CITY OF ENID, OKLAHOMA
Thoughts from Jerald Gilbert, City Manager
This is the best time of year for me because when the weather turns cooler, that means football is around the corner. Whether it is national, college, or high school, I enjoy cheering on my teams. Here in Enid, we can cheer on our home town community team with some of the following ideas: shopping with locally owned business, volunteering, picking up
litter while out on a walk, joining a civic organization, and acknowledging city employees who do a superior job. Whether it’s football or our community, enjoy Fall and cheer for our home team: Enid!
RECENT SUCCESSES
Mayor Bill Shewey taped a video promo highlighting the American Kitefliers Association Convention which is taking place this week. Enid resident and Kite enthusiast Phillip Whitaker joined the mayor at the kite flying field south of Autry Technology Center. The promo has been airing on Enid Television Network and on YouTube. So, Enid, time to go fly a kite!
Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, placing him in an elite group of global superstars. He has 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums, including the triple platinum ‘This Time.’ Five of those albums have topped Billboard’s Country Albums chart, with another 14 landing in the Top 10. Nearly 40 of Yoakam’s singles have charted, with 14 peaking in the Top 10, including the hits Dwight Yoakam coming to the nd “Honky Tonk Man,” “Please, Please Baby,” Enid Event Center October 22 “Little Ways,” “I Sang Dixie,” “It Only Hurts When I Cry,” and “Fast as You.”
Enid Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrell Floyd and Enid City Manager Jerald Gilbert join forces to raise funds for the United Way. The City of Enid and Enid Public Schools combined giving during the friendly competition totaled $17,000.
THINGS TO DO
Kiwanis rides at Meadowlake Park. Children from 2-12 can ride the train, carousel or Ferris Wheel Saturday-Sunday from 2-5 pm. Attend American Kitefliers Association events. Visit our local Railroad Museum. Prepare for Fire Safety Week coming in October. When all else fails, why not go shopping?
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Mayor Bill Shewey pictured during the recording of the video promoting the Make a Burger event benefiting Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. The mayor served as Celebrity udge for the best hamburger at the Make -A-Burger event. The 1 event was a huge success
City manager Jerald Gilbert presented proclamations on behalf of Mayor Bill Shewey to five Enid World War II veterans. These individuals participated in the honor flight program flying from Oklahoma City to Washington, DC. They toured all monuments in DC and returned home in one day. Pictured (left to right): Rex Campbell, USN; Robert Kaiser, USN; Floyd Wagner, USAAF; Frank "Watermelon" Campbell, USN; S. George Bellmon, USMC.
Grammy and American Music Awards winner Casting Crowns comes to Enid Event Center on October 23rd at 7 p.m. The band currently holds the position as Billboard's top-selling act in Christian music since 2007. The group has also been honored with two American Music Awards (out of six total nominations), a GRAMMY Award for its 2005 album Lifesong, has received six GRAMMY nominations, garnered 17 GMA
Dove Awards and two 2012 Billboard Music Awards.
IN THE WORKS!!!
Pipeline project to carry millions of gallons of water from the Waste Water treatment plant to KOCH Nitrogen is underway. 50’ sections of pipe at 3” thick will be laid a distance of 3.2 miles.
Progress continues at new Candlewood Suites Hotel at Garriott and 13th Street.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
October 4th-10th Fire Safety Week October 6th 1:45 p.m. *Park Board Regular Meeting October 6th 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. *Mayor & Board of Commissioners Regular Study Session October 6th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. *Mayor & Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting October 13th 12:00 p.m. *Tree Board Regular Meeting October 19th 5:30 p.m. *Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Regular Study Session October 19th 6:30 p.m. *Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Regular Meeting October 20th 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. *Mayor & Board of Commissioners Regular Study Session October 20th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. *Mayor & Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
*Meetings held at the City Administration Building, 401 West Owen K. Garriott Rd.
Enid Woodring airport Runway extension ribbon cutting October 30th
ENID TELEVISION NETWORK EnidTV.org
On Channel 11 & 111 HD Senior Life Network - Strength and Flexibility Discover Oklahoma Local Area Church Services Plainsmen Football 2015 with Head Coach Steve Hayes
On Channel 12 & 112 HD City of Enid Department Head Introductions CPR Instructional Video – Enid Fire Department City Connections - Area Resident & Author Mo Anderson Interview - Representative Frank Lucas City Connections – Former NBA Player Brent Price EnidTV.org Good Morning Enid LIVE – Thursdays 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
NUMBERS TO NOTE
Animal Control 249-4910 Parks Department 234-0400 ext. 1900 City Clerk 234-0400 ext. 1815 Police Department 242-7000 City Transit 233-7433 Solid Waste 616-7300 Code Complaints 616-7221 Street Department 616-7326 Permits & Inspections 616-7213 Water Department 234-0400 ext. 1801 Court Clerks 234-0400 ext. 1805 Water Leak 616-7353 Fire Department 234 -0541
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