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Fisher to serve second term for Historical Society
Woodward’s Dr. Deena Fisher, dean of Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Woodward campus, has been elected to serve a second term on the Oklahoma Historical Society board of directors.
“I have enjoyed serving on the (Oklahoma Historical Society’s) board of directors,” Fisher said. “And I am pleased to be elected to serve another term.”
The term as a board member is three years and Fisher said during her last three years on the board she has enjoyed seeing the opening of the Oklahoma History Center, the opening of the governor’s exhibit, meeting African-American historian Bruce Fisher and serving on several committees.
The board consists of 13 elected members and 12 members appointed by the governor.
Fisher is currently in Ardmore attending the Oklahoma Historical Society’s annual meeting where she will moderate the presentation of two papers concerning the boundary disputes between Oklahoma and Texas along the Red River.
Fisher is also an associate professor of history.
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Dedication held to show off park improvements
One of Oklahoma’s original 7 state parks is in the process of getting a facelift.
And a big part of the renovation at Boiling Springs was dedicated in a Wednesday morning ceremony and ribbon cutting. -
'Elvis' coming to Woodward
It’s time to get the sparkly jumpsuits out and head to the Woodward Arts Theatre.
Because?
Elvis is on the way. -
Camping areas going fast at parks
Labor Day Weekend marks the final major holiday of the summer season.
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Appreciation Day to include free health screenings
The Family Wellness Center will be holding free health screenings for emergency service responders on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pioneer Room.
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Remote pilots plan fun event
Remote control pilots like to fly their planes as a group to share in the fun.
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Fargo sets open house at school
Fargo Public Schools is inviting past and present students, parents and community members to attend its open house tonight from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.
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Enrollment up at several schools
Several local schools in the area had quite an increase in student enrollment for the 2010 - 2011 school year.
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Heisman winners enjoy visit
Saturday afternoon hundreds of University of Oklahoma football fans attended an autograph signing at Southgate United Supermarket featuring Sooner Heisman Trophy Winners Steve Owens (1969), Billy Sims (1978), and Jason White (2003).
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Cupcake decorating among High Plains courses
Cupcakes are everywhere.
Just turn on your cable and you’ll see shows like “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network and “DC Cupcakes” on The Learning Channel (TLC). -
CBR ticket sales to help area non-profits
The Woodward Tourism and Convention Bureau is spending $30,000 to bring in a Championship Bull Riding (CBR) event on Sept. 18.
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