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Editorials
More on Proposed Water Quality Protection Zone
Link to Full Proposed Water Zone Map Hi everyone-- Earlier this month most of you received the official notice from the City about the proposed water quality protection zone ordinance. We got it at our house as well. Since that mailing further information--in layperson wording-- has been added to the city website. It's in the form of questions and answers. You can find this... »
Spring trash – what’s actually happening in 2011
Hello everyone – The Spring 2011 City of Norman sanitation activities are not exactly as in previous Spring clean ups. This is what to plan for: Sat., April 9, 2011 Household Hazardous Waste collection event, 9 am to 2 pm @ the Lloyd Noble Center southwest parking lot. Yes, we take: antifreeze, oil batteries-household, car... »
How not to dump trash
Litter Lesson #1 When dumping trash, do not include pieces of mail with your address on... »
Ward 5 Vote Explained
Hi everyone, On Tuesday Ward 5 residents will see several things on the ballot: a. City council Ward 5. You're probably aware that I decided not to run for city council this time, and many of you have asked about the candidates. Briefly, I am supporting Howard Saxion. He will continue the efforts to protect Lake Thunderbird and to advocate for both... »
Favorite beers of T-bird litterbugs
With the passing of Labor Day, the summer tourist season begins its slowdown at Lake Thunderbird. As usual, tens of thousands enjoyed a lake experience that includes boating, camping, fishing, picnicking and swimming, memories that will stay with them for years to come. Some visitors also left reminders of their stay for others to enjoy. Below are three favorite beers... »
Outdoor warning siren update, or …
What are those yellow signs? Lake Thunderbird South Dam location The outdoor warning siren project, approved by voters in March along with road projects throughout Norman, is moving briskly along. The goal is to have the system in place for the spring 2011 severe weather season. Today I talked with the City of Norman's fire chief, James Fullingim to see where we... »
Inclusive Community Discussion
Is Norman an inclusive community? Do all of our citizens feel respected and represented? Tell us what you think about Norman. Hi everyone-- Residents of Norman are invited to meet and talk about those questions and related issues at a public Inclusive Community Discussion from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 12th. It will be held at the Little Axe Elementary School cafeteria, at... »
President Obama Expects LA Students to Excel
Students at Little Axe have high expectations placed upon them this school year based on previous performance. The results of last year's Oklahoma Core Curriculum Testing (OCCT) shows Little Axe High School students scoring higher than the state average in 5 out of 7 subjects. In 2007-2008 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades... »
City Draws Line on Passing
City of Norman road crews painted lines on 180th Street south of Highway 9 last week. At first glance, it looks pretty good. Bright yellow stripes will make it easy for drivers to see that there is no passing for the entire three mile stretch, except for a short 1/4 mile span for folks traveling north by the river. 180th SE Now... »
Animals Needing Rescue
JD
1 year old Retriever, Labrador
Male Neutered
1 year old Retriever, Labrador
Male Neutered
More dogs (and cats) available at:
Second Chance Animal Sanctuary
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