City of Lawton
City of Lawton Employee Newsletter
Volume 2, Issue 10
October 17, 2014
Congratulations
October 5+
Years of Service
26yrs, Barbara Curran
23yrs, Manuel Cruz
22yrs, Alfreda Wheeler
19yrs, Christopher Hall,
James Poe,
Lindsay Tate,
Bunky Norwood, &
James Sanders
18yrs, M. Azim
17yrs, John Hoffman
12yrs, Judy McConnell
& Marlon Johnson
11yrs, Anna Ray
10yrs, Derrell Morgan
II & William James
9yrs, Inge Wilson &
Carlton Clark
8yrs, Donna Gibson,
Denise Navarro,
Anthony Burrow, Larry
Huck & Ricky Ward
7yrs, Reginald Seaton
6yrs, Phillip Cummings
5yrs, Cindy Augustine
New Faces on the
Employee Advisory Committee
Congratulations to Judy Franco (GIS) & Linda Wellhouse
(Auditing), the newest members of the Employee Advisory
Committee. Judy will be the new Professional Representative & Linda is the new
Clerical 1 Representative, Congratulations
ladies.
Three members of the EAC are stepping
down, Cynthia Williams (Stormwater)
from Professional, Cindy Porter
(Engineering) from Clerical 1 and Raymond Brown (911) has stepped down as
the Labor & Trades #1 representative.
Thank all three of you for all the work you
did as a member of the EAC.
The position of Labor & Trades #1 is still
vacant. If you are interested in filling that
position please contact any EAC member
or Sherry Anderson in HR.
Inside this issue:
Stormwater
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Blood Drive
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Handy Household Hints
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Calendar of Events
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Dates to Celebrate
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Animal Welfare Page
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Notes from the EAC
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2014 Auction
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What Ya Gonna Have for Supper?
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Employees Represent Page
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Cops N Kids Page
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Spirit of Survival Page
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Dine & Donate
Tonight, October 17th from 5pm to
9:30pm, El Chico will host a Dine & Donate to benefit the C. Carter Crane Shelter for the Homeless.
All you do is sign in at the reception desk
to have a portion of your ticket donated to
help support homeless citizens in Lawton.
An easy and yummy way to help out!
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News Around the Creek from Stormy’s Friends by Cynthia Williams
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training
Everyone plays a key role in the prevention of stormwater
pollution.
Take pride in housekeeping and other BMPs that prevent
stormwater pollutants from contaminating the water and the
environment.
Know how to handle chemicals properly when unloading
vehicles, handle drums or totes, store empty containers, and
dispose of hazardous wastes properly.
Learn how to maintain stormwater pollution prevention systems such as
oil/water separators, how to keep storm drains clear, how to inspect these
systems, and how to record our observations and actions.
Help prevent spills, leaks, and drips, and respond to them effectively if
and/or when they do occur.
Blood Drive
November 7th the Health and Wellness Committee will be
holding its Blood Drive in the Sewer Rehab Break room from
1:00pm to 4:00pm. Sewer Rehab is located on the Public
Works Yard. For directions, contact Rusty Whisenhunt or
Sherri Poolaw at 581-3324.
The success of this blood drive will determine how often the City will host blood drives. The plan is to have
a blood drive every 6 months, rotating from Public
Works to City Hall.
Handy Household Hints
This little idea came from a friend of mine; how to clean the plastic shield on your head lights
without spending the money for expensive cleaner or new head light covers. If you can’t see
your head lights thru the head light cover try using Deep Woods Off with 30% DEET.
Using a old soft rag or paper towel spray the Deep Woods Off heavily on the rag, then wipe
the head light cover, you will see the difference right away. I tried it and really worked.
Jose Ramirez
Drainage Maintenance
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Schedule of Events
Every Saturday at 6am is the
Farmer’s Market at Great Plains
Coliseum
Every Saturday at 9am Family
Friendly Hikes, meet at the Refuge
Visitor Center
October 31 Halloween, Trick or
Treating is from 6pm to 8pm
November 2 Daylight Saving’s Time
Ends, Turn your Clocks Back 1 Hour
November 7 Blood Drive at Sewer
Rehab from 1pm to 4pm
November 11 Veterans Day
November 14 Gone With The Wind
showing at 6:30pm @ Cameron University, The CETES Bldg, Rm B
November 14 & 15 Medicine Park
Girlie Festival
November 22 Holiday In The Park
Parade
City of Lawton Employees Dates to Celebrate
October Birthdays
Ronny Ahlborn, Sir Allen, Donald Alston, Matthew Amparan, Roger Andrews, Sheri Bennett, Russell
Boone, Carmen Bothell, Tiffani Burk, Garland Bussey, Justin Carmon, James Carroll, Joe Cintron,
Robert Crews IV, Richard Cruz, Franklin Davis, Jason Davis, Kristy Dement, Christopher Devine,
Ronald Dimmitt, Kristin Duggins, Christopher Dykes, John Elwell, Nestor Enriquez, Lena Galloway,
Kelly Ginter, Michael Glaze Lyle, Chelsey Gordon, Cameron Goss, Vernal Hairston, Cody Hansen,
Thomas Honeycutt, Britt Hubbard, Derrick Jackson, Timothy Jenkins, Grant Johnson, Kathleen
Klingensmith, Linda Lake, Travis Lee, Mary Lile, Bryan Long, Ralph Maassen, Jason Mansel, Scott
Meaders, Chadd Mendiola, Mark Mitchell, Henry Morales, Melodie Mort, Chance Mullins, Mark
Murphy, Gerald Nooner, Janna Norwood, Kaitlin Nunley, Essence Perry, Bradley Powell, Elton
Rogers, Adam Rowland, James Schneider, Thierry Schroeder, Steven Schulte, Rex Scrudder, Marcie
Sego, Cory Shaw, Heather Skiles, James Smith, Jackie Somerlott, Darrell Southerland, Michael
Spencer II, Christopher Sterns, Dennis Stevens, Alan Sweetin, Joneil Tahmahkera, Saadia Tasso,
Justin Thorne, Joshua Vargas, Karl Veldhuizen, Trey Walker, Ricky Ward & Matthew Whittington.
October Years of Service under 5
4yrs, Matthew McClellan, Melissa Clements & Heather Skiles. 3yrs, Kristie Ihler, Rusty Whisenhunt, David Eppler, Janna Norwood, Nicholas Joslyn, John Ward, Steven Hall. 2yrs, Karen Flowers,
Charles Barnett, Tracy Mayweather, Clint Macias, Kody Kastner, Kyle Nyhart, Patrick Jackson III,
Kaleb Ivins, Steven Schelter, Jason Sellers, Philip McCuiston, Travis Lee, William Baxter, Jeremy
Wagoner. 1yr, Nicole McDaniel, Ronald Payette, Michael Hansen, Joseph Dagostino, Keegan
Spencer, Brian Neeley & Craig Harrison.
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Word Find
There are over 35 words that describe
what a pet means to their owner. Can
you find at least 35?
Last months winners were:
Cherry Callas in first place. She found
all the cat and dog breeds and won first
place.
Rose Wilson came in second finding all
but 2 dog breeds and 2 cat breeds.
This month is trickier because you can’t
Google what a pet means to you.
Good Luck!
The Truth about Cats and Dogs
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A cat will almost never meow at another cat. Cats use this sound for humans. Cats love to hear the sound of their
own name and your voice, so talk to them often.
Developed in Egypt about 5,000 years ago, the greyhound breed was known before the ninth century in England,
where it was bred by aristocrats to hunt such small game as hares.
Sir Isaac Newton, who first described the principle of gravity, also invented the swinging cat door for the convenience of his many cats.
At the end of the Beatles' song "A Day in the Life", an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, was recorded by
Paul McCartney for his Shetland sheepdog.
Cats can get "age spots". These are black spots on the skin that are often seen around the lips, eyes, and nose; and
usually start when the cat is three to five years of age
Dogs' eyes have large pupils and a wide field of vision, making them really good at following moving objects. Dogs
also see well in fairly low light.
The average canned or dry cat meal is the nutritional equivalent of eating five mice.
Animal Welfare Pet of the
This month we have a neutered male, impound number
93276. If you are interested in adopting him or his companions there, stop by the Lawton Animal Welfare Division located at 2104 SW 6th St. Their hours of operation
are Tuesday thru Friday 11-6 (closed from 1-2 for
lunch) and on Saturday 10-2. Or call them at 581-3218.
If you are looking for a great pet, stop by the Animal
Welfare and pick up a cat or dog looking for a forever
home.
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Notes From the EAC
 The Labor & Trades #1 Representative position is currently
vacant. This consists of employees from the departments
and/or divisions of municipal
court, revenue services, purchasing, museum, police support and 911 communications,
and McMahon Auditorium. If
you are interested in filling
this vacancy please contact
Sherry Anderson in HR or any
member of the EAC.
 If you are an enthusiastic person, and are interested in being a part of the Wellness
Committee, please contact
Sherry Anderson.
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City Auction 2014
This year’s auction took in just under $90,000! Here are just a few shots
taken that day. Pictured are Butch Miller (Equipment Maintenance) ,
Kristin Duggins (in the auction truck), Sherri Bennett, Georgia Peters,
Julie Magness, Cinnamon Alexander (all from Financial Services) & Dennis Bothell (Equipment Maintenance). Way to bring home the big bucks!
What Ya Gonna Have for Supper?
Tailgate Chicken & Mini Corn Dog Muffins
Tailgate chicken
Mini Corn Dog Muffins
What you need:
1 box cornbread mix
1 package hotdogs
32 drumettes
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 / 4 cup hot sauce
2 green onions
1 cup Ranch dressing or Blue Cheese dressing
Put first 3 ingredients in slow cooker for 6 to 7
hours. Take out and put on platter, cut up green
onions and sprinkle over chicken. Discard sauce
from cooker. Use dressing for dipping. You can
also have celery and carrots slices to go with.
by Sue Smith
Mix cornbread according to directions on
box. Slice hotdogs in one inch pieces. Pour cornbread batter in mini muffin pan. Place hotdogs in
center. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Batter will cook over hotdog. Remove from
pan and get to the game before you’re late for kickoff!
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We’ve got Spirit United Way Prize Donors
Sept. 13th,
Kristin Duggins (Finance)
& Traci
Hushbeck
(City Clerk)
were in Stillwater to watch
the OSU Cowboys beat
UTSA 43 to 13!
On Sept. 26th, the Engineering Office celebrated the birthdays of
Glenn Hinton, Kirk Scott & Michael
Porter as well as the 45-35 OSU
victory over
Texas Tech
the night before. The
cake had orange & black
polka dots!
This year the United Way fundraiser had a much larger turn out
than in recent years. This is thanks in part to the wonderful prizes
donated by local businesses. Here is the list of the generous donors:
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A Pigment of Your
Imagination
All-Kill Pest Control
Antonio At Shine On
Atlanta Bread
Back Porch
Billy Simms
Boots Pest & Weed
Control
Brame Elite Cigars
Burger King
CiCi’s Pizza
Cinnabon
Lawton Community
Theater
Cracker Barrrel
Crutchers Western
Wear
CVS
Darby’s
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Easton’s Ace
El Chico
Express Oil Change
Famous Footwear
GNC
Golden Corral
Goodyear
Great American
Cookies
Home Depot
Homezone Furniture
Just 4 K-9’s & Kitties
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Kimbro’s
King Fireworks
La Ton Nails
LaQuinta
Lawton Floral West
Laugh Out Loud
Long John Silvers
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Los Tres Amigos
Lawton Motorsports
Museum of the Great
Plains
Outback Steakhouse
Planet Fitness
Pro-Cuts
Quill
Red Lobster
Smart Style
Special Events
Sport Clips
Starplex Cinemas
T2T Storm Shelters
Target
Texas Roadhouse
Thunderbird Lanes
Tipton’s Fine Jewelry
Total Nutrition
Halloween Spooktacular
On Friday, October 31st, the annual Halloween Costume & Decoration Contest
results will be held in the Banquet Hall at 3pm. Prizes will be awarded for;
 Best Decorations
 Most Creative
 Best Group
 Best Individual, Scariest
 Funniest Costumes
 United Way People’s Choice*
*Donate money to your favorite costume or decorations and the winner will be determined by the amount of
money raised. Money needs to be turned in at the City Manger’s office by 2pm.
To enter the contest, you must have a picture of yourself or your decorations posted
on the p:drive by 10am. There will be snacks & drinks for your enjoyment. Each
department please bring a ghoulish snack to share.
Trick or Treaters from Dora’s Little Playhouse will come to the Atrium at 10am and
Wild Adventures will be by at 2pm. All Divisions are welcome to come over and
hand out candy, but you must supply your own candy.
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2014 Cops N Kids Picnic
On September 13th, the Lawton Police Department held there annual Cops N Kids Picnic in
Elmer Thomas Park. This yearly event is held to promote awareness and education to the
citizens, big and small, of Lawton.
Tactical Team Serb with Traffic Lt. Brad
Davis and daughters
Madison Winham, Daughter of LPD Capt. Alvin
Winham & COL R-O-W Agent Michele Winham
Tactical Unit, Lt. Justin Thorne, Det. Christopher Harmon and Capt. Alvin Winham
Training Sgt. Richard Wallace &
Uniform Sgt. Loui Pohawpatchoko
Canines with Sgt.
Michael Porter and Timmy
P.O. Melaine Powers, Chief James Smith,
AC James Apple, DC Rusty Wright
& Training Sgt. Steve Martin
Dive Team with
Det. David Schucker
Fire House, our brothers in blue with Fire
Marshall Christopher Woodall
LPD Lakes Equipment
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2014 Spirit of Survival
On October 3rd, many City of Lawton Employees, friends & family, participated in this years
Spirit of Survival Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Fun Run. Here are some
of the pictures that were submitted to the newsletter.
First we have the lovely ladies from Legal, Kristin
Huntley, Melissa Clements & Megan Loftis.
Melissa & Megan ran the half marathon
& Kristin did the quarter marathon.
Next, from LFD Admin,
we have Leann Thornton’s little cuties Nathan
& Kylie.
Here are some employee action shots, from SSTD we have
Marlin Fitzpatrick, Britt Hubbard, Sherri Poolaw & Jerry
Ihler from Public Works Administration.
Wade’s son Tucker Clem & his school mates from Big
Pasture. They ran for Big Pasture alum, Cassie Adams.
Teresa Crabtree
(WWC) with
Sherri & Lynda
Barreal (Streets)
Wade Lewis (MPWTP) & wife Robyn ran in
disguise. Here they are with friends and family
from Woodward’s Boot Truck.
Jamie (Teresa’s Friend), Sherri, Lynda, Jackie & Randy Somerlott (PW Admin) Stacy Santos (SSC John’s wife) & Teresa.
Keeson Neal helped his mom Lyna (WWTP)
help set up the lights on Saturday.
Mike Jones
(GIS), and his
kids Ben &
Abby helped
out with drinks
and words
encouragement
to the runners,
including their
mom, Cassie.
From LPD & SOS, Officer Melanie Powers, Trainer
Casey Hull & Detective/ Trainer Nancy Lombardo