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Collinsville, Oklahoma
April 1, 2008
Miscellaneous News
Plumlee Is Teacher of the Year / American Bank Customer Appreciation / Downtown Utility Relocate & Bridge

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After a heavy mid-day rain "from the clouds" Monday (left photo), I figured there wouldn't be any more work on the streetscape project in front of my museum ... but not too long after the rain had stopped I was surprised by a heavy stream of water from "underground" spraying my window (under the awnings in the top right photo)

Frank Moreland switching a water meter to the new supply line was the source of water on the museum window above. -- Ted 3/31/2008

(Previous Coverage)

Collinsville's new District Teacher Of The Year, Connie Plumlee (in the red circle above), preferred to have her photo taken with the other Collinsville Middle School teachers today. The individual photo (at left) is from 2006. The teachers honored Connie with a cake and reception this morning at the Middle School.

American Bank of Oklahoma started their 3-day customer appreciation celebration today on the 10th anniversary of their opening April 1, 1998. Linda Pavey, Joe Landon, Teresa Parker and Jolene Paget are shown preparing to cut the cake for customers to enjoy. (Previous Coverage)
No Joke -- Decided to check the new bridge and Main Street progress while at the bank and got to watch a semi truck slowly backing towards the bypass to Broadway. Even after more than 4 months there are still apparently a few folks that expect to follow the Main Street route that is still a few months from completion. -- Ted -- 4/1/2008
The noon Thursday April 3rd Collinsville Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting will be held at the American Bank of Oklahoma (instead of the typical Library location).
Work continues on the new 4-lane bridge and roadway that will eventually re-connect Highway 169 and 5th Street back via Main Street.
(Previous Coverage)