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BLACKWELL POLICE and Kay County deputies ushered citizens into Blackwell City Hall and maintainedcrowd control at the city council meeting. The crowd did get loud several times and at one point thosestanding in the hallway were ushered outside at Mayor Mark Cordell's request. (News Photo by SharonRowen)

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THE PONCA CITY NEWS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 , 2013-PAGE 3Parents and C areg ivers : Im po r tant Sc ho ol DatesParents and caregivers, the 2013-14school year is just around the cornerand there are a few important datesto mark on the calendar. Those datesare as follows:Garfield ElementaryMeet Your Teacher NightThursday, Aug. 8, from 5-6 p.m.Liberty ElementaryMeet Your Teacher Night/Move InNightFriday, Aug. 9, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.Lincoln ElementaryMeet Your Teacher Night/Move InNightThursday, Aug. 8, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.RooseveltMove In Night/Meet Your TeacherNightSunday, Aug. 11 from 3-5 p.m.Trout ElementaryMove-In Night/Meet Your TeacherNight

Monday, Aug. 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.Union ElementaryMeet Your Teacher NightThursday, Aug. 8 from 4:30- :30 p.m.Back to School/Techno NightTuesday, Aug. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m.Woodlands ElementaryMeet Your Teacher NightFriday, Aug. 9 from 5:30-:30 p.m.Procedures NightThursday, Aug. 22 from 5:30-6:30p.m.East Middle SchoolBack to School NightThursday, Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m. and 7p.m.The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m.in East auditorium with an informa-tion meeting regarding the 1:1 Lap-top Program. If unable to attend the5:30 p.m. session, the second sessionwill begin at 7 p.m.Move-InThursday, Aug. 8 from 6-7 p.m.

This will provide a time in theevening time for parents/caregiversand students to teachers, walk theirschedule, check their locker, andbring their supplies before schoolbegins. BRING STUDENT'S SCHED-ULE.West Middle SchoolMove In NightMonday, Aug. 12 from 4-6 p.m.The faculty and administratorswould like to invite students andparents to bring their supplies andmake themselves acquainted withthe facility before school starts.First Ever 6th Grade AcademyTuesday and Wednesday, August13-14These two orientation days willallow 6th grade students and par-ents to learn about West MiddleSchool. There will be a parentmeeting on both days; however par-ents need only attend ONE of thetwo meetings.

Tuesday, Aug. 137:50-8:10 a.m. - Breakfast snacks onthe outdoor patio for parents8:10-9 a.m. - Parent/Student meet-ing in the Auditorium9:10-10:35 a.m. - Regular 4th, 5th,6th, and 7th hours10:40 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Regular 4th,5th, 6th, and 7th hoursWednesday, Aug. 14All 6th graders attend regular 1st,2nd, 3rd, and 4th hours12:10 - Students go to their advi-sory classes1:45 p.m. - Snacks in the cafeteriafor parents1:50-3:10 p.m. - Parent/Studentmeeting in the auditoriumBack to School NightThursday, Aug. 22Senior High SchoolFreshman OrientationMonday, Aug. 12 from 12:30-1:10p.m., Robson FieldhouseBack to School Night -Auditorium

Thursday, Aug. 22 from 6-8 p.m.Student ParkingStudent parking registration for10th, 11th and 12th grade studentswill be sold during enrollment. A$20 fee will be required. All studentsparking on the student lot will berequired to have a student parkingsticker. The student must have avalid driver's license and currentinsurance verification to purchase aparking sticker at enrollment.Schedule ChangesSchedule changes will not be madeafter the first three days of schoolunless the need fits an "AcceptableReasons for a Schedule Change" listposted in counselor's office.LaptopsLaptops are being supplied to allPo-Hi students. A laptop usage fee of$25 will be required at enrollment.Photo ID'sPhoto ID's are free for the first oneand a replacement will be $5.

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side were about to have heatstroke.It was also clarified that anappeal process is provided forthose who disagree with aninspection.A 77-year-old lady said hersocial security was not enoughto pay her electric bill this

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(Continued From Front)One resident said the pro-posed ordinance has broughtturmoil to the city and thecrowd cheered."We will not have clappingand cheering," said Cordell.Resident Sabra Cannon saidshe is concerned for the elder-ly who may not be able to payfor repairs.Carroll said a programto aide the elderly is beingworked on."I think it is the responsibil-ity of people and churches totake care of them," she said.More ConcernsMany expressed their dis-like for the fact that Skilesdoes not live in Blackwell andthat items in the ordinanceare at the discretion of the citymanager.Thompson clarified thatSkiles does not decide what athreat is and only designatesthose who do the inspections.It was also clarified that thecity does not charge for elec-tric meters and that new smartmeters will not be installed.Another resident expressedconcern for young peoplestarting families on limitedincomes.It was stressed that thosewho pay their utilities will notbe inspected.Cordell said he believes aprovisional option could begiven to those with financialdifficulties.Fuller urged the councilto vote and said people out-

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Faster response time. LTEtechnology offers lower laten-cy, or the processing time ittakes to move data through anetwork, such as how long ittakes to start downloading awebpage or file once you'vesent the request. Lower laten-Pipeline(Continued From Page 2)Veteran preference, incomeguidelines and service arearequirement, which is all ofOsage County.Instructors from the Unionsare donating their time, whichhelps make the training pos-sible. In addition to the Engi-neers Union , panel speak-ers from U.S. Pipeline Union,Teamsters' National PipelineLabor-Management Coopera-tive Trust.U.S. Pipeline is the generalcontractor for Enbridge.SUBSC R IPTION R A TES

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right to decide who comes intheir home and was not infavor of it.Carroll said she receivednumerous calls."I listened to all of them,"she said. "At least 80 percentreally did not address thisordinance. It is the city man-ager they are upset with.

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There are some issues I'mconcerned with and we havetime to address them. I havenothing but the best inter-est in this community and Ido know there is health andsafety issues here. I'm for thisbecause too many poor peopleget taken advantage of. I knowthis for a fact. I will be talk-ing to my churches. We havepeople in need in Blackwell.I want houses safe and secureand I will be voting yes andhope it is a step forward forBlackwell."Cordell said he appreciatesthe calls and visits."Many of those expressedconcern for their communi-ty and recognize we have animage problem," he said.Hudsonpillar said she tookcalls and was hung up on andcussed at."I have tried to be nice toall of you but this has to hap-pen," she said. "We are tryingto move this town forward andI love this town."Bechtel said he has mixedfeelings on what this commu-nity wants."There are people for it butthey didn't speak," he said."What saddens me is I'm notpaid to do this and I have seena lot of changes in this town inmy 55 years."Pushing back tears, Bechtelsaid it is not his intent to kickpeople out on the street."I saw a dead cow on a trail-er in front of a house," hesaid. "If this pas ses we stillcan always revise it. It is real

Heat....(Continued From Front)The Ponca City Senior Cen-ter at 319 West Grand Ave.provides weekly activities in acool, air-conditioned building.For more information or fora schedule of activities, callMarie Trenary, Senior Spe-cialist, at 580-763-8051.Oklahoma City's EMSAsaid some people with heat-related illnesses suffered themost serious heat illness, heatstroke, and have been trans-ported in critical condition tolocal hospitals.Officials say higher humid-ity reduces the effectivenessof sweating in cooling thebody by reducing the rate ofmoisture evaporation fromthe skin. An EMSA "heatalert" is issued after fiveemergency calls related toheat are received by EMSA

easy for me to say no aboutanything. I have worn this outand thought about what direc-tion this community is going.I had some good phone callsand we talked and talked. Myconcern is how this town haschanged and where we aregoing to be in 10 years. I wantto stay here."A chant from the crowdbroke out and Cordell askedthat officers clear the hallway."I don't feel good right now,"said Bechtel.Webb said the council issupposed to represent thecommunity."I think this is intrusive andnot necessary and there mustbe better ways.""There may be but I neverhear you with original ideas,"replied Bechtel. "You arealways throwing rotten eggs."Webb said a meeting is theonly place a legal discussioncan take place.Resident Cathy Garin thenspoke up and said she was forthe ordinance."When we moved here in2002 I was shocked at the con-dition of houses," she said.Following her commentsBechtel made a motion totable the issue and all votedyes except Hudsonpillar.Tabling a motion means thevote has been pushed until alater time until more facts canbe gathered.Fuller said she will holdanother Maroon MeetingThursday at 7 p.m. and plansto organize a recall petition.

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month and asked if she wouldbe thrown out in the heat.Carroll told her she wouldnot be put outside.Council CommentsCordell asked for commentsfrom the council before vot-ing.Webb said he believes theordinance goes against one's

FOR IMMEDIATE RE LEASE:Ponca Ci ty OK - A ugust 4, 2013. Kathy & Marc Leavel lannounce they have purchased a Ground Round Gri l l & Bar franchise for PoncaCity, OK. Th is will be the first Ground Round in the state of Oklahoma, with th e near-est one to Ponca City located in St. Joseph, Missouri. Ground Round IndependentOwners Cooperative (IOC) operates restaurants in 11 states spread across the Mid-west and Northeast areas of the United States, with headquarters based in Freeport,Maine. For more information, visit www.groundround.com . Ponca City is hosting oneof six new Ground Rounds opening this year."After 30 years operat ing as a Mazzio's Pizza in Ponca Ci ty, we have decided tomake a change, and are e xcited to bring the Ground Round brand to Ponca City,"states Marc Leavell, owner of the pizza eatery. "It's time to offer something unique toPonca City that isn't pizza." The Mazzio's restaurant at 720 E. Prospect Avenue willclose on the evening of Sunday, August 18. Extensive renovations are be ing plannedto include many of Ground Round's design elements, such as a family dining room,sports bar and lounge, multiple flat-screen TVs, and menu offerings of over 80 itemsincluding a lunch and dinner m enu, limited-time offers, daily specials, and a full kids'menu. The restaurant wil l re-open in late October, and is expected to employ m orethan 80 persons."Because Mazzio's Ita l ian Eatery wi l l c lose August 18 th, Mazzio's Corporat ion isplanning to open a carryout/delivery location in the near future, again in Ponca City,so that everyone will still be able to get their Calzone Rings," explains Marc. "Kathyand I have been owners of this restaurant since we bought Ken's Pizza in 1983, andwe buil t Mazzio 's Pizza, opening in Septembe r of 1987. We have a lways enjoyedliving in and being a part of the community of Ponca City, and we are excited aboutbringing the new Ground Round to our community. Kathy and I have worked in thisrestaurant since we arrived in 1983, and nothing about that will change. We will stillbe the local owners you know, w orking every day alongs ide our present staff andsome new employees. Experienced managers Cait lyn Cl ine, Alex Johnson, Court-ney Tyner, M ichele Manns and Kaylie K ingsbury w i l l cont inue to deliver the bestdining experience possible. We look forward to seeing you before we close Mazzio'sand after we open Ground Round this fall."

Taco Be l l Expand i ng Tes tO f W a f f le Taco , B reak fas tNEW YORK (AP) Taco Bell says it's expanding its smalltest of waffle tacos, as it prepares to take its breakfast menunational sometime next year.The fast-food chain says the waffle taco, which includesscrambled eggs, sausage and a side of syrup, was the top sellerduring breakfast hours at the five Southern California restau-

rants where they were tested earlier this year. Now the compa-ny wants to see how it would fare on a bigger scale; the waffletacos and a full breakfast menu will be expanded to about 100restaurants in Fresno, Calif., Omaha, Neb. and Chattanooga,Tenn. starting Thursday.Brian Niccol, chief marketing officer for Taco Bell, said theidea is partly to get a better sense of how well restaurants willbe able to handle the added operational pressure from thewaffle tacos."You only get one shot when you go with big items," he said.Taco Bell already offers breakfast at about 850 locations in 10Western states, and has been tinkering with new items such asthe waffle taco before rolling i t out to its 6,000 U.S. locations.Also being tested in the additional locations starting Thursdayare a yogurt parfait and oatmeal.Taco Bell isn't alone in trying to serve food in different partsof the day.