They stood in line for hours.
They weren't there for music tickets; they weren't there to see a show. And, no, it wasn't the chef's special at your local all you can eat buffet.
They came to vote.
And they came in huge numbers.
All across the metro area, voters turned out in record numbers last weekend to take advantage of the state's early voting option.
Sure, it was the presidential election which brought them out, but there were other races, too.
United States Senator; United States congressman; state corporation commission; The Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma State Senate; even county sheriff.
There also were proposed changes to the state's Constitution, and in south Oklahoma City, changes in the city's charter. In Moore, there also was the call for an $18 million bond issue.
The ballots -- like the line -- were long.
But they still came.
On Tuesday, election day, they came back.
More voters. Young voters. Voters who have cast many ballots -- each willing to stand in line and wait their turn.
Good for them.
Because it was just a few months ago that most of the registered voters in this state sat home on their butts and blew off the primary and runoff elections.
But things are always different when we choose a president.
It's kinda' like being able to say who is gonna' be king.
The funny thing is, those people running in the elections that most voters skip have a much greater impact on your life than either Barack Obama or John McCain will ever have.
Think I'm kidding?
Ask anyone who had to spend days trying to renew their drivers license after it had expired.
It's a fact that the smaller the office -- say county sheriff as compared to U.S. congressman -- the greater the impact on the individual.
But, still, you who stood in line should be proud.
For the general election you did the right thing.
Now, if you'll just keep it up the rest of the year.
Moore
November 5, 2008
Long lines to the polls a great sign
- Moore
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Changes made to big trash services
Changes have been made to the big trash pick up service which should make the pick up easier for both residents and city workers.
Residents who have Monday trash service will have big trash pick up in the months of March, July and November; Tuesday trash service will be April, August and December; Thursday is January, May and September and Friday is February, June and October. -
Fire in new auditorium at Southmoore High School
The Moore fire marshal is still investigating a small fire that occured shortly after 1:30 p.m. Friday at Southmoore High School.
Susie Pierce asked school board members to call an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss insurance and restoration fees on the fire at Southmoore High School. -
City passes tax rebate for Target
Chris Lundy, manager of public partnerships with the Target corporation addressed city council members Monday night to discuss building a store in Moore.
The Moore Economic Development Authority voted unanimously for a sales tax rebate to Target. -
Larsen says goodbye to district
Susie Pierce asked school board members to call an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss insurance and restoration fees on the fire at Southmoore High School.
She said about 20 auditorium seats were damaged by the fire and many others received smoke and water damage. - Savage, Patrick and Walker named site teachers Fisher Elementary School site teacher of the year, Stephanie Savage, graduated from Yukon High School and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She has been married for 19 years to Scott and the have three children, Blake, Paige and Allison.
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Fire in new auditorium at Southmoore High School
The Moore fire marshal is still investigating a small fire that occured shortly after 1:30 p.m. Friday at Southmoore High School.
Susie Pierce asked school board members to call an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss insurance and restoration fees on the fire at Southmoore High School. -
City passes tax rebate for Target
Chris Lundy, manager of public partnerships with the Target corporation addressed city council members Monday night to discuss building a store in Moore.
The Moore Economic Development Authority voted unanimously for a sales tax rebate to Target. - Savage, Patrick and Walker named site teachers Fisher Elementary School site teacher of the year, Stephanie Savage, graduated from Yukon High School and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She has been married for 19 years to Scott and the have three children, Blake, Paige and Allison.
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Larsen says goodbye to district
Susie Pierce asked school board members to call an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss insurance and restoration fees on the fire at Southmoore High School.
She said about 20 auditorium seats were damaged by the fire and many others received smoke and water damage. - More Moore Headlines
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Changes made to big trash services
Changes have been made to the big trash pick up service which should make the pick up easier for both residents and city workers.
