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10-29 News briefs
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.
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Police: ‘K2’ surfaces in Edmond
Law enforcement officials want Edmond parents to know local youth are using a new synthetic form of marijuana currently not included on the state’s list of outlawed drugs.
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Murder defendant loses attorney to ex-ME
An incomplete autopsy report and a conflict of interest related to the former chief medical examiner have caused delays in the “Bicycle Bob” murder case.
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Local economist sees rebound picking up
Take note if a positive forecast of the state’s economy brightens your day. Oklahoma’s economy is rebounding from the nationwide recession, said Mickey Hepner, associate professor of economics at the University of Central Oklahoma.
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News of ‘deal’ puzzles OU president
A plan to move the beleaguered state medical examiner’s office to Edmond is still alive.
Senate Bill 738, authored by Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, calls for the office to be moved to the University of Central Oklahoma campus as part of a growing forensic science community. -
Corn looks for state insurance reform
Lawmakers buzz about the state Capitol waiting to see what the federal government will do about health care reform, state Sen. Kenneth Corn said.
“I don’t think we have to wait on Washington,” said Corn, D-Howe, a 2010 candidate for lieutenant governor. “I think we can do things right here in Oklahoma. And we need to do insurance reform in the state.”
So far Corn is the only Democrat in the race for lieutenant governor. Republican Sen. Todd Lamb of Edmond and state Rep. John Wright, R-Broken Arrow, also have announced. -
Geoport board hires new manager
GUTHRIE — The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board on Tuesday named Lee Ivie of Heber City, Utah, as the airport’s new manager. His start date is April 5.
Ivie, who currently manages the Heber City Municipal Airport, will replace Ron Groves, who has served as interim manager since the resignation late last year of former airport manager Aaron Barth. -
DA amends murder charge in ‘Bicycle Bob’ case
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater has amended the first-degree murder charge against a “Bicycle Bob” defendant.
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3-10 Pets: rescued animals
This is a list of animals that have been impounded by Edmond Animal Welfare at the Edmond Animal Shelter, Interstate 35 and Covell in the Cross Timbers Municipal complex. Call the shelter at 216-7615.
The following animals will be available for adoption after March 11:
A Cocker Spaniel, black and tan, was found at Danforth and Boulevard.
A domestic short-haired cat, gray tabby, was found at Jackson.
A domestic long-haired cat, seal point, was found at Jackson. -
City replaces Smith with Smith
The City of Edmond has named Jim Smith as its new assistant city manager of operations, said Larry Stevens, city manager.
Smith has served as the director of Public Works for the City of Lancaster, Texas, since 2003. March 29 will mark his first day of work in Edmond.
“We went through a really long, thorough and exhaustive process interviewing four finalists that we thought were all very good,” Stevens said. “… I’m tickled to death to have him, tickled to death that he’s interested in Edmond.” - More Local News Headlines
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