Garfield County 2011
- Garfield County 2011
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Garfield County 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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Bottom line: Business is up
The airport has seen increased fuel sales and construction in the past year, and there is more to come, according to Dan Ohnesorge, airport director.
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Monuments stand to honor Enid’s past
Errol Wofford, tour guide for Chisholm Trail Coalition, talks to visitors each month from April to October about the statues and other places of historical significance around downtown Enid as part of the organization’s walking tour.
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Construction zone
For all practical purposes, construction at what is now Vance Air Force Base never has stopped.
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Pushing the envelope
“We have really quality employees. We give unparalleled service. Our tag line is, ‘Our customers know the difference.’ — John Berg, president and CEO of Triangle Insurance
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Re-inventing downtown Enid
The plan to reinvent downtown Enid as a destination area includes building a new event center and renovating Convention Hall.
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Sharing the vision
“Enid has too much to offer to not have an arts district.” — Julie Baird, executive director of Leonardo’s Discovery Warehouse and a member of Enid Arts Council
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Expo Center makes an impact
“The Expo Center has a great economic impact on the area.” — Steve Barnes, Expo Center general manager
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‘Pride in their community’
Over the past year or so, Waukomis has developed several projects to improve the aesthetic look of the town of 1,286 residents.
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Census brings good news and bad
Nine cities and towns in Garfield County saw growth, while four saw declining population in the past decade.
- More Garfield County 2011 Headlines
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Man Shot While Questioned in Boston Probe
School Storm Protection Spotty in Tornado Zones
9-year-old Tornado Victim Loved Family, Singing
Moore Native Toby Keith Tours Tornado Damage
Oklahoma Survivors, Heroes Survey Damage
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Raw: Aftermath of Deadly Attack in London
Paperless Scanner, Vision of the Future
Florida FBI Shooting Has Boston Bombing Links
Garcetti Elected Los Angeles Mayor Over Greuel
Raw: New Video of Deadly Oklahoma Tornado
IRS Official Pleads 5th Amendment
Lawyer: Feds Investigating Susan Powell Case
AK-47-wielding thug may be the most bumbling crook ever
Trout's cycle a boost for Angels
Kim Kardashian Flaunts Pregnant Bikini Body in Greece
NBA star pledges $1M to help tornado recovery
Shakira's Shocking Talent
Morgan Freeman falls asleep on air
GRAPHIC: Blood-Soaked Machete Killer Caught on Tape
Elin Nordegren Furious With Lindsey Vonn For Parading Kids in Public
Camera Captures Climber As He Loses Grip And Falls
Helen Mirren Meets with Dying Boy in Queen Elizabeth's Place
Crowd Chants '¡Si, Se Puede!' After Passage of Immigration Bill
DWTS Crowns a Winner
Police Ram House to End Hostage Standoff
Demi Moore a Rocks Bikini at Harry Morton's Family House
Anthony Weiner: I'm running for New York City mayor
Kate Middleton's Dress Flies Up
VIRAL: Baby makes epic soccer goal
The Hangover Baby All Grown Up
