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Former Owasso principal named to Excise Board
Ted Van Curen named to Rogers County Excise Equalization Board
May 5, 2009 — County Commissioners appointed Ted Van Curen to the Rogers County Excise Equalization Board to fill the position recently vacated by Billy Quinton.
Van Curen has lived in the Owasso area since 1965. He grew up in Oologah where both his parents were teachers. He taught and coached at Owasso then went into administration serving as junior high principal for a number of years before retiring.
Van Curen’s family remains in the area, including one son who recently moved into the newly developed Stone Canyon addition.
Van Curen was approved unanimously for the appointment.
Commissioners also approved a $500 transfer of funds from the Excise/Equalization Board salaries account to the travel account in order to pay for mandatory schooling excise board members are required to attend. As a former school administrator, Van Curen will have prior experience with budgeting.
Commissioners accepted Quinton’s resignation last week, but tabled the appointment of his replacement as they sought out a qualified candidate.
With the fiscal year drawing to a close June 30, a new county budget will soon come before the Excise Board for approval.
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NEW DORMS: RSU going more traditional
In just a year, Rogers State University will double the number of students sleeping, eating and studying on its campus. That’s twice the students walking to class in the morning. Twice the students calling RSU home.
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DEQ: Public drinking water in Oologah is safe
Public drinking water in the Oologah area is not contaminated by heavy metals from the local Public Service Company of Oklahoma power plant according to officials at PSO and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
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County will not use carryover for new hires
Rogers County Commissioners oppose spending money carried over from last year’s budget — in spite of county officers who say they need money now.
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Rogers County men arrested on burglary charges
Sheriff’s officers are hoping the recent arrest of two Rogers County men will halt a recent bout of burglaries.
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Crews zero in on courthouse design, cost
Rogers County’s new courthouse has been nudged over and stretched to take advantage of the closing of Missouri Street, according to schematics unveiled Monday.
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Sheriff: ‘Extraordinary’ need for new deputies
The Rogers County Sheriff’s Office may lose the ability to provide even basic services if it can’t hire more deputies this year, Sheriff Scott Walton told commissioners Monday.
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Symphony League hosts membership drive
The Claremore Symphony League will host a wine and cheese reception to launch the membership drive for 2010 - 2011. The reception, to be held at the Will Rogers Memorial on September the 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30, will feature wine tasting and the presentation of the Honorary Chairman of this season’s Symphony League Ball.
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Felony charges filed against former Chelsea chief of police
Formal charges were filed Thursday in Rogers County against a former Chelsea police chief.
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Report hits Oologah power plant for river pollution
Waste improperly handled by the AEP/PSO power plant in Oologah may be contaminating the Verdigris River, according to a report released this week.
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Groups support bicycle safety overhauls
Bicycling groups across the state said they support a new legislative package designed to protect riders and motorists. However, many cyclists are calling for the state to do more to educate residents and enforce existing laws and practices.
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