Click the pic for graphic reminders of our ice storm.
Noble
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Click the pic for graphic reminders of our ice storm.
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The Noble Free Press reported that five sealed bids for ice storm debris removal were received by City Manager Bob Wade. Just to put this in its proper context: the top bid was for over $164,000.00 The lowest bid This $1.00 bid came from a company highly experienced in all phases
of debris management projects operating out of Talahassee, Florida.
Subtract $1.00 from $164,000.00 and you can begin to appreciate the
full size of this gift to the Noble community. The Crowder Disaster
Recovery Staff is trained in all FEMA, state, and local regulations
for compliance and is also National Incident Management System
compliant. It has never had a contract terminated, or a contract
reassigned. Obviously it has a strong financial foundation. It had thirty two simultaneous contracts activated during the year 2004 Its Management Team includes:
Anyone wishing to express gratitude for this gift may
contact the company at the following: I've been in hospital from stroke for past month so the comparison to what it was like before I went in and what greeted me on coming out was sudden for me. Noble is MUCH more recovered from the ice storm than either Norman or OKC.
Click HERE to report acts of kindness *** Unregistered Pit Bull For Sale to Highest bidder: He Likes to run --- runs from rabbits, rustling weeds and dark shadows. Has nervous tic in right eye when about to bite. His epilepsy is under control now. Free leash and free delivery. May need glasses. Must see to appreciate. Call 872 5556 after 5:00 for more information. *** |
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My Two Lawyers Made Me Say It!
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 The small town of Noble
snuggles up against the south side of the city
of Norman. It is the Rose Rock Capital of the
World. Rare, and beautiful, red
Rose Rocks are only found in this one very minute area on earth. For
more information, contact
The Rose Rock Gallery and Museum is at 419 S. Hwy 77, phone 405 872 9838
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Colby Whitlock is going great guns
as a young defensive tackle for Texas Tech
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Most Rose Rocks are turned into local works of art which are almost priceless. Several artisans hand-fashion complete bushes by gluing the stones onto various materials so they resemble red blooms of eternal stone. City Hall has one sculpted rose bush over three feet tall which looks fantastic. Also known as Cherokee Rose Rocks they are mostly found east of town. We uncovered four of them in our front yard while putting in our rose bushes. I offered two small rose rocks on an Ebay web auction and the pair went for $7 -- plus shipping. The ecstatic buyer thought he was getting a real bargain
I know it was worth the trip. All the merchants do a sidewalk sale with some really nice specials. All kinds of goodies show up as ingenious oldtimers show off their talents. And, food, like it was going out of style! Of a Saturday night on Main Street during the summer months you'll often find live bands playing along the street. There are two city-wide yard sales each year. Highway 77 runs through town with most of the businesses found on it. The one stoplight is on Etowah. Handcrafted wood sculptures adorn the main street, murals decorate the sides of many buildings. Streets are clean, and wide. Store windows are polished. Flowers, pots and other merchandise are often left outside at night and still there the next morning. The police force is courteous and friendly, helpful almost beyond measure. Speeders who need to repent will sometimes see a wagging finger instead of flashing blue lights. Noble Neighbors The evening we moved in, neighbors from all four sides came over to introduce themselves and offer help if we needed it. Ann brought cupcakes over to sustain our energy. Melissa showed us how to turn on the air conditioning. During my recent stroke neighbors ran errands, fixed leaks, delivered messages and -- most importantly -- offered prayers. People smile and wave when they pass us by on our street. In the good old summer time whole families go biking of a night. Children actually play outside instead of watching television all day. Someday soon there will be a splash pad here. The brand new library is usually full of readers, and frequently hosts community projects for (or with) volunteers. |
Noble is
a GREAT Place
To Get Out and Stretch Your Legs!
The Walking Trail At The Park
Is Loved By Dogs Too!
| Riley Park is on the very edge of town on Highway 77 and almost
in Norman. It has almost half a mile of paved hiking trail in
excellent shape. The trees along the hiking trail are mostly
evergreen. City Fathers have forbidden bicycling,
skateboarding, motorbikes and rollerblading activities on the hiking
trails. A dozen seats are strewn along
the pathway for those who grow faint. The far side of the trail butts up against the current Santa Fe Railroad bed. This particular segment of the Santa Fe Railroad begins in Arkansas City, Kansas and goes through Noble, on to Purcell and from thence on to Fort Worth. Noble became a town here on 22 April 1889 during the famous land run that founded Oklahoma City, Edmund, Norman and Guthrie. To accommodate wagon traffic a bridge was built so the train could pass over.
The bridge is still there, but back in 1947 the railroad was moved over to take out some of the curves. As you can see the old time workmanship was second to none. By walking through the tunnel (and leaving the park behind) you discover a huge open area to do some rugged cross country walking. I generally go down the power line and come back beside the rail road track. Inside the park boundaries there are fifteen barbecue sites, thirty five picnic tables, one place to pitch a tent if it isn't raining, and multiple parking spots with ten spots allocated just for the handicapped. |
When the first blooms of spring have sprung, the park is a
marvelous place
to walk briskly or slowly along the delightfully convoluted park paths.
Tall trees block out the sun and sprinkle the ground with splotches of shade.
Children
can run for miles and never leave your sight - if you turn quickly enough.
There's a merry-go-round and swings to keep the children entertained
with their
own efforts.
Click on the Flowers for a close up. I've bought a $24.95 book about
flowers in this area, and still can't find the name for these. Any hints?
For the elderly walkers there are flowers, bushes, shrubs, and
even trees
to look at and study while pretending to stop for a deep breath of air.
Every kind of bird known to Noble likes to frolic
through these patches
and dart so close to people that sometimes they
must be dodged lest a
wing strike a glancing blow.
For the younger at heart there are hundreds of acres nearby
showing
Oklahoma, the way it used to be.
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Noble ChurchesNoble has some of the best Church buildings around Antioch Baptist Church: 405 872 8744 Covenant Church 405 872 7201
Noble Assembly of God Church: 405 872 8726 Church dinners and functions will be mentioned here for free. Check bottom of page for contact information. |
Noble Service The Noble Pharmacy is found at 125 S. Main, phone 405 872 5335 Here you will find an amazing array of health related items in a huge, friendly environment. Everything you can possibly want is right out where you can find it. Many of the prices there are below that which you'll find at "discount" superstores -- while no store like that can possibly compete with the service rendered day in and day out at Noble Pharmacy. Noble Health Care Center 405 872 7102 Some
helpful phone numbers Scott Martin, State Representative for Noble, et
al. 405 557 7329 What's the Noble Weather like right now? |
The Dining is NoblePizza Peddlers can be reached at
Sonic Drive In 405 872 5555 The best place to sit down and wrap yourself around breakfast or lunch is Tiffany's. It's right close to the water tower, and right on the eastern side of Highway 77. Not only is the food good, pound for pound the prices there can beat anything around. The menu is pure country and the prices are so low they make you wonder how the restaurant stays in business. The waitresses are aggressive at making sure you eat and drink more than is good for you. The phone number there is 405 872 7576 The phone number for Donut Palace is 405 872 1488 and there is even a fax if you want to make absolutely sure your order will be perfectly filled and waiting for you when you arrive.. Big Daddy's Smokehouse: 405 872 3287 Kendall's is probably the biggest dining establishment in town. People from Norman come all the way out here for their chicken fried steak. They also have fried okra and fried catfish, not to mention dishes you might call favorite. Call 405 872 0303 Poor boy's Restaurant.. You'll find an awful lot of cars parked there any way you go by there. You might have to call for reservations. Phone 405 872 3604 |
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At WildCare just outside of town; This is one of the best animal rehab institutions in the state and these animals are wild to begin with. The goal is not to exhibit them, but to see them released back into nature. Click HERE to visit WildCare's own magnificent web site.
Roserock
Design Company service stands
out.
Care2Travel.com is the premier online
travel planning and flight-booking site. Purchase airline tickets online,
find vacation packages, and make hotel and car reservations, find maps,
destination information, travel news and more. Drug Free Power Lifting. 872 9684 *** Moving from one home to another can be a stressful time for a family. Carolyn Little Realty. LLC. has devoted themselves to making this process as smooth as possible for the past 13 years. We are pro. *** Caldwell
Environmental Associates, Inc. Thunder
Valley Raceway Park Loving Care In-Home Health Services is one of the only remaining family-owned home care agencies in Oklahoma, now serving 15 counties. BraeVest Financial Services Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive financial planning available anywhere, presented in a down home style. We try to deliver complicated concepts in an understandable manner. We don't use prepackaged programs to create your financial plan. Every financial plan is uniquely tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. The Gallery Farm eventing/horse boarding facility is only 15 minutes from the University of Oklahoma. English riding instruction is offered for those interested in learning riding basics or honing their dressage, eventing or jumping skills. Preventive Dentistry for the Family, from James D. Gilliam, D.D.S. Phone 872 8423 This is Family Dentistry at its finest. Oklahoma Botanicals, 8751 Maguire Road. 405 872 3731 They also offer some beautiful vegetables at the Norman Farmers Market. |
Phone Service: 1 800 464 7928
Multimedia Cablevision: 405 359 3555
Enterprise Rent A Car: 405 364 0123
Rod's Termite & Pest Control: 405 872 3204
The Rose Rock Gallery and Museum is at 419 S. Hwy 77, phone 405 872 9838
Phone 405 872 3420 for the Thunder
Valley Raceway Park
There is a Firefighters Park at 5th and Ash.
Musgrave Field is at 1200 South Front Street.
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Fred DuShane of DuShane Plumbing did some major plumbing revisions at my home, cheerfully, expertly, and economically. He specializes in remodeling, repairs and new construction. Fred is licensed and bonded. He can be reached at 405 872 5205 Robert Robb straightened out a bunch of drenched sockets for me, rewired a wall, put in new circuit breakers, and left me a happy camper. He specializes in residential, add on and repair of all things electrical. His office phone number is 701 1864 and his cell phone is 388 9042 |
Super C Grocery 405 872 9233
First State Bank: 405 872 3434
Debbie's Barber Shop: 405 872 7505
Coons Heating and Air Conditioning: 405 872 9698
Dean's TV and Appliance Repair: 872 5068
Cheryl Clayton, Attorney: 405 872 9216
Brockhaus Flowers & Gifts 405 872 3426
The local paper Maguire Journal 405 872-3853
The Noble Mattress: 405 872 7299
7-Eleven: gas and good service:
405 872 9083
Storage Bin: 405 872 3280
Summit Self Storage 405 360 7622
Sun Construction Services: 405 872 3397
Kendalls 405 872 0303
Cheryl Clayton, P.C. 405 872 9216
Tom Thomas, Farmers Insurance: 405 872 0238
Grissom's Landscape Nursery: 405 872 3216
Blevins Paint & Body,
Free Estimates: 405 872 1942
Have you read these books?
The Culture of Oklahoma: How do Oklahomans perceive themselves? How do outsiders perceive them? Contributing authors are Gary L. Thompson, Howard R. Lamar, James M. Smallwood, et al.
Birds commonly seen in Oklahoma and
the time of year
you are most likely to see them.
Oklahomans in the Cottonfields of Arizona by Marsha L.
Weisigler
Atlas of Oklahoma Climate by Howard L. Johnson
My dad could pick a hundred pounds of Arizona cotton in an hour.
At three cents a pound he could easily keep his family fed. Then
we heard of a farm near Tonopah offering four cents a pound.
Eight times four is $32 a day, and going wages for farm work was
$4 a day back then. With my first $4 check I bought a doll, an
iron skillet, an apple, a bag of candy and something else, with
change left over.
The nightmares were from camps for workers, the drunken rages,
knife fights, gun battles, the bloody beatings. People today can't
even conceive what the real world was like back then.
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