Oct. 2011 Archived NEWS Index (Collinsville, Oklahoma) www.cvilleok.com ... email Ted Wright: wrightted@aol.com ... Frequently Asked Questions

Halloween Fun Downtown October 31, 2011 CDI Just Treats & Parade / Trunk Or Treats

Chamber Meet Noon Thursday. CHS Final Home Football Game Friday

Helen Jean Fisher (May 11, 1926 - October 31, 2011) Helen was the Bookkeeper for Andy’s Foodliner in Collinsville until her retirement. Funeral Service 10am Thurs. Nov 3, 2011 at Faith Lutheran Church in Owasso. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home

Misc. News: 3rd Grade Race Car Champ / Young Wrestling Champs October 31, 2011 Cherokee Hog Fry / Wilson Courage Kids

More Misc: Gas Leak at 15th & Main / Basketball Schedules October 31, 2011 State Champs Wrestling Sign

John Thomas Vice (April 30, 1937 - October 28, 2011) He served in the Oklahoma National Guard and the United States Army serving in the Honor Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Funeral Services 2pm Tues. Nov. 1, 2011 at the Collinsville Church of Christ. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home

Betty Faye Hagerdon (March 20, 1930 - October 29, 2011) Funeral services 1pm Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 at the Meadowcreek United Methodist Church. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home

CHS Football Cards Beat Tulsa Memorial October 28, 2011 Third District Win Keeps Playoffs Possible

CHS Cross Country Girls Are 5A State Runner Ups October 29, 2011 Lady Cards Behind Coweta Again

High School Yearbooks Now on Sale! All color yearbooks $40.00. Make checks to CHS (give to Mrs. Bowman) or go online at jostensyearbooks.com. (10/27/2011) -- per school web site

Alumni Baseball postponed until Nov 19th -- Per Coach Reeder 10/28

Lots of Halloween activities in coming days ... check calendar

Croppinsville and Chic' & Tiques Main Street buildings have emptied in past week. -- Ted 10/28 (I see today that Main Street Martial Arts is moving into the former Croppingsville locations a few doors east of my museum -- Ted 10/31/2011)

Misc. News: Wilson Elementary CEF Grants & More "Courage" Kids October 27, 2011 City Pink Out / Will Rogers Shrine Plaque

Herald Elementary Teacher Tops Fire Truck October 27, 2011 Fundraiser Prize For Kids

Wednesday the CHS Band was at OSSAA. This competition is a professional criticing of the Cadets marching. A 1 is the highest score, the Cadets made a II (2). Eleven band performed in 5A and only four were given a I. -- Connie Collis (10/27/2011)

Pollutant Collection: November 5-6 at Tulsa Fairgrounds

Take State!! -- Cross Country Girls Saturday At Edmond

Alumni Baseball (Sat.noon Oct. 29th)

"The Situation" CHS Video Fun Week 8 -- 10/27/2011

November 2011 Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Don Fifer Injured In Motorcycle Accident -- Per Bartlesville Radio 10/26/2011

Hello Ted! I am Don Fifer’s daughter-in-law and wanted to give you an update on Don’s condition. His wreck occurred in Barnsdall on 10-25-2011 (~3pm) and he was transported to Bartlesville hospital. Yesterday (10-26-2011) he was transferred to St. John’s in Tulsa. He has a broken left leg (lower leg between knee & ankle) and is awaiting surgery depending on the swelling. No other injuries. -- LaPasha Fifer (10/27/2011) -- Update: He is out of surgery and doing okay… Just in a lot of pain! Hoping to come home on Saturday or Sunday. (Thurs. 3:30pm)

Words can’t adequately express our gratitude for all you have done for our family during the loss of our beloved husband and Dad, Jack Edgar. We so much appreciate the calls, flowers, and food that we have received. We have been blessed by your thoughts and prayers and for that we very thankful! Thank you to the Cornerstone Church for the wonderful dinner you provided for our family before the visitation service. Most of all, we appreciate your friendships and the memories of him that you have shared with us! -- Rita Edgar and Family (10/26/2011)

Lost Dog -- Jack Russell Terrier/Rat Terrier Mix Back/white with some brown Has new blue collar on. Please call 918-344-3188 or 918-830-2597

JrHi Football Season Ends -vs- Oologah October 25, 2011 7th Conference Champs + 8th + 9th Photos

Asphalt On New Path Of S-Curve October 25, 2011 Covering Gravel Layer On Wider Highway 20

High Flying Bikes With Anti-Tobacco Message October 25, 2011 Free Program At CHS Tuesday

Misc. News: $18K In Educational Grants (by CEF) October 23, 2011 CHS 1961 Reunion / All-District Softball / JrHi Invite

Main Street Widening Between 14th & 17th October 23, 2011 S-Curve Re-Alignment / 4-Lanes

Cross Country Girls Team & Two Boys Headed To State October 22, 2011 Regional Saturday At Tulsa O'Brien Park

Lots of Halloween activities in coming week ... check calendar

CHS Football Notes: No JV game Monday. Friday's CHS -vs- Memorial game is on the east side of LaFortune Park in Tulsa (LaFortune Stadium).

Collinsville Cross Country Girls 2nd at 5A Regional (just 4 points behind Coweta) & qualify for State next week. Collinsville XC Boys finished 9th (only top 7 to State) but had two individual qualifiers. -- Saturday 10/22/2011

CHS Football Win Over Skiatook October 20, 2011 Cards Rally Then Stop Late Skiatook Tie Attempt Pink Out Night

Marvin Evans Passed Away October 21, 2011 CHS 1936 Grad Was Days From 93rd Birthday

Ali Schultheiss & Corey Ryder Engaged October 20, 2011 To Wed In June

Cardinal Wrestling Chili Dinner -- Come Support the State Champion Wrestling Team! -- $5.00 at door. Chili served with drinks and dessert. Thursday Oct. 20th @ 5:30 before the football game against Skiatook (at Wilson Elementary Cafeteria)

School Fall Break In Progress -- CHS Football Thursday (Skiatook here & Cancer Awareness Pink Out)

Sunday Oct.30th: 4:30-6:30pm Harvest Party (at Middle School Gym) hosted by First Baptist Church (Ages 3 - 5th Grade) Free

Wilson Elementary "Teamwork" Recognition October 19, 2011 September 1st & 2nd Graders

Wilson Elementary "Courage" Recognition October 19, 2011 October 1st & 2nd Graders

Did you know…..Tulsa Health Department-Collinsville, located at 12th and Center St. can serve your vaccine needs from infancy through adulthood. Does your 2 month old need their first shots? Does your teen attending health training classes need a TB test? Are you a new mom or dad (or maybe sibling or grandparent) and need a Tdap vaccine to protect yourself and your newborn from whooping cough? On Mondays and Wednesdays the Collinsville clinic offers walk-in immunizations for your convenience. Many childhood vaccines are covered by the federal Vaccines For Children program and are available without cost to the parent. Other vaccines are priced at public contract cost. Call today for details…918 596 8650.

Just wanted to let everyone know that Basketball sign-ups for grades 3-6 will be this Saturday from 11am to 1pm at the Football field and then from 2-4 pm at the middle school gym. -- Lisa Eberle (10/18/2011)

LOST DOG -- White & tan colored, female Shitzu who answers to Penny. Lost in the 17th & Main area (Collinsville). Very beloved friend and family member visiting from Albuquerque. She's about 9 years old, has health issues and needs to be home. Please call 918-576-9982 if found.

CHS Band 3rd in 5A At OBA October 15, 2011 4th Overall in 4A/5A Finals

Misc. News: Half-Pipe Show At CHS October 18, 2011 Patchworkers / Newborns In Need / JrHi Football Invite

I'm running several days behind on submitted news. Please be patient. -- Ted -- (short school week also .. CHS football is Thurs.)

Results from Oct. 13, 2011 City Work Session: Buildings, iPad training & potential re-districting. -- Ted 10/17

Results of Oct. 17th City Commission Meet: West bound Main might be opened later this week & American Bus Sales in industrial park-- Ted 10/18

Trail Design Choice Delayed October 18, 2011 Park Board Lacked Quorum

Services Wednesday For Jack Edgar October 17, 2011 Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home

CHS Homecoming Parade Sampler October 14, 2011 And Class Reunions: 1961, 1981, 2011

Cross Country Girls 2nd At Chile Pepper Festival October 15, 2011 Lenhart & Taylor Top 10 At Arkansas Meet

CHS Homecoming Royalty October 14, 2011 Taylor Captain Crowned Queen

24 Year Old Collinsville Resident Died In 2 Vehicle Crash Saturday October 15, 2011 At Highway 75 and 116 St. N.

Sorry homecoming pages delayed watching Texas Rangers earn a spot in World Series. If St.Louis Cardinals get in also it would pit my two favorite teams! -- Ted midnight Saturday -- (That wish came true Sunday). I've wasted a few hours searching for a photo of me and my daughters standing next to a stake in the dirt where home plate would eventually be placed at the Ballpark in Arlington (TX) when the new stadium was under construction ... but you'll just have to take my word as I don't have any more hours to waste on that quest. -- Ted -- Monday 11pm 10/17/2011.

CHS Football Cards Lose To Undefeated McAlester 14-38 October 14, 2011 Cook & Iannapollo TDs

Oct. 17th City Comm. Agenda October 15, 2011 Sr. Citizens Building / Cemetery Tree

45th Infantry Aviation Veterans To Meet at Collinsville Sandridge Air Strip Saturday 1pm -- per 10/14/2011 Tulsa World

Marysa Trost (CHS Softball Senior) is "Athlete of the Week" -- per 10/12/2011 Tulsa World

School Fall Break starts Wednesday (Oct. 19, 2011) ... parent-teacher conferences Mon-Tues.

Spc. Christopher Horton Laid To Rest At Arlington National Cemetery -- 10/23/2011 Tulsa World -- (Previous Coverage)

Barbara Jean Wagnon (June 5, 1946 - October 12, 2011) Funeral services 10am Monday October 17, 2011 at Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home Chapel.

Ada Marie Dirickson (March 6, 1914 - October 13, 2011). Funeral services 10am Tuesday at Oologah Assembly of God Church. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home

Free Medical Clinic To Open Here In November October 14, 2011 Arubah Community Clinic Downtown

Misc. Sports October 14, 2011 CHS Pep Assembly / JrHi Football Skiatook / Cross Country Conference

GFWC Home Rep. Club Garage Sale (23 Club Members) Friday, October 28th, 8am to 4pm. 430 North 16th St. Collinsville, Okla. -- All proceeds will fund projects for Collinsville students.

Bill John Baker is "Officially Certified" In Latest Cherokee Chief Election -- 10/12/2011

Week 7 -- CHS "The Situation" student video (10/13/2011)

Road Work Continues: Wider Main Street October 11, 2011 Late Turn Lane at 12th & Main

Misc. News: October Teen Read Month October 11, 2011 Charlie's Park Fence / RSU TV - Native American Partnership

Spirit Week At CHS ... Band To OBA Saturday No JV football tonight 10/10 -- J.Riley

City Commission Work Session Thursday 4pm (Oct. 13th) October 10, 2011 Discussion On 4 Buildings: Veterans, Sr. Citizens, Depot & vacant behind PD Also redistricting ward boundaries

Results of 10/10/2011 School Board Meet -- Ted 11:15pm Monday

The Friday Homecoming parade route will begin at 13th & Main street because of construction around 14th and Main. The line-up will still be in the City Park but will be diverted to 13th street once the line starts moving. The road inside the park will be a one-way street once the line-up begins at 2:30. You will need to enter the park from the north or west entrances and exit to the east. No one will be allowed to enter from the east entrance. Also remember there will be no throwing of candy or any other item in the parade. Please do not bring candy to the parade line-up or your float will not be allowed to participate. Policemen will be at the parade line-up to enforce this rule. This is for the safety of the parade spectators so please abide. -- Missy DeLozier (10/10/2011)

Coty Morrison Died ~9am Sunday October 9, 2011 21 Year Old Resident Testing Bike With No Brakes

Obituary for Jerry "Sandy" Hughes (January 27, 1952 - September 28, 2011). Jerry was a 1970 CHS Graduate.

Columbus Day Monday ...banks closed.

Herald McTeachers Tuesday

Homecoming Friday

Alumni Baseball Saturday

More on Calendar

6th Grade Football -vs- Owasso October 8, 2011 Collinsville Won 28-7 Here Saturday

Misc. News: West-Bound Main Traffic Diverted / HRC Club News October 9, 2011 JrHi Football At Pryor / Blue Star Mothers

CHS Football Cardinals Battled Booker T. Washington October 7, 2011 Cardinals Fell To Hornets 0-21

5th Grade White Football -vs- Coweta October 8, 2011 Collinsville Lost 20-27 Here Saturday

School Board Agenda For Monday Oct. 10th October 7, 2011 Drop-Out Report / Vocational Program Contract / Testing Results

Part time assistant manager needed. 30 hours per week. Must have reliable transportation. Apply in person Dixie Finance 912 W. Main. No phone calls! -- (10/6/2011)

Police Officer - The City of Collinsville is seeking to hire a full-time Police Officer. Job duties shall include, but not be limited to, upholding the law, writing reports, working closely with our schools and court duties. Applicants must be CLEET certified or be able to obtain certification. Applicant must also have a strong community relationship. Applicants must be over 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, no felony convictions, pass a thorough background check, meet all CLEET requirements and posses a valid Oklahoma driver's license with a good driving record. Applications are available at the Collinsville City Hall located at 106 N. 12th Street or email resume to melissaw@cityofcollinsville.com. -- (10/6/2011)

We will be accepting applications until October 26, 2011. We will not accept any applications or resumes after this date.

Misc. News: Haley Ganzel Has Movie Role / Internet Safety Class For Parents October 6, 2011 CHS "Situation" Link / Utility Pole Nailed

Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce October 6, 2011 Advocate For Oklahoma Business

Main Street traffic (west of 14th) will be switched 1 lane to the south. West bound closed temporarily starting at 13th. -- 10/6/2011

Lady Cards Softball team beat East Central 17-0 in 4 innings in Regional 1st round. Play Tahlequah next. -- Jim Riley (10/5/2011 ~3:30pm). Lady Cards lose to Tahl 14-2. Will play Tulsa Hale at noon on Thurs in consolations. -- Jim Riley (10/5/2011 ~7:45pm)

West Bound Main may detour at 13th sometime Wednesday Oct. 5th for more drainage utility work. -- Ted midnight

Thelma June Cooper (July 7, 1925 - October 3, 2011) Oologah Dolton Funeral Home

Misc. News: OHP Reports Hwy 20 Accident & QT Traffic Concern / Eastside Baptist Trunk Or Treat October 5, 2011 Claremore Indian Hospital / Not A Hummingbird

S-Curve Progress October 4, 2011 Fabric Base Then Gravel Westbound Main Closed Wed.

CHS Volleyball Ends At Catoosa Regional October 4, 2011 Lady Cards Beat Coweta, Lost To Catoosa

Come On Collinsville:

Only two cancer survivor names submitted so far (10/4/2011) for Pink Out. If you need further information or would like to order a shirt, refer a nominee, or donate to this very special ceremony please contact Michelle Hawkins either by email- michhawkins@msn.com or phone 918-906-5447.

Number of Band Booster Sponsors way down from last year. (10/4/2011). Contact Connie Collis collis20@gmail.com

Ted, I am hoping you can pass this along to local people for the support of Chris. (I don't know him personally but love the fact that we have a hometown guy we can cheer for!) Chris Collins is from Collinsville, is a former marine and a father of two, and is competing on a national show called Top Shot: for the title is the best marksman in the US. They compete with everything from Gatling gun, pistols, recurve bows, blow guns, rifles, canons. It airs on the History Channel on Tuesday nights at 9pm. The field has been narrowed down to 7 from the original 16, and he is still competing. -- Go Chris! -- Rachel Stephens (10/4/2011)

CHS Softball to Tahlequah 5A Regional ... play East Central at 2pm Thurs. Oct. 6th (after Tahlequah & Hale) -- Ted 4:40pm 10/3/2011 (bracket on intro page). The times are subject to change after the teams discuss the initial OSSAA brackets -- per Jim Riley 4:45pm -- The Regional Softball tournament has been moved up a day to Weds, Oct 5. The game times will remain the same. -- Jim Riley 10/4/2011 Tues. 9:30am

Banks closed Oct.10th (Columbus Day)

Collinsville Pharmacy Team Built Home In Owasso For Family In Mexico October 1 , 2011 Missions Ministry

Misc. Sports: 7th Volleyball Conf. Champs / Club Volleyball Tryouts / 5A Regional Volleyball At Catoosa October 2, 2011 Cross Country Girls Top Ranked + OSU Results / Baseball Car Wash

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2,086,183 total requests (during Sept. 2011) and a total of 197,885 pages requested-- Ted 10/1/2011

I've had CDs ready since May 31st (& payment due) for Katie Sowards, Tyler Taber, and Braden Varner. -- Ted Wright -- August 18, 2011 (see #11: Frequently Asked Questions for hours and payment options) -- 2011 CDs

Orders for new CDs will not be processed until next January ... but you can let me know if you are interested anytime before that: wrightted@aol.com

I have unclaimed photo CDs for Katie Sullivan (2007), Cory Flynn (2007), Jerica McColley (2008), Jeff James (2008), Chris Pelton (2008), Shelby Charles (2009), Ethan Miller (2010), Ethan Carothers (2010) and Dillon Harwood (2010). -- Ted 6/28/2011

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