I2-THE PERKINS ]OURNAL, Thursday, luly 31 2003
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s innovative
)roach yields big
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i' For many communities, eco- communities, creating jobs and offering business development
!omlc development is often contributing to the economic assistance during the early criti-
!l)lely thought of as luring big development of the area. cal stages of the entrepreneurial
i lusinesses, with their associated According to Dr. Fred Shultz, process.
-!)bs and payroll, into an area.
ifhe reality of that scenario,
rough, is that competition is
cry intense for the few oppor-
mities that may arise. For
Technology Center,
sisting in the development
f locally based businesses is
arded as a key role for the
eer and technology training
anization and one that bene-
; from an innovative approach
,y the center,
Meridian has been very suc-
zssful in the introduction and
.gntinued growth of its business
cubator program, housed in the
[eridian Technology Center for
'Uusiness Development (CBD).
ull fact, total investment capital
!ad research grant funds raised
client companies approaches
million dollars. The avail-
of the CBD and the
it provides have made
possible for companies to stay
Stillwater and surrounding
Meridian's superintendent and
CEO, "Meridian Technology
Center has played an integral
part in bringing large busi-
nesses to the region but we are
just as proud of our efforts to
help develop and support suc-
cessful companies from within
the communities we serve."
Companies associated with
the CBD account for 65 jobs
that have been retained by or
added to the local economy
and projected increases should
add another 28 jobs within two
years.
Opened in 1998, the Center
for Business Development
(CBD) is an innovation facility
that houses the business incu-
bator and is designed to assist
new and emerging companies
develop into successful busi-
nesses. The Center's mission is
to provide an environment con-
ducive to applied research and
development activities, while
Clients also receive shared
support of personnel and equip-
ment with other businesses
located in the center, as well
as accessibility to all programs
and services offered at Merid-
ian Technology Center. To date,
24 client companies have been
or are currently located in the
CBD. Already, seven of those
have matured into profitable
companies successful enough to
move on to their own facilities.
Currently, 16 clients are housed
in the facility, with many more
on a waiting list.
Those desiring more infor-
mation about the Center for
Business Development or
the support programs offered
through Meridian Technol-
ogy Center's Business and
Industry Services division are
encouraged to visit the Merid-
ian Web site, www.meridian-
technology.com, or call (405)
377-3333.
Cadet Alan Dakatah Miller Cadet Thomas Kyle Wonsch
Local youth graduate from
Thunderbird Youth Ac
Thunderbird Youth Academy
is proud to announce the gradu-
ation of Cadets Alan Dakatah
Miller and Thomas Kyle
Wonsch of Tryon, Oklahoma.
Class 2-02 Cadets received
their diplomas on June 21 in the
Pryor High School Auditorium.
This was the 20th graduating
class from Thunderbird Youth
Academy. The cadets crossed
the stage after successfully
completing a 22-week resi-
dential
program. They will now enter
into a 12 month post-residential
phase which will require them
to stay on track with their self
appointed life plans and report
to the academy on a regular
basis.
During their stay at the acad-
emy, the cadets participated in
numerous community service
projects, learned drill and
ceremony, studied for their
GED and took college classes.
They also gained discipline and
physical training. Thunderbird
Youth Academy is commending
them for their'hard work and
discipline needed to complete
this program.
The cadets Of Class 2-02
accomplished the follow-
ing: Approximately 79 of the
Cadets were awarded their
GED's, participated in more
than 13,000 hours of commu-
nity service, 33 cadets enrolled
in college classes, 9
enlisted with the
cadets
cadets achieved
Physical Fitness award
cadets earning the lq
Award for physical
located in Pryor, oK
accepting applications
next cycle, which
21. TYA accepts "a
youth between the
and 18.
For more
tact the academy at
824-4850, visit the
www.ngycp.org/ok,
the public tours on
at 10 a.m.
'Defeat the Heat' campaign reaches to County commissioners open, evaluate
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Iprotect young, athletes from dehydration Moira K. Wiley options, both on equipment and per ton.
In another re-bid.
for mechanic
bid
from Stillwater bid $35 l
using his own tools
charge or travel
Bid #2003-82 was als0
for reclaimer tips and
Journal Staff Writer
Payne County Commission-
ers held four bid openings and
evaluated bids in two other
areas in their regular meeting
on Monday.
Bids evaluated included those
for bid 2003-76 for medical
supplies for the Health Depart-
ment. Commissioners approved
the suggestions submitted by
Health Department, which
included a per item breakdown
with contracts awarded to Phy-
sicians Sales & Service, Moore
Medical Corporation and Labo-
ratory Supply Company. These
items would be shared between
the health departments in both
Payne and Kay counties.
All the bids for #2003-79 for
the lease/purchase of motor
grader were rejected and the
item will be re-bid. Commis-
sioners Jim Arthur and Bill
Deering felt they needed more
financial terms, before making a
decision on the matter.
Bids were opened for Bid
#2003-78 for asphalt overlay
on Lakeview Road project. Bids
were received from Bailey's
Paving Co., Inc. out of Carney
at a cost of $31.10 per ton and
from Kern's Companies from
Stillwater at a cost of $30.81
per ton.
Bid 2003-80, which was a re-
bid for asphaltio materials, was
also opened. These bids were
for roto milled asphalt with
three bids received. Evans and
Associates from Ponca City bid
$12 per ton, Quapaw Company
from Stillwater bid $6 per ton
and Bailey's Paving bid $8.50
from Dallas
heavy duty concrete
for heavy duty
$4.46 for high abrasiOn.
and $9.05 for both
center
out of Antioch
for the concrete bits
for both the
They did not submit s
holders.
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n' With the summer heat set to nesses, according to the Centers how to Defeat the Heat:
,md temperatures soaring across for Disease Control and Pre- • Always drink before, during
se country, OU Head Women's vention. Many more children and after activity
roccer Coach Randy Evans require medical attention due to ° Bring the right fluids. Research
')ined forces with the Okla- dehydration and heat illnesses shows sports drinks like Gato-
I|oma SAFE KIDS Coalition suffered during the hot summer rade hydrate best
lvnd OU Children's Physicians months. • Children need fluids as part
it'? promote "Defeat the Heat," Research shows that children of the essential equipment for
flYle first-ever public safety are more susceptible to dehydra- playing sports safely
tmpaign dedicated to protect- don and heat illness than adults, Parents can use these tips to keep
g acve kids from gerous but ,y ¢d ilMnind that A+B+C=Defeat the
!lliehydration and heat i ness. the National SAFE KIDS Cam- Heat
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Le Heat -- a partnership of the out of 4 parents of active kids ing water, kids will drink only
ational SAFE KIDS Cam- aged 8-14 do not know how about 50 percent of what they
fign, NationalAthleticTrainers to prevent dehydration in their need while a lightly flavored
ssociation (NATA) and Gato- children. A few basics bJl parents sports drink like Gatorade
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ll,essages this summer through ° Children absorb more heat include headaches, unusual
ilmmunity outreach and in-sta- from their environment than fatigue and thirst.
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)KLAHOMA CITY-- The city dents, needS specific to the community
if Agra received a state grant Sen. Morgan, D-Stillwater, said and encourages an increase in the
iecently for community revi- the of life in the community.
grants
are
provided
through
quality
!rflizations, Sen.Mike Morgan funding from the U.S. Depart- According to Rep. Danny
t nd Rep. Danny Morgan have ment of Housing and Urban Morgan, these grants will "allow
ounced.
community
important
Development (HUD). many
t,t The Oklahoma Department of The CDBG Community Revi- infrastructure needs to be met
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l.ommerce/Office ot Commumty talization program helps eligible including storm drainage proj-
ievelopment has announced that cities, towns, and counties with ects, fire protection, streets,
rty towns, cities and counties improvements that have been handicapped accessibility, and
receive Community Devel- identified in their Strategic more. A total of 87,979 Oklaho-
Block Grants (CDBG) Plan. The Strategic Plan takes marts will benefit from the funded
the Community Revitaliza- into consideration the goals and projects.
Agra will be receiving a grant
.000 to modify its Senior
itiZens Center and for necessary
improvements. This project
benefit more than 350 resi-
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