December 2015 City News

December 2015
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Santa Claus to Visit
Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport
Santa will land at Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport, 520 Airport Road, at 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, December 19th this year! Take your own picture of your children, young and old,
while they are sitting on his knee telling him their Christmas wishes. Come out and enjoy
some hot cocoa, candy canes, and Christmas cheer.
All are welcome to this FREE event sponsored by the Guthrie-Edmond Aviation Association and fine local businesses, including hot chocolate provided by Rick’s Fine Chocolates and
Coffees! Don’t forget your camera!
For more information, call the Airport at (405) 282-2312.
City Offices Closed for Christmas, New Years Day
City Hall and non-emergency City offices will be closed to observe Christmas Eve
and Christmas Day starting Thursday, December 24th through Friday, December 25th,
and will reopen the following on Monday, December 28th for regular hours. Offices will
also close for New Years Day on Friday, January 1st, 2016, and will reopen on Monday,
January 4th. Emergency personnel will be on duty during holidays. Please celebrate safely!
Trash pick-up service originally scheduled for collection on Thursday, December
24th will be picked up as usual, but service normally scheduled for Friday, December
25th will be picked up on Saturday, December 26th. Likewise, trash pick-up service originally scheduled for Friday, January 1st will be collected on Saturday, January 2nd. Please
be sure to have your trash can(s) to the curb prior to 6:00 a.m. on your pickup date!
For questions, please call Tom Michaels with Waste Connections at (405) 282-2500.
Shop Local this Christmas
Oklahoma is the only state in the nation
where municipalities rely on sales tax as
their only form of tax revenue to fund operations. The sales tax on purchases you buy
locally returns to your community, not just
benefiting businesses owned by your friends
and neighbors, but also by helping to fund
road maintenance, water system improvements, parks, public safety, the library, and
other services that help make Guthrie a
great place to live!
Staff Spotlight:
Aaron “Cat-daddy” Ryburn,
GTV20 Production Coordinator
Length of time working for the City of
Guthrie: 4 Glorious, fun-filled years
Favorite thing about Guthrie: The Genuine
and Unique People that make this community special! I also love working for the city
alongside people that have heart and determination to make this city be a bright
city on a hill!
Favorite memory/story from your position:
Too many to share, but each one has left
me thankful for working with and for the
greatest people on the planet! I love when
I produce a video and my supervisor Jim
(the best boss ever!!!) says to me, “Way to
put some lipstick on that pig!” I’d like to
share how I got the nickname “Catdaddy”,
but that was after hours with Jim Ahlgren
and Damon Devereaux.
Personal interests: I love to fish and spend
time with family and friends. I love coming
to Guthrie on the weekends and talking
with people from all walks of life.
Your
favorite
vacation
destination: Somewhere private, desolate and quiet
with beautiful scenery! Or I’d settle for Guthrie, any day!
Describe yourself in one word: Rounded
Finish this sentence: People would be surprised to learn that I…was a cheerleader in
high school (‘cause I got to hang out with the
prettiest girls in town, yes I know that was a
genius move!). I also was Santa Claus for the
Anadarko, Oklahoma Christmas Parade for 8
years in a row, and I started a Christmas Display in Anadarko near Chickasha.
Best advice to others in 25 words or less: Live,
Laugh, & Love like it’s your last day on earth!
If you were able to have lunch with one famous person, who would you choose? John F.
Kennedy, just to ask him what would he want
his legacy to be.
and
Utility Billing Dates
Here are some important dates for paying
utility bills in December 2015:
 December 15th: Bills due.
 December 23rd: Last day to apply for a
payment extension.
 December 28th: Water shut off date.
Pay your bill online by visiting https://
www.justinter.net/eBill/eBill.asp?c=114, or
enroll in FREE voluntary automatic bill
payment by filling out an ACH form available
on the City’s website or at the
Utility department window in City Hall.
Library News
December 2015 Events Calendar
Date
Event
Time
1
City Council Workshop Meeting @ City Hall
6:00 pm
1
City Council & GPWA Regular Meetings @ City Hall
7:00 pm
4
CPR & First Aid Classes @ Guthrie Housing Authority
Enroll: (405) 282-3485 or heatherw@health.ok.gov
9:00 am
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm: Crochet Group - Bring your supplies
4-5
Outlaw Kart Winter Nationals @ Lazy E Arena
various
and come to learn the basics or swap tips with other experienced
crocheters—this class is for everyone and all ages!
5
Kiwanis Auction @ Guthrie City Hall
10:00 am
Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th, and 23rd at 10:30-11:00
am: Children’s Story Time - A fun and educational experience
5
Territorial Christmas Opening Night & Parade @
Downtown Guthrie
6:00 pm
5-23
A Territorial Christmas Carol @ Pollard Theatre
various
7
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting @ City Hall
5:30 pm
Thursday, December 3 , from 3:30-5:30 pm: Lego Club -
8
6:00 pm
Love Legos? We do too! Learn as you have fun with Lego Club.
Bricks provided, imagination required.
Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board Meeting @
Airport
10
Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall
5:30 pm
11
Yuletide Organ Concert @ Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple
7:30 pm
children with disabilities, special health care needs, and mental
health challenges to obtain peer support and education within a
recreational setting.
12-13
Cowboy Christmas Cheer and Dance Classic
@ Lazy E Arena
various
12
Historic Homes Tour ; Tickets @ Guthrie Chamber
10:00 am
Monday, December 7th from 4:00—6:00 pm: Christmas
Cookie Cutters - Come design your very own custom cookie
12
Victorian Walk @ Downtown Guthrie
5:00 pm
12
Territorial Squares Dance @ 601 N. Pine
7:30 pm
cutter to 3D print!
12
Byron Berline Band @ Double Stop Music Hall, $10
7:30 pm
15
City Council Workshop Meeting @ City Hall
6:00 pm
15
City Council & GPWA Regular Meetings @ City Hall
7:00 pm
17
Board of Adjustment Meeting @ City Hall
5:30 pm
19
Santa Fly-In @ Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport
1:00 pm
19
Victorian Walk @ Downtown Guthrie
5:00 pm
**The Guthrie Public Library will be closed for the
holidays December 24th-26th and January 1st-2nd.**
Tuesdays from 2:00-6:00 pm - Need answers to your Affordable Care Act questions? Get them here.
for children, with stories and nursery rhymes, songs, puppets and
much more! *December 23rd will be our Christmas party—feel
free to bring snacks to share!*
rd
Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 am–12:45 pm: Sibshops - Sibshops are opportunities for brothers and sisters of
th
Saturday, December 12 , 11:30 am-1:00 pm: Caregiver’s
Support Group - This support group offers a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to develop a
network and mutual support system. Talk through challenges,
exchange practical information, share feelings, needs, and concerns, and learn about resources available in the community.
Find us on Facebook or call 282-0050 for more information!
Library Hours:
M, W and F 9-6,
Tu. and Th. 9-8,
Sat. 9-1
Visit www.guthrielibrary.com or call
(405) 282-0050 for more information on
these and other exciting programs!
201 North Division, Guthrie, Oklahoma
19
Byron Berline Band @ Double Stop Music Hall, $10
7:30 pm
21Jan1
Christmas Break - Guthrie Public Schools
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21
Convention and Visitor Board Meeting @ City Hall
5:30 pm
24-25
Christmas Holiday – City Hall,
Nonemergency City Offices Closed
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26
Territorial Squares Dance @ 601 N. Pine
7:30 pm
Volunteers Needed!
--Recurring Events--
Logan County Aging Services is seeking volunteers interested in helping
the elderly by assisting in delivering “Meals on Wheels.” Help make a difference! Call Marlene Snow at 282-1803 for details or to get involved.
The City of Guthrie is also seeking volunteers! One volunteer is needed
to serve on the Guthrie Library Board to fill a term expiring in May 2016. The
Historic Preservation Commission also has two positions open. To read
more about these openings and apply, visit www.cityofguthrie.com or come
by City Hall to pick up an application.
Low Impact Women’s Stretching Class with R. Beck
Every Monday Night @ Territorial Capitol Sports Museum. Workout attire and yoga mats encouraged!
(405) 282-4981
7:00 pm
Jam Session & Potluck, Backstage Musicians
Every Tuesday Night @ American Legion, 123 S. 1st
6:00 pm
Bingo
Every Thursday Night @ American Legion, 123 N. 1st
6:30 pm
Check out the
Community Events Calendar at
www.guthriechamber.com
101 North Second Street
P.O. Box 908
Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044
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