October 1, 2024

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Pathfinder construction

Concrete was being poured last week for a new drainage structure along Pathfinder Parkway near a section of the path known as "the frog pond," which is located behind Bartlesville High School southeast of the Shawnee Trailhead. The trail is closed at the work area with signage at the Shawnee and Polaris trailheads advising that the trail ahead will dead end. The work is part of an $880,000 project approved by voters in the 2018 and 2020 General Obligation Bond elections. For more about the project, see www.cityofbartlesville.org. Photo by Steve Roper

Electronic recycling event set for October 19

Electronic Synergy Foundation will hold an electronic recycling collection event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Sooner Park (swimming pool parking lot), 410 S. Madison Blvd. in Bartlesville.

Acceptable materials in any age/condition/quantity are welcome and free to recycle. The event is open to anyone (business or individual) with unwanted electronics.

Accepted materials

• Computers/laptops
• Printers
• Microwave ovens
• Cell/desk phones
• Office equipment
• Home entertainment devices
• TVs

Prohibited items

• Anything bio-hazardous (dirty medical equipment)
• Items with Freon (refrigerators, air conditioners)
• Anything radioactive (such as smoke detectors)
• Light bulbs

ESF is a Tulsa non-profit electronic recycler that guarantees data destruction and environmentally friendly disposal for all material received. For more information, contact ESF at 918.951.3902 or view the flyer here.

Free yard debris collection announced for Dec. 9-13

The City of Bartlesville Solid Waste Department will offer a free residential yard debris collection during the week of Dec. 9-13.

Residents should put their bagged leaves and bundled limbs at their regular trash collection point on their regular trash day that week.

The City’s free residential yard debris collection is typically held twice each year, in the spring and fall, to help Bartlesville solid waste utility customers dispose of dead leaves and other yard debris for no extra cost.

Bartlesville residents can put their bagged yard debris or bundled tree limbs at their normal trash collection point on their normal trash day for collection, and City crews will come by and pick them up that day. The collection is for the following items only:

• Leaves
• Grass
• Lawn clippings
• Limbs and branches if cut in lengths no longer than four feet and bundled (may not exceed 50 pounds)

During this week only, yard debris bags will not require yard waste stickers, and clear or colored bags are allowed. The collection is for private residences only; no commercial collections will be made.

There is no limit on the number of bags a resident can put out for the collection. However, extra bags or items of household refuse outside the cart must have the red refuse sticker attached. Residents should comply with all other standard refuse regulations.

For more information, contact the Solid Waste Department at 918.338.4130.

New Chinese restaurant at old Montana Mike's building, tire shop & jury duty

By Kelli Williams

What's going in there?

The old Montana Mike's building has a sign about a new Chinese buffet. Do you have any information on this? I know some people are claiming it is New China relocating even though New China says it is reopening at their current location in November. The sign reminds me a LOT of the one that was at Hunan so was wondering if maybe it was the same people.

The Community Development Department has received plans for a new Chinese restaurant at the old Montana Mike's location, 3825 S.E. Adams Road, and say the plans include site improvements and a small remodel of the building. According to CCD staff, the name of the new restaurant has not been confirmed. The owner on the application is listed as "ATLEASE, LLC." So it likely isn't Hunan or New China but rather an additional option.

I noticed that there has been activity at the old Phillips station at Madison and Adams. After being closed for several years it’s great to see something will be going in there. Now the question: who or what? The fascia and old car wash has been painted red and yellow but no signage yet. Can you figure out what’s going on?  

According to the Community Development Department, the building will be used as a "privately-owned tire shop, for repairs and sales, etc."

Good news, bad news

I'm hoping you can answer this question for us once and for all. I have always heard that if a person registers to vote they are automatically added to the list for potentially getting called for jury duty. Is there any truth to this? I am self employed and can't just take off work for jury duty, nor do I have any desire whatsoever to be on a jury. However, I would love to vote without fear that I've set myself up for disappointment down the road — outside of just unknowingly picking the wrong candidate, of course.

Good news for you! Well, sort of. I contacted the Washington County Election Board and was assured that jurors are selected based on their driver's license, not their voter registration. This means you can register to vote without worrying about it. However, it also means if you have a driver's license, you're already in the selection pool.

Are you looking for a career that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits and an opportunity to serve your community? We've got you covered! Click here to view open positions and submit an application. For questions or more information, contact the Human Resources Department at 918.338.4221.

Board, Committee & Commission Openings

The City of Bartlesville has numerous boards, committees and commissions that are driven by citizen volunteers. All citizens are encouraged and welcome to apply.

Board applications are available online and in the City Manager’s Office, located on the second floor of City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave. Applications are kept on file for two years.

To view open committees/board positions, for more information or to apply, see www.cityofbartlesville.org. 

White Rose 'Mausoleum Stories' to feature local pioneers

The City of Bartlesville-owned White Rose Cemetery will host the popular annual event “Mausoleum Stories” on Oct. 18-20, featuring local actors portraying characters from Bartlesville’s past.

The event will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, in the White Rose Mausoleum.

The cemetery is located at 11th Street and Virginia Avenue in Bartlesville.

“Mausoleum Stories” features the stories of several local pioneers and residents who are interred at White Rose Cemetery. The life stories are told by actors who wear period costumes, representing the time that person lived.

Those who will be portrayed in this year’s event include:

• Kate Sutton (portrayed by Joanie Elmore)
• Eliza Ledman (portrayed by Brooke Cheshewalla)
• Henry Wells (portrayed by Robbie Murie)
• Nelson Carr (portrayed by Kevin Mnich)
• Bugsy Morris (portrayed by Greg Williams)
• Guardian (portrayed by Jason Elmore)

Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the Bartlesville Public Library beginning today. Proceeds from the event benefit the White Rose Cemetery beautification projects. Only 40 tickets per performance will be available.

For more information, call the Cemetery office at 918-338-4070 or email whiterose@cityofbartlesville.org.

Downtown street closures planned Thursday for parade

Multiple streets in downtown Bartlesville will be closed temporarily on Thursday, Oct. 3, for Bartlesville High School's Homecoming Parade, which begins at 6 p.m. Streets on the parade route will be closed to traffic beginning around 5:15 p.m. and will re-open when the parade concludes. The parade will follow the standard downtown parade route.

Check this out

Did you check out our annual report? The City of Bartlesville has released its first annual report, offering an in-depth view of the City’s performance for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The report’s goal is to showcase City operations, as well as offer a financial overview, updates on capital projects, public safety statistics, details of community development initiatives and spotlights on each department. The full report can be found here or by clicking on the photo above. Printed copies are available at City Hall, the Bartlesville Public Library and the Bartlesville Area History Museum.

City of Bartlesville Communications Department

Kelli Williams, Chief Communications Officer

kwilliams@cityofbartlesville.org

Kelsey Walker, Communication/Marketing Manager

kdwalker@cityofbartlesville.org