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From Wed. March 17, 2010 Tulsa World: Collinsville — Patricia Joann Parker, 80, sales associate, died Monday. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Paul Thomas Funeral Home, Miami, Okla., and service 2 p.m. Thursday, GAR Cemetery, Miami.

Misc. News: CDI Front Porch Initiative / CHS Baseball -vs- Hilldale
March 17, 2010
Kids Academy Firehouse Visit

Misc. News: Improvements Progress (Jail, Softball Field, Streetscape, Drs)
March 16, 2010
Linsey Curtis Is Conference Player Of Week

March 15, 2010 City Commission Results: Park softball field improvements approved, jail design approved, ...

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CHS Track At Skiatook
March 11, 2010
Sample HS Photos + JRHi Results

CHS Baseball -vs- Bishop Kelley
March 11, 2010
Cardinals Won Here

U.S. goverment borrowing from Social Security ... about to end -- per Associated Press 3/15/2010

From Monday March 15, 2010 Tulsa World: Collinsville — Kaying Vang, 87, homemaker, died Sunday. Services pending. Moore's Southlawn, Tulsa.

Garage Sale this Thurs, Fri, & Sat. March 18-19-20. (8am-?) Clothes, household & decorative items. Stonegate Estates, 14178 N. 108th E. Ave. (opposite end from Cemetery entrance).

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Full Service Salon & Gift Shop
Walk Ins Welcome 371-2475
720 W. Main St., Collinsville

From Saturday March 13, 2010 Tulsa World: Collinsville — Louis Moll, 96, retired from Phillips Petroleum Co., died Wednesday. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church. Stumpff, Bartlesville.

From Saturday March 13, 2010 Tulsa World:— Donald McCoy Turner, 76, retired aircraft mechanic, died Thursday. --[Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Ridgelawn Cemetery. Reynolds.]

Misc. News: Rockets Baseball & CHS Soccer Boys Champs
March 13, 2010
Movie Gallery Closing / Gillming Foundation

CHS Prom is Saturday April 10th: Place your orders as soon as possible at Garner's Flowers which has many choices for flowers, ribbons, jewelry and bracelets. Call 371-2476. And visit www.garnersflowers.com for your everyday floral needs.

City Agenda For Monday Mar. 15
March 12, 2010
Park Softball Field Improvements / Jail Plans / Budget Adjustments/ Cox Pole Agreement

CHS 1969 reunion Planning Meet was Sat. Mar 13 (next meet next is April 17th at Newspaper Museum)

Change Your Clocks Sunday March 14, 2010

Misc. News: Patchworkers Donate To Veterans Building / Curtis Nearing RSU Homer Record
March 12, 2010
Alhzheimer's Support / Paralympics / Athletic Dept. News

Help Your Collinsville Merchants Help You & The City ... Shop Collinsville

Spring Break In Progress

Per Jim Riley, Athletic Director -- The baseball games for Friday 3/12/10 at Grove have been cancelled. The Cardinal Varsity Baseball will play Miami at home starting time 4:00 pm. --Melanie Garrett (3/12/2010) -- Per Gavin Rose the Cards beat Miami 7-3

Note: To the CHS seniors I spoke to Friday about their individual grad pages: This 2009 page has similar info. And parents / grandparents / students contact me if you would like a message ad. -- Ted 3/12/2010

From 3/11/2010 Tulsa World: Collinsville — Danny Tim Hite, 67, Westinghouse sales representative, died Tuesday. Service 3:30 p.m. Friday, Mowery Funeral Service Chapel, Owasso.

Cherokee Challange Bowl
March 11, 2010
Local Students 1st & 2nd

Check back for track & baseball photos.- Thurs. 3/11

Andrew Gregory Thomas (March 24, 2002 - March 11, 2010) 7 year old from Oologah. Services pending. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home. Memorial Service 2pm Mon. March 15, 2010 at Owasso Church of Christ [3/16 Tulsa World Funeral story]

Oologah-Talala student dies from suspected meningitis -- per 3/11/2010 Tulsa World.

Channel 6 TV 5pm News says a 2nd Oologah-Talala School student has died. -- Ted 3/11/2010

Thurs. 10pm TV news says 2nd Oologah death was an 8 year old girl.-- (Sat. 3/13 Tulsa World Update: 3rd child critical)

Misc. News: Newland Baseball Signing / Golf & Soccer Updates
March 10, 2010
News Museum Awning Loss

The CHS Band earned all I's at the District Contest today in Bartlesville and will go to State in April -- Per Gavin Rose 4:30pm Wed. 3/10/2010

Misc. News: Dec. LEGO Results / March CHS Catoosa Track Results
March 9, 2010
Curtis 11 Homer Total / Wilson Cooperation

Local Sales Tax Results in 3/9/2010 Tulsa World

H&R Block Special Through March 28th: 1/2 Off Tax Preparation For New Clients Only. Call 371-4066. Some Restrictions May Apply.

3/8/2010 School Board rehired all administrators, auditor OK'd FY2009 financials, volleyball coach resigned, Pepsi competition hoped, state cuts continue ... -- Ted 11:45pm Monday

Check calendar for busy week

Hey guys, I found out around 1pm that I did not make it to the next round of the contest. I was shocked! But I am thankful for all the votes you guys submitted and for the people's vote who you shared this story with as well. It was a lot of fun and great to see how much support Lindsey and I received from this contest. Have a good week and thanks again! -- Travis Pelletier (3/8/2010) -- (Previous Coverage)

Collinsville Hosted 6A Owasso Here Friday
March 5, 2010
3 Card Homers Not Enough

Misc. News: Lineman 2 Lineman Golf / Career Fair
March 6, 2010
Protection Scam / HRC Meeting

David Ray Bunch (July 12, 1941 - March 5, 2010) Funeral services 10am Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Faith Fellowship Church. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home

Chamber of Commerce Meet
March 4, 2010
Morgan Powell Spoke on Estate Planning
Action Sports Ribbon Cutting

Pre-Prom Style Show
March 4, 2010
Chamber Extravaganza

The JV girls soccer game that was scheduled as an away game for Monday will be played here instead. Starting time is 5:30. JV girls only -vs- Keys. -- Jim Riley (3/5/2010) --- All CHS Spring Sports Schedules

School Spring Break is March 15-19

School Board Agenda
March 5, 2010
For Monday March 8th / Pepsi Contract Alternatives?

Olen Curtis Brewer, Sr. (February 4, 1930 - March 3, 2010) Funeral Services 2:30pm Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church in Oologah. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

NTSB speculation on Sept. 2008 local air crash -- per 3/4/2010 Tulsa World (Previous Coverage)

Elissa Stiles (18-year-old Collinsville home-schooler) has Oklahoma's winning essay in the VFW's "Voice of Democracy" contest. -- per 3/5/2010 Tulsa World

Soccer & Football Signings
March 3-4, 2010
Whitney McCall + Ricci Smith + Steven Majike

CHS Soccer Boys Beat Miami
March 3, 2010
Won 1-0 Here Tuesday

Misc. News: City Election Results / Linsey Curtis Softball Stats
March 3, 2010
McTeachers Night / Nelson Benefit / Wilson Kids

CHS Soccer Girls Beat Miami
March 3, 2010
Won 10-0 Here Tuesday

Michael Ray Walker (July 26, 1952 - March 1, 2010) Funeral services 10am Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Baptist Tabernacle Church in Collinsville. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

Travis Pelletier on Chan 6 TV Wed, morning (For Groom of the Year Report) -- 3/3/2010

Taylor Upson, Miss Collinsville, will be the emcee for the style show Thursday. Our Outstanding Teen, Bailey Chambers, will also be there. -- Pam Polk 3/3/2010

Updates to JV soccer schedule 3/3/2010

Tuesday's Vote Not Be Enough To Decide City Ward 3 Commissioner: Bateman 29, Davis 26 & Pope 18 Votes. -- April 6 Runoff Likely -- Ted 7:30pm Tues March 2, 2010 (Previous)

Check March calendar for lots of events ... Chamber meet, Style Show, Band Spaghetti Dinner, etc ...

Blade Nelson 10% Fundraiser at Rib Crib (Monday) March 8th (Flyer Required)

The CHS Lady Cards Soccer team was up 8-0 over Miami when I left a few minutes before halftime. Check back for a few photos later (& boys results). -- Ted 7:36pm 3/2/2010 -- (9:45 update Collinsville boys won 1-0 ... and girls' final was 10-0 in a shortened game.)

The Lady Cards JV team Won their Season opener against Mingo Valley Christian School 1 - 0 on Monday March 1st !! Go Cards!! -- Thanks, Debbie Gipson (3/2/2010)

City Park softball field improvements likely but delayed at City Commision March 1st meet.

H&R Block Special Through Saturday March 6th: 1/2 Off Tax Preparation For New Clients Only. Call 371-4066. Some Restrictions May Apply.

Misc. News: Downtown Inc. Finalist For State Awards
March 1, 2010
More Curtis Homers / Girl Scout Cookies

The starting time for the CHS baseball game scheduled for Friday March 5th with Owasso has been changed to 3:00. -- Jim Riley (3/1/2010)

February 2010 cvilleok.com 53,734 total visits (1919 ave per day)

Misc. News: Pre-Prom Style Show / Library Dirt
February 28, 2010
Softball In City Park

Vote (in March) To Help Travis Pelletier Be Groom of Year

Vote Tuesday (March 2, 2010) ... If You Live in City of Collinsville Ward 3

The CHS Winter Guard won 2nd place in their contest at Sapulpa today and Katie Sowards earned a Superior rating for her solo performance. Congratulations Girls!!! -- Kim Thetford - Proud Guard Mom -- 2/27/2010

Swimming Pool In City Park Sees Final Days
February 27, 2010
Destruction In Progress

CHS Wrestlers Competed At State 5A Tournamant In OKC
February 26-27, 2010
Dylan Helm 2nd & Corey Snow 3rd

Dylan Helm lost his bid to win a State Wrestling Championship as a freshman as he dropped a 3-2 decision to Quinton from Harrah. Helm appeared to have a takedown in the second period that would have given him a 3-0 lead. However the ref called them off the mat and the score remained 1-0. With the loss Helm finished 2nd at 119 lbs in class 5A. -- Jim Riley -- 6:26pm Saturday 2/27/2010

1:45 Saturday Update: Cory Snow pinned his opponent and placed 3rd at 160 lbs in the Oklahoma State Wrestling Tournament.

Ward Wiseman Animal Haven Hours Revised (2/27/2010): Tuesday to Friday from 12pm -4pm & Saturday from 10am - 2pm (and we are closed the second Saturday of each month for our monthly day at Petco in Tulsa at 41st and Yale)

CHS & Sperry will play baseball in the new downtown ballpark, (ONEOK Field) April 15th -- per 2/27/2010 Tulsa World -- (More CHS schedules)

City Agenda For Monday Mar. 1
February 27, 2010
Park Softball Field Improvements Recommended

Misc. News: Fire In Vacant House / Backup Truck
February 27, 2010
WWAH Hours / Trash

Misc. Sports News: Randy Rogers Baseball Signing
February 26, 2010
Basketball All-Conference

Edison beat CHS in Boys Basketball Regional -- per 2/27/2010 Tulsa World

Effie A. Hartness (August 17, 1931 - February 26, 2010) Services Pending. Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Blue Springs Baptist Church in Gideon, OK

The CHS and JrHi Bands earned I's in both concert and sight reading at Claremore (Pre-Districts) - per Gavin Rose 2/26/2010

I have a report the CHS Girls Basketball team suffered a 30-51 loss to Coweta. -- Ted 8:40pm 2/25/2010 (Tulsa World Coverage 2/26/2010)

March 2010 Chamber of Commerce Newsletter (Chamber Office move within a month) -- 2/25/2010

Misc. Library News: New Style AudioBooks & Cherry Limeades
February 25, 2010
New Parking Lot / Water Outage / 10 Years In Remodeled Building

CHS Golf Schedules added to sports index and March calendar ... check back for Randy Rogers Baseball signing -- Ted 4:40pm Thurs 2/25/2010

Four CHS Wrestlers At State Tournament Fri-Sat
February 23, 2010
Crowder's 3rd Trip, Snow's 2nd, 1st for Pennington & Helm

Ground Broken To Mark Start of City Park Improvement Construction
February 23, 2010
Expect Completion For July 4th Celebration

Wednesday February 24, 2010: As of 1:30 Collinsville Library will be closed until further notice. No water in the building due to a break in the water line. We hope to be up and running tomorrow. -- Susan Babbitt

Misc. News: Van Natta Birth Announcement
February 23, 2010
More Curtis Homers / Wilson Compassion

CHS Band & MS Honors Band Winter Concert
February 22, 2010
Jasmine Majia Crownded Queen

CHS Basketball Boys 5A Regional play at Tulsa Edison Friday Feb. 26 at 8pm ... if they win they would play Central or Coweta at 7pm Sat.(at Edison)

5A Regional Girls Basketball at Memorial Thursday: Coweta (14-7) vs. Collinsville (11-11) -- per 2/23/2010 Tulsa World -- (Winner plays 1:30 Sat -vs- Memorial or Tahlequah)

Travis Pelletier In Top 16 for "Groom of the Year" Contest
February 22, 2010
Needs Your Votes Weekly In March

Ethan Carothers Signs For Soccer
February 22, 2010
At Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ.

Misc. News: Ella Bush Birth Announced
February 21, 2010
HRC Club Meet / CHS Winter Guard

State 5A Wrestling Pairings for Friday - per 2/22/2010 Tulsa World (for Helm , Snow, Pennington, & Crowder --- All Deer Creek except Snow -vs- Lawton Mac)

Tentative March event calendar -- Ted 2/24

CHS Boys Beat Skiatook With Miracle Shot
February 19, 2010
Girls Won Also On Basketball Senior Night

CHS Basketball Boys won a 54-51 thriller over Skiatook with a (beyond) half court buzzer beater to end double overtime. Reece Montgomery had the final shot in an outstanding team effort as the Cardinals kept finding a way to scrap back in a game that looked like it would be a Skiatook blowout in the first half. The CHS Girls won 62-43 with less drama on Senior Night. -- Ted 10:30pm Friday Feb 19, 2010

CHS Basketball -vs- Oologah
February 16, 2010
Mustangs Swept Cardinals

CHS Variety Show
February 19, 2010
Fundraiser For CHS Prom

From Friday 2/19/2010 Tulsa World:

Collinsville — Mildred Isabelle Hitchens, 80, homemaker, died Tuesday. Services pending. Mowery, Owasso.

— Karl James Pickell, 91, electrician, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Moore's Southlawn Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa.

— Mary Ann Wilson, 58, registered nurse, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church. Stumpff, Bartlesville. (2/21 Obit)

Second Chance To Review Streetscape Design: March 1st
February 18, 2010
Main St. Changes For Two More Blocks

Park Board Met Feb. 22
February 18, 2010
Softball Field Improvements Reco

We have batting cages and turfed fielding area for your baseball, softball, or soccer team We also can so birthday parties with wiffle ball, soccer, flag football or hitting competition. -- Call to book cage 371-5755 -- "The Ville Athletics" -- (On Facebook)

8 to 5 yr old Baseball Camp for boys and girls Sat. Feb. 27th. Pre register 371-5755.

You don't need a law to do the right thing ... Don't text and drive ... or many other driving distractions. -- Ted

The Home Town Real Estate web site is moving click here. (More details later) -- Ted -- 3/5/2010