After bowling on the PBA Tour for more than 12 years without a title, Mike Edwards of Tulsa held a record he didn’t especially want: most prize money won without a PBA Tour title. After several runner-up finishes during that span, the native Oklahoman put an end to that record on April 16, 1994 when Read More »
Former major league pitching star John Burkett, a two-time all-star with the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves, is returning to Professional Bowlers Association competition. Pursuing a childhood dream Burkett will compete in the PBA Wolf Open, the first leg of Oklahoma’s Grand Casino Resort PBA Summer Swing at FireLake Bowling Center. Burkett, an accomplished Read More »
The PBA Tour returns to Oklahoma for the first time since 2005 when the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort host the Grand Casino Resort PBA Summer Swing at FireLake Bowling Center and the Grand Event Center in Shawnee, Okla., May 17-25. Click here for the schedule of the week’s bowling. Four PBA Tour events conducted in Read More »
The chase to catch reigning Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year Jason Belmonte resumes next Monday when the multi-event Grand Casino Resort PBA Summer Swing gets underway at FireLake Bowling Center. The Summer Swing will conclude when five CBS Sports Network television finals are conducted May 24-25 in a special bowling arena installed Read More »
To most, March Madness refers to the NCAA basketball tournament which takes place each March. At FireLake Wellness Center, it has a slightly different meaning. The 64-team bracket tournament inspired the FireLake Wellness Center’s own competition where individuals compete against each other in cardio workouts. The contest is open to 64 participants who must Read More »
The American Red Cross is awarding $6.5 million in new grants to communities in Oklahoma to help homeowners affected by last May’s tornadoes install new storm shelters. Today’s announcement brings the total amount awarded by the Red Cross for storm shelters to $10.3 million for affected Oklahoma areas, which should support installation of as Read More »
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services, serving thousands of federally recognized tribal members, employees and their spouses prides itself on offering the best trained staff in Indian Country. This is due in large part to the continuing education of its medical professionals, who spend several days and weeks each year learning about the latest developments Read More »
The cold is gone and the heat will soon be on. With spring and summer coming, many people are asking themselves, “What am I going to do, grill or smoke?” As one of the main organizers for the FireLake BBQ Cook-off, even I always have a hard time deciding, as I like both. Whatever Read More »
Discovering who you are after graduating is one of the most challenging things you will do in life. Students will certainly go through times of struggle, but by staying positive and forming good habits one can sustain a successful life. Decide on a vision for their future: Not necessarily right out of the gate, Read More »
Although tribes have started to build a diverse portfolio of businesses, a grocery store isn’t usually the first thing that come mind. However, for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation grocery has been a booming business and FireLake Discount Foods is the largest tribally-owned grocery store in America. Helping making sure FireLake Discount Foods customers’ needs Read More »