10-29 News briefs

The Edmond Sun

October 28, 2008 11:42 pm

— North HS plans big booster auction and buffet dinner
Edmond North High School is planning its upcoming Big Booster Auction and Buffet Dinner Dec. 5. The live auction will be held during the boys and girls basketball game half times. There also will be lots of silent auction items from the sports organizations at North and from the community.
Tickets may be purchased through any sports organization or by calling Leslye Smith at 823-7604 or Terri Windblad at 650-8595.
At this time, organizers are searching for Airline Frequent Flyer Miles, condo stays, theme park passes, hotel contacts, autographed items and sports tickets. Anything that someone would like to donate will be accepted.
“The community’s participation determines the success of the event,” Smith said. “We also would be happy to accept any financial donations. We will recognize our underwriters for their kind donation.”
Community members are asked to mark their calendars and start their Christmas shopping early while benefiting North.
Gen. Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum sponsors ‘Salute to Service’
On Nov. 8, the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum in Hobart will honor veterans, military personnel, service individuals, their families and guests with a special event — a “Salute to Service” for their tremendous sacrifice and service to our country.
“The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with a flag raising ceremony on the south side of the building,” said museum director Trapper Heglin. “In celebrating Veterans’ Day, we are inviting everyone to the museum to thank those that have provided services to our country. “
Retired Gen. Tommy Franks will key note the event and will recognize the service personnel and veterans. The doors to the museum will open immediately following the ceremonies for a sneak peek at the museum prior to its scheduled grand opening in May. “In honor of those who have sacrificed to make this possible, we will be opening the doors for tours of the recently developed museum of leadership, patriotism and service,” Heglin said.
The General Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is at 507 S. Main Street in Hobart. For more information, visit www.tommyfranksmuseum.org or call (580) 726-5900.
Water Resources Board calls for public’s help
Oklahoma is a land of extremes: recently the Panhandle has experienced drought, while eastern counties have experienced flooding. The state of Oklahoma recognizes the need to update the state’s water plan, taking these regional differences into consideration. The Water Research Institute and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board are giving the public the opportunity to be involved in the process of shaping the future of Oklahoma’s water management.
The Water Research Institute at Oklahoma State University will be have the 10th of 11 regional input meetings as a part of updating the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan. This meeting will be in Oklahoma City at the Metro Technology Center in the Big Dipper and Carousel rooms on Nov. 6.
There will be two meetings that day, one from 3-6 p.m. and the other 7-8:30 p.m. The first meeting will involve 34 invited citizens from Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma counties. The 34 invited citizens will rate the 54 issues identified from the meetings last year to determine if they should be discussed in the next phase of the water planning process, the Planning Workshops. The second meeting provides the public an opportunity to comment on those ratings. Both of these meetings are open to the public.
The OCWP is a 50-year guideline of state water usage and policies and will be completed in 2011.
For more information about the OCWP, visit www.okwaterplan.info.