oklahoma city: Home Maintenance Tips for the Fall - 12/04/08 04:24 AM
As many homeowners already know, owning a home can be a never ending job.  As a homeowner myself, it seems like I finish one repair job just in time to start another.  But over the years, I have also found that regular home maintenance goes a long way in repair prevention.  Following a regular maintenance schedule will only take a short time and can be spread out over the fall months.  And it will save you time and money in the end.
Here are some tips I find helpful:
·         Change your furnace filter.  If you have forced-air heat, it is … (0 comments)

oklahoma city: Most Oklahoma City Residents Agree That City Services Are Above National Average - 11/13/08 08:49 AM
In a recent citizen satisfactory survey, 85% of Oklahoma City residents agree the city is moving in the right direction and is a great place to work, live and raise a family.  Residents agree the city is above national standards when it comes to city services.  So, of course, I have to pass this along to let everyone know there is another good reason to buy a home in Oklahoma City.   The quality of the city's customer service was ranked 24% above the national average.   City services were ranked 18% above national average and almost all Oklahoma City residents are satisfied with the … (0 comments)

oklahoma city: Edmond is Awarded Again for Financial Excellence - 10/30/08 04:55 AM
This is the 22nd consecutive year that Edmond , Oklahoma has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, by the Government Finance Officers Association. The certificate was awarded for Edmond's comprehensive annual financial reporting.
Awesome job, Edmond . The award recognizes conformance with high standards for preparing local and state financial reports. The Government Finance Officers Association says that attaining this award shows a great and significant accomplishment by the government and its management team.
There are five hundred and ninety counties, towns and cities in the state of Oklahoma that are eligible for the award. This … (0 comments)

oklahoma city: Great Reasons To Visit Oklahoma City - 10/02/08 05:07 AM
In my opinion, the first and best reason to visit Oklahoma City is that it's the most immaculate city with over a half-million people in the nation. Residents here offer top of the line hospitality and graciousness. Everywhere you look, you will see cars stopping for pedestrians, giving them the right of way. You will also find yourself being greeted by locals no matter where you are.
While visiting Oklahoma City, you will find kindness and compassion. Visiting the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, as heart-wrenching as it is, will let you view a tribute to the 168 people, 19 … (0 comments)

oklahoma city: Wind Power To Completely Power The University Of Oklahoma - 09/11/08 09:18 AM
By 2013, the University of Oklahoma will be using wind power to power the entire university. The school will, over time, purchase all its electric power from Electric's wind power division.
A powerful wind farm near Woodward, Oklahoma will generate the power needed for the university. When the wind farm's construction is complete, it will be called O.U. Spirit Wind Farm.
Oklahoma City, and most of the state, possess very large amounts of wind energy, ranking Oklahoma 6th in the US with installed wind energy capacity. Adding wind farms in Oklahoma will also help boost the state's economy. And, best of … (0 comments)

oklahoma city: Sweep Up Your Neighborhood …….. Oklahoma City - 07/31/08 07:19 AM
If you live in an Oklahoma City neighborhood with an association, you can clean up your neighborhood for free once a year through the Saturday Morning Sweep.  September is the deadline for this year.  So, if you haven't taken advantage of this great service, you'd better hurry.  The Solid Waste Management Division of Oklahoma City provides this free service for any neighborhood with an association within Oklahoma City limits. 
A collection team will deliver a commercial size dumpster to your neighborhood between 7 am and 8 am.  All the neighborhood has to do is provide 15 volunteers and one monitor that … (0 comments)

oklahoma city: Oklahoma ’s Prosperity Project - 07/17/08 05:09 AM
Almost every Oklahoma voter is a retiree, an employee or an employer.  So, that gives each of us a vested interest in who will be our Members of Congress and State Legislators.  These are the people that will keep Oklahoma on the competitive edge in the worldwide marketplace.  Oklahoma needs a variety of candidates who understand what it takes to grow our wonderful state.
The state has developed the Prosperity Project to help all Oklahoma residents make informed decisions when it comes time to vote.  This is a nonpartisan project because the state does not and will not ever endorse candidates.  
To … (0 comments)

oklahoma city: Get Ready To Retire In Luxury - 06/19/08 02:52 AM
One of the most luxurious places to retire is Spanish Cove.  This beautiful retirement community is located in Yukon , Oklahoma only minutes to every convenience of the metro area.
Spanish Cove offers gorgeous, large apartments and an active community.  The neighbors are friendly and the staff is great.  You won't find anymore privacy or security than you will in Spanish Cove.  The community is almost carefree.  Your only worry is which one of the many activities you will choose from.
The community offers so many of its own amenities you shouldn't have to leave the it's 12 acres to find … (0 comments)

oklahoma city: Oklahoma Makes History - 05/29/08 04:05 AM
Oklahoma has made history by electing 19 year-old John Tyler Hammons to public office.  Just like any other American teenager, Hammons loves fast cars, rock music and video games.  But fiscal planning?  Well, apparently so.  Hammons is a freshman at the University of Oklahoma  and beat 70 year-old Hershel McBride for mayor of Muskogee , Oklahoma .  Muskogee is now the first city in the United States to be governed by a self proclaimed gamer.  So what's his favorite game?  Halo 3.
While some think Hammons is too young for this position, many are confident in their new fresh-faced leader.  Hammons … (6 comments)