Garfield County 2011

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March 19, 2011

Garfield County 2011

Anonymous Enid News and Eagle The Enid News and Eagle Sat Mar 19, 2011, 04:50 PM CDT

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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Garfield County 2011

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.

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