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By Mike Pierce on 8/13/2008 9:00 AM

Power lines in PiedmontMayor Mike Fina invites all Piedmont residents to attend a town hall meeting on August 18th, 2008 at the First Baptist Church to discuss the placement of OG&E power lines in Piedmont.  Both policy makers from Piedmont and representatives from OG&E will be present to answer any and all questions. 

If you are at all concerned about or interested in where these power lines will be placed within Piedmont city limits and how it may or may not impact the future of our town, please come out and be a part of the decision-making process.

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By kiki on 7/31/2008 6:55 PM

 
Katherine Heigl, as seen in "Knocked Up", and James Marsden star in this sweet, humorous, and original movie. Heigl plays Jane, a young woman who has served as a bridesmaid twenty-seven times and is about to plan her sister Tess’ wedding to Jane’s boss, who happens to be the man she has secretly fallen for. 
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What's Mom and Dad think, sometimes her little brother, but most of all... what does Kiki think?  Tune in for regular movie reviews from a high-schooler's perspective.  Sponsored by Reel Time Movies & Games.

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We are looking for Piedmont citizens interested in helping develop content for the new Piedmont community website.  Interested?  Take a look at the areas of interest we are looking for and use the Contact Us form to let us know that you'd like to help!

  • Blog Writer(s) - We are looking for talented writers to produce content for special interests blogs.  Topics would likely focus on general interests (cooking, recreational, sports, etc.), but we would also like recurring posts on perspectives such as owning/operating a business in Piedmont, teenage life in Piedmont, senior interests/activities in Piedmont, family activities in Piedmont, etc.  The tone of the articles/stories would be personal while considering public interest.  All topics will be expected to reflect a generally positive perspective for our audience.  Interested?  Go to the Contact Us form and choose "Interested in Blog Writing" from the subject drop-down.  Send us your ideas, examples of work, or reference to any online portfolios you may have.  If you don't have any of these things, don't worry.  We want all perspectives.
     
  • Video Producer(s) - Similar to the blog writers requested above, we will also be entertaining the idea of posting videos on the site that portray interests and/or special talents of Piedmont residents.  Possibility of contests or special recognition.  Interested?  Go to the Contact Us form and choose "Interested in Video Production" from the subject drop-down.  Send us your ideas, examples of work, or reference to any online videos you may already have (and that are relevant).  If you don't have any of these things, don't worry.  We'd still love to hear from you.
     
  • Photographer(s) - Images or our beautiful town and its people are always welcome.  All registered members of the site are able to upload their photos for review and possible inclusion in the Community Photo Album.  We would also like to create an area of special interest around those photographs or computer graphics that capture the essence of our town.  Interested?  Go to the Contact Us form and choose "Interested in Submitting Photographs" from the subject drop-down.  Send us your ideas, examples of work, or reference photos you've already submitted to the Community Photo Album.  If you don't have any of these things, don't worry.  We'd still love to see your pictures.
     
  • Other Content Providers - Have another idea in mind for content that you believe would interest our residents?  Let us know!  Use the Contact Us form to submit your ideas so we can consider them for future placement on the website.

 

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