July 2009 Archived Index of News -- Collinsville (Oklahoma) -- www.cvilleok.com

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July 2009 Archived NEWS Index (Collinsville, Oklahoma) www.cvilleok.com ... email Ted Wright: wrightted@aol.com ... Frequently Asked Questions

"Best game ever" by Collinsville's Dalton Rasmussen (11 catches for 163 yards and a touchdown) helped East to an All-State Football win Friday July 31st. -- Per Sat 8/1/2009 Tulsa World (more game info)

School Board Agenda: Monday Aug. 3rd
July 31, 2009
Raise For Administrators

City Commission Agenda: Monday Aug. 3rd
July 31, 2009
Streetscape Phase 2 Approval

ROCK GYM Fitness Center Summer Specials:
1 year student-teacher-police-fire $199.99 (savings of $160)
1 yr individual membership $229.99 (a savings of $202)
1 yr unlimited tanning $149.99 (a savings of $210)

More on Dalton Rasmussen (All-State Football game today) -- per 7/31/2009 Tulsa World

Misc. News: Matt Young - Baseball / Darci Chester - Softball
July 31, 2009
Mystery Author At Library Aug. 11th

Saturday: 11am-1pm Roving Reptiles Exhibition at Collinsville Library

MISSING SINCE WEDNESDAY 7/22/09 FROM COLLINSVILLE AREA. -- BLACK/WHITE NEUTERED CAT (NAME IS RASCAL) -- REWARD -- PLEASE CALL MARY @ (918) 645-0489

The Park Board meeting Thursday did not have a quorum but the two members present did get an update from Landplan on park equipment. Pam Polk reported the closing on the bonds for the city improvements was now set for August 6th. -- Ted 7/30/2009

Sewer Smoke Testing begins Monday August 3rd - per City of Collinsville 7/31/2009

Misc. News: Volleyball Scrimmage Week Away / Laura Castleberry Basketball Update
July 30, 2009
Tennis Court Progress / August Reminders

Reminder: The CHS Pre-Season Football Banquet is Sat. Aug. 8, 7:00 p.m.. Tickets $35 per individual dinner, $300 Corporate Sponsor that includes two seats. Call 371-0862 ASAP for seat assignment. The Quarterback club is having this dinner to purchase shorts, shirts and hoodies for football boys. There will be updates from Coach Lance West & the guest speaker is from University of Tulsa. -- 7/30/2009 (Previous Coverage)

Proposed 2010 5A Football District 3: Booker T. Washington, Bishop Kelley, Rogers, McAlester, Memorial, Hale, Skiatook, Collinsville. -- Per 7/29/2009 Tulsa World

Collinsville's Last Year (2009) in 4A Football Dist 3: Locust Grove, Catoosa, Collinsville, Grove, Jay, McLain, Oologah, Vinita. - per 7/30/2009 Tulsa World

I still have requested photo CDs (ready for 2 months now!) for Shelby Charles, Kristie Moore, Colby Phillips, Dalton Rasmussen, Kyle Rush, Dalton Salisbury, and Cameron Storm . -- Ted Wright -- 2pm Thursday 7/30/2009 (If you know these folks please help me remind them). wrightted@aol.com

Arts & Crafts Show at Tri-County Fair in August

Dalton Sallisbury decisioned Beau Gastineau 7-5 at (215 pounds) in All-State Wrestling -- per 7/29/2009 Tulsa World

Editorial: I normally don't respond to items in my competitor's newspaper but today's "vandalism dismissed" article seems (to me) to be a direct rebuttal to my July 20th coverage of vandalism at the Fair Grounds. As it was reported to me by a fair board board member, I had "dismissed" that it was a fair related activity. And I'm pretty sure we are not supposed to be burning trash in the city, especially on city property. And if you happen to have an old stop sign that is carefully put out of the way, that's OK also? My report clearly indicated the caboose damage was of a different vintage ... but was clearly still vandalism. As for the location of that target practice, I'm well aware of Medlock's proximity, but the fact that there was trash in the barrel (in the fair barn) that also had holes in it that left me wondering? -- Ted Wright 7/29/2009

Chamber of Commerce August Newsletter -- Speaker For Aug. 6th Meet: Lynn Wilson & Jerri Koehler (Innovation Center at Rogers State University)

School enrollment info on August Calendar

Misc. News: Draft Health Improvement Plan
July 28, 2009
WWAH Dog/Cat

Ted, Could you put online that all grades 9-12 fall sport athletes will drug test at the High School on Tues, Aug 4th at 9:00. Girls will be in the Softball dressing room and boys will be in the Football dressing room. Cost is $15. --Thanks, Jim Riley (7/28/2009)

Misc. News: Summer Band / Brogdon On Turnpike Fees
July 27, 2009
Football Program Ads Due This Week

Elementary Cheer Camp
July 27, 2009
Varsity Cheerleaders Teaching 2nd-6th Graders

Collinsville's latest sales tax check from state is down 23% -- per 7/26/2009 Tulsa World

Dalton(s) Rasmussen & Salisbury in All-State Roster list -- Tulsa World 7/26/2009 (& more on Dalton Salisbury)

Misc. New: Morgan Roberts At National HS Rodeo Finals / City Appreciates Your Patience
July 26, 2009
Chamber's Family Fun Day Sponsors

Ruby Velma Martin (March 7, 1920 - July 26, 2009) Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home. Services will be held 2pm., Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at the Fellowship Community Church (2018 West Plum in Collinsville.

From Sat. July 25, 2009 Tulsa World: Collinsville — Arlyn "A.J." Flaming, 76, electrician, died Tuesday. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Mowery Funeral Service Chapel, Owasso.

Mary Lou Carselowey Maulding (former resident's obit in 7/26/2009 Tulsa World)

Misc. News: First Home Tax Break Example / New Elementary Enrollment
July 23, 2009
Train Delayed / Odd Clouds

Some pre-season football recognition for Merin Oakley in 7/22/2009 Tulsa World

Collinsville High School now 60th in Oklahoma for average daily attendance (moving up in 5A) - per 7/22/2009 Tulsa World

Park Board To Meet July 30th
July 22, 2009
2pm Meet at City Hall

Misc. News: Lacey Koscheski Announcement
July 21, 2009
Bowler Baby Photo / Museum Cat

Youth Football Camp
July 20, 2009
Summer Pride

Thank You to Smalygo Properties for a recent paid renewal. -- Ted 7/21/2009

CHS 1969 Reunion Planning Meeting (4:30pm August 15 at Library ... contact Ted Wight: wrightted@aol.com)

From Tuesday July 21, 2009 Tulsa World: Collinsville — Maurine Garrett, 64, homemaker, died Monday. Services pending. Mowery, Owasso.

City Commission Results from July 20th meet: Modified Flood Plain Maps Accepted / Animal Shelter Addition Considered / Brick Street Repairs and Asphalt Overlays Discussed / City Manager's son due back from Iraq Aug. 8th-- Ted 7/21

Vandals Strike At Fair Grounds & Caboose
July 20, 2009
Fire Set & Possibly Target Practice?

VCO Poker Run
Sat. July 25th

Support the VFW with their Schwan's fundraiser Friday.

Misc. News: CHS Volleyball Camp / Patchwork Quilters Met
July 20, 2009
New Housing In Town

Yard Sale: 18420 S. Elm Rd., Claremore,. Take Hwy 169 exit 116th St. Go towards Claremore (in front of Quick Trip) 6 miles, turn left onto 202nd. Go to 3rd stop sign, turn left, 1st house on left. Will have children's clothes & much more. Everything must go. Sat July 25th only 7am-2pm.

Fred Sutton (October 26, 1919 - July 18, 2009) Memorial service 11am Monday, July 27, 2009 at the Collinsville First Baptist Church. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

From Monday July 20, 2009 Tulsa World: Collinsville — Kenneth Clark Gordon, 78, retired brickmason, died Sunday. Services pending. Johnson, Sperry.

From Sunday July 19, 2009 Tulsa World: Collinsville — Albert Junior DeArmond, 82, American Airlines foreman, died Friday. Services pending. Mowery, Owasso

Misc. News: Lake Pearls / Library Reptiles
July 19, 2009
First Moon Landing (& Kindergarten) News In 1969

No Kidding: I walked to the City Park this afternoon to check on the tennis courts and caught a brief glimpse of two deer walking south just east of the pool. By the time I got my camera turned on and started zooming they had disappeared into the underbrush. -- Ted Friday 7/17/2009

9am-noon Youth Soccer Sign Ups (Saturday ... see calendar)

Street Overlay & City Improvements & Animal Shelter
July 17, 2009
Topics On July 20th Agenda

From Sat. July 18, 2009 Tulsa World: Collinsville — Kent Mitchell Cantrell, 50, telecommunications contractor, died Friday. Service 5 p.m. Sunday, Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Claremore.

Gatesway Balloonfest Aug 7-8-9
July 16, 2009
Hot Air Balloons At Fundraiser Near Claremore

Misc. News: Family Fun Day / Grant Shafer Army News
July 17, 2009
Dyer Track / Poker Run

Raini Stiles of Collinsville won top honors with a story titled "Hunting: Sharing the Heritage" -- per 7/16/2009 Tulsa World

I have an "amen" from Pastor Jim Carney on my choice for "street most in need of repair" but no other candidates yet? -- Ted Wright 12:30pm Thursday 7/16/2009 (wrightted@aol.com)

Thank You to Collinsville Downtown Inc. for a recent paid renewal. -- Ted 7/15/2009 (Did you provide your feedback on Hogs 'N' Hot Rods yet?)

Come see the reptiles at the Library Aug. 1st

Victory Cherokee Organization Meeting Marks Milestone
July 14, 2009
New Building Finally Powered

Misc News: Dyers Qualify For Jr. Olympics
July 15, 2009
CHS Enrollment / Library News

School Supply Drive -- Registrations Started July 13th, 2009 -- Contact Meadowcreek UMC

Thank You to Ken Underwood & Rep. Earl Sears for recent paid renewals. -- Ted 7/14/2009

Progress On Tennis Courts & Schools & Track
July 14, 2009
Name City's Worst Street

Ken Chronister Return To CHS &
Dale Harp MS Assistant Principal
July 13, 2009
Shuffle Continues After Slagle Depart

Victory Cherokee Organization Hamburger Cookout 5:30pm Tues Aug. 14th at their new Community Building adjacent to Victory Cemetery (N. 12th St)

One more park equipment comment - 7/14/2009

Resignation of Kelli Harrell (CHS volleyball coach & teacher) on agenda for Monday July 13th School Board Meeting. Nine hires also on the agenda (including 2 with "stimulus" dollars ... so at least 2 jobs locally from the federal recovery). -- Ted Wright -- Sat 4:50pm 7/11/2009

Library Photo Contest
July 11, 2009
Youth Winners

CHS Football Passing Workout
July 9, 2009
-vs- Cascia Hall Here
Signup Soon For Kickoff Banquet

From Sat. July 11, 2009 Tulsa World: Collinsville — Ronnie E. "Ron" Fair, 48, aircraft mechanic, died Thursday. Services pending. Mowery, Owasso.

Oklahoma Selective Sales Tax Holiday: August 7-8-9

City anticipates "money in the bank" within about 10 days for promised city improvements (from 7/9/2009 special session to approve bond sale)

Misc. News: 8U Softball Winners
July 9, 2009
Library Party / Rodeo Queen Dinner-Auction

Misc. News: Flag Cake / Old Bus / Sock Puppets
July 10, 2009
New Street Signs On Main

Lost dog/cat/garage sale ads are $5 ($10 w/ photo) and are to be paid in advance. -- Ted Wright

From Thursday July 9, 2009 Tulsa World: Skiatook — Donald Charles Bennett, 72, security guard, formerly of Skiatook, died June 24 in Collinsville. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday, Eugene Campbell residence. Collinsville Dolton, Collinsville.

Thank You to Collinsville Auto Sales for a recent paid renewal. -- Ted 7/9/2009

CHS Volleyball Schedules Added to August Calendar (& CSP Schedules)

Misc. News: Tulsa County & County In China To "Sister"
July 8 2009
Downtown Inc. Business Seminars & Surveys

Thank You to Collinsville Community Church & Collinsville Dolton Funeral Homes for recent paid renewals. -- Ted 7/8/2009

Brinkley Auto Sales

Edward Odell Gilley (October 31, 1932 - July 6, 2009) Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

From Wed. July 8, 2009 Tulsa World: Park Hill — Lorene M. Auten, 90, homemaker, died Monday. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville. Hart, Tahlequah.