Town officials and representatives from various organizations were on hand Wednesday, June 21st, to dedicate the site of a new community building in Francis, Oklahoma. Ground will be broken this upcoming week for the 50x30 building; completion is expected before the year’s end. The building will be used for various community events and will be completely furnished with a kitchen, handicapped parking, and sidewalks. Funding for the building was acquired through SODA grants, the Town of Francis, and the Chickasaw Nation. Pictured above with shovels at the ready are Corry Tyler of MacHill; Pat Jones, SODA; Michelle Powell, SODA; Gayle Couch, Francis Town Treasurer/Clerk; Cheryl Fowler, Town Trustee; James Fowler, Francis Chairman of Board;