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November 4, 2012

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NORMAN — Recycle Moore honored

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful recognized Recycle Moore with the top honor at the annual Environmental Excellence Awards recently. The “Take Us To Your Litter” campaign received the Outstanding Achievement Award from among all 2012 entries, as well as the Environmental Excellence Award for Government Programs with population greater than 30,000.

The campaign, produced by Trifecta Communications, encourages residents to bring recyclables to the Moore Recycle facility to help visitors from another planet. These out-of-this-world visitors—called Mooretians—need the materials to fuel their ship and return home safely. The recognition from KOB is the latest in a long line of accolades and achievements received by the innovative campaign.

Neighborhood Toy Store Day

Kidoodles Toy Zone joins more 500 retailers from coast to coast uniting to celebrate Neighborhood Toy Store Day on the second Saturday of November each year. Kidoodles will once again participate with sales and specials from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Nov. 10 to spotlight the expert advice and service that area families have come to expect from Kidoodles and its employees for the past 25 years. It’s very important for consumers to understand the uniqueness and outstanding quality of toys found at their local toy store versus a national chain. Toys are selected for the educational and developmental value.

Angus association members

Lexington-based Haines Land & Cattle LP are new members of the American Angus Association, according to a news release from Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo.

The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more than 17 million registered Angus.

Southwest Power Pool leader

Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy has been elected vice president of the Southwest Power Pool’s Regional State Committee, a group that has a critical advisory role regarding the future of the region’s electric power grid and electrical service. Murphy said the RSC now faces very critical issues that will have a major impact on electric service and the consumer.

Mother of the Year

American Mothers, Inc., a national nonprofit organization honoring mothers across the country, is currently seeking nominations for their annual awards, including 2013 Mother of the Year, Young Mother of the Year and Mother of Achievement. The deadline for Oklahoma nominations is Nov. 15.

To qualify for the National Mother of the Year award, at least one of the nominee’s children must be over the age of 18. To qualify for the Young Mother of the Year award, all of the nominee’s children must be under the age of 18. The Mother of Achievement award recognizes those outstanding women whose positive influence, talents and community service have made a significant impact in the lives of children and families. To nominate an inspirational mother, visit www.americanmothers.org.

Dynamic Dental office

Dynamic Dental Studio announced recently the opening of a new location at 3000 SW 104th Street, Suite No. 5 in Oklahoma City. Dynamic Dental was opened and is operated by Dr. Vinh Vu, D.D.S. Vu is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and College of Dentistry from the University of Oklahoma. Becky Stokes serves as Treatment Coordinator and Marisol Garcia is Dental Assistant. The practice provides general dentistry and variety of other dental procedures/specialties for age’s toddlers to geriatrics.

—Transcript Staff

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