Hours on Nov. 3rd.

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C h a m b e r M e m b e r s M e e t f o r 2 0 0 6 A n n u a l P l a n n i n g S e s s i o n ; D i s c u s s P r o g r a m o f W o r k Chamber members met on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005 to discuss the 2006 Program of Work held at Rose State College.

President Brian Clemens kicked off the event with a year in review power point presentation outlining the chamber’s programs and events in 2005.

During the conference, several city and community partners gave an update on what is happening in their organizations including Bob Conner, Director, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center; Dr. Jim Cook, President, Rose State College; Susanne Marmande, Associate Executive Director, Midwest Regional Medical Center; Charles Johnson, City Manager, City of Midwest City; Guy Henson, Assistant City Manager, City of Midwest City; Dave Ballew, Director of Internal Operations, City of Midwest City; Bill Scoggan, Superintendent, Mid-Del Schools; and

David Burnett, Economic Development Director, Midwest City Chamber of Commerce.

2006 President Elect Michael Kloiber presented the 2006 Program of Work. The POW was presented and approved by the Board of Directors at the Dec. 6, 2005 Board Meeting.

2005 President Brian Clemens and 2006 President Elect Michael Kloiber

Bob Conner, Director, OC-ALC

Approximately 40 Chamber members attended the planning conference.

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At the October Board of Directors meeting, the seven member Executive Committee was presented for approval to the Board of Directors.

The 2006 Executive Committee includes the following:

2006 President: Mr. Mike Kloiber, Tinker Federal Credit Union 2005 Immediate Past President: Brian Clemens VP of Organization Development: Mr. Clark Bailey, II, SBC VP of Business Development: Mr. Joe Atkinson, North Star Companies, LLC

VP of Community Development: Dr. Jim Cook, Rose State College VP of Public Image: Ms. Connie Vanfleet, Chromalloy Oklahoma Treasurer: Mr. James Finch, BancFirst Mid-Del

The Chamber also welcomes new Directors including:

Jeff Robinson, The Hudiburg Auto Group Jeff Davis, Acorn Growth Companies James Ray, Mid-Del Group Homes Mark Barnett, Wickline United Methodist Church

These businesses and individuals have renewed their investment in the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce since the last Mainstream was published. We thank you for your support!

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Accounting Lifeline Quickbooks Support Ace Alternator & Starter Service Ad Specialties & More, Ltd. Alouette Andy’s Liquor Store Anthony’s TV & Appliance Avalon Homes BancFirst Mid-Del Berle Roofing & Construction Company Best Western Inn & Suites Boomerang Grille Campus Corner Café, LLC Century, Inc. Champion Real Estate, LLC Charles Sharp Agency Choctaw Enterprises, LLC Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools Christian Heritage Academy CMS Willowbrook Commercial Federal Bank Defenders of Dreams Heritage Center Dentistry by Design Diamonds GMAC Real Estate Dominion Real Estate Group Eastwood Development Corporation El Chico Express Personnel

Farmers Insurance Group First Point Insurance Agency, Inc. Geico Goddard Concrete Golden Corral #550 Greg DeQquasie Agency Dr. Dale Hall Hampton Inn—Midwest City Happy Times Child Development Ctr. Hawk Construction Hobby Lobby Integris Prohealth Physicians Integrity Asset Management Jenkins Music Company Jim Campbell Homes Joe L. Wright, D.D.S. JVM, Gemini Builders Ken Hanley Agency—All-State Insurance Lawyers Title of OKC Longburk Real Estate Manorcare Health Services Marine Corps Recruiting Station Midwest City High School Mike’s Medical Morton Outfitters Shelan Whitehead OK Wheel & Brake

Oklahoma Medical Specialists Old Germany Restaurant Penny & Irene’s Flowers & Gifts Pratt & Whitney—OKC Presort First Class, Inc. Primo’s Italian Restaurant Raymond James Rod Chin Semco Color Press, Inc. Shadybrook Advanced Cosmetic & Family Dentistry SMC Technologies, Inc. Sooner Rose Elementary School Star Fuel Marts, LLC / dba All Star Stores Steed Elementary School Stewart Title MWC / OKC Studio Mid-Del Surgery Center of Midwest City Tan & Tone America Timberwood Assisted Living Tinker Elementary School U-Haul of Oklahoma City, INC. Valu-Med Pharmacy Warfel Body Shop, Inc. Wheeler Insurance Wickline United Methodist Church Workforce Oklahoma

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December 6—Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Membership & Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m., RSVP Required 8—East Is In! Luncheon, Spencer’s Special Events Center, 11 a.m. RSVP Required 8—Leadership Inc. Luncheon, Rose State Communications Center Lecture Room, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 8—Business After Hours, IBC Bank, 2200 S. Douglas Blvd., 5:30-7:30 p.m. 26—Chamber office closed in observance of Christmas Holiday January 2—Chamber office closed in observance of New Year’s Day 7—2006 Leadership Midwest City Retreat, Rose State College, 9 a.m.—3 p.m. 12—Leadership Midwest City Class, Fire Station Headquarters, 6– 9 p.m. 16—Chamber office closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 19—Leadership Midwest City Class, Mid-Del Technology Center, 6-9 p.m. 24—Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m., RSVP Required 26—Leadership Midwest City Class, Midwest Regional Medical Center, 6-9 p.m. 27—Quarterly Awards Luncheon, Tinker Club, 11:30 a.m. RSVP Required 27—Chamber’s Annual Banquet, Reed Center, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:00 p.m. dinner RSVP Required February 2– Leadership Midwest City Class, Chamber office, 6-9 p.m. 7—Business After Hours, Mid-Del Technology Center, 1621 Maple Dr., 5-7 p.m. 9—Leadership Midwest City Class, Rose State College, 6-9 p.m. 9— Ambassador’s Chili Luncheon, Fire Station Headquarters, 11 a.m.—1 p.m. 10—Midwest City Night at the Hornets, Ford Center, 7 p.m. 16—Leadership Midwest City Class, Industry Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 23—Leadership Midwest City Class, Atkinson Heritage Center, 6-9 p.m. 28—Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber office, 11:45 a.m., RSVP Required

N e w M e m b e r s Aloha Pools and Spas Ms. Sarah Bell 390-3822 14385 NE 23rd Choctaw, OK 73020 Swimming Pool/Spa Supplies/Installation Arrow Funding Ms. Laura Lucas 391-3301 1205 S. Air Depot Midwest City, OK 73110 A/R Financing/Government Contracts Medical/Purchase Medical Claims www.arrowfunding.com Best Western Inn & Suites Mr. Ken Patel 737-6060 6701 Tinker Diagonal Midwest City, OK 73110 Hotels/Motels Cherry Center Mr. Nick Harroz 732-2556 200 Harroz Ln. Midwest City, OK 73110 Office & Retail Space/Business Parks Mike Childers Homes, Inc. Mr. Mike Childers 769-2415 11239 Sewell Ave. Choctaw, OK 73020 New Home Construction m.childers@cox.net DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management Ms. Debbie Gage 767-9516 4013 NW Expressway, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Education www.devry.edu The Diluzio Group, LLC Mr. Rudy Diluzio 210-227-3400 314 E. Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78205 Technology Management/Services www.diluziogroup.com First Command Financial Planning Mr. Matthew Griffith 737-8594 7919 Mid America Blvd., Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73135 Financial Services/Financial Planning www.firstcommand.com

Keller Williams Ms. Sondra Kemnitzer 627-2496 19141 Ranchwood Ln. Harrah, OK 73045 Real Estate Keller Williams Ms. Therese Sackreiter 737-7693 1315 Gateway Plaza Midwest City, OK 73110 Real Estate M & S Equipment Ms. Sondra Kemnitzer 424-5296 8317 N.E. 23rd Midwest City, OK 73141 Lawn & Garden Equipment & Supplies www.mslawnequipment.com Merrill Lynch Ms. Lisa Shannon 270-1822 211 N. Robinson Ave., Suite 1800 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Financial Services lisa_shannon@ml.com Midwest Manor Apartments Ms. Janet Schroeder 732-6668 327 N. Midwest Blvd. Midwest City, OK 73110 Apartments/Furnished Apartments MTC Technologies Mr. Phil Ficus 619-0900 4600 SE 29th, Suite 704 Del City, OK 73115 Engineering Services Contractors/Consulting www.mtctechnologies.com Rabbit Run Builders/ Choctaw Land & Cattle Co. Ms. Corkey Heiskell 390-4444 P.O. Box 411 Choctaw, OK 73020 Land Development/Custom Home Builder sales@choctawlandandcattle.com Rite Place Storage Mr. Bill Garrick 672-4303 3150 E. Reno Oklahoma City, OK 73117 Storage—Commercial Climate Controlled www.riteplace.com

Scrappin’ 4 Fun Ms. Jodi McTeir 732-1484 1200 S. Air Depot, Suite U Midwest City, OK 73110 Scrapbooking/Artwork Classes scrapinforfun@aol.com Shaklee Independent Distributors Mr. Jackie & Ms. Virginia Wright 732-6833 2200 S. Post Rd. Midwest City, OK 73130 Health & Wellness/Network Marketing shapinglifestyles@yahoo.com Sun Loan Ms. Michelle Manning 619-3467 5529 SE 15th, Suite G Del City, OK 73115 Tax Preparation/Small Loans www.sunloan.com Walgreens Ms. Denise Adams 741-1304 1601 S. Air Depot Blvd. Midwest City, OK 73110 Drug Store/Pharmacy www.walgreens.com Walgreens Mr. Mark Pagoria 741-0808 101 N. Midwest Blvd. Midwest City, OK 73110 Drug Store/Pharmacy www.walgreens.com Walgreens Mr. Pete Johnson 741-0753 9950 S.E. 15th ST. Midwest City, OK 73130 Drug Store/Pharmacy www.walgreens.com Word Aflame Ministries, Inc. Mr. Larry Wheatley 732-1124 9029 E. Reno Midwest City, OK 73130 Churches www.wamchurch.com

These businesses and individuals have joined the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce since the last Mainstream was published. Welcome to the Midwest City Chamber and we thank you for your support!

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Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Ticket price includes meal and drinks. One ticket per person.

Proceeds will benefit MWC Chamber new member programs.

AMBASSADOR CHILI COOK OFF! Thursday, February 9, 2006

Time: 11:00 am –1:00 p.m.

Location: MWC Fire Dept.

Headquarters Station #1

T i n k e r a n d t h e A e r o E O C P r i m e s C o n f e r e n c e a S u c c e s s

The first-ever “Tinker and the Primes” Business Opportunity & Intelligence Conference was held November 18th at the Reed Center with approximately 300 participants. The conference was developed by the Eastern Oklahoma County MRO & Aerospace Partnership in association with the Tinker AFB Office for Small and Disadvantaged Business Source Development and the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission in an effort to make Oklahoma businesses more aware of the contracting opportunities available to them through Tinker AFB, Mike Monroney FAA Center, and their Prime Contractors. Over 30 conference exhibitors were available to talk with businesses about "source qualifying" for contracts directly related to Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), or systems related contracting. The conference also touched on operational issues, such as the upcoming Gate Realignment Project and Housing Privatization Project. For more information about the MRO & Aerospace Partnership, visit www.aeroeoc.com.

Above: Guest Speaker during the luncheon at Tinker in the Primes was Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, who spoke on the importance of aerospace to Oklahoma. Top right: Joe Atkinson, North Star Companies, LLC visits with Dwayne Collins of Mid-America Business Park. Right: Partici-pants visit more than 30 exhibi-tors during the conference.

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The foundation of Mid-west City’s existence is its mission as a support community for Tinker Air Force Base. The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce places the highest priority on issues and activities that protect and preserve Tinker. The efforts of the Mid-west City Chamber of Commerce in support of Tinker ensures bene-fits to the entire county. To this end, the Military Affairs Commit-tee asks for your assistance in obtaining funding for the Tinker Quarterly Awards program. The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce origi-nated this program with Tinker AFB over 20 years ago and is recognized by Pentagon officials to be one of the finest in the country. The participants are nominated by their unit command-ers, tested in written exams and oral interviews on their knowledge of requirements for duties they perform, and their volunteer ac-tivities on and off the base. Win-ners at the Squadron level then

compete against one another at the base wide level, and those are the winners who receive packets from the Midwest City Chamber and its membership supporters. In 2005, each of the top three quarterly winners received $300 in gift certificates and sav-ings bonds and $600 in cash. This is a great marketing opportunity for you. Your business will be visible to over 300 attendees at each quarterly awards luncheon in the form of a power point presen-tation as well as being printed in the program. Contributors may also attend the luncheons periodi-cally. In addition, the winners receive a list of contributors in their packet. The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce is the pre-senter to the top twelve overall base winners for the year for both the Air Force & Navy personnel. We know you will want to be a part of this program that supports are finest military person-nel at Tinker Air Force Base. For further information, please contact the Chamber at 733-3801.

The Chamber would like to thank the following who continue to support this important

and rewarding program.

Akropolis AmeriSuites Applebee’s Arvest Bank Avalon Homes BancFirst Mid-Del Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Barnes & Johnson Funeral Homes Clark Construction, Inc. Comfort Inn & Suites Data Monitor Systems, Inc. Davis Paint & Collision Dee’s Tire Store El Chico Restaurant First American Title & Trust Co. First National Bank Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Express House of Realty The Hudiburg Auto Group Jordan Building Co., Inc. Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant Matherly Mechanical Contractors Mid-First Bank Midwest Regional Medical Center

North Star Companies, LLC O’Higgins Lawn & Garden Center OG&E Electric Services Oklahoma Blood Institute Oklahoma Natural Gas Company Old Germany Restaurant Pelicans Restaurant Poblano Grill Quiznos Subs Rib Crib Rose State College Santa Fe Cattle Company Sarah Planer, RE/MAX Schlotzsky’s Stewart Title-MWC/OKC SWM & Sons Homes Taylor Investments The Boeing Company The Cutt Company Tinker Federal Credit Union Travel Gallery

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H o l i d a y L i g h t s S p e c t a c u l a r i s U n d e r w a y The lights and sounds of the holiday season are filling the air at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, as the Holiday Lights Spectacular is underway. The light display will be open from 6-10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and from 6-11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. The lights will run through Friday, December 30th.

Volunteers are also needed to serve as greeters and collectors.

Carriage rides will be available each night for $6 and Primo’s Italian Restaurant will serve free hot chocolate on Friday

and Saturday nights.

Directions to the lights, take Interstate 40-240, exit Douglas Blvd. going north. Follow Douglas to S.E. 15th. Turn left on S.E. 15th, go west to Century Blvd. Turn right and follow the road back to the entrance. Snowflakes, placed along S.E. 15th, help guide the way to the entrance.

Groups are welcome to drive through, with guides available to help give an in-depth tour and information regarding the lights, and a few other surprises. For more information or to volunteer, please

call Laura Beeler at the Parks and Recreation Department at 739-1288.

5905 Trosper Road P.O. Box 10980 Midwest City, OK 73140

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