S
a hunting season
for 2001-2002
may be disappointed to learn that the sup-
[diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (whoop-
Vaccine is returning to normal after a recent shortage.
prompted the Oklahoma State Department of
to postpone the 4th dose of DTaP, usually given at
nlonths of age.
this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-
announced that vaccine manufacturers have in-
Production and can now supply enough vaccine to return
5-dose schedule. Daycare and preschool require-
which were temporarily suspended due to
are now back in force and health officials are re-
shortage didn't last longer.
urges parents of children who missed the 4th DTaP
shortage of the past few months to contact their physi-
health department to obtain the missed dose.
haven't already, parents may want to check their
s records to make sure they are ready for school and day
the back-to-school rush. Oklahoma day care law re-
to be up-to-date for their age with DTaP, polio,
B, measles, mumps, and rubella, varicella
and hepatitis A vaccines.
school immunization law requires all children en-
arten to complete or be in the process of completing
for DTaP, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella, va-
hepatitis B and hepatitis A vaccines.
aCcine is used for booster doses for all people age 7 years
'and for people 7 and older who never received a series
as children. To ensure vaccine is available for
highest risk, the OSDH is urging all county health
and physicians to delay all routine Td boosters for
and adults until 2002.
and county health departments are being asked to
Use of Td vaccine to the following groups: 1) persons
g to a country where the risk of diphtheria is high; 2) per-
tetanus vaccination following a wound; 3) persons
less than 3 doses of any vaccine containing
toxoids in their lifetime; and 4) pregnant
not been vaccinated with Td during the preced-
and adults are reminded that it is impor-
record of the date of their last Td vaccine.
who aren't sure if their child received the 4th DTaP
or Who have questions about the DTaP vaccine may con-
t Physician or local county health department. Physicians,
r individuals who have questions about the availability or
Vaccine may contact the Oklahoma State Department of
Service at (405) 271-4073.
been earmarked for the coming year's hunt- OKLAHOMA CITY -- A the S.H. 108 north junction.
pair of contracts totaling $5.75 Rep. Terry Ingmire, R-
1-Oct. 30. million were awarded Monday Stillwater, said the state Trans-
- Oct. 1- Nov. 26; Jan. 15 (Jan. 1-15 antlerless to two Stillwater companies to portation Commission awarded
improve nearly eight miles of a $5,151,101 contract on the
- Oct. 27- Nov. 4. S.H. 51 in Payne County, area project to Wittwer Construction.
-- Nov. 17- Nov. 25 (Special antlerless hunts are also legislators announced. Construction is expected to start
SOme areas). In the bigger contract, an- in six to eight weeks and will
i -Jan. 31. other section of the highway east require an estimated 10 months
L (Fall 2001) - Gun: Nov. 3-Nov. 16 (Open only in of Stillwater will be widened to to comt lete.
COunties) Archery: Oct 1 - Nov 16 & Nov. 26-Jan. 15. five lanes. Widening S.H. 51 east of
(Spring 2002) - April 6-May 6 (Statewide, except Oklahoma Department of Stillwater was authorized in the
April 6-April 28 (S.E. counties: Atoka, Choctaw, Transportation blueprints indi- five-year, billion-dollar state-
LeFlore. cate the project will start at the wide highway construction
1 -Jan. 31. end of the existing undivided package the Legislature ap-
multi-lane section in the vicin- "proved in 1997, Ingmire and
of DTaP vaccine eases ity of Fairgrounds Road and ex- Harrison recalled.
tend east for 2.9 miles, to the In the other contracts
bridge that straddles Little awarded Monday, blueprints in-
Stillwater Creek a mile west of dicate five miles of the west-
THE PERKINS JOURNAL, Thursday, August 9, 2001-5
i
en, re
Calling all
judges, helpers
4-H members ages 12 and
bound lanes of the four-lane di- older by August 28th are invited
vided section of S.H. 51 west of to assist with judging of exhib-
Stillwater---betweenS.H. 51C its in the North Building on
and S.H. 86 -- will be resur- judging day, August 28th.
faced with a resilient grade of 4-H members will assist
asphalt, judges with recording placings,
Rep. Dale Wells, D- attaching ribbons, and display-
Cushing, said the Transporta- ing of exhibits.
tion Commission awarded a Judges helpers need to be
$599,687 contract on that job to excused from school for the en-
The Quapaw Company. Sen. tire day as work begins at 8:30
Mike Morgan, D-Stillwater, a.m. and will conclude at 5:30
said Quapaw was the sole bid- p.m.
der for the work. For more information, con-
ODOT records indicate tact Brett or Dea at the Exten-
both targeted sections of S.H. 51 sion office. This is a great op-
are traveled by an average of portunity for4-H leadership and
7,000 vehicles each day. your lunch will be provided!
is an option in Perkins-Tryon
School District
Perkins-Tryon School District offers a Proficiency-Based-Pro-
motion (PBP) option for all students in 1" through 12* grades.
Pursuant to Section 6 of HB 1017, PBP provides the opportunity
for students to move forward in their educational endeavors by
subject, course, and/or grade level based on mastery of the Okla-
homa Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) and curriculum
objectives of the Perkins-Tryon School District.
The student who can successfully be moved ahead under the
PBP guidelines will be able to demonstrate, in the absence of in-
struction, content knowledge, skills, and the application of those
skills. Parental involvement is critical in the Proficiency-Based-
Promotion process, as is consideration of the student's develop-
mental, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
Students who make application for Proficiency-Based-promo-
tion will be given a criterion exam. If passed at the 90% or higher
level, student applicants may then complete a performance com-
ponent. Successful completion at the 90% or higher level on both
assessments is required. The students individual academic needs
will be met by one of the following means: individualized instruc-
tion, independent study, cross grade grouping, cluster grouping,
correspondence courses and concurrent enrollment. Credit earned
in high school level courses will count toward meeting graduation
requirements. Credit will be noted as "Proficiency by Exam-Pass"
with no grade assigned. No record of unsuccessful attempts at PBP
will be maintained in the student's permanent school record.
Application forms are available in the superintendent's office.
Completed application forms must be returned to the
superintendent's office by Monday, August 13 Testing is sched-
uled for Tuesday, August 14, at h15.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Leslie Beitsch released today a
summary of the findings of a comprehensive audit of records of the
Children First Program. Beitsch had ordered the audit July 12 follow-
ing a preliminary review of a Children First case record that indicated
two public health nurses may have failed to follow established proto-
cols in reporting suspected child abuse.
Beitsch directed a statewide audit using a random sampling of
Children First records to assure that nursing practices were being de-
livered in an appropriate manner.
Following Beitsch's directive, 2,871 Children First records were
audited. Of that number, 12 records suggested that further follow up
with the Department of Human Services was indicated. These situa-
tions, however, dealt primarily with suspected neglect issues. No cli-
ents were identified as being in immediate jeopardy of harm.
"I believe this audit validates that the correct procedural safeguards
are in place to assure the health and safety of those served by the
Children First program," Beitsch said
The Children First program provides community-based voluntary
family resource and support services that focus on nurse home visita-
tion to families during pregnancy and until the child's second birth-
day. The program began in Oklahoma in 1997 as a pilot project in four
Oklahoma counties and expandod statewide in 1998. During FY 2001,
the Children First Program made 82,944 home visits to more than
7,819 Oklahoma families.
"Our nurses undergo extensive training in all aspects of prenatal,
infancy and toddler health, "Beitsch said. "In particular, they are trained
to identify the signs of suspected child abuse or neglect and to report
their observations to the Department of Human Services as required
by law."
Beitsch said the program would continue to emphasize training
opportunities for its home visitation workforce. Additional audits of
the Children First caseload will be considered, including case man-
agement, prenatal outcomes, and growth and development.
t
to host
The Perkins Masonic Lodge will host a party Saturday, August
11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Perkins Masonic Lodge on East Kirk to honor
three Lodge members whose total membership years is 145. Harold
Martin, 50 years, Dale Holbrook, 60 years and Doe Bartlett, 35
years will be the guests of honor.
There will be refreshments and entertainment by The Pipeliners
Band. All are welcome to attend this celebration.
Thomas-Wilhite Memorial Library hours
'l'homas- ite Memori Library regular hours are as follows:
Monday and Tuesday- 12-7 p.m.
Wednesday - 12-5 p.m.
Thursday - 9-7 p.m.
Friday - 12-5 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The library is located at 129 S. Main. The telephone numbers
are: 405-547-5185 and 888-525-4654, and fax is 405-547-1040.
i/
County Board of Commissioners met in a Regular Meet-
July 23, 2001. Notice of the meeting was made by post-
with the Open Meeting Law. The follow-
Gloria Hesser, Chairman; Jim Arthur, Vice-Chair-
Member; Shern Schieffer, County Clerk; Chades
District Attorney.
called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The meeting
With Prayer and Flag Salute.
recognized Mr. Lawrence Butler. Butler addressed the
speed limit on Texaco Road. The Board suggested
office and OHP be contacted to request patrol on the
I~Oard can post speed limit signs upon wntten request.
The Chairman presented evaluation: Election Board, #2001-86, Bal-
lots, Midwest Pnnters, lowest and best. Arthur made the motion to
accept the recommendation. Deenng seconded. Arthur, aye; Hesser,
aye; Deedng, aye. Motion carded.
The Chairman presented evaluation: Bid #2001-01;Elm Grove Re-
model Project, recommendation of Latham Construction by Ms. Connie
Walker as lowest and best bid. The Chairman noted all options were
accepted. Deedng made the motion to accept the evaluation. Arthur
seconded. Arthur, aye; Hesser, aye; Deedng, aye. Motion carded.
Hesser reported a County auction would be held on September 29 for
surplus property.
The Chairman presented Memorandum to Remove Items from Inven-
tory
be split between District #2 and #3. A new precinct will be assigned by
the Election Board.
RESOLUTION # 2001-46
PAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REDISTRICTING 2001
WHEREAS, the Payne County Board of Commissioners is required to
submit a Redistricting Plan with the State of Oklahoma, whereby Payne
County is to be divided between the three (3) Commissioners based
on total County population, and
WHEREAS, the Payne County Board of Commissioners have prepared
a Redistricting Plan that will fairly and equally represent the resident
voters of Payne County within the mandated 2 percent margin, and
WHEREAS, Payne County has established a Redistricting Plan as
follows and set forth in the attached map:
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Legal Notice
a
Davis Sanitation, requested consideration by the Com-
a County owned transfer @tation. Davis stated the
County owned transfer 1) break up monopoly of trash
smaller haulers 3) user friendly, allowing citizens
station is an enclosed building with staffing and
is then transported out from the station to a desig-
uested Boards position on supporting the Ag Move-
g for farmers. The Board stated the Ex-
the information presented at the ACCO State
Commission did not know the position of the ACCO
this time.
District #1
4250021
4040002
4250022
4320001
4990034
Chainsaw 223411283
Chainsaw 11 463
(no inventory number)
Welder 8370012
Chainsaw 223411227
Homelie Weedeater HPC180188
Wet & Dry Vac 6070v1805
11896
District #3
646 Ice Machine
Deering made the motion to remove items from inventory. Arthur sec-
onded. Arthur, aye; Hesser, aye; Deering, aye. Motion carded.
Permits: Fiffy-One East Water; service line;
by trenching; cross E/W road; _ mile South of The chairman presented Supplemental and Modification Agreement
Rose Road; Sec 19-19N-4E; with Brawley Engineering for County Bridge over Euchee Creek. The
line; trenching; Saddle Rock South Agreement specifies Geotechnical services. Deedng made the me-
Rural Water - _" water service line; Between Section tion to approve. Arthur seconded. Arthur, aye; Hasser, aye; Deedng,
aye. Motion carried.
motion to approve the permits. Deering seconded.
aye; Deering, aye. Motion carded.
Deering made the motion to approve the invoice for Geotechnical ser-
vice for Euchee Creek in the amount of $9,205.00. Arthur seconded.
(Legal Notice published in The Perkins Joumal three times, August 2, 2001,
August 9, 2001, and August 16, 2001)
JUNE 24. 2001
NOllCE 10 ~.~: $=~t pr0p0~ ~ by REGISTERED MAIL v~ll ~ m0e~ ~ou~
Itm ODOT RlptoducU~ Btmeh u~| 30 mim,'tm pdor to the scheduled bi¢l opening or wil ~ ~
ilt UI¢ ~dlhoml 0¢p¢i~II~ = TnlmC~diilion C~nmimlon Room in ~xj {Xdil.~n~ l~arln~inl of
'f~l~o~ BI~I~, 200 ~ 21111 ~r~K ~ 'C~, Okl~ho¢~ ~0~ ~m 30 m~
No PIq~uH~x ooflt'uclm m mlintlmanoe ~rk ~ the ~l~ ~11 be ~ed to any oon~
~ 2:00 RM, m I1~ ~t~J~g ~@/~ oponing of bids ~ any mntra~t.
~ meplrl~ 10flll~lt~l ~tatt b~ aoco~t~l~ed by ~ ~ of Cll,.d~or'$ C~l~¢k or Bid Bond equal to
Stmamrd Spe~¢=tma~
TI~ wed( wtl ~ done under ~'~e Oldaho~ D, OT Commission's applCal~ Speal¢~ws as s~ ~
the pllns Io[ Hig~ Comtruction.
TI~ minimu~ w~le to I~ i~1 laborm e~l mechan~ empl0y~ 0~ this pro~ will be ~ in ~ .
p~.
I~n~os~lr, mma ~e prmu~ ~ ama~l by ~ S~.te .stmxl~a Sl~ci~icmions~ ,-
Plans.10tins 0f Ix0P0~l, m~lcla and speottcalioos rmy be exam~ed at the Oivisk~ Headquarle~
in ~ dlivition It~ work if, to be pedormod o~ ILl Ih~ Okgthoma Dq~u'ttne~ Of Transpottatioo OIfce
EN~,m~ Oi~ in O~aP~a C~. Okta~ot~a .....
Bui~, 200 NJE, 21= ~, ~ CIly, OK 73105. Colt ~ Billing i~x:umeats i~ $25.00 p~s ~x :.
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