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EDMOND — Edmond Convention and Visitors Bureau receives prestigious Red Bud Award
The Edmond Convention and Visitors Bureau was awarded the Red Bud Award for Best Overall Marketing Campaign in the state at the recent Oklahoma Governor’s Tourism Conference in Tulsa. The Edmond Convention and Visitors Bureau’s recognition in this category was for their “Edmond … the Art of Oklahoma” branding campaign. This showcased their work for the past year building the brand into every aspect of the advertising, marketing and promotion of Edmond to potential visitors.
The campaign included advertising in print, radio, television and on the Web, as well as travel and trade shows, media blitzes, sales campaigns and other marketing activities. The Red Bud Awards is an honor given by the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. The Red Bud Awards represent the highest honor given in recognition of tourism excellence in Oklahoma.
Germans from Russia Historical Society to meet Tuesday
The Central Oklahoma Chapter of Germans from Russia Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Marianne’s Rental, 225 W. Britton Road. Elisabeth Karner of Midwest City will speak about her experiences during the Nazi siege of Leningrad and her escape with her family from the siege, which killed more than a million inhabitants of Leningrad. All persons interested in this unique historic experience are welcome. To learn more, call Lil Larwig at 525-3218.
Samuel King Chapter of DAR to meet Thursday
The Samuel King Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church at Ninth and Rankin. Debbie Hammonds from the Native American Cultural Center will present the program. The U.S. Congress established November as Native American Heritage Recognition Month in 1990. The DAR provides support for Indian schools including Bacone College in Muskogee. For more information about the program or the Samuel King Chapter, call 478-4092.
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Edmond bank agrees to improve policies, practices
State and federal regulators have given an Edmond bank a deadline for submitting a written plan to strengthen oversight of bank management and operations.
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Governor’s race brings in Edmond cash
Fervor for the 2010 gubernatorial race is bringing in a flood of money for political action committees.
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Panel tables county jail issue
An advisory panel Friday rejected a recommendation calling for county commissioners to pursue a new estimated $330 million jail, then voted to revisit the issue at a later date.
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Ex-Quest CEO pleads to false certification
A former Quest CEO admitted he failed to disclose his unlawful diversion of $10 million in SEC filings, U.S. Attorney Sanford Coats announced Friday.
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McLinn graduates basic
Air Force Airman 1st Class Kory D. McLinn graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
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Edmond Baha’i to support imprisoned leaders
A special devotional gathering is slated for Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Edmond Baha’i Center, 321 East Campbell Drive, just west of the University of Central Oklahoma clock tower.
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Edmond community events
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A University of Central Oklahoma student will claim the title of Miss Black UCO at 7 p.m. in the UCO Mitchell Hall Theater. Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Services and the Black Student Association, the pageant awards the winner a $1,600 scholarship and gift basket, the first runner up an $800 scholarship and the second runner up a $600 scholarship. -
2-6 Calendar: Edmond senior center
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10 a.m.: Advisory Committee Meeting
1 p.m.: *Beginning Tap
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Edmond school board candidates face voters
Two Edmond Board of Education candidates for District 5 faced off Thursday evening as more than 50 people listened to their views on issues important to voters.
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