EDMOND — To the Editor:
I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers and participants of the Edmond “Touch-A-Truck” day on May 16 in the east parking lot at the University of Central Oklahoma. I was truly blessed to share this experience with my 5-year-old grandson. What an awesome time we had!
Every imaginable truck and emergency type vehicle was represented. There were several fire trucks, ambulances, construction cranes, military vehicles, 18-wheelers, race car haulers, tow trucks, dump trucks, ice cream trucks and farm tractors, just to name a few. There were police motorcycles, patrol cars, and even an emergency evacuation helicopter.
To be able to see each one up close, then to touch, sit in, and climb on them was exciting. We could even listen to and were allowed to operate the sirens, air horns, whistles, and warning signals. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable learning experience for a wide-eyed 5-year-old and his not quite grown up yet granddad!
We both want to especially thank each and every one of the owners, operators, drivers, police officers, firemen, soldiers and volunteers that donated their time and equipment to this event. Each one was extremely knowledgeable, gracious, friendly and appeared never to tire of lifting children up into and onto their equipment. Also, their attention to safety did not go unnoticed by the parents. Thank you again for this memorable event!
Keith Morrison
Ada
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LETTER: Supporter: Duncan shows passion for children’s needs
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The families in the Edmond Public School District are fortunate to have Kathleen Duncan as their advocate on the Edmond Board of Education. Duncan has worked tirelessly for the welfare and benefit of the Edmond schools’ students. -
LETTER: Teacher supports Duncan’s re-election
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On Feb. 14 patrons of District 2 have an opportunity to re-elect the current president of the Edmond School Board, Kathleen Duncan. Duncan has served as a board member for 10 years. When people move to the Oklahoma City area, they buy a home here because of the exceptional quality of Edmond Public Schools. This speaks to Duncan’s goal of “Excellence in Education for All Edmond Public School Students.” -
LETTER: Supporter: Duncan understands diverse issues
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Kathleen Duncan understands the diverse issues that effect our schools. She carefully studies the district’s issues and works tirelessly as an advocate for all students. Her votes as a board member have an impact for years to come and she takes that responsibility very seriously. - LETTER: Reader says incumbent's personal agenda in the way
- LETTER: Supporter says Duncan works 'with all her might'
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LETTER: Supporter calls Duncan caring, interactive
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In my 43-year career as a professor at the University of Central Oklahoma I wrote many a letter of recommendation for deserving students for jobs, graduate and professional schools and scholarships. Those letters are read by busy people who have important decisions to contemplate and my belief is they ought to be brief and on point. This is such a letter. -
LETTER: Supporter applauds Duncan’s persistent dedication
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I am writing this letter to support and endorse the re-election of Kathleen Duncan to the Edmond Board of Education next Tuesday. I’ve been an Edmond resident for the past 20 years, and because I don’t live in District 2, I cannot cast my vote for Duncan, but I do pay a considerable amount in taxes to the Edmond Public School District. -
LETTER: Duncan lends watchful eye to school district
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Kathleen Duncan serves tirelessly in her capacity as an Edmond Board of Education member. A former teacher, school counselor and Oklahoma County Assistant District Attorney, she has the time to go into our schools and hear the needs of teachers, students and staff. When she hears of needs, she has the time and experience to share those issues with the appropriate administrators for investigation and resolution. - More Letters to the Editor Headlines
