Pawhuska Journal-Capital (Pawhuska, Okla.), Vol. 79, No. 23, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 22, 1989 Page: 1 of 10
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Vol. 79 • No. 23
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Wednesday, March 22, 1989
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Bellmon's priority is revision of state
constitution, not second term
Many of you will remember
the conditions which existed
here in Oklahoma three years
, ago: high unemployment,
5 falling revenues, problems in
i higher education, serious prison
’ overcrowding, run-down roads,
I cuts in funding for common
* schools and in other essential
services.
It was because of my belief
effective governing extremely participation of the governor,
difficult. Executive power is A governor who is also a
scattered among some two hun- candidate would be seriously
dred boards, agencies, and handicapped. Working to
commissions which act au- strengthen the executive branch
tonomously and answer to no one would be viewed as a "power
— including the voters. In grab."
effect, dozens of little "czars" Therefore, I have decided
are in control. Oklahoma state against seeking re-election to
government needs to be more the Office of Governor in 1990.
accountable and more Some may be concerned about
that I was uniquely qualified to responsible to the people,
deal with the situation that I
became a candidate for
believe that a 21st century
the
timing of
this
state constitution is the
FIREPLACE CHIMNEY IS all that is
standing after an early morning fire destroyed
the home of R.B. (Buddy) and Delores Hartness
early Saturday morning. Pawhuska
firefighters received the call at 1:42 a.m. and
were on the scene three hours and 25 minutes.
The fire of unknown origin began in the kitchen.
(J-C Photo by Ken Rager).
announcement. By making my
intentions clear, the way is now
open to all potential candi-
dates to make their plans.
Also, the time is rapidly ap-
proaching for beginning active
fundraising and generating
support for the constitutional
governor. I had the required greatest legacy that 1 can leave
experience, I was not driven by Oklahoma.
the need or desire for further Education is said to be our top
elective office, and I had the priority; yet the constitution
independence to action needed hampers local support of com-
to work effectively with the mon education and creates con-
Legislature. flicts in higher education.
Today, Oklahoma's situation Economic development is a revision issue. This
is much improved and as high priority in Oklahoma; but announcement will free my time
developments currently under- the state constitution retains its concentrate °n this vitally-
way are completed, conditions populist, anti-business bias, important task. It is obvious
will improve even more. Ok- making the creation of new jobs from Tuesday s State Question
lahoma's crime rate is down, much more difficult than in 620 vote that Oklahoma
and provisions for additional other states. citizens are receptive to ideas
cells are rapidly being made so Local government is closest to that will result in substantial
that early release of prisoners the people and perhaps more and progressive change for the
Red Cross Bloodmobile March 28
By Treva Strahan
The Tulsa Area Red Cross will
make its quarterly bloodmobile
visit to Pawhuska Tuesday,
March 28, from 1-6 p.m. at the
Presbyterian Church. Volun-
teers presenting themselves
have a chance to be a part of
something very big. They will
be sustaining and even saving
lives through their donations.
And the Red Cross is the go-
between that gets your blood to
someone in need.
The Tulsa Area Red Cross
serves the eastern one-third of
Oklahoma - 56 hospitals in 32
counties. Approximately 100 develop new methods of do- should end in the foreseeable directly responsive to the State.
bloodmobiles are held each nating. These methods help to future. Teachers salaries and people than any other form of The balance of this term will
month, including the self- reduce demand so that supplies achievements in education are government; yet Oklahoma's be actively used in working for
contained mobiles which look on hand will be available for improving. Additional funds to constitution gives state additional changes Oklahoma
like greyhound buses, emergencies. Autologous attract the best college officials veto power over state government needs as it
Collections of 150 to 200 units transfusions allow an professors have been appropri- purely local matters, prepares to enter the 21st
each day bring the total individual to donate his own ated and more are expected. A Constitutional Revision century.
collections to a little over blood prior to elective surgery. The largest highway con- Study Commission is rapidly Serving as Governor is a high
60,000 units each year. This has become so popular struction program in history is completing its work, following privilege and a great honor. I
a a a among elective surgery patients underway. There is a new which initiative petitions will look forward to these next 21
U . Or these units that an autologous/directed emphasis upon achieving need to be circulated and months and the continued
is grea n 00 is a very donation coordinator works full excellence throughout state elections held. This process can progress they will bring to
precious resource as it comes time and seven drawing sites government. State confidence succeed only with the active Oklahoma.
from only one place - another are available in eastern and pride has been restored,
uman eing- * ith this in Oklahoma, including There are numerous, continued
mind, the Tulsa Area Red Cross Bartlesville and Tulsa. 6 and growing signs that Okla-
is one of the first centers to The Tulsa Area Red Cross has homa's economy is strong and
also been instrumental in diversifying -- bringing more
developing Intraoperative Au- jobs with better pay to our citi-
tologous Transfusions (IAT). A zens.
special IAT machine collects The advantages of the incum-
blood normally lost during bency are considerable and 1
surgery, filters and washes it have little doubt that should I
and returns it to the patient become a candidate for governor
may register to vote in the Office No. 3 - Doyle Standridge within minutes. I could be re-elected. However,
Regular Municipal General and Richard Freeman; Town Even with these measures, there are remaining tasks Church, 7th and Leahy. The
Election scheduled April 4, Treasurer - Barbara Jo Hall, L. demand for blood by cancer and which cannot be accomplished preaching service begins at noon
1989. M. Trisdale and Ronny White. leukemia patients and emer- by a governor who is running for with a light, sandwich lun-
Renee Weyl, secretary of the HOMINY -- Councilmember gencies remains high. Good re-election. cheon served before and after
Osage County Election Board, for Ward 4 - Steve Tilley, blood is needed from others. So The greatest of these is badly- each service,
said elections will be held in Chester R. Christian, and John remember, next Tuesday to give needed constitutional reform. Rev. Brian Davis of the
four municipalities in the Roy Drummond, blood through the American Oklahoma’s executive branch Church of the Nazarene, will
county. Councilmember at large - Frank Red Cross. authority is diffused making preach today and Rev. John
Hudson, Don E. Rogers, Jess E.
Tax exemption Guthrie, Monte D. Copeland,
Vinton Wayne Moore, Sunny
for elderly lames, and Charles G. Craw-
Oklahomans who are 65 or SHIDLER -- Councilmember
older may qualify for an addi- Ward 3 - Lorri Pontious and
tional tax exemption of $1,000 Stewart D. Baker.
if they meet certain income Persons who are 18 years of
guidelines, says Ken Mitchell age or older and who are
of the Department of Human residents of Oklahoma and
Services. Citizens of the United States
"We hope everyone eligible are eligible to register using
for the additional exemption their address of residence,
will take advantage of it. To be eligible to vote in
Many people are not aware of it municipal elections, voters must
because this is the first year be registered at an address
the exemption will appear on located within the mu-
the state income tax form,” said nicipality's boundaries.
Mitchell, an administrative Weyl said eligible persons
officer in the DHS Special Unit may register at the Osage
on Aging. County Election Board, 106 E.
Senate Bill 626, signed by 7th Street in Pawhuska or
Gov. Henry Bellmon last June, registrar's within each voting
(Continued on Page precinct in the county.
Regular Municipal General Election
registration deadline Friday, March 24
Friday, March 24, is the last At stake are the following:
day on which qualified citizens AVANT -- Board of Trustees
Computer presentation
March 23 at Indian Camp School
Pawhuskans, please reserve
about half an hour of your time
Thursday afternoon, March 23.
Homeland representatives will
present the second computer to
Pawhuska schools in their
"Apples for the Students" pro-
ject.
The caring people of
Pawhuska have joined forces in
collecting more than $270,000 in
Homeland cash register
receipts to qualify for these
Apple IIc computers and
equipment. GFWC Heeko has
collected and tabulated these
receipts and cordially invites
everyone who can to attend this
presentation.
This computer will be
presented to officials and
students at Indian Camp School
March 23, at 2:30 p.m. by
Homeland representatives.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Annul Holy Week
services continue
The Pawhuska Ministerial
Alliance is providing Holy
Week services throughout this
week through Friday at the
First United Methodist
Bartels, Calvary Baptist
Church will preach on
Thursday and Rev. Eugene
Cherry, First Christian Church
will preach on Friday. Special
music is provided for each
service.
The ecumunical services are
provided to the community and
are open to everyone. A nursery
is available during the lun-
cheons and services each day.
Eat in or carry out at Bill’s Bar-B-Q Barn
BY LINDA RITZHAUPT the pie. The bar-b-que sauce is
This week's business review is sold by the order, or by the
on Bill's Bar-B-Que Barn lo- pints, quarts, or gallons,
cated one and one half miles Whether dining in or taking
north of Pawhuska’s elemen- home, the sandwiches, dinners
tary school on the old •====,
and homemade pie are sure to 11:00 until 2:00 and 5:00 until
please customers of this unique 8:00. Hours on Saturday's are
establishment. 5:00 until 8:00. The Bar-B-Que
Bill's Bar-B-Que Barn is open Barn is closed on Sunday's and
Tuesday through Friday from Monday's.
Bartlesville Highway.
Owner Bill Corsaut has been
cooking since he was a child
and still views cooking as an
enjoyable hobby. Corsaut says
he started cooking venison and
wild turkey for friends who
hunted but didn't know how to
prepare the wild game. Later
Corsaut started cooking for
parties, mostly cookouts, where
many steaks were prepared.
Bill still does custom cooking
for parties of any size. Bill has
worked on the Cattlemen's
Convention Bar-B-Que for
years and has cooked for the 4-
H Bar-B-Que the last four
years.
Customers at Bill's Bar-B-Que
Barn, who include people from
Ponca City to Sedan, may dine
in or carry out the delicious
ribs, sliced beef, ham, chicken,
bologna and Polish sausage.
Side dishes include potato
salad, baked beans, cole slaw, Bill Corsaut, owner of Bill's Bar-B-Que Barn City to Sedan, Kansas at his establishment and
fries and Texas toast. The located a mile north of Pawhuska on the old prepares meals for parties of any size. (J-C Photo
homemade pie can be Bartlesville highway, has been cooking since he by Linda Ritzhaupt)
purchased by the piece or by was a child. He now serves patrons from Ponca
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