Wagoner County Volume13, I ssue 4

F R O M T H E C L E R K

Apri l 1s t , 2013 Edi tor : Char Stev ens

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OK Fun Facts

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SAFETY

MEETING

04-10-2013

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

From the Clerk 1

Message from Amanda

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April Events & OK Fun Facts

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Calendar 6

Sheriff Bob Colbert 5

April Trivia 4

COUNTY CLERK

Wagoner County—Growing from Good” to Great”!

“Where there is love there is life.” “Where there is love there is life.” “Where there is love there is life.” “Where there is love there is life.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

Employee ManualEmployee ManualEmployee ManualEmployee Manual

The 2013 Edition of the Wagoner County Personnel Manual has been approved by the elected officials. The majority of the manual has been written by ACCO attorneys to protect the County and to inform the employees of their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. The County tailors the recommended policy to meet our particular needs. You can review the manual on the county website under “About Wagoner County” and then “Employee Information”. Any changes which have been made are underlined. Budget Time ApproachingBudget Time ApproachingBudget Time ApproachingBudget Time Approaching With only three months left in the fiscal year, you may want to be taking a look at your account balances to ensure you have adequate funding for the remainder of the year and to begin planning for your FY 2013-2014 Estimate of Needs. We are happy to provide balance and expenditure information for you as well as offering assistance with plans for additional purchases or personnel.

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Finally, I want to send a very special “Thank you” to Judy Elliott for coming up with and coordinating our first quarterly “We don’t need a reason to have a Pot-Luck luncheon”. It was great to have an opportunity to share with everyone who partici-pated. For those who didn’t remember, we will be doing this quarterly so be watching for June dates for the next one!

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The County Clerk Adm.offices and Land The County Clerk Adm.offices and Land The County Clerk Adm.offices and Land The County Clerk Adm.offices and Land Records will be closed one day of Records will be closed one day of Records will be closed one day of Records will be closed one day of

every month from 8:00am toevery month from 8:00am toevery month from 8:00am toevery month from 8:00am to

9:00am for safety classes9:00am for safety classes9:00am for safety classes9:00am for safety classes.

NextNextNextNext————04/10/1304/10/1304/10/1304/10/13

“Ready Dog”“Ready Dog”“Ready Dog”“Ready Dog”

Next HOLIDAY Next HOLIDAY Next HOLIDAY Next HOLIDAY ….….….….Friday, May 27th Friday, May 27th Friday, May 27th Friday, May 27th ————MEMORIAL DAYMEMORIAL DAYMEMORIAL DAYMEMORIAL DAY

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A MESSAGE FROM AMANDA…………. Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding during the installation of our new Kellpro Server. The installation was very quick and smooth. Our next big project is to upgrade our Exchange (Email) server. Now would be a good time to backup any important emails you may have. Making regular backup files of any important data you have is always a good idea. One way to back up e-mail messages is to use the AutoArchive feature in your Outlook software. Archiving means moving messages to an archive file on your hard drive. Another way to make a backup file involves copying the contents of the message folder to a Personal Folders file. Microsoft Outlook has a wizard that makes this process easy. Once you have your backup file you can then copy it onto a CD, DVD, or Flash Drive for safekeeping. For detailed instructions on backing up your email files you can visit http://office.microsoft.com/support and select Outlook.

Amanda

Presented by Heath UnderwoodPresented by Heath UnderwoodPresented by Heath UnderwoodPresented by Heath Underwood

Emergency Management DirectorEmergency Management DirectorEmergency Management DirectorEmergency Management Director

“READY DOG”

NEXT SAFETY MEETING IS APRIL 10THNEXT SAFETY MEETING IS APRIL 10THNEXT SAFETY MEETING IS APRIL 10THNEXT SAFETY MEETING IS APRIL 10TH

OKLAHOMA FUN FACTS: OKLAHOMA FUN FACTS: OKLAHOMA FUN FACTS: OKLAHOMA FUN FACTS:

State Seal and Motto……….State Seal and Motto……….State Seal and Motto……….State Seal and Motto……….

Oklahoma’s government adopted its State seal in Oklahoma’s government adopted its State seal in Oklahoma’s government adopted its State seal in Oklahoma’s government adopted its State seal in 1907. The seal reminds Oklahoma of the State’s 1907. The seal reminds Oklahoma of the State’s 1907. The seal reminds Oklahoma of the State’s 1907. The seal reminds Oklahoma of the State’s Native American heritage. A white fiveNative American heritage. A white fiveNative American heritage. A white fiveNative American heritage. A white five----pointed pointed pointed pointed star, which represents star, which represents star, which represents star, which represents Oklahoma, is in the center of the seal. The sym-Oklahoma, is in the center of the seal. The sym-Oklahoma, is in the center of the seal. The sym-Oklahoma, is in the center of the seal. The sym-bols of the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Seminole, bols of the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Seminole, bols of the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Seminole, bols of the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Seminole, and Creek) are on each point of the star. In the center of the star, a Native and Creek) are on each point of the star. In the center of the star, a Native and Creek) are on each point of the star. In the center of the star, a Native and Creek) are on each point of the star. In the center of the star, a Native American and a pioneer shake hands to show the unity of Oklahoma’s peo-American and a pioneer shake hands to show the unity of Oklahoma’s peo-American and a pioneer shake hands to show the unity of Oklahoma’s peo-American and a pioneer shake hands to show the unity of Oklahoma’s peo-ple. They are standing under balancing scales of justice. The white star lies ple. They are standing under balancing scales of justice. The white star lies ple. They are standing under balancing scales of justice. The white star lies ple. They are standing under balancing scales of justice. The white star lies against a background of 45 small gold stars. The stars represent the states against a background of 45 small gold stars. The stars represent the states against a background of 45 small gold stars. The stars represent the states against a background of 45 small gold stars. The stars represent the states that joined the United States before Oklahoma.that joined the United States before Oklahoma.that joined the United States before Oklahoma.that joined the United States before Oklahoma. The flag also shows Oklahoma’s motto, LABOR OMNIA VINCIT. These Latin The flag also shows Oklahoma’s motto, LABOR OMNIA VINCIT. These Latin The flag also shows Oklahoma’s motto, LABOR OMNIA VINCIT. These Latin The flag also shows Oklahoma’s motto, LABOR OMNIA VINCIT. These Latin words mean “LABOR CONQUERS ALL THINGS”. words mean “LABOR CONQUERS ALL THINGS”. words mean “LABOR CONQUERS ALL THINGS”. words mean “LABOR CONQUERS ALL THINGS”.

Oklahoma’s motto comes from a poem written centuries ago by the Roman Oklahoma’s motto comes from a poem written centuries ago by the Roman Oklahoma’s motto comes from a poem written centuries ago by the Roman Oklahoma’s motto comes from a poem written centuries ago by the Roman poet Virgil. His poem, Georgics, is about farming and hard work.poet Virgil. His poem, Georgics, is about farming and hard work.poet Virgil. His poem, Georgics, is about farming and hard work.poet Virgil. His poem, Georgics, is about farming and hard work.

Historic Events in AprilHistoric Events in AprilHistoric Events in AprilHistoric Events in April

• President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865.President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865.President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865.President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865.

• The first Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. They began on April The first Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. They began on April The first Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. They began on April The first Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. They began on April

6, 1896.6, 1896.6, 1896.6, 1896.

• The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 after hitting an iceberg in the Atlantic The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 after hitting an iceberg in the Atlantic The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 after hitting an iceberg in the Atlantic The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 after hitting an iceberg in the Atlantic

Ocean.Ocean.Ocean.Ocean.

• The United States Air Force Academy was established on April 1, 1954.The United States Air Force Academy was established on April 1, 1954.The United States Air Force Academy was established on April 1, 1954.The United States Air Force Academy was established on April 1, 1954.

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DAFFODIL SUNDAY is April 7thDAFFODIL SUNDAY is April 7thDAFFODIL SUNDAY is April 7thDAFFODIL SUNDAY is April 7th

The first Sunday in April is called Daf-The first Sunday in April is called Daf-The first Sunday in April is called Daf-The first Sunday in April is called Daf-fodil Sunday. In Victorian times families fodil Sunday. In Victorian times families fodil Sunday. In Victorian times families fodil Sunday. In Victorian times families picked daffodils from their gardens and picked daffodils from their gardens and picked daffodils from their gardens and picked daffodils from their gardens and took them to local hospitals to give to the took them to local hospitals to give to the took them to local hospitals to give to the took them to local hospitals to give to the sick.sick.sick.sick.

THE CUCKOOTHE CUCKOOTHE CUCKOOTHE CUCKOO

The Arrival of the Cuckoo is the signal that The Arrival of the Cuckoo is the signal that The Arrival of the Cuckoo is the signal that The Arrival of the Cuckoo is the signal that Spring has come. It arrives some time in Spring has come. It arrives some time in Spring has come. It arrives some time in Spring has come. It arrives some time in midmidmidmid----April.April.April.April.

APRIL FOOLS DAYAPRIL FOOLS DAYAPRIL FOOLS DAYAPRIL FOOLS DAY

April begins with a day of fun and jokes. April begins with a day of fun and jokes. April begins with a day of fun and jokes. April begins with a day of fun and jokes.

No one really knows when this custom No one really knows when this custom No one really knows when this custom No one really knows when this custom began.began.began.began.

APRIL GEMSTONEAPRIL GEMSTONEAPRIL GEMSTONEAPRIL GEMSTONE

The Diamond isThe Diamond isThe Diamond isThe Diamond is

April’s gemstone. April’s gemstone. April’s gemstone. April’s gemstone.

APRIL FLOWERAPRIL FLOWERAPRIL FLOWERAPRIL FLOWER

The sweet pea is an annual flowering plant The sweet pea is an annual flowering plant The sweet pea is an annual flowering plant The sweet pea is an annual flowering plant native to the eastern Mediterranean region. native to the eastern Mediterranean region. native to the eastern Mediterranean region. native to the eastern Mediterranean region. The popular fragrant flower is also known as The popular fragrant flower is also known as The popular fragrant flower is also known as The popular fragrant flower is also known as the "Queen of Annuals”.the "Queen of Annuals”.the "Queen of Annuals”.the "Queen of Annuals”.

APRIL

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Congratulations to Sheriff Bob Colbert who was honored recently with an award from the Gun Owners of America and presented by organization president, Larry Pratt for his commitment to upholding the second amend-

ment of the U.S. Constitution.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit organization formed to ad-vocate for the Second Amendment rights of gun owners and Pratt was in Oklahoma to hear from activists and visit with legislators about several pieces of legislation. He was the speaker at the Tulsa County Republican men's club at their monthly luncheon at the Stokely Event Center. The event was attended by a crowd of over 200 supporters including several members

of Sheriff Colbert's staff and family and several others from Wagoner County.

———— REJOICE IN ANOTHER’S PROSPERITY REJOICE IN ANOTHER’S PROSPERITY REJOICE IN ANOTHER’S PROSPERITY REJOICE IN ANOTHER’S PROSPERITY —

To rejoice in another’s prosperity, is to give content to your own lot; to mitigate another’s grief, is to alleviate or dispel

your own……...Thomas Edwards(1599-1647)

CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS

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WAGONER COUNTY SHERIFFWAGONER COUNTY SHERIFFWAGONER COUNTY SHERIFFWAGONER COUNTY SHERIFF

BOB COLBERT ! ! !BOB COLBERT ! ! !BOB COLBERT ! ! !BOB COLBERT ! ! !

307 E. Cherokee Street Wagoner, OK 74467

Wagoner County

“A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever gov-ern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm them-

selves with the power which knowledge gives.”

- James Madison

M I S S I O N A M A T T E R O F R I G H T

Phone: 918-485-7716 Fax: 918-485-7718 E-mail: clerk@wagonercounty.ok.gov

We have a new web

address! www.wagonercounty.ok.gov

CALENDAR

Apr 1st Comm Mtg (Mon)

Apr 8th Comm Mtg (Mon)

Apr 15th Comm Mtg (Mon)

Apr 22nd Comm Mtg (Mon) Apr 9th Excise Board Mtg

Apr 29th Comm Mtg (Mon) Apr 23rd Excise Board Mtg

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt,Love like you'll never be hurt,Love like you'll never be hurt,Love like you'll never be hurt,

Sing like there's nobody listening,Sing like there's nobody listening,Sing like there's nobody listening,Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's Heaven on Earth.” And live like it's Heaven on Earth.” And live like it's Heaven on Earth.” And live like it's Heaven on Earth.”

― ― ― ― William W. PurkeyWilliam W. PurkeyWilliam W. PurkeyWilliam W. Purkey

A MESSAGE FROM CHAR…….A MESSAGE FROM CHAR…….A MESSAGE FROM CHAR…….A MESSAGE FROM CHAR…….

PLEASE ENJOY THIS APRIL ISSUE! IF PLEASE ENJOY THIS APRIL ISSUE! IF PLEASE ENJOY THIS APRIL ISSUE! IF PLEASE ENJOY THIS APRIL ISSUE! IF

YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO

THE MAY ISSUE, PLEASE LET ME THE MAY ISSUE, PLEASE LET ME THE MAY ISSUE, PLEASE LET ME THE MAY ISSUE, PLEASE LET ME

KNOW.………………………KNOW.………………………KNOW.………………………KNOW.………………………CHAR CHAR CHAR CHAR

CONTACTS

Lori HendricksLori HendricksLori HendricksLori Hendricks

County Clerk

485-7717

Char StevensChar StevensChar StevensChar Stevens

Administrative Assistant

485-7716

Amanda AlsipAmanda AlsipAmanda AlsipAmanda Alsip

1st Deputy

485-7705

Carolyn HendersonCarolyn HendersonCarolyn HendersonCarolyn Henderson

Purchasing Agent

485-7712

Janet CastilloJanet CastilloJanet CastilloJanet Castillo

Land Records Supvsr.

485-7701

Dyan MarrsDyan MarrsDyan MarrsDyan Marrs

Human Resources

485-7713