Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 114, No. 141, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 20, 2006 Page: 4 of 10
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4 Perry Daily Journal Thursday, July 20, 2006
Richard Greenwell
running for mayor
Mandy Snyder
seeking election as
Rena Clark-Wheatley
candidate for Noble
and freeholder July 25 Noble County assessor County treasurer
the Gucholder Mandy Snyder, candidate for Noble County asses-
pOMichonr d wnier N HiTLs nj o p Dontennt so Wall sor. and her husband Gary have one daughter,
automatically elected if the proposition regarding Hide sr utter
the City framing a charter for its own government Mandy's the daughter
passes, as well as being a candidate for Mayor of of Bub and Shirley
the Citv of Perry, to complete the unexpired term V anHoesen and grand-
ofoffice vacated by the resignation of Etsell Emde. daughter of Dorothy
Greenwell is married to the former Debbie Dowell and the late
Lancaster and is the father of three daughters: Orlan Johnson and
Jamie, 17-years-old; Makayla, 6-years-old; and Claude Dowell, and Roy
Guyla, 4-years-old. and Dean VanHoesen,
Greenewell was reared mostly in Altus, OK, Perryton, TX. She is a
where his mother continues to reside. He attended member of Calvary Bap-
Oklahoma State University where he obtained a tist Church and has been
bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineer-involved in Noble________
ing. He has lived and worked as an engineer in County for many years . gree in business from
Perrv going on 18 years, and has recently be- with her singing talents. Mandy Snyder NOC, and foi the past five A
came involved in polites in order to help invest in Mandy is a 1996 years has operated a suc- 1
Perry with his extra time. graduate of Perry High School. She attended Okla- cessful tax practice and 1
“My agenda for running for the above positions homa Baptist University and Oklahoma State obtained her investment
is help pass the Home Rule Form of Government University. She began work with the Noble County and insurance licenses,
and to help in the development of this type of gov- assessor’s office in 1999 as field appraiser and was Rena began working
ernment, as well as helping to see it implemented," soon appointed first deputy, serving 6-1/2 years, then part-time for Noble ( Count y Treasurer RitaHowry
said Greenwell. “It is my belief that change can interimassessor. eight years ago. Her passionin the treasurer's office
be a scary thing, but it can also be beneficial to a She has firsthand knowledge of every aspect of began when she was trained by Rita to fill her respon-
community of our size with establishing a more assessor’s duties, and trained in all areas concern- sibilities in the event of her absence, qualifying Rena
consistency in how our government works than ing the office. She holds her initial and advanced for this position. She is the only employee framed to
with changing Mayors and management styles ev- accreditationand if elected .her training is complete, fulfill the treasurer s duties.
ery four years. Please support me in supporting resultingin no expense to taxpayers She is active in Lions Club, Noble County Republi-
you as your next Mayor.” Mandy is a member of the Oklahoma Chapter of can Women, Band Boosters and the Noble County
the International Association of Assessing Officers Republican Party. She serves as treasurer of each of
(IAAO), successfully completed LAAO advanced these organizations. ... . ,
training courses with top scores and is an active Rena, a PHS graduate, is the daughter of Irene
member in Oklahoma Association of Assessing Of- Clark and the late Gordon ( lark. She and her hus-
ficers band of 24 years, Scott, have two sons, Chad, and
“It will be important for me to hold the highest in- Chase, 9. Scott is employed by Sem ( rude as an oil
tegrity and maintain consistency and fairness for gauger/oil buyer. She and her family are active mem-
all taxpavers.I want to have an open door policy, an bers of LifeChurch.
open mind policy and do what’s right for taxpavers, Make sure your tax dollars are safely invested and
while following laws and rules established by the properly managed. Vote for Rena ( lark-Wheatley as
state, have served Noble County 7-1/2 years and if your next Noble County treasurer.
elected, will strive to continue to do a good job. I urge
you to vote July 25, and make the right
| choice... Mandy Snyder for Assessor"
Rena Clark-Wheatley, candidate for Noble County
treasurer, says her entire professional career has led
up to her decision to run for
county treasurer.
She was retired in a large
family that owned and op-
erated OTASCO, which
inspired her to have her
own business and provided
her with tools to work with
the public. She completed
a bachelor of science degree
in accounting from OSU,
earned her associate de-
Rena began working
Richard Greenwell and family
Elect
Greenwell
for Mayor
Qualified
• Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering/OSU
• Current City Council Member
• President of City Council
• Past President/Perry Golf &
Country Club
• Experienced in leadership
• As your Mayor/I will
support results Best for
OUR community
Bobbie Sue Alstrom
candidate for Noble
County treasurer
Bobbie Sue Alstrom, candidate for Noble County
Treasurer, is now first
deputy treasurer. Born
and reared on a farm in
Noble County, her par-
ents are Bob and Dona
Bower. She is the mother
of two children: Tuff, 21,
a senior at OSU, and
Drew, 10, a fifth grader.
A 1985 graduate of
PHS, she received a de-
Rena Clark-Wheatley
Jill Zimmer
running for Perry’s
mayorial position
As a candidate for mayor, I would like to take
this opportunity to share
with you a vision for
Perry.
First, I am excited to
1 know that the citizens of
Perry are being given
the ability to chart a new
future for Perry. The
question before us is,
“Are we ready to change
our current form of gov-
ernment?” If the voters
say “yes,” a monumental
task will lav before us. A
new form or combination
of government wil be
written and we wil be
Richard Greenwell for
MAYOR
(Paid for by Richar
1, 301 N. 11th, Perry, OK 73077)
gree in business id A
accounting and banking La_____1
from MTC, and then at Bobbie Sue Alstrom asked to approve it within 90 days.
NOC earned an associ- It will take an experienced and dedicated mayor
ates degree in animal science. . to lead us through the next nine months regard-
She was office manager for Taber Manufacturing less of the charter vote outcome.
until the business closed, then hired as Noble I am the only candidate with the experience to
County First Deputy Treasurer. . meet these challenges. I served seven years on the
Bobbie Sue holds all three certifications for a trea- Councii and I am currently serving as acting
surer and deputy: Basic, Advanced and Advanced mayor. Since taking officer, with the cooperation
II. These are provided by OSU Center for Local Gov- of the Council, I have implemented a number of
ernments. She was one of the first in the state to changes that are alreadv improving the way your
receive the Advanced II certification. Some of the city government operates. We are streamlining
al , , ge J K g, ur our processes and providing a means of account-
ing, investments, collateral and cash flow and other ability for our employees and ultimately you, the
administrative and supervisory courses. She has citizens. Whichever way the Charter vote goes on
176 hours of class time, paid for by the taxpayers, July 25, these changes can only help your local
and must have at least six hours per year of con- government work for you. My only motivation is
tinuing education to keep these certifications. „ to help move Perry into the future and keep it the
Noble County, you have an investment in me, best place in Oklahoma to live and work!
said Bobbie Sue. I am qua ified and ready to take Thank you and I appreciate your support!
the step up to be your next Noble County Treasurer, ‘ Jill Zimmer
when you go to the polls July 25.”
Jill Zimmer
VOTE
Bobbie Sue
She Works For You!!
Jill Zimmer
for
Mayor
I have been Noble County First Deputy Treasurer since November,
2000, and was previously employed as Office Manager at Taber
Manufacturing for 11 years. I have experience in:
• Finance • Budget Making • Accounting
• Investments • Collateral • Cash Flow
• Supervisory & Administration
I am qualified and ready to work for YOU!
I'm asking for your vote at the polls July 25, 2006,
to be your next
NOBLE COUNTY TREASURER!
(Paid for by Bobbie Sue Alstrom campaign fund - 724 Holly, Perry. OK 73077)
★ Served 7 years on the Council
★ 4 Years as President of the Council
★ Currently serving as Acting Mayor
★ Experienced and Dedicated
“What is best for Perry?" My motivation is to serve the needs and work
toward the visions of Perry’s citizens and to help Perry move into the
future and keep it the best place in Oklahoma to live and work!
I would appreciate your vote on July 25th!
(Paid for by Jill Zimmer. P.O. Box 1035. Perry. OK 73077)
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