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Holiday Gala ahead
Noble is ramping up for its second annual Holiday Gala, scheduled 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Noble Public Library.
The holiday gala is a free event sponsored by the Noble Public Library and the Noble Chamber of Commerce. The Pioneer Intermediate School Honor Choir will perform. There will be holiday music, refreshments and children's activities. Santa Claus will attend the gala.
Volunteers are being sought and anyone interested in helping can contact Christine Frank, Noble Chamber executive director at 872-5535 or Christine@nobleok.net or e-mail Jennifer Wylie at jwylie@first-fidelity.com.
Poised for growth
The Noble Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee met recently to discuss the many potential commercial property sites that have become available for sale.
"With the new golf course facility going in on the east side of Highway 77 just north of Noble, we believe we are poised for some real growth," said Robin Stead, a local attorney and chamber board member.
"There's always something exiting going on in Noble," she said.
Stead reports that a new business recently opened on Main Street specializing in alternative therapy, herbs, vitamins, weight management and massage therapy. A smoothie bar is available at the site. Additionally, O'Reilly's Auto Parts will open soon.
Noble received a sidewalk grant which paved the way for construction of new trails and a pavilion at Ken King Park. A disc golf group is spearheading work on a new disc golf course at the park and they are currently looking for sponsors for the holes.
"If we can get a sanctioned disc golf course, we can host tournaments," Stead said.
In addition to the Ken King Park project, construction on the Safe Routes to School sidewalk is slated to begin in the futire. The sidewalk project will connect several local schools and parks.
Noble Public Schools and the Noble Wellness Committee just completed their Noble Healthy Youth and Wellness Screening event. Students in Pre-K through fifth grade were screened for dental, hearing, vision, scoliosis and vital statistics. Healthy Kids Wellness Grams will be sent to parents of each child tested.
Early next year, the schools are sponsoring a Noble Farm to School Day where students will learn how food gets from the farm to their plate.
"I am so proud of our schools and community," Stead said. "The Noble Public Schools received the Governor's Award of Excellence in January for our work in becoming a certified healthy business. The City also qualified."
-- Compiled by Jocelyn Pedersen
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Fairy Tale Princess Project accepting donations
NOBLE -- The Fairy Tale Princess Project is accepting donations of gently used formal dresses, shoes and accessories to give, free of charge, to high school girls who wish to attend their school prom.
Donations of the above items can be dropped off today from 8 a.
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Robber hits Noble bank
NOBLE -- A man carrying a pistol and a device he claimed was a bomb robbed the First Fidelity Bank at 900 N. Main at about 12:30 p.m. Friday.
A spokesman for the FBI said the device was not a bomb and there were no injuries reported.
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NOC Roustabouts concert Feb. 13 in Blackwell
Featuring Noble's own Tiffany Guthrie, the world-traveling Northern Oklahoma College Roustabouts will join with the Blackwell High School Vocal Music Department for one performance 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Blackwell High School Auditorium.
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Parking in Noble discussed by City Council
The issue of parking in front of businesses along Main Street in Noble was discussed at a recent city council meeting. A merchant who has property along Main Street was concerned about the use of the angled parking frontage between Chestnut and Cherry streets, fearing area employees who parked there were taking up parking opportunities for customers.
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Filing period for City of Noble Council seats opens Monday
Paula Roberts, secretary of the Cleveland County Election Board, announced today the filing period for City of Noble Council Members will be Monday, Feb. 8, through Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.
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Candidates vie for Noble school board seat No. 5
Polls will be open Tuesday to select the next Noble school board member for Seat No. 5. The incumbent is Kim Adams who is opposed by Ryan "Leroy" Lukinbill. Cindy Malone is running unopposed for Seat No.
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Noble senior class headed to Six Flags
Noble's senior class of 2010 is raising funds and planning a class trip to Six Flags over Texas amusement park. According to Jamie Evans, counselor and senior class sponsor, usually the day before school is out the seniors do something special.
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Noble library assists job-seekers
NOBLE -- The Noble Public Library, 204 N. Fifth, offers a four-part series of programs designed to give those looking for employment some strategies and skills that could lead to success. The Job Hunting programs will be held on Thursday mornings in February from 10 a.
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Historical society to meet
The Southern Cleveland County Historical Society will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Noble library.
Discussion will be on the progress of the restoration of the old Noble jail and the way to best display and collect historical items.
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Noble's sales tax revenues down
NOBLE -- The City of Noble is running about $95,000 under budget. Sales tax revenues are down, and there's cause for concern.
"We've been concerned for two to three months," said Bob Wade, Noble City Manager.
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Fairy Tale Princess Project accepting donations
