THUMBS UP
Thumbs up to Enid Public School Foundation and its grant program.
Recently, EPSF presented 35 grants to Enid teachers, with the total awarded reaching more than $15,000. These grants provide a wide range of things teachers use to improve the educational opportunities for their students.
EPSF presents grants twice a year, with more than $30,000 awarded yearly. Given the state funding situation, these grants take on more importance.
A big thanks to the foundation for all its great work.
THUMBS UP
Thumbs up to Jennifer Newton and all the other teenagers who get involved in projects to make their community a better place.
Newton, 17 and an Enid High School student, has her hands in several projects.
She helped direct and write a “walk-through” drama for Oakwood Christian Church. She volunteered at a nursing home. She went out on her own to collect money to buy toys for children at OU Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City.
And, she couldn’t wait to turn 17 so she would be eligible to donate blood at Oklahoma Blood Institute.
What she is doing is great, and we know there are plenty of other teens who also give their time.
THUMBS UP
Thumbs up to the people at Enid Farmers Market who are branching out on the Internet.
Four producers active with the market now have products online on Enid Farmers Market’s Web site, www.enidarea.locallygrown.net. Now, the market, which is open physically for business during the growing season, can be open virtually year-round.
We are glad to see the response to Enid Farmers Market and are happy to see this Internet presence.
THUMBS DOWN
Thumbs down to people who defraud the elderly.
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several such cases, including a man selling lightning rods for houses. One of the cases, according to officials, involves the victims paying out more than $150,000 over two years.
We can’t imagine how despicable a person has to be to do something like this. We hope they get caught soon and are punished.
We also advise people to be careful. Remember the old adage: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
