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June 1, 2010
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‘We will never forget’
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Veterans honored during Memorial Day ceremony at Woodring
By Kasey Fowler Staff Writer The 10th annual Woodring Wall Honor Memorial Day ceremonies drew a large crowd Monday morning to honor veterans and fallen soldiers. State Rep. John Enns, R-Enid, opened and emceed the event. “It is an honor and a privilege to recognize our veterans. We honor all people who served in our armed services, with a special emphasis on the Vietnam veterans,” Enns said. Enns then introduced Enid mayor John Criner to welcome those gathered. “I’m afraid people will forget the holiday, forget the meaning,” said Criner. “For those of you who have sacrificed parts of your family, we cannot say enough. Thank you are two shallow words.” Criner then presented Elaine Johns,
See MEMORIAL DAY, Page A3 A group of veterans (top) salute during the presentation of the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony Monday at Enid’s Woodring Wall of Honor. A young boy (below) checks out the names on one of the panels. Members of the Kiowa Black Leggins Honor Society (left) pay tribute to the family of a fallen serviceman.
Staff Photos by BILLY HEFTON
Suddenlink tops tonight’s city agenda
IT’S MY HOT DOG Sisters share a hot dog Monday during the NJCAA World Series. Check out the coverage on the game on B1. (Staff Photo by BILLY HEFTON)
By Robert Barron Staff Writer Extension of Suddenlink’s contract to provide cable television services in Enid will be considered by Enid city commissioners today. The commission meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the city commission room. The usual study session has been canceled. The cable franchise has been negotiated for several weeks with Enid attorney Bryce Kennedy representing the city. Kennedy negotiated the original cable television contract. In the proposed 10-year contract, Suddenlink will agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the current license. This includes extending the PEGASYS lease agreement by 10 years, paying $25,000 for the purpose of funding capital pur-
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