The American Red Cross and other agencies, including Infant Crisis Services, will set up weekend operations to assist Little Axe tornado victims this Saturday and... »
Rachel Butler W5
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... »
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... »
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... »
Planning Local Parks Locally
Make your desires for Little Axe heard! You now have until July 4th to fill out the City of Norman online Parks and Recreation Survey (Link). Survey information will be used in creating the Norman Parks and Recreation Master Plan. What has been happening: For about a year a steering committee of citizens appointed by the mayor has... »
