August 2018

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Logan County Master Gardener training course

Do you have what it takes to become a Master Gardener? Master Gardeners are individuals who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and to help others, and want to share their knowledge and interest with others. The Logan County Master Gardener training course is scheduled to begin September 19th and will continue for 13 weeks through grad- uation on December 11th. The registration for the course is $100 which includes: weekly lecture from experts in the field, a notebook composed of OSU fact sheets ranging from topics on soils to Oklahoma Proven plants, fertilizers and pesticides, and much more. Along with completing the 13-week certification course, Master Gardeners must also complete 20 hours of volunteer service and 20 hours of continuing education each year to maintain their Master Gardener volunteer status. Master Gardener program will be taught at the Logan County Extension Office, located at 215 Fairgrounds Road, Guthrie, OK. Sessions will be held from 1-4:30 pm on a weekly basis. If you are interested in joining a Master Gardener class, please contact the Logan Coun- ty OSU Extension Office at 405-282-3331 for more information 2018 LOGAN COUNTY MASTER GARDENER CLASS SCHEDULE  Week 1 - September 19th, Intro to Master Gar-  Week 5 - October 17th, Plant Disease, Jen Olson  Week 10 - November 20th , Landscape Design, dener y Program/Basic Botan , Logan County  Week 6 - October 24th, Pesticide Safety and IPM, Qing Luo (1:30, Ag Hall North, OSU)  Week 2 - September 26th, Entomology, Eric Charles Luper  Week 11 - November 28th, Herbaceous Ornamen- Rebek  Week 7 - October 31st, Woody Ornamentals, Mike tals, David Hillock  Week 3 - October 3rd, Soils and Composting, Schnelle  Week 12 - December 6th, Vegetables, Logan Coun- Hailin Zhang  Week 8 - November 7th, Turf and Weed, Keith Reed ty Staff/MG  Week 4 - October 10th, Plant Propagation, David  Week 9 - November 14th, Fruits and Nuts, Becky  Week 13 - December 12th , End of Class Potluck, Hillock (Educ. Center at TBG, Stillwater) Carroll Review of Final Exam, Certificates awarded Staff Spotlight: Bobby Stevens Consider Volunteering 911 Communications Officer Citizens just like you serve on various City Boards, Commissions, and Committees to advise the City Council on certain matters. Length of time working for the City of Guthrie: There is currently an opening on the Forest- 12 years ry Board, Convention and Visitor Board and on the Board of Adjustments. Applications are available at City Hall and on the City of Favorite thing about Guthrie: The Drive Inn Guthrie website through the home page. Favorite memory/story between your position: Filming of movies at the PD or Just click the article “Volunteers Needed to near and getting to meet some of the actors. Serve on City Boards.” Consider the differ- ence you can make in your community! Personal interests: I love movies. I am a huge movie fan and I love WWE, Basket- ball, football, baseball and MMA.

What would be your favorite vacation destination: Cannes Film Festival , France Utility Billing Dates Here are some important dates for paying Best advice to others in 25 words or less: To be yourself in a world that is constantly utility bills in August 2018: trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.  August 15th: Bills due. Describe yourself in one word: Cinephile  August 27th: Last day to apply for a payment extension. Finish this sentence: People would be surprised to learn that I… am afraid of frogs  August 28th: Water shut off date. If you were able to have lunch with one famous person (current or from history), Pay your bill online by visiting https:// who would you choose? Bryan Cranston www.justinter.net/eBill/eBill.asp?c=114, or enroll in FREE voluntary automatic bill payment by filling out an ACH form available on the City’s website or at the Utility department window in City Hall. August Library News August 2018 Events Calendar

Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Story Time (Ages 0-5): Enjoy sto- Date Event Time ries, songs, rhymes, crafts and more! Please RSVP. Text @guthriel to 81010 for friendly reminders. Lazy E Red Dirt Classic World Series of team 3-5 Various Children Tuesday, August 14th & 28th from 1 – 2 pm. Thursday, Au- Roping @ Lazy E Arena th rd

For gust 9 & 23 from 3:30 – 5 pm-Lego Club: Create, Build, Red Brick Nights Music, Food Trucks, & Shops Learn, and have Fun! RSVP for this event. All Ages Welcome. 4 5:00 pm Please keep your Legos at home unless you wish to make a donation to @ Wentz & Oklahoma Ave. the Guthrie Library. 5 Country Gospel Concert @ 1st United Methodist 7:00 pm Thursday, August 2nd 6-8pm- Anime Club: We are going to For Teens For Historic Preservation Commission Meeting @ start a 26 episode anime called “The Vision of Escaflowne.” It is an 6 5:30 pm action packed Mecha, magical, romantic thriller of an anime. City Hall Snacks will be provided. 7 Possible City Council Workshop @ City Hall 6:00 pm

Thursday, August 9th 6-7:30pm- Magic the Gathering City Council & GPWA Regular Meetings @ City Night: Each game represents a battle between wizards known as 7 7:00 pm "planeswalkers". Bring your own deck or we will have a selection of be- Hall ginner decks available for use. Snacks will be provided. Thursday, August 16th 6-8pm- Anime Club: We will continue 9 Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall 5:30 pm watching “The Vision of Escaflowne.” We will watch episodes 5-8. Snacks provided. 12 Guthrie Summer Streets @ Downtown Guthrie 6:00 pm Thursday, August 30th 6-8pm- Harry Potter Night: 20 seats have Guthrie Edmond Regional Airport Board Meet- 14 6:00 pm opened on the Hogwarts express and you’re invited. So gather your robe ing @ Airport Terminal Bldg. Conference Rm. and wand and get yourself down to Diagon Alley! That night we will attend a Divination Class and a History of Magic Class. You MUST 16 Board of Adjustment Meeting @ City Hall 5:30 pm RSVP to this event. Guthrie Housing Authority Meeting Mondays in August 4:30-5:30pm- Greek Classes: Professor 16 6:00 pm @ 1524 E. Perkins Ave. Paul Epstein, OSU Emeritus Personnel, will begin classes on the Greek language. Learn to speak, read, and write Greek! 17-19 Oklahoma Balloon Festival @ Cottonwood Flats Various Tuesday, August 7th 10-11:30am- Customer Service: Come Convention and Visitor Board Meeting @ City learn about what customers are seeking, and how you can go into 20 5:30 pm For For Adults any customer service situation confident in your service! Class by Hall Workforce Oklahoma. 21 Possible City Council Workshop @ City Hall 6:00 pm Tuesday, August 7th & 8th from 1 – 3pm- Creating Memory City Council & GPWA Regular Meetings @ City Books on Shutterfly: You’ve captured your digital pictures, but noth- 21 7:00 pm ing is more pleasurable than seeing them in print. This Class spans two Hall 2-hour sessions. $15 fee for this session. OCA Range Round up Ranch Rodeo @ Lazy E 24-25 Various Thursday, August 9th 10-11:30am- Resume Building: Workforce Arena Oklahoma will teach “How to Write and Build a Resume” that will get you noticed. 24-8 “An Act of God “ @ Pollard Theater 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 14th 6-7pm- Guthrie’s Writers Group: We will 11 & Byron Berline Band Show@ 121 E. Oklahoma 7:30 pm talk about how to write a cohesive novel, mainly utilizing the outlining 25 Ave method. Wednesday, August 15th 12-1pm- Lunch and Learn: Join Saman- — Recurring Events — tha Stewart of Vance Insurance group, for a look into life, home, auto, Chamber Coffee every Wednesday 9:30 am etc. insurance. Lunch is brown bag, so bring your own. Locations Online at www.guthriechamber.com Tuesday, August 21st 6-7pm- Oils Are My Essentials: McKenzie Guthrie Farmers Market, Saturday mornings and Laura will teach you the benefits and beginners guide to essential 8:00 am oils. Come ready to get all your questions answered! @ Tractor Supply Co. Tuesday, August 28th 5-7pm- Coloring Club: Studies show that Community Art Studio with Kim First Friday each coloring is good for the health. It can relax and calm the mind. All mate- 9:00 am month @ Drexel Event Center, $10 rial is provided, just show up and color! For all ages. Monday, August 27th 6-8pm- Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma: Professor Mark Davies will talk about “Letter from Home” by Carolyn Hart. “Letter from Home” features Gretchen Gilman, a talented and ambitious young reporter working at the local newspaper during the summer of 1944. Get a copy at the front desk and join the action!

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