Heart Walk 2011 a Success
CRITICAL : About 6,000 people gathered at Oneok Field Apr. 2 for the 2011 Tulsa Heart Walk. As the goes to press the event has raised about $636,000 with money still coming in until June.
The Arkansas Keeps on Rolling Through Tulsa
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth article in a multi-part series about the past, present and future growth of Greater Tulsa. In this series Newspapers will look back on the history, examine current developments and explore the possible future of various sectors of Tulsa and surrounding communities to give readers a better overall perspective of the many unique and vibrant parts that make up the whole of what we believe to be the greatest place in the world to live: Greater Tulsa.
Last week to apply for Fix Our Streets Sales Tax Rebate
Even if you’ve already filed your taxes and spent your refund, there’s still time to apply for the City of Tulsa’s $25 Sales Tax Rebate for Fix Our Streets. The application deadline is April 15, 2011. Residents who are mailing them to the City of Tulsa should make sure they are postmarked by April 15.
‘Seabiscuit’ Star Gets New Home in Tulsa
COMING : Rich in Dallas, the horse that played Seabiscuit in the 2004 Disney movie will be retiring in the beautiful equestrian grounds of the Tulsa Boys Home. This all came about when Leslie and Tom Hubble of Stroud learned that Rich in Dallas was in search of a new home.
Mayor Names Interim Director of Public Works Department
Mayor Dewey Bartlett announced today that Jeff Mulder will continue to oversee the Public Works Department as the Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, and each division of Public Works will continue to be managed by the current Deputy Director (Dan Crossland/Public Facilities; Clayton Edwards/Environmental Services; Ken Hill/Policy Development & Administration; Paul Zachary/Engineering.) Public Works Director Charles Hardt retired from the position effective March 31.
Glee Benefits Street School
A Night of Glee will be held April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Tulsa Convention Center’s Ballroom. The event will benefit Street School of Tulsa and feature a variety of fun entertainment.
Pinnacle Award Recipients Recognized
The City of Tulsa Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women and Tulsa Women’s Foundation honored 2011 Pinnacle Award recipients at a reception recently held at Gilcrease Museum. Pinnacle Awards are presented annually in March during “Women’s History Month.”
Citizens Survey to Provide Solutions and Results
For the first time in the history of the Tulsa city government, we conducted something that every business knows is a good practice: a survey of our customers. While the services of city government are well known we’ve never asked our citizens their views on the performance and effectiveness of those services.
United Way Leaders
Sr. Executive Vice President of Bank of Oklahoma Dan Ellinor was elected Chairman of the 2011 Tulsa Area United Way Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting. From left are Ellinor and President and Mark Graham.
One Voice Brings Region Together
Through hope, passion and dedication, individuals from around the region have become involved in OneVoice. The initiative brings solution to issues that are of great concern to Tulsa and surrounding communities through a collaborative effort and one voice.
Tulsa’s Art Deco is Celebrated Various Ways
Two happenings in February in Tulsa will focus on iconic images and items from an illustrious period of Tulsa’s and America’s past. The early 20th century, in particular the 1920s and 1930s, marks an era when the U.S. was emerging on the world stage as an industrial powerhouse of innovation and manufacturing know-how.
Josh Driskell Focuses on Riverfront South
Josh Driskell took the reigns as president of the Jenks Chamber of Commerce in December and says he plans to continue the work to make Jenks a point of destination for the region, beginning by increasing marketing efforts of Riverfront South.
Owasso Gets Smart with Energy
With an increased interest in energy use and conservation, smart grid meters have been developed and implemented in a variety of states throughout the nation. recently decided to offer the new technology to the area through a pilot program, which will test the reaction to and benefits offered by the smart grid meters.
Lisa Navrkal Looks Forward to Community Growth
The Bixby Chamber of Commerce has been under the leadership of Lisa Navrkal for the last four years. With her determination and dedication to businesses in the area, she hopes to impact the Chamber in even more ways through the next year.
Union Moves Forward Through Elections, Bonds
An overwhelming vote recently approved two important components for education within Union Public Schools. The board of education will continue strong with the reelection of Jeff Bennett to Zone One while the anticipated Union Collegiate Academy will be completed through a $21.6 million bond issue.
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