State Game Warden Mike France says he will conduct a hunter education safety education course in four weeks at the McLoud Public Library. France, who is assigned to Pottawatomie County, said the course will be Aug. 29, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“There is limited seating for this course,” he said. “So those planning on taking the course should pre-register.”
He said to pre-register for the free course to call 405-521-3855 that is headquarters of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in Oklahoma City.
France noted the course is being held just prior to the opening of the statewide dove season, which begins Sept. 1.
He said several courses are being held across the state at that time, so those pre-registering should designate the Aug. 29 course at the McLoud Public Library.
France also said he will conduct another safety hunter education course Oct. 10 at Gordon Cooper Technology Center. That will begin 9 a.m., last until 6 p.m., and pre-registration is encouraged for that class as well, he said.
According to the new state 2009-10 hunting guide, people are exempt from hunter education requirements if they are: 36 years of age or older; honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces; currently on active duty; or a member of the National Guard.
Hunters 9 or younger must be hunter education certified to hunt deer or any kind of big game.
My suggestion is that someone interested in hunting should pick up a copy of the state hunting guide. It’s free, and most outlets that sell hunting and fishing licenses have copies.
The guide is full of information related to hunting.
It contains a list of hunter education courses around the state scheduled prior to its printing, and the answer to most any question can be found regarding seasons, regulations, requirements, public lands and other pertinent topics.
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This is another reminder that Shawnee’s School District has set enrollment Aug. 4 for Early Childhood Center, elementary schools and Shawnee Middle School.
Enrollment will begin 9 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. School begins Aug. 19.
It will be held at Shawnee High School Performing Arts and Athletic Center on the Shawnee High School campus.
Athletic physicals will be available the same day. Athletes should contact their coach to obtain required forms or the main office at Shawnee High School.
School officials said a copy of a utility bill should be brought to show proof of residency, along with a birth certificate, shot record and Social Security number for each child.
Immunizations will be available from the “Caring Van” if needed.
For questions or more information, call 878-3125.
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Shawnee city staff, in connection with the coordinated cleanup campaign with the Greater Shawnee Chamber of Commerce, is searching for ways local citizens can more easily discard larger items which they no longer need and want to throw away.
City Manager Brian McDougal and Justin Erickson, the city’s community development and planning director, have said discussions have been held with Allied Waste about coming up with a proposal to provide more opportunities for citizens to discard larger items.
There also have been discussions among staff and even some city commissioners about having more citywide cleanup days other than the two held annually in the spring and in the fall.
Erickson recently said thought has been given to possibly holding them four times a year, or possibly even every other month. Nothing has been decided yet, however.
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If you have ideas or something of interest for this column, call 214-3922 or e-mail michael.mccormick@news-star.com. Include name and phone number for contact purposes.
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State Game Warden Mike France says he will conduct a hunter education safety education course in four weeks at the McLoud Public Library. France, who is assigned to Pottawatomie County, said the course will be Aug. 29, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“There is limited seating for this course,” he said. “So those planning on taking the course should pre-register.”
He said to pre-register for the free course to call 405-521-3855 that is headquarters of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in Oklahoma City.
France noted the course is being held just prior to the opening of the statewide dove season, which begins Sept. 1.
He said several courses are being held across the state at that time, so those pre-registering should designate the Aug. 29 course at the McLoud Public Library.
France also said he will conduct another safety hunter education course Oct. 10 at Gordon Cooper Technology Center. That will begin 9 a.m., last until 6 p.m., and pre-registration is encouraged for that class as well, he said.
According to the new state 2009-10 hunting guide, people are exempt from hunter education requirements if they are: 36 years of age or older; honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces; currently on active duty; or a member of the National Guard.
Hunters 9 or younger must be hunter education certified to hunt deer or any kind of big game.
My suggestion is that someone interested in hunting should pick up a copy of the state hunting guide. It’s free, and most outlets that sell hunting and fishing licenses have copies.
The guide is full of information related to hunting.
It contains a list of hunter education courses around the state scheduled prior to its printing, and the answer to most any question can be found regarding seasons, regulations, requirements, public lands and other pertinent topics.
•••
This is another reminder that Shawnee’s School District has set enrollment Aug. 4 for Early Childhood Center, elementary schools and Shawnee Middle School.
Enrollment will begin 9 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. School begins Aug. 19.
It will be held at Shawnee High School Performing Arts and Athletic Center on the Shawnee High School campus.
Athletic physicals will be available the same day. Athletes should contact their coach to obtain required forms or the main office at Shawnee High School.
School officials said a copy of a utility bill should be brought to show proof of residency, along with a birth certificate, shot record and Social Security number for each child.
Immunizations will be available from the “Caring Van” if needed.
For questions or more information, call 878-3125.
•••
Shawnee city staff, in connection with the coordinated cleanup campaign with the Greater Shawnee Chamber of Commerce, is searching for ways local citizens can more easily discard larger items which they no longer need and want to throw away.
City Manager Brian McDougal and Justin Erickson, the city’s community development and planning director, have said discussions have been held with Allied Waste about coming up with a proposal to provide more opportunities for citizens to discard larger items.
There also have been discussions among staff and even some city commissioners about having more citywide cleanup days other than the two held annually in the spring and in the fall.
Erickson recently said thought has been given to possibly holding them four times a year, or possibly even every other month. Nothing has been decided yet, however.
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If you have ideas or something of interest for this column, call 214-3922 or e-mail michael.mccormick@news-star.com. Include name and phone number for contact purposes.
