2-THE PERKINS JOURNAL, Thursday, February 1, 2001
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Letter to the Editor,
Since Rick's death I have had some time to think about how
much this community meant to him, and what he wanted" for
Perkins.
It, was Rick's dream to own The Perkins Journal and he got to do
that.
He cared about Perkins. He cared about the people who live here
and about the businesses here.
Rick wrote one of his columns about the song, "The Little Man."
He did that to tell how strongly he felt about supporting the local
Perkins businesses, rather than trading in Stillwater or somewhere
else.
He knew that the 50 cents you spend at Eades Hardware or Har-
ris 66 or The Journal really does make a difference.
The money that we made when we owned The Journal went
back into Perkins - whether it was to buy equipment for The Jour-
nal, or Blue & Gold sausage from the FFA, or to buy gas at the
Whistle Stop.
It was also important to Rick to keep the paper locally owned.
He didn't want some corporation to Come in and change it, be-
cause this town needs this paper.
It was very hard for him to sell the paper, but he was comfortable
in Jetting the paper go to Cindy and Keith.
The paper is a business, but it is also a service to the community.
That is how Rick wanted it, and I know it's also how Cindy and
Keith want it.
Sometimes people think small business owners are making a lot
of money, but that is not true:Donations to local groups and civic
organizations are sometimes a big sacrifice on their part. Yet the
owners do this to support the community.
I just want to open your eyes to these facts, and maybe make you
think before you leave town to shop.
Sincerely,
Kathy Clark
Perkins
Letter to the Editor:
This is long over-due, something I have wanted to say for months.
Fhursday night's Perkins Main Street Membership appreciation
dinner proved to be the impetus for me to at last put my thoughts
on paper.
To put it succinctly, I am inordinately proud of this younger gen-
eration (those who are younger than I am) who are so generously
using their vision, talents and abilities to revitalize and achieve
great good for our growing community.
So many of those.involved m'e "kids" I watched grow up here,
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where I have kept and interested eye on their progress and achieve-
ments.
So, to those who have remained in the community, to who went
away, made their mark and returned, to those who went away but
continue to maintain their interest in the community, and to those
who have more recently found the advantages and pleasures of
living in a small community with a fine school system, I offer my
heartfelt thanks and admiration.
I do appreciate all that you are accomplishing and I am blessed
to be here, reaping the rewards of life in Perkins!
Sincerely,
Florence Nelson Wall
Once again the Perkins community is shocked and saddened to
learn of the death of one of our residents.
Kendall Durfpy was on the Oklahoma State University plane
that went down last weekend in Colorado.
Kendall's wife, Patricia, is known to many of us through her
efforts with Perkins Main Street and Perkins Chamber of Com-
merce.
We share her shock and horror and are holding her and her
daughter in our hearts.
Florence and Ephraim Wall stopped me last week during the
Main Street banquet and told me that we are in error about Doc
Wilhite having been located in this house. I checked it out with
David Sasser, who reported that Jack Vassar also told him Doe
Wilhite's office was located in the little house just east of this one.
Thanks for keeping us straight Florence!
"A"
Thanks also to Boo Worcester for sharing one of her delicious
recipes with me. She is a member of the Faith In Action group that
fixes the meals for the Chamber of Commerce luncheons.
Anyone who has had lunch with us at chamber knows what
wonderful meals that group whips up for us! Can't wait to try the
recipe at home.
Well, I found out just how out of shape I really am this past
weekend.
A weekly column by Rick Lomenick
Journal Assistant Editor
Isn't it something that even though you don't know
personally, their death
airplane crash that killed all aboard is the perfect case in
Probably the most notable person was
director andCowboys' radio broadcaster Bill
the others have become familiar names as well.
Although he had journalistic ties elsewhere, I still feel
sonal lo s of a colleague. And if you had the opportunity
him, that is the impression you left with.
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Since it was announced he was a passenger on the ill-ill
plane that left no survivors, scores of media people -- i~
television, radio and newspaper -- have voiced the gen~
that Bill Teegins showed to others. I can echo those thou~
While working at the Altus newspaper, I occasionally
OSU sporting events looking for local angles on homet0
dent/athletes. On some of those occasions, I would s'to-I
when time would allow, chat with him briefly. He always
with sincere words that left you feeling that you both 1.
friends for years. Sometimes those TV guys .won't give
market newspaper guy the time of day.
A couple of years ago I took Kyle to an OSU basketba
Afterward he was collecting autographs from players andi
as they left the locker room. But he still wanted to get one !
that of Bill Teegins. A quick glance courtside showed Teeg]
on the air as part of the post-game show. I allowed Kyle]
along the edge of press row and ask for an autograph
wasn't busy.
Kyle not only got his autograph was a sincere handsh
many kind words. That left quite an impression on Kyle
even mentioned it as we were listening to the reports of
Even while typing this segment I can think about the d¢
earth way he reported the sports each night and the highs 81
of OSU football and basketball games. It was a style that
matched by anyone else. He will be missed.
Our congratulations to seniors Raven Redus and Floyd I
for being crowed Perkins-Tryon basketball homecoming
king during ceremonies Friday night.
Also what made the night even better was that both
Demonsand Demons came away with victories before
I went to a paintball party with my 14-year-old son and his filled P-T gymnasium.
friends. With both teams sporting solid winning records, it shot
We actually had a joint birthday party for my son, Wit; and his • "ttiein Wheh district tournament assignments were issued
friend, Matt Lore. The boys invited ten other boys, and we went up week. And what would be even better would be to host a!
to the paintball place at Stillwater. The only adults there were tournament again.
Earlene, Clint, and Brian Lore, and Keith and I. We all divided up Keep your fingers crossed.
into two teams and proceeded to defend our "fort" against each
other. The object of the whole thing is to get a flag that is located in
the center of the playing field, then to get the flag into the other
Wetlands registry offers opportunl
te.am's fort. And you have td do ithout getting shot with a
paintball.
We played all afternoon and just had a blast. Toward the end of
the afternoon, the boys wanted to play a game with "them" (12 in
number) against ' ou old people" (five in number). Finally we
caved and said okay wed play them, A girl from Stillwater also
joined our team for that game,-but we were so outnumbered that I
was just sure they would overrun us.
Nothing could be further from the truth. We truly proved that
age and experience (and maybe a plan) is better than youth any
day.
At the end of the evening , Tended up with bruises all over, a
knot on my head and yellow paint stuck in my hair. I melted into
the recliner, then went to bed early and woke up even more sore
the next day.
But would I go again? You bet!
...Well, maybe after the soreness goes away ....
To those of you who have called to see how Kathy is doing, or
sent cards or your wishes to her in care of The Journal...
We have made sure to let her know that you called, and we pass
on those cards to her assv get them. She is having a tough time,
but I know she' appreciates the caring that has been expressed.
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Perkins ComprehensivePlan
The following is part four of a five-part series that covers the
Perkins Comprehensive Plan.
Residents are encouraged to review each of these sections and
provide their comments to the Perkins Planning Commission mem-
bers.
Perkins' Vision Statement
ing of the value of neighborhood association.
Develop a recognition program for successful nei
sociations.
Study cost/benefits of upgrading to a
limited full-time first responder or EMT qualified fire
personnel.
Explore obtaining lifeline or a personal emergency
based system to serve the community.
Develop an incentive package and recruit a developer to
age the development of an assisted-living facility in
Our vision for Perkins is a well planned city with an excellent
infrastructure and economic soundness reflecting targeted expan-
sion, a friendly community filled with hometown pride, meeting
the needs of its citizens and holding a firm grasp on its heritage as
it is passed on to future generations.
As part of the process ofdeveloping a new comprehensive plan,
the citizens of Perkins have developed a vision for the community.
The vision statement reflects the following ideals, goals and ob-
jectives that will assist Perkins in maintaining its uniqueness while
becoming an even mbre desirable community for residents and
businesses.
Ideal: Meeting the Needs of Citizens
Goal#l: Meet the needs of our citizens by providing for a safe
and secure community while providing community access to de-
sired services independent from larger nearby communities.
Ob_iectives/Policies. In promoting a safe and secure community,
we seek the following objectives:
To maintain high quality police and fire protection throughout
the community.
To encourage the establishment of neighborhood watch programs
as part of neighborhood associations.
To improve access to medical services such as:
first responders and
EMTs.
To encourage and support the provision of services that would
allow our senior citizens to live independently at home.
To encourage and facilitate the development of assisted-living
facilities for seniors in our community.
Aqfi0n Points. The following action points are designed to ac-
complish these objectives.
Provide adequate budget to meet community needs for police
and fire protection. "'
Hold community/neighborhood meetings to develop understand-
Improve availability of community and retail
to our citizens at the local level.
Objectives/policies, To improve access to
services, we propose the following:
Continue to improve city services and the pt
formation.
Provide for a greater diversity of retail services that
shopping in the community and complement Main Street.
Increase opportunities for recreational and social
our youth at the local level.
AgID.fl.I 0JlI The following action points are designed
complish these objectives.
Identify through surveys or other means areas of city
which are perceived as lacking.
Develop a web page for the City of Perkins.
Seek assistance of the publisher of the Perkins
lish a community information column.
Encourage the Chambe|
development committees to actively seek
Develop a program of financial incentives to encourage
retail services.
Use existing school parent groups to identify possible
tives to further meet the social activity needs of youth in
Seek the implementation of an adult education survey by !
ian Technology Center.
Make available publicly owned facilities for
education.
Enhance the transportation system for our
Obiective/Policies. To ensure safe vehicular trans
tems for our citizens, we seek the following:
Continue promoting improvements for State Highways
177 to provide safe and efficient access for residents
industry.
See Comp Plan - page 5
