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The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2023/409829
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The City of Choctaw operates a community contact system, Blackboard Connect, that alerts citizens of emergency situations such as fires and dangerous weather conditions, as well as Public Works issues, such as water outages and street closures due to repairs. Alerts are sent to all phone numbers on file in the public phone record database located within Choctaw City limits, and citizens can register additional phone numbers and set up text and email notifications, as well as access past notifications and opt out of future alert contacts by creating an account at https://choctawcity.portal.finalsiteconnect.com/Entry
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Reminder:
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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๐ September 13th is Graycen Kupczynski Day! ๐
Diagnosed in January of 2020, Graycen courageously battled Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After 27 months of intensive treatment, she was officially declared in remission. Her unwavering spirit is an inspiration to us all. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we salute her remarkable journey, kind heart, resilience, and vibrant personality. ๐ #GraycenKupczynskiDay #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
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A big shout out to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for stocking Ten Acre Lake Park and providing support and information to anglers at the Fishing Derby. Thank you to CJ'S Bait Shop for providing bait to all anglers. Thank you, Kiwanis, for providing volunteers and support during the event. Also, thank you to Alchemy Ice Lab for providing delicious snacks, drinks, and snow cones for the event.
#ODWC #CJ'sBaitShop #Kiwanis #AlchemyIceLab
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Thank you everyone for coming out to the Fishing Derby at Ten Acre Lake Park on September 9th. The event was a huge success! Great job catching lots of fish, winning prizes, and spending time together as a community!
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City Crews have located a main break on NE 23rd and Indian Meridian. Water will be shut off approximately east of Choctaw Rd and North of NE 23rd for 4-6 hours while crews work to repair the line. Water will be restored in 4 - 6 hours. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
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Join us for the Fishing Derby at Ten Acre Lake Park Saturday, September 9th from 8am - 11am. Registration begins at 7:30am at the tent. We will have a snow cone truck, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to assist the public, CJ's Bait Shop donating bait for the derby, and great prizes to be won from catching tagged fish and having your name drawn in the raffle! See everyone tomorrow morning!
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The next Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/public-recreation-advisory-board/2023/409946
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September 8th is Avery Clark Day!
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we pay tribute to Avery Clark, who, at just 18 years old, confronted Anaplastic Large T-cell Lymphoma with remarkable strength and determination. Let's celebrate her unwavering spirit and spread awareness about childhood cancer.
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Registration for the Fishing Derby is Saturday, September 9th at 7:30am at Ten Acre Lake Park. We will have a registration table and tent set up in the grass near the water. The Derby begins at 8am. Hope to see you there catching a great time!
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The City Council/Choctaw Utilities Authority will meet in Special Session on Monday, September 11, 2023. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2023/409829.
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Join us for the Fishing Derby at Ten Acre Lake Park Saturday, September 9th from 8am - 11am. We will have a snow cone truck, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to assist the public, CJ's Bait Shop donating bait for the derby, and great prizes to be won from catching tagged fish and having your name drawn in the raffle!
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This dog was picked up on Dean Street. Please call Animal Control officer Kenny Grant for more information at 405-390-2999.
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The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/planning-commission/2023/409861
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CITY OF CHOCTAW OK STATEMENT FROM MAYOR CHAD ALLCOX
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Ten Acre Lake Park is now back open to the public! We have added a 1/2-mile paved walking trail and a parking lot! We are also excited to announce that we will have new benches that will be installed soon! This all comes just in time for our annual Fishing Derby that will be held at Ten Acre Lake Park Saturday, September 9th. Come out and enjoy the new improvements to the park and catch a great time at the Fishing Derby! We hope to see you there!
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The Pepper Festival is today at Choctaw Creek Park! Join us 6pm - 8pm where we will have a pepper eating contest, live music, dunk tank, photo booths, produce/baked/craft vendors, and delicious food trucks! Here is the vendor line up for tomorrow: WILEY ONE SAUCE BEAM FARM WILD ROOTS SHELLY WONG/ PRODUCE, EGGS, HOT FOOD THE FROM SCRATCH KITCHEN RANE'S TREASURES/ JEWELRY K&M/ CANNED FOOD AND HERBS TORTUGA MICRO FARM/ PRODUCE PREPAID TRIPLE CROSS ACRES/ PRODUCE HUFFMAN FAMILY FARM/ PRODUCE THE FARMHOUSE OLIVE OIL CO/INFUSED OILS AND SEASONINGS 4C AG SERVICE/ PRODUCE, BEEF, PORK, EGGS JOHNNIE'S PEPPER JELLIES & GARDEN TREATS MARK MCCRAW/BOOKS DAUGHTY'S DELIGHTS/ BAKED GOODS PREPAID JANICE'S KITCHEN/ PRETZELS, COOKIES, CANNED FOOD CODY'S HONEY FARM/ HONEY ECCENTRIC OBSCURITIES MOM & SONS BAKERY BLOSSOMS FARM CANDY BY MANDY, FREEZE DRIED CANDY BEAUTIFUL PPL THE BIG FRIENDLY/ BEER TRUCK AFONSO'S SMOKED BBQ HOT DOG OKC KONA ICE ASH AND DYE LLC ROTARY CLUB SNACK SEASON/BAKED GOODS SILVER THISTLE FLOWER FARM/ FLOWERS GRATEFUL DAYS ORGANICS/ PRODUCE KATHERINES DESIGN STUDIO/ TSHIRTS, TUMBLERS, MUGS BUSY HANDS BEADING/ JEWELRY WILD BERGAMOT/SOAP AND BODY STUFF HOWDY GOOSE/ CROCHET ITEMS BLACKJACK HILL NURSERY FUQUA HOMEMADE LEMONADE SARA'S CRAFTIN/ CUPS, PENS, OTHER MERCH BB'S FASHION DESIGN/JEWELRY OKLAHOMA ACADEMY FARM/ PRODUCE SWEET TEMPTATIONS CHIOKIE JK'S ZOO TALES SWEET JAE'S SOUTHERN TREATS GMA JAN'S MUNCHIES N MORE CRYSTAL-CLAIR CREATIONS DAMSEL IN DEFENSE MARMEN WOODWORKS TAWNY CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS/COMMUNITY OUTREACH JB'S BEADS WILD SMILES FACE PAINTING
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๐ Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Choctaw ๐
Today is Kensley Graham Day in Choctaw!
Diagnosed at the age of 9, Kensleyโs incredible strength and unwavering spirit during her 31-month battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) continues to inspire us all. Join us in honoring her legacy by spreading awareness about childhood cancer and supporting the brave children who face this challenge daily.
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