Mustang Elementary student Corey Robertson arrives at school ready for his first day of second grade. Mustang schools started classes Friday, August 18. (Staff photo by Carol Brimm)
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August 23, 2006
Mustang Elementary student Corey Robertson arrives at school ready for his first day of second grade. Mustang schools started classes Friday, August 18. (Staff photo by Carol Brimm)
14 duplexes coming to Czech Hall Rd
Caleb Soptelean
City council last week approved a Planned Unit Development for 14 duplexes.
Nearly a dozen neighboring residents showed up to oppose the development, but council approved it anyway due to threat of a two-story apartment complex if the duplexes weren’t okayed.
Tim Eades said owners Robert Griggs Jr. and Jeane Claire Snow are “packing 28 (units) on a very narrow piece of property with 10-foot setbacks.”
The R-4 zoned 3.3-acre property sits on the west side of Czech Hall Road about a half-mile north of Highway 152. The city’s Comprehensive Plan calls for the property to be zoned R-1.
“It’s packing people like Oklahoma City would,” said Karen Battles. “I think we should have higher standards. You’ve got a crime element when they get old and run down.”
Other concerns include heavy traffic that already exists on Czech Hall Road.
Bryan Stambeck of Sterling Properties said the city Planning Commission turned down the PUD by 6-1 and 3-2 votes, but noted the apartment option would more likely have a negative impact on surrounding property values.
He said the duplexes would lease for $850 to $900 a month, which would likely not result in a crime element being attracted.
Councilman Scott Gibson said he was initially opposed to the PUD, but changed his mind after a closer look. He believes the duplexes will add value to the surrounding property.
Gibson motioned to approve the PUD with stipulations that a fence be built on the west side of the property and that a homeowners association be maintained in perpetuity. He said area duplexes with homeowners associations are an improvement over those that don’t have them.
Councilwoman Kathleen Moon noted her ward is located across the street from the proposed development and asked for the homeowners association requirement. She ended up voting against the PUD along with Mayor Jeff Landrith. It was approved 5-2.
“I don’t want to live next to a duplex or apartments. This is not the Mustang I really care for,” Landrith said.
The development will have a cul-de-sac instead of a through street.
Caleb Soptelean
City council last week approved a Planned Unit Development for 14 duplexes.
Nearly a dozen neighboring residents showed up to oppose the development, but council approved it anyway due to threat of a two-story apartment complex if the duplexes weren’t okayed.
Tim Eades said owners Robert Griggs Jr. and Jeane Claire Snow are “packing 28 (units) on a very narrow piece of property with 10-foot setbacks.”
The R-4 zoned 3.3-acre property sits on the west side of Czech Hall Road about a half-mile north of Highway 152. The city’s Comprehensive Plan calls for the property to be zoned R-1.
“It’s packing people like Oklahoma City would,” said Karen Battles. “I think we should have higher standards. You’ve got a crime element when they get old and run down.”
Other concerns include heavy traffic that already exists on Czech Hall Road.
Bryan Stambeck of Sterling Properties said the city Planning Commission turned down the PUD by 6-1 and 3-2 votes, but noted the apartment option would more likely have a negative impact on surrounding property values.
He said the duplexes would lease for $850 to $900 a month, which would likely not result in a crime element being attracted.
Councilman Scott Gibson said he was initially opposed to the PUD, but changed his mind after a closer look. He believes the duplexes will add value to the surrounding property.
Gibson motioned to approve the PUD with stipulations that a fence be built on the west side of the property and that a homeowners association be maintained in perpetuity. He said area duplexes with homeowners associations are an improvement over those that don’t have them.
Councilwoman Kathleen Moon noted her ward is located across the street from the proposed development and asked for the homeowners association requirement. She ended up voting against the PUD along with Mayor Jeff Landrith. It was approved 5-2.
“I don’t want to live next to a duplex or apartments. This is not the Mustang I really care for,” Landrith said.
The development will have a cul-de-sac instead of a through street.
City may require tree in front yard of all new homes
Caleb Soptelean
New homes could be required to have a tree in the front yard if a new ordinance is approved.
Council talked about such a requirement last week.
City Manager David Cockrell’s proposal would require a two-inch caliper tree in the front yard of every residential dwelling in town.
Council was cool to that idea, however, and leaned toward a requirement only for new homes.
Cockrell said the tree planting idea came in response to a recent citizens’ survey that placed a high importance on landscaping. “We’re simply going by the responses,” Cockrell said.
He noted that “very few cities” have a mandatory landscaping requirement for residential dwellings.
“I have a hard time charging someone $50 to $100 (fine) to put a tree in their front yard,” Mayor Jeff Landrith said.
Landrith softened his stance a little after the consensus of council in favor of new home construction was made known.
Council voted 6-1 to have city staff draft a proposed ordinance dealing with new home construction only, with Joe Conner dissenting.
“Some people don’t like trees,” Conner said.
Councilwoman Kathleen Moon said trees save energy.
Councilman Jay Adams noted that the issue was the “second most popular thing” on the survey.
Cockrell noted the proposed ordinance would be modeled after Oklahoma City’s.
Caleb Soptelean
New homes could be required to have a tree in the front yard if a new ordinance is approved.
Council talked about such a requirement last week.
City Manager David Cockrell’s proposal would require a two-inch caliper tree in the front yard of every residential dwelling in town.
Council was cool to that idea, however, and leaned toward a requirement only for new homes.
Cockrell said the tree planting idea came in response to a recent citizens’ survey that placed a high importance on landscaping. “We’re simply going by the responses,” Cockrell said.
He noted that “very few cities” have a mandatory landscaping requirement for residential dwellings.
“I have a hard time charging someone $50 to $100 (fine) to put a tree in their front yard,” Mayor Jeff Landrith said.
Landrith softened his stance a little after the consensus of council in favor of new home construction was made known.
Council voted 6-1 to have city staff draft a proposed ordinance dealing with new home construction only, with Joe Conner dissenting.
“Some people don’t like trees,” Conner said.
Councilwoman Kathleen Moon said trees save energy.
Councilman Jay Adams noted that the issue was the “second most popular thing” on the survey.
Cockrell noted the proposed ordinance would be modeled after Oklahoma City’s.
60-year-old man charged with lewd molestation
Carol Brimm
A preliminary hearing on 2 counts of lewd molestation of a child under sixteen against Wayne Payne, 60, was reset Friday to Sept. 29, 2006 at 9 a.m. by Judge Wolking. Payne was arrested on Feb. 11, 2006 and posted $40,000 bond.
Oklahoma City police received a complaint in September 2005 that a seven-year-old girl told her mother, teacher, and doctor that Payne allegedly touched her improperly on numerous occasions when she stayed at his residence after school.
The girl said the incidents occurred when Payne’s wife was outside or sleeping
Payne denied all charges, telling officers that the girl had “gone off the deep end” according to court documents.
If convicted, Payne could face up to twenty years in prison.
Carol Brimm
A preliminary hearing on 2 counts of lewd molestation of a child under sixteen against Wayne Payne, 60, was reset Friday to Sept. 29, 2006 at 9 a.m. by Judge Wolking. Payne was arrested on Feb. 11, 2006 and posted $40,000 bond.
Oklahoma City police received a complaint in September 2005 that a seven-year-old girl told her mother, teacher, and doctor that Payne allegedly touched her improperly on numerous occasions when she stayed at his residence after school.
The girl said the incidents occurred when Payne’s wife was outside or sleeping
Payne denied all charges, telling officers that the girl had “gone off the deep end” according to court documents.
If convicted, Payne could face up to twenty years in prison.
Recycling survey approved
Caleb Soptelean
It may only be a matter of time before Mustang has a recycling program.
Council last week directed city staff to conduct a survey on the matter and to work with a local recycling enthusiast to start a volunteer program.
City resident Brian Figgins said it costs $75 to rent a recycling container and $75 for each time someone hauls it off.
City Manager David Cockrell said it would cost approximately $20,000 a year for a curbside recycling program, which would include hiring two part-time employees at $8 an hour.
Figgins noted Yukon’s program has been relying totally on volunteers for 13 years. He recommends Mustang implement a volunteer drop-off service first and then move quickly to a curbside program.
Cockrell said it would cost $2 per month for a curbside program, which would be included in residents’ trash bills.
Council voted unanimously in favor of the survey, which likely would be completed by the end of the year.
Councilman Scott Gibson said volunteers would be needed for four hours on an occasional Saturday to direct placement of recyclables.
Caleb Soptelean
It may only be a matter of time before Mustang has a recycling program.
Council last week directed city staff to conduct a survey on the matter and to work with a local recycling enthusiast to start a volunteer program.
City resident Brian Figgins said it costs $75 to rent a recycling container and $75 for each time someone hauls it off.
City Manager David Cockrell said it would cost approximately $20,000 a year for a curbside recycling program, which would include hiring two part-time employees at $8 an hour.
Figgins noted Yukon’s program has been relying totally on volunteers for 13 years. He recommends Mustang implement a volunteer drop-off service first and then move quickly to a curbside program.
Cockrell said it would cost $2 per month for a curbside program, which would be included in residents’ trash bills.
Council voted unanimously in favor of the survey, which likely would be completed by the end of the year.
Councilman Scott Gibson said volunteers would be needed for four hours on an occasional Saturday to direct placement of recyclables.
City moratorium on park land imposed
Caleb Soptelean
The city last week passed a moratorium on new park land.
“We have twenty-six and a half acres of park land right now” with no playground equipment or other amenities on it, City Manager David Cockrell said.
“We have eight (acres) with some equipment,” he said, noting some of that land needs improvement.
Cockrell presented two options on the issue.
Council voted 7-0 to go with Option B, which will place a moratorium on park land unless city planning staff believes it is needed.
Option A would have implemented the moratorium without the caveat for city staff’s opinion.
City Attorney Jonathan Miller crafted the language, which would apply to pending developments and includes an emergency clause, which means it goes into effect immediately.
Caleb Soptelean
The city last week passed a moratorium on new park land.
“We have twenty-six and a half acres of park land right now” with no playground equipment or other amenities on it, City Manager David Cockrell said.
“We have eight (acres) with some equipment,” he said, noting some of that land needs improvement.
Cockrell presented two options on the issue.
Council voted 7-0 to go with Option B, which will place a moratorium on park land unless city planning staff believes it is needed.
Option A would have implemented the moratorium without the caveat for city staff’s opinion.
City Attorney Jonathan Miller crafted the language, which would apply to pending developments and includes an emergency clause, which means it goes into effect immediately.
Local teen injured in pedestrian-auto accident on Highway 152
Carol Brimm
Fourteen-year-old JD Meyer, of Mustang, was taken by medi-flight to OU Medical Center after being hit by a ½ ton Chevrolet pickup at the intersection of Morgan Road and SH 152 at 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening, according to Mustang police.
“East bound traffic on SH 152 had a green light when Meyer ran south across SH 152, crossing in front of a car in the left hand turn lane and holding his hand out to stop the car in the inside lane. He was looking at the car in the inside lane and didn’t see the truck in the outside lane. He ran into the side of the truck, just in front of the mirror. The mirror struck him and knocked him down,” said Captain Willard James.
Meyer suffered head injuries, fractures of the C-1 and C-2 vertebrae in his neck and is bruised up but should fully recover, according to his mother, Mamie Shannon.
Shannon said Meyer was released from ICU today, but still has blood on his brain that doctors believe will clear on its own. She said he will need a surgery to fuse the vertebrae in his neck and he will have to wear a neck brace for several months.
“He is bruised up but he is conscious,” Shannon said. “He doesn’t remember the accident. He says he walked out of Game Stop and woke up in the hospital.”
Shannon says two women at the scene probably saved Meyer from paralysis by keeping him still at the scene.
Meyer is a member of Chisholm Heights Baptist Church and Shannon said members of the church have come to the hospital and brought food to the house.
“Everyone has been so good to us,” Shannon said.
Meyer, a freshman at Mustang Mid-High, was wearing headphones at the time of the accident and Kim Beasley, 41, of Oklahoma City was the driver of the truck, according to police. No citations were issued, James said.
Shannon said she wants to see crosswalk lights installed at major intersections since so many of our kids are walking to Wal-mart and plans to contact her city councilman to see how this can be achieved.
At press time it was unknown when Meyer will be released from the hospital.
Carol Brimm
Fourteen-year-old JD Meyer, of Mustang, was taken by medi-flight to OU Medical Center after being hit by a ½ ton Chevrolet pickup at the intersection of Morgan Road and SH 152 at 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening, according to Mustang police.
“East bound traffic on SH 152 had a green light when Meyer ran south across SH 152, crossing in front of a car in the left hand turn lane and holding his hand out to stop the car in the inside lane. He was looking at the car in the inside lane and didn’t see the truck in the outside lane. He ran into the side of the truck, just in front of the mirror. The mirror struck him and knocked him down,” said Captain Willard James.
Meyer suffered head injuries, fractures of the C-1 and C-2 vertebrae in his neck and is bruised up but should fully recover, according to his mother, Mamie Shannon.
Shannon said Meyer was released from ICU today, but still has blood on his brain that doctors believe will clear on its own. She said he will need a surgery to fuse the vertebrae in his neck and he will have to wear a neck brace for several months.
“He is bruised up but he is conscious,” Shannon said. “He doesn’t remember the accident. He says he walked out of Game Stop and woke up in the hospital.”
Shannon says two women at the scene probably saved Meyer from paralysis by keeping him still at the scene.
Meyer is a member of Chisholm Heights Baptist Church and Shannon said members of the church have come to the hospital and brought food to the house.
“Everyone has been so good to us,” Shannon said.
Meyer, a freshman at Mustang Mid-High, was wearing headphones at the time of the accident and Kim Beasley, 41, of Oklahoma City was the driver of the truck, according to police. No citations were issued, James said.
Shannon said she wants to see crosswalk lights installed at major intersections since so many of our kids are walking to Wal-mart and plans to contact her city councilman to see how this can be achieved.
At press time it was unknown when Meyer will be released from the hospital.
Miracle baby’s story to air this week
Stacy Barnes
Mustang High School graduate Ashley (Taylor) Ball and husband Shane thought they may never have children so it came as a complete surprise when Ashley went into labor and gave birth to a baby girl Sept. 12, 2005. The couple had just relocated from Mustang to Lake Charles in August, shortly before Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on Aug. 29.
Ball went to the local hospital suffering from what she thought was a bladder infection
While in the hospital the staff performed a pregnancy test and told her that she was approximately two to three weeks pregnant and her sent home with some medication for a bladder infection.
“I went back the next day because the pain was so bad,” Ashley said.
When Ashley’s water broke the doctor and nurses told her she had had an accident.
“The doctor did a check and told me my bladder was falling out and he went to call another doctor,” she said.
Just as the doctor left the room, the baby girl was born.
“I delivered her myself,’ Ashley said. “I started screaming and the doctor came back in and told me I had a miscarriage. Then he left and sent the nurse in to clean up.”
As she was doing so, the nurse noticed that the baby was breathing and called the doctor back in. Since she was so tiny and underdeveloped, Ashley said the staff did not want to try to save her daughter, but a call to another hospital changed their minds.
“They didn’t want to help her, but they called another hospital and they told them to get a wheel that they used to determine how old she was and the other doctors said she was far enough along that they had to try,” Ashley said. “She had been lying between my legs for 30 minutes before they did anything.”
So at 24 ½ weeks gestation, Shayla Rain Ball became the youngest baby to survive at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Gauthier Campus. She was only 14 inches long, but luckily a hefty 2lbs 3oz., which doctors say helped save her life.
Just a few days later, Shayla had to be evacuated due to Hurricane Rita. Discovery Health Channel has been following the story from the beginning and will air the segment on a show entitled “Katrina Babies” Thurs., Aug. 24 at 7 and 10 p.m. (CST) and on Sat., Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. Check your local listings.
Stacy Barnes
Mustang High School graduate Ashley (Taylor) Ball and husband Shane thought they may never have children so it came as a complete surprise when Ashley went into labor and gave birth to a baby girl Sept. 12, 2005. The couple had just relocated from Mustang to Lake Charles in August, shortly before Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on Aug. 29.
Ball went to the local hospital suffering from what she thought was a bladder infection
While in the hospital the staff performed a pregnancy test and told her that she was approximately two to three weeks pregnant and her sent home with some medication for a bladder infection.
“I went back the next day because the pain was so bad,” Ashley said.
When Ashley’s water broke the doctor and nurses told her she had had an accident.
“The doctor did a check and told me my bladder was falling out and he went to call another doctor,” she said.
Just as the doctor left the room, the baby girl was born.
“I delivered her myself,’ Ashley said. “I started screaming and the doctor came back in and told me I had a miscarriage. Then he left and sent the nurse in to clean up.”
As she was doing so, the nurse noticed that the baby was breathing and called the doctor back in. Since she was so tiny and underdeveloped, Ashley said the staff did not want to try to save her daughter, but a call to another hospital changed their minds.
“They didn’t want to help her, but they called another hospital and they told them to get a wheel that they used to determine how old she was and the other doctors said she was far enough along that they had to try,” Ashley said. “She had been lying between my legs for 30 minutes before they did anything.”
So at 24 ½ weeks gestation, Shayla Rain Ball became the youngest baby to survive at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Gauthier Campus. She was only 14 inches long, but luckily a hefty 2lbs 3oz., which doctors say helped save her life.
Just a few days later, Shayla had to be evacuated due to Hurricane Rita. Discovery Health Channel has been following the story from the beginning and will air the segment on a show entitled “Katrina Babies” Thurs., Aug. 24 at 7 and 10 p.m. (CST) and on Sat., Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. Check your local listings.
Police caution: Slow down in school zones
Carol Brimm
Mustang Police Capt. Willard James says motorist need to be conscious that school is back in session to protect the safety of the children. He said motorist need to obey the 25-mile per hour speed limits in school zones and always stop when they see the red flashing lights of a school bus.
“It is unlawful to pass a school bus when it is loading or unloading children, even on SH 152 and Mustang Road. If the lights are flashing, all five lanes must stop until the lights stop flashing. They may then proceed if the roadway is clear,” James said.
James said the fine for speeding in a school zone is $144 and fines of $104 will be assessed for failure to stop for a school bus. School Resources Officers Kevin Simons and Blaine Condreay will be patrolling the high school, mid-high, and middle school campuses and surrounding areas.
Carol Brimm
Mustang Police Capt. Willard James says motorist need to be conscious that school is back in session to protect the safety of the children. He said motorist need to obey the 25-mile per hour speed limits in school zones and always stop when they see the red flashing lights of a school bus.
“It is unlawful to pass a school bus when it is loading or unloading children, even on SH 152 and Mustang Road. If the lights are flashing, all five lanes must stop until the lights stop flashing. They may then proceed if the roadway is clear,” James said.
James said the fine for speeding in a school zone is $144 and fines of $104 will be assessed for failure to stop for a school bus. School Resources Officers Kevin Simons and Blaine Condreay will be patrolling the high school, mid-high, and middle school campuses and surrounding areas.
Happenings @ Town Center
Antiquities pics taken during Western Days
Desiree Webber, Justin Battles and Gloria Shotwell
The Mustang Aquatic Center will be open Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday September 2nd through September 4th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come join us for one last swim this summer. Mark your calendar for April 1st of next year when the Aquatic Center begins taking reservation for pool parties and swimming lesson for our 2007 Season.
If you are looking for a place to have a company picnic or family get together, then you will want to consider one of Mustang’s many parks. Most parks have playgrounds and pavilions. All pavilions are free, however, reservation are required. Contact the Mustang Recreation Center to make reservations.
One may also reserve Town Center meeting rooms and banquet facilities at the Recreation Center Desk. Town Center classrooms are available at no charge to local nonprofits on a first come, first serve basis. For prices on meeting rooms and banquet facilities call 376-3411.
Get healthy and get into shape. Everyone is invited to start walking at the Recreation Center. The Center opens Monday through Friday at 5:00 a.m. There is an air conditioned walking track, cardio and weight equipment, as well as aerobic and fitness classes. Yearly and monthly memberships are available for as low as $12.00 per month.
Check out the After School Program at Mustang Elementary. Children will receive a snack, have time for homework and educational enrichment, as well as enjoy games, crafts and other fun activities. Limited space is available for Mustang Elementary and Mustang Valley students who live within the city limits. Call Dee at 376-3411 for details or to enroll your child.
Have your child or grandchild beautifully photographed during Western Days. Antiquities photography will be at the Mustang Public Library Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9. Antiquities is sponsored by the Friends of the Mustang Library. Babies, children and teens are dressed in old-time clothing and photographed among many old-fashioned props.
For the purchase of $10.00, parents or grandparent will receive a 10 x 13 sepia tone photograph. The ten dollars goes to the Friends of the Library to support programs, materials or equipment for the library. For more information please call Noreta Voyles-Grady at 745-3677.
The annual DECA Club book sale for the Mustang Public Library will be held Saturday, September 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Materials in good condition may be brought to the library beginning Monday, September 18th. The DECA Club is a marketing club with the Mustang High School. Diane Cerny is the faculty advisor. For more information, contact Desiree Webber at 376-2226.
Summer is over and school is underway. The Mustang Public Library would like to thank all of the sponsors who supported the Teen Reading Program. The Mustang Wal-Mart SuperCenter gave a $1,000.00 grant, Oklahoma City Blazers , Southwestern Bell Ballpark, and the Oklahoma Firefighters’ Museum tickets. Mustang Mandarin Restaurant donated several free buffet meals. In addition, the following businesses supported the children’s reading program: Sonic, On The Border Restaurant and Hometown Buffet.
Buzz Bissinger, author of Friday Night Lights, which is about high school football in Texas, has penned a new book entitled 3 Nights in August: Strategy, Heartbreak and Joy Inside the Mind of a Manager. The book is about manager Tony La Russa and focuses on one three-game series in 2003 between the St. Louis Cardinals and their archrivals the Chicago Cubs. It discusses how La Russa plans his strategy, handles the players’ personalities and egos, and how he tries to out-smart the manager on the opposing team.
It is an engaging books that gives the inside workings of baseball. Other books, videos and DVDs on a variety of sport topics, from football to golf, are available at the library. For more information about library services and programs, please call 376-2226.
The Mustang Senior Center announced Audrey Luntsford as the winner of the “Bad Poetry Contest,” which was held last Friday. Ms. Luntsford read her original poem about bumpy Oklahoma roads.
Get ready for the end of the summer with a Hawaiian Luau on Friday, August 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. Wear your tropical clothing and come to have a great time. There will be hula dancing and games.
A representative from Experience Works will be at the center at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, to inform people about their program. And, August 31st is “Bring Your Favorite Photo” day.
For more information about programs and services, please call the Senior Center at 376-1297.
The Mustang Senior Center is planning a trip to the Harrah Casino in Topeka, Kansas. The excursion will take place Thursday and Friday, October 5th and 6th. The cost is $55 double/$75 single and includes motorcoach transportation, motel room for one night, lunch and breakfast plus $10 from the casino. Registration deadline is September 15th.
To view the Community Calendar for a listing of programs and events, check the website at www.cityofmustang.org or tune into channel 20.
Antiquities pics taken during Western Days
Desiree Webber, Justin Battles and Gloria Shotwell
The Mustang Aquatic Center will be open Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday September 2nd through September 4th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come join us for one last swim this summer. Mark your calendar for April 1st of next year when the Aquatic Center begins taking reservation for pool parties and swimming lesson for our 2007 Season.
If you are looking for a place to have a company picnic or family get together, then you will want to consider one of Mustang’s many parks. Most parks have playgrounds and pavilions. All pavilions are free, however, reservation are required. Contact the Mustang Recreation Center to make reservations.
One may also reserve Town Center meeting rooms and banquet facilities at the Recreation Center Desk. Town Center classrooms are available at no charge to local nonprofits on a first come, first serve basis. For prices on meeting rooms and banquet facilities call 376-3411.
Get healthy and get into shape. Everyone is invited to start walking at the Recreation Center. The Center opens Monday through Friday at 5:00 a.m. There is an air conditioned walking track, cardio and weight equipment, as well as aerobic and fitness classes. Yearly and monthly memberships are available for as low as $12.00 per month.
Check out the After School Program at Mustang Elementary. Children will receive a snack, have time for homework and educational enrichment, as well as enjoy games, crafts and other fun activities. Limited space is available for Mustang Elementary and Mustang Valley students who live within the city limits. Call Dee at 376-3411 for details or to enroll your child.
Have your child or grandchild beautifully photographed during Western Days. Antiquities photography will be at the Mustang Public Library Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9. Antiquities is sponsored by the Friends of the Mustang Library. Babies, children and teens are dressed in old-time clothing and photographed among many old-fashioned props.
For the purchase of $10.00, parents or grandparent will receive a 10 x 13 sepia tone photograph. The ten dollars goes to the Friends of the Library to support programs, materials or equipment for the library. For more information please call Noreta Voyles-Grady at 745-3677.
The annual DECA Club book sale for the Mustang Public Library will be held Saturday, September 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Materials in good condition may be brought to the library beginning Monday, September 18th. The DECA Club is a marketing club with the Mustang High School. Diane Cerny is the faculty advisor. For more information, contact Desiree Webber at 376-2226.
Summer is over and school is underway. The Mustang Public Library would like to thank all of the sponsors who supported the Teen Reading Program. The Mustang Wal-Mart SuperCenter gave a $1,000.00 grant, Oklahoma City Blazers , Southwestern Bell Ballpark, and the Oklahoma Firefighters’ Museum tickets. Mustang Mandarin Restaurant donated several free buffet meals. In addition, the following businesses supported the children’s reading program: Sonic, On The Border Restaurant and Hometown Buffet.
Buzz Bissinger, author of Friday Night Lights, which is about high school football in Texas, has penned a new book entitled 3 Nights in August: Strategy, Heartbreak and Joy Inside the Mind of a Manager. The book is about manager Tony La Russa and focuses on one three-game series in 2003 between the St. Louis Cardinals and their archrivals the Chicago Cubs. It discusses how La Russa plans his strategy, handles the players’ personalities and egos, and how he tries to out-smart the manager on the opposing team.
It is an engaging books that gives the inside workings of baseball. Other books, videos and DVDs on a variety of sport topics, from football to golf, are available at the library. For more information about library services and programs, please call 376-2226.
The Mustang Senior Center announced Audrey Luntsford as the winner of the “Bad Poetry Contest,” which was held last Friday. Ms. Luntsford read her original poem about bumpy Oklahoma roads.
Get ready for the end of the summer with a Hawaiian Luau on Friday, August 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. Wear your tropical clothing and come to have a great time. There will be hula dancing and games.
A representative from Experience Works will be at the center at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, to inform people about their program. And, August 31st is “Bring Your Favorite Photo” day.
For more information about programs and services, please call the Senior Center at 376-1297.
The Mustang Senior Center is planning a trip to the Harrah Casino in Topeka, Kansas. The excursion will take place Thursday and Friday, October 5th and 6th. The cost is $55 double/$75 single and includes motorcoach transportation, motel room for one night, lunch and breakfast plus $10 from the casino. Registration deadline is September 15th.
To view the Community Calendar for a listing of programs and events, check the website at www.cityofmustang.org or tune into channel 20.
News Briefs
Caleb Soptelean
Police remind Mustang youth about curfew law
For Mustang youth who may not know, the city has a decades old curfew law.
The law applies to those under age 18, and as such it is known as a “status offense,” said Mustang Police Capt. Willard James.
The law says that minors cannot be out from midnight to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 6 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
A youth arrested for a first-time offense will be taken to the police station and a call will be placed to his/her parents, who must pick up the child.
Subsequent arrests will result in a $49 fine and a court date with a judge.
Mustang Police made 26 such status arrests in 2005, and have made 16 through Aug. 17 of this year. Ten of this year’s 16 offenses were committed during the months of June, July and August, James said.
Valid excuses for children being out during curfew hours include times when they are accompanied by a parent/legal guardian or an adult authorized by such, attending an official school, religious or other recreation activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the city or a civic organization. James noted children must return home from these activities without any detour or stop.
He said the law has been on the books since at least 1977. A call to the city clerk’s office for the exact date was not returned.
Water trust may be dissolved
Council last week appointed two members to a trust that likely will be dissolved soon.
Councilmen Len Scott and Joe Conner were appointed to the Central Oklahoma Municipal Water Trust by a vote of 6-1 with Scott dissenting.
The trust was organized to obtain water for Mustang, Yukon, Piedmont and Chickasha from the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer in southeast Oklahoma.
Those efforts have been unsuccessful, however, and City Manager David Cockrell said papers have been drawn up to dissolve the trust.
None of the Canadian County communities involved are currently paying into the trust, although the trust does have assets, Cockrell said.
“Until such time as the trust no longer exists, we must appoint trustees,” he said.
Former councilwoman Wendy Wilkerson has been a trustee, and Cockrell has been an alternate.
Highway 152 completion set for late October
Construction of a new section of Highway 152 between Mustang and Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers International Airport should be complete by late October.
Oklahoma Department of Transportation spokesman Steve Wedel said the 2.3-mile stretch is on target and on budget.
The project is slated to cost $5.575 million, and there have been no cost overruns so far.
Oklahoma City contractor Haskell Lemon is doing the work, which will use a new kind of asphalt.
“Stone matrix” asphalt uses larger stones, which enables water to run off faster, Wedel said.
The new highway will provide a faster commute for Mustang residents and provide a better line of sight for drivers. The new road will eliminate some curves, including a rather sharp one near Council Road.
Wedel said stone matrix asphalt has been used in various places on Interstate 240 with positive results. “It’s performed very well,” he said.
Caleb Soptelean
Police remind Mustang youth about curfew law
For Mustang youth who may not know, the city has a decades old curfew law.
The law applies to those under age 18, and as such it is known as a “status offense,” said Mustang Police Capt. Willard James.
The law says that minors cannot be out from midnight to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 6 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
A youth arrested for a first-time offense will be taken to the police station and a call will be placed to his/her parents, who must pick up the child.
Subsequent arrests will result in a $49 fine and a court date with a judge.
Mustang Police made 26 such status arrests in 2005, and have made 16 through Aug. 17 of this year. Ten of this year’s 16 offenses were committed during the months of June, July and August, James said.
Valid excuses for children being out during curfew hours include times when they are accompanied by a parent/legal guardian or an adult authorized by such, attending an official school, religious or other recreation activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the city or a civic organization. James noted children must return home from these activities without any detour or stop.
He said the law has been on the books since at least 1977. A call to the city clerk’s office for the exact date was not returned.
Water trust may be dissolved
Council last week appointed two members to a trust that likely will be dissolved soon.
Councilmen Len Scott and Joe Conner were appointed to the Central Oklahoma Municipal Water Trust by a vote of 6-1 with Scott dissenting.
The trust was organized to obtain water for Mustang, Yukon, Piedmont and Chickasha from the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer in southeast Oklahoma.
Those efforts have been unsuccessful, however, and City Manager David Cockrell said papers have been drawn up to dissolve the trust.
None of the Canadian County communities involved are currently paying into the trust, although the trust does have assets, Cockrell said.
“Until such time as the trust no longer exists, we must appoint trustees,” he said.
Former councilwoman Wendy Wilkerson has been a trustee, and Cockrell has been an alternate.
Highway 152 completion set for late October
Construction of a new section of Highway 152 between Mustang and Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers International Airport should be complete by late October.
Oklahoma Department of Transportation spokesman Steve Wedel said the 2.3-mile stretch is on target and on budget.
The project is slated to cost $5.575 million, and there have been no cost overruns so far.
Oklahoma City contractor Haskell Lemon is doing the work, which will use a new kind of asphalt.
“Stone matrix” asphalt uses larger stones, which enables water to run off faster, Wedel said.
The new highway will provide a faster commute for Mustang residents and provide a better line of sight for drivers. The new road will eliminate some curves, including a rather sharp one near Council Road.
Wedel said stone matrix asphalt has been used in various places on Interstate 240 with positive results. “It’s performed very well,” he said.
Hearing delayed for burglary suspect
Carol Brimm
Judge John Wolking continued the case Friday against Ricky Ray Record, 45, of Mustang on charges of 2nd degree burglary and concealing stolen property for the Oct. 28 burglary of a business located at 308 E SH 152 in Mustang. Wolking continued the case until Sept. 8 to allow Record time to obtain an attorney.
According to Mustang police, Bobby and Kathleen Bennett, owners of Bennett Trucking, filed a complaint on Oct. 31, 2005 alleging that Record, who did odd jobs for them, broke into their business on Oct. 27 or 28th and took impact wrenches, an air grinder, a saw, hi-lo jack, television/VCR and various hand tools. According to court documents, Mrs. Bennett confronted Record at the site after a neighbor called to advise her that a black Chevy Blazer was backed up to the east door of their business. Record allegedly told Mrs. Bennett that he was there at her husband’s request, however Mr. Bennett was out of town so Mrs. Bennett told Record to leave. She advised police that she was unaware of the missing items at that time.
On Nov. 20, 2005, Mr. Bennett told police that he recovered two ½ inch impact wrenches, taken in the burglary, from inside the black Chevy Blazer owned by Record’s girlfriend. Bennett said markings on the items verified his ownership.
An arrest warrant was issued by the District Attorney’s office and served by the Canadian County Sheriff's officers on June 30, 2006. If convicted, Records could receive 7 to 20 years for the burglary charge and up to 5 years or a $500 fine or both for the charge of concealing stolen property.
Carol Brimm
Judge John Wolking continued the case Friday against Ricky Ray Record, 45, of Mustang on charges of 2nd degree burglary and concealing stolen property for the Oct. 28 burglary of a business located at 308 E SH 152 in Mustang. Wolking continued the case until Sept. 8 to allow Record time to obtain an attorney.
According to Mustang police, Bobby and Kathleen Bennett, owners of Bennett Trucking, filed a complaint on Oct. 31, 2005 alleging that Record, who did odd jobs for them, broke into their business on Oct. 27 or 28th and took impact wrenches, an air grinder, a saw, hi-lo jack, television/VCR and various hand tools. According to court documents, Mrs. Bennett confronted Record at the site after a neighbor called to advise her that a black Chevy Blazer was backed up to the east door of their business. Record allegedly told Mrs. Bennett that he was there at her husband’s request, however Mr. Bennett was out of town so Mrs. Bennett told Record to leave. She advised police that she was unaware of the missing items at that time.
On Nov. 20, 2005, Mr. Bennett told police that he recovered two ½ inch impact wrenches, taken in the burglary, from inside the black Chevy Blazer owned by Record’s girlfriend. Bennett said markings on the items verified his ownership.
An arrest warrant was issued by the District Attorney’s office and served by the Canadian County Sheriff's officers on June 30, 2006. If convicted, Records could receive 7 to 20 years for the burglary charge and up to 5 years or a $500 fine or both for the charge of concealing stolen property.
Where are they now?
Local Olympian writes autobiography
Carol Brimm
When Shane Hamman began lifting weights during his junior year at Mustang High School he had no idea how far his past time would take him or the impact it would have on his life. Hamman retired from competition last year and holds the world record in power lifting, is a two time U.S. Olympian, holds the record for winning the most consecutive weight lifting National Championships and is the “strongest guy on this continent”, which he says is “kind of a cool thing”.
Hamman says although he didn’t grow up on a farm, he did grow up working on one. He credits that experience with starting him on his weight lifting career.
“I grew up picking watermelons, cantaloupes and pumpkins and working in my dad’s fruit stand at the farmers market. It taught me not to be afraid of hard work. That was a big start, picking all those melons and pumpkins. I was really strong and when you’re good at something you want to pursue it and see how far you can go,” he said.
Hamman began power lifting when he was 18, spending time working out at the gym during his junior and senior years of high school. He entered his first competition in 1991, a year after graduating from MHS, and broke all teenage records. He says he knew then that he had to get serious after that.
In 1996 he watched the Olympics and Olympic weight lifting seemed like an opportunity to make something happen, so he switched from power lifting to weight lifting. He worked his way through the system, winning 9 National Championships in a row from 1997 to 2005. He made the U.S. Olympic team in 2000 and again in 2004. Although he didn’t win any medals in the Olympics, he did place 10th in Sydney, Australia in 2000 and 7th in Athens, Greece in 2004. That was the first time America had placed in the top 10, Hamman says, because weight lifting is the national sport in eastern European block countries and they begin training at a very young age.
Hamman has lifted 435 pounds in Snatch, 523 pounds in Clean and Jerk, and earned the world record in power lifting in 1996 for lifting 1,008 pounds in Squat competition. Since his retirement from competition last year, Hamman travels around the country speaking at high schools and middle schools about character education for a non-profit organization called Rachel’s Challenge.
The organization was founded by the father of Rachel Scott, the first person killed in the shooting at Columbine High School. Hamman worked with Mr. Scott to develop the program and was it’s national spokesman in 2001. He says the program focuses on teaching kids about kindness and compassion and the need to treat people right.
“We are trying to prevent Columbine from happening again,” Hamman said. “The boys from Columbine were picked on and made fun of. If you accept everyone and don’t bully, there is no reason for that to ever happen again. It’s all about small acts of kindness.”
Hamman says Mustang Superintendent Karl Springer has asked him to speak at Mustang schools this year and he is trying to work at least the high school into his schedule this year.
“I’m happy to have a job where I can make a difference in this world,” Hamman said. “Lifting let’s me grab the kids attention and keep it throughout the program. You never know where you’re going to end up after high school; you just have to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way. You never know what you can do till you try.”
Hamman certainly never expected to travel the world and represent the U.S. in the Olympics when he graduated from MHS, and he certainly never expected to be writing a book about his life, but that is exactly what he is doing now. He signed a contract with Tate Publishing on Tuesday to publish his as yet untitled autobiography. It will cover his life to this point, he says.
Hamman, who is single and still lives in Mustang, says he was so focused on weight lifting before that he never took the time to find the right girl, and now he is ready to settle down and raise a family in his hometown. His parents, Joe and Carol Hamman, and two brothers, Lonnie and Jason and their families all live in Mustang as well.
“This is where I’m from, my hometown,” Hamman said. “Even when I lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 7 years, it was a beautiful place, but Mustang is where my roots are. I’ve seen lots of big cities in my travels and it’s nice to be from Mustang, a place that’s laid back with no traffic jams.
Local Olympian writes autobiography
Carol Brimm
When Shane Hamman began lifting weights during his junior year at Mustang High School he had no idea how far his past time would take him or the impact it would have on his life. Hamman retired from competition last year and holds the world record in power lifting, is a two time U.S. Olympian, holds the record for winning the most consecutive weight lifting National Championships and is the “strongest guy on this continent”, which he says is “kind of a cool thing”.
Hamman says although he didn’t grow up on a farm, he did grow up working on one. He credits that experience with starting him on his weight lifting career.
“I grew up picking watermelons, cantaloupes and pumpkins and working in my dad’s fruit stand at the farmers market. It taught me not to be afraid of hard work. That was a big start, picking all those melons and pumpkins. I was really strong and when you’re good at something you want to pursue it and see how far you can go,” he said.
Hamman began power lifting when he was 18, spending time working out at the gym during his junior and senior years of high school. He entered his first competition in 1991, a year after graduating from MHS, and broke all teenage records. He says he knew then that he had to get serious after that.
In 1996 he watched the Olympics and Olympic weight lifting seemed like an opportunity to make something happen, so he switched from power lifting to weight lifting. He worked his way through the system, winning 9 National Championships in a row from 1997 to 2005. He made the U.S. Olympic team in 2000 and again in 2004. Although he didn’t win any medals in the Olympics, he did place 10th in Sydney, Australia in 2000 and 7th in Athens, Greece in 2004. That was the first time America had placed in the top 10, Hamman says, because weight lifting is the national sport in eastern European block countries and they begin training at a very young age.
Hamman has lifted 435 pounds in Snatch, 523 pounds in Clean and Jerk, and earned the world record in power lifting in 1996 for lifting 1,008 pounds in Squat competition. Since his retirement from competition last year, Hamman travels around the country speaking at high schools and middle schools about character education for a non-profit organization called Rachel’s Challenge.
The organization was founded by the father of Rachel Scott, the first person killed in the shooting at Columbine High School. Hamman worked with Mr. Scott to develop the program and was it’s national spokesman in 2001. He says the program focuses on teaching kids about kindness and compassion and the need to treat people right.
“We are trying to prevent Columbine from happening again,” Hamman said. “The boys from Columbine were picked on and made fun of. If you accept everyone and don’t bully, there is no reason for that to ever happen again. It’s all about small acts of kindness.”
Hamman says Mustang Superintendent Karl Springer has asked him to speak at Mustang schools this year and he is trying to work at least the high school into his schedule this year.
“I’m happy to have a job where I can make a difference in this world,” Hamman said. “Lifting let’s me grab the kids attention and keep it throughout the program. You never know where you’re going to end up after high school; you just have to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way. You never know what you can do till you try.”
Hamman certainly never expected to travel the world and represent the U.S. in the Olympics when he graduated from MHS, and he certainly never expected to be writing a book about his life, but that is exactly what he is doing now. He signed a contract with Tate Publishing on Tuesday to publish his as yet untitled autobiography. It will cover his life to this point, he says.
Hamman, who is single and still lives in Mustang, says he was so focused on weight lifting before that he never took the time to find the right girl, and now he is ready to settle down and raise a family in his hometown. His parents, Joe and Carol Hamman, and two brothers, Lonnie and Jason and their families all live in Mustang as well.
“This is where I’m from, my hometown,” Hamman said. “Even when I lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 7 years, it was a beautiful place, but Mustang is where my roots are. I’ve seen lots of big cities in my travels and it’s nice to be from Mustang, a place that’s laid back with no traffic jams.
Bus safety begins at home
Keeping kids safe takes parents, students and motorists all paying attention and following the rules all the time.
Stacy Barnes
The first full week of school is underway for the Mustang Public Schools and with many of the more than 7500 students using the busses for transport each day, motorists need to remember that it is against the law to pass a bus when its red lights are flashing. When drivers see the yellow flashing lights, they should start to slow and be prepared to stop for the red lights.
There are also several safety rules students must to heed in order to ensure that they make it to their destination without incident. The following bus rules are courtesy of the Mustang Public Schools, who encourage each parent to go over the rules of safety with their child. It will make the bus riding experience more enjoyable for everyone:
- Please be to the stop at least 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. If the students are running late, they do not pay attention to traffic around them.
- If a child needs to ride another bus or needs to get off at a different stop, they must have a note signed by the parent. They must take that note to the principal’s office in the morning to be signed by a principal. Students are not allowed to ride with out giving this signed note to the bus driver.
- Students should stay off the road until the bus comes to a complete stop before boarding.
- The student must walk 10 feet in front of the bus to insure that the driver is able to see the child.
- Students should not cross the street until the driver is sure that it is safe and motions them across. Students should not cross the street behind the bus.
- Students must remain seated on the bus at all times. They should not get out of their seats to exit the bus until the bus comes to a complete stop.
- Students should not put anything out of the bus windows. If this becomes a problem they will be asked to put up their window.
- No animals or reptiles are allowed on the buses.
- Food or drinks are not allowed on the bus.
- Children are not allowed to listen to music on any device unless that device has earphones and no one else can hear the music.
- The use of tobacco is prohibited.
- Drivers will assign seats for the students to sit in each day.
- Students should observe the same conduct on the bus that they do in the classroom.
- The noise level must be low enough for the bus driver to hear emergency vehicles.
If your child repeatedly breaks the bus rules, they will be given a bus conduct report. This report will be given to the principal and the principal will talk with your student about his behavior.
Safety is our number one concern. We want to bring each child to and from school each day without incident.
It is required by law to have an emergency evacuation drill for each bus. We will have our 1st drill on August 30, 2006. Your child might be a little late in getting home on that day.
Keeping kids safe takes parents, students and motorists all paying attention and following the rules all the time.
Stacy Barnes
The first full week of school is underway for the Mustang Public Schools and with many of the more than 7500 students using the busses for transport each day, motorists need to remember that it is against the law to pass a bus when its red lights are flashing. When drivers see the yellow flashing lights, they should start to slow and be prepared to stop for the red lights.
There are also several safety rules students must to heed in order to ensure that they make it to their destination without incident. The following bus rules are courtesy of the Mustang Public Schools, who encourage each parent to go over the rules of safety with their child. It will make the bus riding experience more enjoyable for everyone:
- Please be to the stop at least 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. If the students are running late, they do not pay attention to traffic around them.
- If a child needs to ride another bus or needs to get off at a different stop, they must have a note signed by the parent. They must take that note to the principal’s office in the morning to be signed by a principal. Students are not allowed to ride with out giving this signed note to the bus driver.
- Students should stay off the road until the bus comes to a complete stop before boarding.
- The student must walk 10 feet in front of the bus to insure that the driver is able to see the child.
- Students should not cross the street until the driver is sure that it is safe and motions them across. Students should not cross the street behind the bus.
- Students must remain seated on the bus at all times. They should not get out of their seats to exit the bus until the bus comes to a complete stop.
- Students should not put anything out of the bus windows. If this becomes a problem they will be asked to put up their window.
- No animals or reptiles are allowed on the buses.
- Food or drinks are not allowed on the bus.
- Children are not allowed to listen to music on any device unless that device has earphones and no one else can hear the music.
- The use of tobacco is prohibited.
- Drivers will assign seats for the students to sit in each day.
- Students should observe the same conduct on the bus that they do in the classroom.
- The noise level must be low enough for the bus driver to hear emergency vehicles.
If your child repeatedly breaks the bus rules, they will be given a bus conduct report. This report will be given to the principal and the principal will talk with your student about his behavior.
Safety is our number one concern. We want to bring each child to and from school each day without incident.
It is required by law to have an emergency evacuation drill for each bus. We will have our 1st drill on August 30, 2006. Your child might be a little late in getting home on that day.
Sports
Turf Time: Broncos outscored at Jenks
Caleb Soptelean
Although the Broncos’ gridiron squad was outscored four touchdowns to one by Jenks at last week’s scrimmage, Coach Ty Prestidge was “real pleased.”
“The guys are getting used to game speed,” he said, noting only two starters return on each side of the ball.
“The speed of the game is a lot quicker than they’ve been used to,” Prestidge said.
He noted that Friday’s game was “much faster than normal game speed,” a compliment to Jenks, who Prestidge believes is one of the top two teams in the state along with Muskogee.
“As the scrimmage went along, we began to get used to it,” he said of the game’s pace. “Their front is really big and quick.”
Mustang’s lone score came on a 10-yard pass from sophomore Kyle Webster to sophomore Tyler Conley.
The team’s only injury thus far is a stress fracture to junior wide receiver/cornerback Stephen Barnes.
On Thursday the Broncos host the annual Pepsi Pigskin Preview.
“We’ll be looking to get our tempo and no-huddle down,” Prestidge said.
Mustang’s varsity will play at 4 p.m. and rotate on offense with Edmond Santa Fe against the defenses of Del City and Bishop McGuinness. After a half hour, Mustang will switch to defense.
The scrimmage will “look like a circus,” Prestidge said.
The junior varsity will start playing at 5 p.m.
The varsity will return to action in a game-like scrimmage with Edmond Memorial at 6 p.m.
The Broncos’ first regular season game is Friday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Yukon.
Turf Time: Broncos outscored at Jenks
Caleb Soptelean
Although the Broncos’ gridiron squad was outscored four touchdowns to one by Jenks at last week’s scrimmage, Coach Ty Prestidge was “real pleased.”
“The guys are getting used to game speed,” he said, noting only two starters return on each side of the ball.
“The speed of the game is a lot quicker than they’ve been used to,” Prestidge said.
He noted that Friday’s game was “much faster than normal game speed,” a compliment to Jenks, who Prestidge believes is one of the top two teams in the state along with Muskogee.
“As the scrimmage went along, we began to get used to it,” he said of the game’s pace. “Their front is really big and quick.”
Mustang’s lone score came on a 10-yard pass from sophomore Kyle Webster to sophomore Tyler Conley.
The team’s only injury thus far is a stress fracture to junior wide receiver/cornerback Stephen Barnes.
On Thursday the Broncos host the annual Pepsi Pigskin Preview.
“We’ll be looking to get our tempo and no-huddle down,” Prestidge said.
Mustang’s varsity will play at 4 p.m. and rotate on offense with Edmond Santa Fe against the defenses of Del City and Bishop McGuinness. After a half hour, Mustang will switch to defense.
The scrimmage will “look like a circus,” Prestidge said.
The junior varsity will start playing at 5 p.m.
The varsity will return to action in a game-like scrimmage with Edmond Memorial at 6 p.m.
The Broncos’ first regular season game is Friday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Yukon.
Sports
Mustang softballers begin season 4-3
Caleb Soptelean
Mustang got on the board early but couldn’t hold on against the Westmoore Jaguars in a 5-1 loss on Thursday.
The Broncos scored a run in the top of the first inning and the hosts tied it up with a run in the bottom of the third.
The bottom dropped out for the Broncos in the fifth inning, however, when Westmoore plated four runs.
Catcher Julie Laughlin picked off a runner at third base in the first inning and centerfielder Autumn Foley threw out a runner at home plate in the third to avert two scoring threats.
Ashley Paxton started and took the loss.
Mustang followed up with four wins and two losses at a Broken Arrow tournament over the weekend.
Coach Jerry Long was relatively pleased with his team’s 4-3 start. The team’s losses came against Top 10 5A and 6A teams, he said.
“We’re playing pretty good ball and improving daily.”
The Broncos defeated Tahlequah 7-0, Tulsa Union 2-1, Western Heights 6-2, Sapulpa 10-0 and lost to Skiatook 4-1 and Broken Arrow 3-0.
Picking up wins were Julie Brunk, Ashley Paxton (2) and Jordan Noblitt. Taking losses were Noblitt and Foley.
Foley had a fine tournament offensively by smacking three hits against Skiatook, two against Tulsa Union and two against Western Heights. These included a triple and two doubles.
Heather McKinney, Kylee Rounsaville and Christina Wilson each had two hits against Tahlequah, while McKinney added two against Tulsa Union.
Catcher Julie Laughlin and shortstop Tori Joyner both went 3-3 against Sapulpa, while Rounsaville and Kelsey Newby each had two hits in the game.
Mustang managed only two hits against Broken Arrow.
MHS played Putnam City North on Monday and will host the Mustang Tournament of Champions on Friday and Saturday at Wildhorse Park.
Next week, the Broncos play at Putnam City West on Monday and host Choctaw on Tuesday.
Games with Edmond North and Edmond Santa Fe set for Aug. 14-15 were rained out. The game with Edmond North has been rescheduled for Sept. 20 at home.
Mustang softballers begin season 4-3
Caleb Soptelean
Mustang got on the board early but couldn’t hold on against the Westmoore Jaguars in a 5-1 loss on Thursday.
The Broncos scored a run in the top of the first inning and the hosts tied it up with a run in the bottom of the third.
The bottom dropped out for the Broncos in the fifth inning, however, when Westmoore plated four runs.
Catcher Julie Laughlin picked off a runner at third base in the first inning and centerfielder Autumn Foley threw out a runner at home plate in the third to avert two scoring threats.
Ashley Paxton started and took the loss.
Mustang followed up with four wins and two losses at a Broken Arrow tournament over the weekend.
Coach Jerry Long was relatively pleased with his team’s 4-3 start. The team’s losses came against Top 10 5A and 6A teams, he said.
“We’re playing pretty good ball and improving daily.”
The Broncos defeated Tahlequah 7-0, Tulsa Union 2-1, Western Heights 6-2, Sapulpa 10-0 and lost to Skiatook 4-1 and Broken Arrow 3-0.
Picking up wins were Julie Brunk, Ashley Paxton (2) and Jordan Noblitt. Taking losses were Noblitt and Foley.
Foley had a fine tournament offensively by smacking three hits against Skiatook, two against Tulsa Union and two against Western Heights. These included a triple and two doubles.
Heather McKinney, Kylee Rounsaville and Christina Wilson each had two hits against Tahlequah, while McKinney added two against Tulsa Union.
Catcher Julie Laughlin and shortstop Tori Joyner both went 3-3 against Sapulpa, while Rounsaville and Kelsey Newby each had two hits in the game.
Mustang managed only two hits against Broken Arrow.
MHS played Putnam City North on Monday and will host the Mustang Tournament of Champions on Friday and Saturday at Wildhorse Park.
Next week, the Broncos play at Putnam City West on Monday and host Choctaw on Tuesday.
Games with Edmond North and Edmond Santa Fe set for Aug. 14-15 were rained out. The game with Edmond North has been rescheduled for Sept. 20 at home.
Sports
Fundraiser to showcase new football field
Caleb Soptelean
The Mustang Public School Foundation is sponsoring a fundraiser at Bronco Field on Friday at 7 p.m.
Eight pee-wee teams will be playing on the new artificial turf in an event that will help showcase the new field.
The entry fee is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Children under five get in free.
The high school band and cheerleaders will perform, said Mustang Public School Foundation President Mason Sommer.
The Foundation will recognize district teachers who shared in some $11,000 of classroom funds recently distributed by the Foundation.
The event is scheduled to go until 9:30 p.m.
Fundraiser to showcase new football field
Caleb Soptelean
The Mustang Public School Foundation is sponsoring a fundraiser at Bronco Field on Friday at 7 p.m.
Eight pee-wee teams will be playing on the new artificial turf in an event that will help showcase the new field.
The entry fee is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Children under five get in free.
The high school band and cheerleaders will perform, said Mustang Public School Foundation President Mason Sommer.
The Foundation will recognize district teachers who shared in some $11,000 of classroom funds recently distributed by the Foundation.
The event is scheduled to go until 9:30 p.m.
Sports
MHS volleyballers open season this week
Caleb Soptelean
The Mustang girls volleyball team played in two scrimmages last week with mixed success.
The Broncos split with Putnam City at Norman North on Tuesday, 1-1.
On Thursday, Mustang lost two matches to Putnam City North.
“We just need to work on communicating on the court,” Coach Ivy Riggs said.
The Broncos are also working on their service percentage.
Riggs was fairly confident heading into Tuesday’s first regular season game with Del City. “I think we’re in pretty good shape. We’ll just wait and see.”
MHS hosts Mount Saint Mary’s on Thursday before traveling to the Tulsa Memorial Invitational on Saturday.
Next week, Mustang will host a triangular on Monday with Putnam City and Choctaw.
On Tuesday, they will travel to Edmond North.
MHS volleyballers open season this week
Caleb Soptelean
The Mustang girls volleyball team played in two scrimmages last week with mixed success.
The Broncos split with Putnam City at Norman North on Tuesday, 1-1.
On Thursday, Mustang lost two matches to Putnam City North.
“We just need to work on communicating on the court,” Coach Ivy Riggs said.
The Broncos are also working on their service percentage.
Riggs was fairly confident heading into Tuesday’s first regular season game with Del City. “I think we’re in pretty good shape. We’ll just wait and see.”
MHS hosts Mount Saint Mary’s on Thursday before traveling to the Tulsa Memorial Invitational on Saturday.
Next week, Mustang will host a triangular on Monday with Putnam City and Choctaw.
On Tuesday, they will travel to Edmond North.
Lee allegedly kicks in door, court date set on burglary
Carol Brimm
John Michael Lee of Yukon will appear before Judge John Wolking on Sept. 8 on charges of first degree burglary.
On Feb. 10, Lee, 28, allegedly kicked in the front door at the Mustang residence of ex-girlfriend Amanda Faith Lee. Mustang Police responded to the incident in the 1100 block of W. Griggs Way.
He also is charged with taking 23 items and destroying five others that did not belong to him, according to court documents.
Ms. Lee alleged that her ex-boyfriend prevented her from calling the police by taking the phone away from her.
If convicted, Lee could receive seven to 20 years in the state penitentiary.
Carol Brimm
John Michael Lee of Yukon will appear before Judge John Wolking on Sept. 8 on charges of first degree burglary.
On Feb. 10, Lee, 28, allegedly kicked in the front door at the Mustang residence of ex-girlfriend Amanda Faith Lee. Mustang Police responded to the incident in the 1100 block of W. Griggs Way.
He also is charged with taking 23 items and destroying five others that did not belong to him, according to court documents.
Ms. Lee alleged that her ex-boyfriend prevented her from calling the police by taking the phone away from her.
If convicted, Lee could receive seven to 20 years in the state penitentiary.
Business
New store caters to those who 'Luv 2 Shoppe'
Stacy Barnes
Luv 2 Shoppe is a shopper’s haven. Packed with goodies from wall to wall, the shop has something to offer customers of all ages. For the youngest, owner Amber Stewart stocks a selection of baby items, many of which are handmade. The OU and OSU onesies and matching baby blankets have been popular with customers, she said.
For the kids Stewart has take-along chalkboards that roll up and is expecting to have school merchandise by next month. Stewart says she plans to carry specialty items for Mustang, Yukon and Piedmont.
Teenage girls will ‘love to shop’ in the new store, which boasts a variety of stylish jeans by Boom Boom and tops by Esprit and Scully for sizes 0 to 15. Ladies of all ages will enjoy the skin care, purses and home décor items available throughout the store. Unique candles and cards are on hand as well. Stewart says she wants to make her customers happy and will work with them to get in items they want even special ordering furniture pieces and home decor from select vendors if necessary.
At Luv 2 Shoppe there is even something for your four-legged friends. Fou Fou Dogs is the brand stars like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears put on their pampered canines. Stewart carries their collars and “bling” so you can dress your dog like the stars. She just went to market last week and says she is excited about some of the new lines she will be getting from Scully and other name brand vendors. She said she expects “really cute” leather jackets to be delivered in the coming months as the weather begins to cool.
An avid shopper, Stewart recently completed her master’s degree in criminal justice, but says she wanted to start her own business. The Yukon High School graduate is now a Mustang resident and says it just made sense to open the business close to home. She is hoping the store will fill a niche in the area.
The store opened August 1 and Stewart has planned a grand opening event for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25 and 26. On Saturday, 98.9 KYIS FM will be on hand from 1-3 p.m. in the parking lot along with a moon bounce, hot dog vendor, sno cones, and popcorn.
Sales and will be offered throughout the store in celebration of the grand opening both days.
Luv 2 Shoppe is located in the Mustang Creek Plaza at 845 S. Mustang Road. Store hours are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For questions or more information, call 265-2700.
New store caters to those who 'Luv 2 Shoppe'
Stacy Barnes
Luv 2 Shoppe is a shopper’s haven. Packed with goodies from wall to wall, the shop has something to offer customers of all ages. For the youngest, owner Amber Stewart stocks a selection of baby items, many of which are handmade. The OU and OSU onesies and matching baby blankets have been popular with customers, she said.
For the kids Stewart has take-along chalkboards that roll up and is expecting to have school merchandise by next month. Stewart says she plans to carry specialty items for Mustang, Yukon and Piedmont.
Teenage girls will ‘love to shop’ in the new store, which boasts a variety of stylish jeans by Boom Boom and tops by Esprit and Scully for sizes 0 to 15. Ladies of all ages will enjoy the skin care, purses and home décor items available throughout the store. Unique candles and cards are on hand as well. Stewart says she wants to make her customers happy and will work with them to get in items they want even special ordering furniture pieces and home decor from select vendors if necessary.
At Luv 2 Shoppe there is even something for your four-legged friends. Fou Fou Dogs is the brand stars like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears put on their pampered canines. Stewart carries their collars and “bling” so you can dress your dog like the stars. She just went to market last week and says she is excited about some of the new lines she will be getting from Scully and other name brand vendors. She said she expects “really cute” leather jackets to be delivered in the coming months as the weather begins to cool.
An avid shopper, Stewart recently completed her master’s degree in criminal justice, but says she wanted to start her own business. The Yukon High School graduate is now a Mustang resident and says it just made sense to open the business close to home. She is hoping the store will fill a niche in the area.
The store opened August 1 and Stewart has planned a grand opening event for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25 and 26. On Saturday, 98.9 KYIS FM will be on hand from 1-3 p.m. in the parking lot along with a moon bounce, hot dog vendor, sno cones, and popcorn.
Sales and will be offered throughout the store in celebration of the grand opening both days.
Luv 2 Shoppe is located in the Mustang Creek Plaza at 845 S. Mustang Road. Store hours are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For questions or more information, call 265-2700.
Business
Public welcome at new bar & grill on country club golf course
Carol Brimm
The Mulligan Sports Bar and Grill, located at Westbury Country Club offers families a wholesome atmosphere of fun and entertainment along with great food at reasonable prices.
Co-owner Nancy Nichols says she and her husband, Bart, felt Mustang needed a place families could come to play pool or darts and enjoy great food without the rowdy atmosphere sometimes found in other sports bar and grills.
She says sports fans will appreciate the 13 television screens as well.
"It cranks up about 9 or 10 p.m., but we aren't a nightclub," Nichols said. "This is a good place to bring your family."
Although the restaurant is located on the golf course at Westbury Country Club, it is not reserved for members only. It is open to the public and Nichols encourages everyone to come and sample the wares of their highly experienced head chef, Marvin Reeves.
His specialties are steak, smoked brisket and turkey. He says he uses a special seasoning that makes every New York Strip, Flame Grilled Rib Eye, and Sirloin a mouth watering temptation.
The menu also features Fries, Beer Batter Onion Rings, Mashed potatoes, Steamed veggies, Fried okra, Chocolate Seduction Cake, Cheesecake, and Sizzler Apple Pie, in addition to an array of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and local favorites.
Nichols says she has several years experience in restaurants and will not serve a customer anything she wouldn't eat herself.
"It has to be perfect before it leaves that window," she said.
Reeves says the food, atmosphere and service are all excellent.
"This is a good place to relax. We don't get a rowdy crowd here," Reeves said.
The Mulligan is open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 pm. with domestic draws only $1.50 each.
On Tuesday nights, frozen margaritas are $1 and Wed. features half off well drinks. Thursdays are Karaoke night from 7 pm. to 11 p.m. and buckets of domestic beer are on special for only $10 a bucket and Saturday ladies get free draws throughout August.
The Mulligan Sports Bar and Grill will celebrate their grand opening on Friday and Saturday, Aug 25 and 26. There will be several bands playing and Bob - FM will be there on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, the Sports Animal will broadcast from The Mulligan from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Coors Light Girls and Crown Royal Girls will be there from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Smiley Vic and the band will play from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Public welcome at new bar & grill on country club golf course
Carol Brimm
The Mulligan Sports Bar and Grill, located at Westbury Country Club offers families a wholesome atmosphere of fun and entertainment along with great food at reasonable prices.
Co-owner Nancy Nichols says she and her husband, Bart, felt Mustang needed a place families could come to play pool or darts and enjoy great food without the rowdy atmosphere sometimes found in other sports bar and grills.
She says sports fans will appreciate the 13 television screens as well.
"It cranks up about 9 or 10 p.m., but we aren't a nightclub," Nichols said. "This is a good place to bring your family."
Although the restaurant is located on the golf course at Westbury Country Club, it is not reserved for members only. It is open to the public and Nichols encourages everyone to come and sample the wares of their highly experienced head chef, Marvin Reeves.
His specialties are steak, smoked brisket and turkey. He says he uses a special seasoning that makes every New York Strip, Flame Grilled Rib Eye, and Sirloin a mouth watering temptation.
The menu also features Fries, Beer Batter Onion Rings, Mashed potatoes, Steamed veggies, Fried okra, Chocolate Seduction Cake, Cheesecake, and Sizzler Apple Pie, in addition to an array of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and local favorites.
Nichols says she has several years experience in restaurants and will not serve a customer anything she wouldn't eat herself.
"It has to be perfect before it leaves that window," she said.
Reeves says the food, atmosphere and service are all excellent.
"This is a good place to relax. We don't get a rowdy crowd here," Reeves said.
The Mulligan is open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 pm. with domestic draws only $1.50 each.
On Tuesday nights, frozen margaritas are $1 and Wed. features half off well drinks. Thursdays are Karaoke night from 7 pm. to 11 p.m. and buckets of domestic beer are on special for only $10 a bucket and Saturday ladies get free draws throughout August.
The Mulligan Sports Bar and Grill will celebrate their grand opening on Friday and Saturday, Aug 25 and 26. There will be several bands playing and Bob - FM will be there on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, the Sports Animal will broadcast from The Mulligan from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Coors Light Girls and Crown Royal Girls will be there from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Smiley Vic and the band will play from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Business
American Guaranty opens new Mustang office
Rebecca Barnes
Educating buyers and bringing smooth closure to sales has been the goal of title company American Guaranty since its establishment over a century ago, and it’s a goal the firm’s professionals continue to meet with success. The newest American Guaranty office, on Pointe Parkway Boulevard off Mustang Road and Reno Avenue, makes a total of four in Canadian County and 12 in the Oklahoma City metro. Marketing representative Jan Foreman said the company’s long history means its professionals offer unrivaled competence and customer service to its clients.
“We stand behind what we do, and our customer service is over the top,” Foreman said. “We go above and beyond to make things work for our customers in offering solutions.”
Foreman said many home buyers, particularly those engaging in their first major real estate transaction, may not understand the importance of their choice of title company.
“It’s the buyer’s choice to choose a title company,” she said. “You do have a choice and it makes a difference.” She said title insurance is one important option of which many homebuyers aren’t aware.
“Title insurance is important, and it’s extremely inexpensive,” Foreman said of the one-time charge that protects buyers from anything that could arise to make the future sale of a home more difficult. American Guaranty works closely with realtors and lenders in the closing process, and also assists individuals who choose the “for sale by owner” option, helping them once they have identified potential buyers.
For more information, contact Twyla Cobbs in the new Pointe Parkway office at 324-7878, Kay Riggs or Sandy Ricketts in Mustang at 376-1966, Gaye Liddle or Cynthia Abla in Yukon at 354-4848 or Jackie Ogilvie in El Reno at 262-5577.
American Guaranty opens new Mustang office
Rebecca Barnes
Educating buyers and bringing smooth closure to sales has been the goal of title company American Guaranty since its establishment over a century ago, and it’s a goal the firm’s professionals continue to meet with success. The newest American Guaranty office, on Pointe Parkway Boulevard off Mustang Road and Reno Avenue, makes a total of four in Canadian County and 12 in the Oklahoma City metro. Marketing representative Jan Foreman said the company’s long history means its professionals offer unrivaled competence and customer service to its clients.
“We stand behind what we do, and our customer service is over the top,” Foreman said. “We go above and beyond to make things work for our customers in offering solutions.”
Foreman said many home buyers, particularly those engaging in their first major real estate transaction, may not understand the importance of their choice of title company.
“It’s the buyer’s choice to choose a title company,” she said. “You do have a choice and it makes a difference.” She said title insurance is one important option of which many homebuyers aren’t aware.
“Title insurance is important, and it’s extremely inexpensive,” Foreman said of the one-time charge that protects buyers from anything that could arise to make the future sale of a home more difficult. American Guaranty works closely with realtors and lenders in the closing process, and also assists individuals who choose the “for sale by owner” option, helping them once they have identified potential buyers.
For more information, contact Twyla Cobbs in the new Pointe Parkway office at 324-7878, Kay Riggs or Sandy Ricketts in Mustang at 376-1966, Gaye Liddle or Cynthia Abla in Yukon at 354-4848 or Jackie Ogilvie in El Reno at 262-5577.