A spirit of past, present, future

Community Service 2011

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Downtown Enid is seen through a ninth-floor window of Broadway Tower. Community service is evident on many fronts, from organizations to individuals, in the city. (Staff Photo by BONNIE VCULEK)

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April 16, 2011

A spirit of past, present, future

Community service thrives in Enid area

Anonymous Enid News and Eagle The Enid News and Eagle Sat Apr 16, 2011, 05:26 PM CDT

— A sense of community, of helping neighbors and building a place to live not only for oneself but generations to come: That is how Enid began and why it continues and will prosper into the future.

Community service is evident on many fronts in the city, from organizations that give of time and money to individuals who make a difference every day in the lives of those they meet.

The service provided can save lives or simply illustrate a pride in community. The birthright of northwest Oklahoma is its pioneering spirit, and it shows in its people, who are not afraid to lend a helping hand in time of need.

Those people go beyond the pages of this section, but a few are recognized inside here for the service they do. Residents of Enid and northwest Oklahoma should be proud of their service, which no doubt will continue to be a hallmark of the region and a picture of pride.

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Community Service 2011

Community Service 2011
One of the attributes of living in Enid and Northwest Oklahoma is the abundant pride residents have in its people, land and businesses. The 2011 News & Eagle Progress edition highlights these areas and pays tribute to all of those who make our region shine 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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A spirit of past, present, future
Residents of Enid and northwest Oklahoma should be proud of their service, which no doubt will continue to be a hallmark of the region and a picture of pride.

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Century of service
One of the P.E.O.’s primary projects is to sponsor a scholarship for an Enid student going to college with the intention of majoring in music.

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It takes a team
“Everyone ... is dedicated to making things work and won’t give up easy.” — Jim Hartzell, city of Enid

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Snow’s purpose: Just to be there
“Naoma shoveled the snow for our first patient, and she has gone above and beyond for all our patients since then.” — Julie Nelson, volunteer coordinator for Hospice Circle of Love.

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Enid Rotary Club flavors its fundraising
Festival of Flavor, sponsored by Enid Rotary Club, raised money for two projects — one local and one international. The lion’s share of the proceeds from the event will fund technology purchases for Emerson Middle School.

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‘I’m just doing what I’m supposed to do’
“Education is the reason why I am where I am currently. It’s totally changed my status, my life. I think education’s a difference maker. I think in America it’s the great equalizer, quite frankly.” — Paul Mathis

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On the right trail
“My enthusiasm comes from recognizing that Enid needs more outdoor activities that people can do every day. Not to mention it is dangerous to ride a bike or run or walk in Enid.” — Matt Davis

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Serving Enid a Return Engagement for JWL
Enid’s Junior Welfare League began in the fall of 1930 by women who saw a need in the Enid community during the Great Depression.

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Do anything to give kids a chance
“It costs money for kids to play sports these days. Kids don’t have money to do that. We decided if kids wanted to play, they would play." — Sonny Lawrence

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