Less Fortunate Get Help In Time For Back To School
Back to school time can be a daunting time for many school-aged children, especially those who are under privileged. Thankfully several Edmond organizations and churches are helping these students be prepared with new clothes and school supplies.
The Hope Center’s back-to-school supply giveaway is Monday. “Starting school feeling like everybody else is so important to a child and it just sets the tone and gets them started right and makes school something to look forward to instead of being embarrassed,” said director Chris Speery. Last year the Hope Center helped 1,155 children during back to school time. That number could rise as high as 1,200 this year.
“We get the list from Edmond Public schools so when a child comes in and tells us what grade and school they go to we fill a backpack with what they need,” Speery said. The children also get a gift card for shoes.
Neighbors Take A Bite Out of Crime
It’s America’s Night Out Against Crime.
The 25th annual National Night Out is Tuesday and many Edmond neighborhoods are planning activities to strengthen neighborhood spirit and develop a relationship with the city’s emergency first responders.
Edmond Neighborhood Alliance president Ed Moore said several neighborhood associations are planning block parties, cookouts, visits from local police and fire departments, along with games and activities for the youth.
“We’re encouraging neighborhoods to invite police or fire to come out and visit but the main thing is to have neighbors meet their neighbors,” he said. “We think that is a big step towards security and safety.”
Edmond Community Relations Officer Randy Payne said this is an ideal way for neighbors to come together to make Edmond neighborhoods safer. “We’ve been invited to about four neighborhoods already,” said. “Officers will come out Tuesday and meet the people and answer any questions they may have.”
Earlier this year Edmond Mayor Dan O’Neil along with the ENA and Edmond Electric challenged neighborhoods to get fit. This included creating a healthy neighborhood community. Neighborhoods can meet a series of goals to receive a 5 star status. Moore said to be involved in National Night Out will earn that neighborhood a star.
“All Edmond neighborhoods are encouraged to participate in some way during National Night Out,” Moore said.
If your neighborhood would like to have an officer visit during National Night Out you can e-mail Officer Payne at randy.payne@edmond.ok.com.
Where To Vote In Edmond
Polls will be open for the state primary election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.For any questions, call the Oklahoma County Election Board at 713-1515. Here’s a list of Edmond area polling locations: Precinct 334, Waterloo Road Baptist Church, 3100 E. Waterloo Road.
Precinct 335, Coffee Creek Baptist Church, 1650 N.W. 220th.
Precinct 336, Edmond School District Offices/Colonnade Office Complex, 1001 W. Danforth Road, Northwest corner of Danforth and Kelly.
Precinct 337, Oaktree Assembly of God, 400 W. Danforth Road.
Precinct 338, Fairview Baptist Church, 1230 N. Sooner Road.
Precinct 339, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1501 N. Bryant Ave.
Primary Races of Interest To Edmond
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the 2008 primary election. There are several races that will affect Edmond. Below is a list of candidates involved in this first primary of the election season. Click on this link to go to our newsok.com Oklahoma Voter Guide to help you make an informed decision.
UNITED STATES SENATOR
Democrat
Andrew Rice, 35, Oklahoma City
Jim Rogers, 73, Midwest City
Republican
Dennis Lopez, 48, Thackerville
Evelyn L. Rogers, 55, Tulsa
Jim Inhofe, 73, Tulsa
Ted Ryals, 59,Moore
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 5
Democrat
Bert Smith, 60, Oklahoma City
Steven L. Perry, 55, Oklahoma City
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 21
Democrat
Bob Murphy, 58, Stillwater
Gregory M Wilson, 39, Carney
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 96
Democrat
Dianne Hunter, 58, Edmond
Jon-Paul Ammirata, 61, Luther
Republican
Mike Idleman, 41, Choctaw
Lewis H. Moore, 49, Arcadia
CORPORATION COMMISSIONER (SHORT TERM)
Republican
Rob Johnson, 34, Kingfisher
Dana Murphy, 48, Edmond
If you have questions about the election process follow this link for help from the Oklahoma State Election Board.
Merchants hope Krazy Daze will boost Edmond economy
Edmond retailers will play pirate this weekend, opening their treasure chests for some big bargains.
Downtown merchants are holding Krazy Days from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This year’s theme is the “Krazy Pirates of Broadway.”
Krazy Days is an annual giant sidewalk sale, giving merchants the chance to clean out spring and summer items and make room for fall.
Merchandise will be placed outdoors giving shoppers the opportunity to stroll the streets looking for bargains.
Although the event started in the downtown area, many businesses across the city also will be participating, said Leah Kessler, promotions manager for the Downtown Edmond Business Association.
