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SALES TAX HOLIDAY STARTS FRIDAY AND RUNS THROUGH SUNDAY.

REMEMBER TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CHAMBER MEMBERS!
January 
BEL
Business Exchange Luncheon  
PTCI 
MINI COMMUNICATION EXPO & NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Join Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, as they provide us new updated information about the products and services they provide in the Mini Communication Expo, while also enjoying networking with fellow business members. Thank you, Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, for sponsoring this month's event.
 
August 23, 2011
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Multi Purpose Center
705 NW 10th Street
$5.00 per person
11:45 lunch is served
12:00 meeting begins

 

In this Issue:

School is in session

Gaylon Richey remembered

Sales Tax Holiday Set

OSHA Training Scheduled

Business Information:

Oklahoma Workers Compensation Symposium 

OEC Annual Meeting

Unemployment Numbers

Wellness Programs Help Bottom Line

Where are your tweeps at?

AUGUST 2011
Farmers Market
NW 10th & Main St.
Tuesdays 3-7
Saturdays 8-12

AUGUST 2011
August 5-7
SALES TAX HOLIDAY
 
August 8
City Council Mtg.
Multi Purpose Ctr./6pm

August 11
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Blanchard & Bridge Creek
 
August 15
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Tuttle
 
August 17
Parks, Recreation,Beautification Mtg.
Multi Purpose Ctr./12pm

August 19
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Newcastle

August 22
County Commissioners Mtg.
County Courthouse/9am
 
August 25-26
CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED
IEDC Training
 
August 23
Business Exchange Luncheon
Multi Purpose Ctr./12pm
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SchoolSchool is in Session

School Start Dates

Blanchard

Bridge Creek

Newcastle

Tuttle

August 11

August 11

August 19

August 15

 

As thousands of Oklahoma school students gear up for the 2011-2012 school year, AAA reminds motorists to be careful in school zones - slow down and watch for children. Schools across the state start back over the next four weeks.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a pedestrian struck by vehicle traveling 25 miles per hour is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed as compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster. The speed limit in most school zones across Oklahoma is 25 mph.

"Motorists really need to be on their toes during the morning and afternoon hours when school children are walking and bicycling to and from school," said Chuck Mai, spokesman for AAA. "You never know what a young child will do. These kids are excited about going back to school and not thinking about traffic."

Tips for School Zone Safety:

Ditch distractions. Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing.

Stay alert. Don't rush into and out of driveways. Remember that pedestrians will be on sidewalks, around schools and in neighborhoods.

Stop at stop signs. It sounds obvious, but research shows that more than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones and residential neighborhoods.

Watch for bikes. Children on bicycles are often unpredictable; expect the unexpected.

Brake for buses. It may be tempting to drive around a stopped school bus, but not only is it dangerous, it's against the law in Oklahoma.

Plan ahead. Leave early for your destination and build in extra time.

Re-route yourself. Avoid driving by or near schools. You'll save time and reduce the risk to kids.

Information provided by MetroFamily Magazine, July 2011

SalestaxHolOklahoma Sales Tax Holiday Set Announced for August 5-7, 2011.

Oklahoma's annual 2011 sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 am on Friday, August 5th and end at twelve midnight on Sunday, August 7th.  The sales tax holiday gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain clothing and shoes free of sales tax.  This includes state, city, county and local municipality sales taxes.

Retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the sales tax holiday.  The sales tax holiday exempts the sale of clothing and shoes priced at less than $100 from sales taxes.

RicheyGaylon Richey Remembered
 
On July 29th, we said goodbye to a great man, Gaylon Richey and on August 1st, at the First Baptist Church in Blanchard, we celebrated his impact on us as individuals and on us as a community. It was clear by the overwhelming attendance and standing room only, that Gaylon did want he did best, leave his mark on those who crossed his path.
The thoughts of praise for both Gaylon, his belief in God and the people around him will carry him for eternity in the hearts of his family and friends. His son, Trent Richey braved his emotions to continue to carry Gaylon's message to those in attendance. The beautiful music, which resinated in the hearts of those there, was uplifting and amazingly beautiful.
It is truly a sad day that the joy that Gaylon brought will not be a daily reminder of how we can be better people, but the love that is in the hearts of those who did get a chance to know him can rejoice that his memory and legacy will carry on. Our prayers and sympathy to the Richey family as they continue to live each day to the fullest.
Obituary:
Gaylon Ray Richey was born to Bertha Pearl Sitton and Thomas Martin Richey on November 13, 1936 in Blanchard, Oklahoma. 
He graduated from Middleberg High School and attended Sayre Junior College for two yars and served our county in the Air Force Reserves. Gaylon married Jeanne Elizabeth Myers on November 5, 1960 in Gainesville, Texas. He was employed by Kerr McGee Corporation for 30 years and then owned and operated Richey Fence Company and Richey Enterprises for 20 years. Gaylon moved to Newcastle from Yukon, 21 years ago, and was a member of the Trinity Holiness Church in blanchard and the Oklahoma Central Home Builders Association. He loved his lord, family and friends and enjoyed land, cattle and horses.
Survivors include, his wife, Jeanne, of the home; son, Trent Richey and his wife, Ginger, of Oklahoma City; daughter, Gaye Lynn Wallace and her husband, David, of Newcastle; step-son, Mark Camp and his wife, Camille, of Norman; 9 grandchildren; sisters, Georgia Montgomery of Blanchard, Bertie Wright of Blanchard; numerous other relatives and friends.
 
Though there is a laundry list of items where Gaylon had is impact on individuals and the community as whole, here are just a few of those more visible testimonies:
Gaylon's economic impact on Newcastle:
Richland Park: 71 estate sized lots with custom built homes ranging from $280's to $400's
Cornerstone: 25 estate sized lots with custom built homes ranging from $280's to $400's
Farmington: 289 urban sized lots with homes ranging from $120's to $180's
Willow Springs North: retail and office space for local businesses, located on Highway 37; where Richey Enterprises is located
Richey Fence: located on Main Street, created custom iron fencing, along with chain and wood fencing
Additional Commerical land available on Main Street
Gaylon's impact on the Newcastle Chamber:
Member of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce since
Gaylon and Jeanne were awarded the Heritage Award in 2009
Daughter in Law - Ginger Richey served on the Board of Directors 2006-2007
Daughter - Gaye Lynn Wallace serves on the Board of Directors 2008-present, Current Board Chair
OSHAOSHA Training Scheduled

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is offering free training on September 12th from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the OSU-PSTC 3501 W. Reno, Oklahoma City Campus.  The course being offered is OSHA 7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management.  Seating is limited. You can register by clicking here.
EmployUnemployment 
Information
  

Oklahoma's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 5.3 percent in June 2011. From May to June, the national unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points to 9.2 percent. Over the year, the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined by 1.7 percentage points.

 

June 2011 Statewide.
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