Transcript: The Community Focus Update (05/13/21)

he Community Focus Update

Date: May 13th, 2021

Note: This is a working document information may change. Missing numbers means stories were dropped.

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Mike: In this week’s program we’ll visit the Hee Haw dance in Afton, We’ll discuss tourism with LT Gov Matt Pinnell, and later we’ll dispel some jail rumors with Ottawa County Sheriff David Dean

All this and more, here on The Community Focus Update!

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Mike: Welcome to our 54th episode of the Community Focus Update. I’m Michael Woodruff. Before we dive into what's going on around Ottawa County let's talk about our sponsors.

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Mike: If you’d like to advertise or be a sponsor of The Community Focus Update it’s only $10 an episode during the covid-19 pandemic. Email me at Michael at Woodruff Media Management dot com with the Word “advertising” in the subject line.

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(Afton Hee Haw Dance) Mike: Last week we told you about an upcoming senior event in Afton. The Hee Haw dance was on Saturday Evening May 8th. We had an opportunity to talk to the organizer and get some insight using obscure Hee Haw lingo

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Mike: In addition to locals being at the event folks from Southwest City Missouri, Grove, and Vinita also attended. As mentioned the Afton seniors meet the first and third of each month. Admission is by donation to learn more, call the number on the screen.

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OK LT GOV Visits Miami Travel Info Center

Mike: Also on Saturday May 8th Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell visited Miami with his family to promote Oklahoma Tourism. We had an opportunity to speak with him and ask how state tourism will be as the covid-19 pandemic appears to be concluding.

Lower Third: Matt Pinnell (R), Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Mike: In addition to LT Gov. Pinnell visiting, Oklahoma State Representative Steve Bashore, Miami Mayor, Bless Parker, a possum named Opal, and a representative from a local tribe was also present.

Lower Third: Gregory….

#3 (One Shot/Video) Route 66 Fest Mike: This week the City of Miami officially announced their upcoming Route 66 Heritage Feast, if you missed our livestream of CASA’s Cherish the Children cruise night you were ahead of the curve. Here’s a sampling of that interview

Lower Third: Amanda Davis, Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

Mike: The Route 66 Heritage fest will be on July 30th and 31st in downtown Miami and will feature music, cars, vendors and more. To become a vendor or a sponsor give the Miami CVB a call at 918-542-4435

The Community Focus Update will be broadcasting from the event and if you’d like to advertise during our program it is only $25! To learn more visit our website Woodruff Media Management dot com slash events.

Mike: After the break we'll be sitting down with Ottawa County Sheriff David Dean to discuss his first 100 days in office. Until then here’s more information you need to know. Upcoming Government Meetings

Ottawa County Commissioners Monday May17, 1:45pm (online)

Miami City Council Monday May 17, 6pm (online/in person) Fairland Board of Trustees Special Meeting May 17, 6pm

Commercial Break (Unity of Joplin, Paid)

Mike: Welcome Back everyone.

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Lower Third: David Dean (R), Ottawa County Sheriff

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Mike: Coming up after the break, we’ll talk about what's coming up on the next episode of The Community Focus Update.

Did you know trivia

Commercial Break (Ottawa County Farmers Market :30, Paid)

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Mike: Welcome Back everyone.

Mike: In next week's episode we’ll be speaking with a local author who is releasing a book about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and we’ll be visiting the 4 state Draft Horse and Mule sale at the Miami Fairgrounds.

Well that’s it for this week’s program. Be sure to like and share this video and become our friend on Facebook. Thanks again for watching. We’ll see you next week!

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