Buchanan Building named Chamber’s Business of the Month
The Buchanan Office Building, located at 316 E. Oklahoma, is owned by Mike & Janel Buchanan. The building we currently know as the Buchanan Building was built in 1983 after the original building burned in 1982. The new building houses 16 office suites currently being used by 9 different businesses.
Mike Buchanan operates the Tag Office, with the help of Brook Nusz and Buchanan Insurance Agency which represents Farmers Insurance Company, Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance, RPS, Inc., Grinnell Reinsurance Company, Foremost and Bristol West Insurance Companies. Mike is also a licensed real estate broker.
Janel Buchanan owns and operates Janel’s Tans which she started in December of 1994.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company is represented in the Buchanan Building by Mike Haffey. Mike is a claims adjuster/inspector and is one of the original tenants of the Buchanan Building.
Another original tenant is Felder Surveying. Anthony Felder started offering land surveying throughout Oklahoma and has handed his trade down to Tony and his wife, Alice who currently operate the company and employ Reuben Leal.
Bierig Tax Service began offering tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting in November 1986. Sherrie Bierig is the owner of Bierig Tax Service and currently employs her husband, Paul, Tonya Haffner and Teresa Wilson.
North Blaine Water Corporation moved in and began operations in the Buchanan Building in 1992. North Blaine Water currently employs Kerri Westfahl as Office Manager and Curtis Smith as System Operator.
SESACO Sesame Seed Growers employs Danny Peeper and Wayne Janzen, they work with local farmers coordinating sesame seed production.
Youth One, a youth and family counseling service began servicing our community from the Buchanan Building in 2009.
Through the years several other businesses have called the Buchanan Building home, including T & T Cable, Rock Solid Prison Ministry, Westfahl Insurance, WESKEM Chemical, Brickman Oilfield Services, All About You, Bonnie’s Tanning & Toning, Short Grass Publications, Buchanan Nursing Home Offices, Mary Biggs Tanning, Blanca Lorenz Translating, Rick Shafer, URC, Inc and Marvin Haffey Insurance.
The Buchanan Building, as you can see, has been promoting commerce in Okeene for many years. Please help us celebrate the Buchanan Building’s success by attending the Open House on Tuesday April 22th from 4-6.
The 71st Annual Rattlesnake Roundup
April 30th, May 1st & 2nd 2010
Okeene, Oklahoma
(Must be registered to hunt, buy or sell snakes)
7:00am K of C Pancake Breakfast
8:00am The Amy Eskue Run
3:00pm Den of Death Opens
Saturday May 1st
8:00am Registration Opens
9:00am Butcher Shop Opens
9:00am Den of Death Opens
9:00am Old Smokey Opens
10:00am Poker Run Begins
10:00am Parade
Town Wide Garage Sales
10:00am-6:30pm Hamburger Fry
3:00pm ATV Rodeo
3:00-5:00pm-Live Music Downtown featuring Done Deal
500 Free Hot Dogs and Live Music Featuring Jack Rowdy following Rodeo
7:00am K of C Pancake Breakfast
9:00am Registration Opens
Sunday May 2nd
10:00am Den of Death, Butcher Shop & Old Smokey Opens
12:00pm Horseshoe Tournament
4:30pm Measuring of Contest Snakes & Award Presentation Longest Snake
Entries in either division must be REGISTERED by 4:00pm Sunday.
All places receive a plaque.
Professional Division:
Local Division 1st-$75 2nd-$50 3rd-$25
Person not registered and hunting on private property must have applicable Oklahoma Hunting License.
(Purchase at Registration Must live in a 35 mile radius of Okeene)
ATV Rodeo
Barrel racing, obstacle course & more!
Beginning at 3:00pm
For more information call: 580-822-31011st- $150 2nd- $100 3rd-$75
email: diamondback@pldi.netProvided by Lewellen Amusements
Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun Wrists Bands on Thurs, Fri & Sun “Ride All You Want”
Caboose Excursion 2010
Roundtrip train rides from Okeene to Southard. Leaving at 11:30am and 1:00pm
Adults: $10 Kids (5-12) $5 Under 5 FREE
For tickets and info call 580-233-3051
Tickets are a donation to the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma
Jim Bob & Big WiIlie Memorial Poker Run
Registration from 9-10:00am at the Galvanized
First Bike out at 10:00am Last Bike out at 12:00pm
Contact Heidi @ 405-203-1384
Reeds Helicopter Rides will be going on throughout the weekend!
Amy Eskue Memorial Run
5K, 10K & 1 mile Fun Run
Registration online at www.signmeup.com/69154
For more info call: 405-368-1118
7:00am races begins at 8:00am
Town Wide Garage Sales
Caravans to Snake Hunting Grounds
Horseshoe Tournament-call Chad Biggs for more info 580-822-5075,
Main Street Concessions and entertainment downtown throughout the day.
WWW.OKEENERATTLESNAKEHUNT.COM
Hamburgers, Brauts and Hot Dogs from 10:00am to 6:30pm on Saturday.
Seating & Restrooms Available
3:00pm to 5:00pmLive Music Downtown featuring Done Deal
