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Avoiding fall, winter and holiday decorating hazards

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With the arrival of fall, winter and a parade of major celebrations and holidays over the next few weeks, lots of families will get into the spirit by adding festive decorations.

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Properly maintaining an emergency preparedness kit

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma families are strongly encouraged to prepare ahead of any potential natural disaster or possible crisis by setting aside some food and basic supplies as part of an emergency kit. But, in order for these kits to be truly effective, they do require a bit of light annual maintenance.

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While shopping for holiday gifts remember all toys are not for all kids

Fri, Nov 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With the holidays fast approaching, Oklahomans soon will be scouring store aisles and internet websites for the perfect gifts for the youngest charges on their holiday shopping lists.

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Shopping safely online during the holidays

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – There are lots of advantages to shopping online – no lines, a broader range of product options and, in some cases, the best pricing. Following a few important precautions this holiday season will help make shopping from your computer or tablet as hassle free as possible.

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Watch your wallet during the shopping season

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Unfortunately, thieves and fraudsters are as much a part of the holidays as brightly colored packages, sweet treats and warm family gatherings. That means shoppers need to keep a sharp eye out for those less interested in hunting up the perfect gift and more intent on stalking wallets and purses.

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Use Daylight Savings Time as cue for fall, winter prep around the house

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Whether it is a string tied around a finger or an alert on a cell phone, reminders are good and often necessary things. In that spirit, homeowners can use Daylight Savings Time as a cue to begin preparing their houses and families for fall and winter.

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Safely decorating with pumpkins

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – For those who like to celebrate fall or get into the Halloween spirit, decorating pumpkins can be a fun family activity as long as everyone is participating in a safe way.

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Checking inside and outside the home for earthquake damage

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – In the aftermath of an earthquake, damage to homes, buildings and other structures may or may not be visible. That is why it is important to thoroughly check both inside and outside your property as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Academic achievement program for Latino students finding big success in Oklahoma

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With plenty of hard evidence confirming its strategy is working, Juntos, a unique program helping Latino students and their families hit all the right academic notes, is poised to expand its impact in Oklahoma.

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Tips for safely riding a bike to school

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While lots of Oklahoma students will travel to school by bus, some will arrive via a slightly different, but no less effective, mode of transportation: the bicycle.

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Be safe while walking to school

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As Oklahoma students head back to the classroom this fall, many will be using their feet as the primary mode of transportation to school.

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