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City, IAFF clash over promotions, overtime pay
Federal government shutdown could stall arbitration process
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Negotiations between the City and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 200 for a 2025-26 Fiscal Year contract continue but have so far failed to produce an agreement, City Attorney Jess Kane told the City Council on Monday.
Negotiations with both of the City's union groups, the IAFF and the Fraternal Order of Police, began in April. An agreement was approved soon after with the FOP, but talks continue with the IAFF.
The dispute is primarily centered around two issues, with the City seeking changes in the Fire Department's promotional process and double time pay received by firefighters who work unscheduled overtime.
Overtime pay rates
Firefighters are guaranteed overtime two of three pay periods for which they are paid at a rate of time and a half. They are paid double time, or twice their regular rate of pay, for "force-back" time, which is time that is unscheduled. Force-back time is most commonly used when a firefighter unexpectedly uses sick leave and another firefighter must work the shift for the department to meet minimum manning requirements.
Kane said between the high rate of pay and the overuse of sick time, the double-time rule alone is costing taxpayers more than $400,000 over the past two years.
"Under our current contract, when a firefighter calls in sick and minimum manning is implicated, his position must first be offered to firefighters who have signed up for overtime on that shift," Kane said. "But if it is not accepted, the position will be offered to the most senior member of the department who has signed up. When this occurs, the position is filled based on seniority, at double that senior employee's wage.
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"To illustrate, if our most junior firefighter, who makes more than $50,000 a year, were to call in sick and no other firefighter rank were signed up for overtime on that shift, the position could be filled by a battalion chief who makes over $100,000 a year. And that battalion chief would be paid at double his regular rate of pay, not the rate of the firefighter he is replacing.
"As you can see, we can easily get into situations where the replacement is paid up to five and half times the rate of the employee who called in sick. Make no mistake, sick leave is the driver of this problem."
Kane gave two examples, saying two firefighters recently called in sick to attend a golf tournament and another who was observed working in his private lawn care business after calling in sick. He said in all, Bartlesville firefighters used 12,414 hours of sick leave last (fiscal) year.
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"That equates to 188 hours of sick leave for each firefighter, or nearly a month off," he said. "That is by far the most of any department in (comparable cities) -- nearly two and a half times what their counterparts in Owasso use. This means our firefighters are four times sicker than firefighters in Enid and Bixby. This chronic absenteeism drives the minimum manning issues that the department has faced, requiring force-backs that must be paid the most senior members of the department at double time.
"I claim no medical expertise, but I do not believe our firefighters are inherently sicklier than those in neighboring departments. This level of sick leave use suggests not sickness, but abuse."
In Fiscal Year 2023-24, firefighters were paid $887,203 in overtime pay, including force-back, mandatory and built-in, and in FY 2024-25, they were paid $830,884 in overtime pay, resulting in some firefighters netting more income than City leadership.
"Of the 50 highest earners in the City of Bartlesville, 22 of them are firefighters," Kane said. "For comparison, only 10 of those 50 highest earners are police officers, and 11 are senior management."
Kane said 23 Bartlesville firefighters make more than $90,000 annually, while 13 of those make more than $100,000 annually.
Kane said union negotiators have not contended during negotiations that pay is an issue, yet they are requesting a 6.5 percent pay increase, which is 1.5 percent more than the amount approved in the current year's budget for every other City employee. The union is asking for an increase in clothing allowance as well, proposing to increase its current allowance of $775 to $1,200 -- an amount well over allowances provided by peer cities, Kane said.
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Promotional process
Kane said BFD is the largest municipal fire department in Oklahoma that still promotes primarily based on seniority, a practice the City has sought to change for the past two contract negotiations processes in an effort to move more qualified employees into ranking positions.
"Of the 11 municipalities that are larger than Bartlesville, all of them promote based on merit," he said. "Of the five cities that are larger than Bartlesville in population and the five that are smaller, only Muskogee still promotes based on seniority. Every other city in the state long ago reformed its contracts to promote primarily based on merit, with seniority being a factor, though not the only factor. But the Bartlesville fire union continues to insist on a promotional system that rewards the highest earners, not the highest achievers.
"The saying in our department is, 'You're not the best guy, but you're the next guy.' That attitude -- that culture -- needs to change to reflect the realities of the workplace in the 21st century, and the best employment practices as recognized by every other city of any size in this state. That change must begin with this contract."
Next steps
Kane said despite these disputes, he is still hopeful negotiators will be able to come to an agreement.
"I want to emphasize that the City remains open to good faith negotiations on all of these issues," he said. "We still believe an agreement can be reached."
If the sides are not able to reach an agreement, the next step is arbitration, which is an adversarial process where each side selects an arbitrator and agree on a neutral arbitrator to hear the arguments and render a finding. If the union prevails in arbitration, the City has the option of asking Bartlesville voters to decide the outcome in an election.
"We certainly hope it doesn't come to that," Kane said. "We do not relish the idea of being adversarial to our fellow employees. We appreciate the contribution of firefighters to our community and honor the work they do. We believe they should be fairly and competitively compensated for their work.
"But we also believe that we are all public servants, and our paychecks are paid with public money -- tax dollars raised from our fellow citizens. A commitment to the public good must include a commitment to the public treasury. Raises and promotions should not be automatic, and contracts that are susceptible to abuse must be reformed, whether by negotiation, arbitration, or a vote of the people."
Kane said the City has initiated the statutory arbitration process by naming its arbitrator and the IAFF responded by naming its arbitrator. Both parties are cooperating to name the third, neutral arbitrator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. However, FMCS is currently furloughed due to the ongoing government shutdown. Therefore, it is unknown when the process can move forward.
| | Pictured, from left, are Deputy Chief Barry Campbell, Councilor Tim Sherrick, Fire Chief H.C. Call, Councilor Aaron Kirkpatrick, Firefighter Derek Tampleton, Firefighter Daniel Barham, Firefighter Colby Williams, Vice Mayor Trevor Dorsey, Mayor Jim Curd and Councilor Larry East. Not pictured is A-Shift Station 4 Crew Captain Bryan Tate, who was also recognized. | | Fire fighters recognized for life saving efforts | | |
Several Bartlesville fire fighters were recognized this week by the City Council for their efforts in helping a woman escape from a burning home in August.
The incident occurred on Aug. 17, when Bartlesville Fire Department crews responded to reports of a possible structure fire in the 1300 block of Southeast Greystone Avenue.
Upon arrival they were faced with smoke emerging from the eaves of the home, Fire Chief H.C. Call told the council on Monday.
"Engine 4 was the first arriving unit, with Capt. Bryan Tate, Fire Fighter/Equipment Operator Colby Williams, and Fire Fighters Derek Tampleton and Daniel Barham," Call said.
He said Tampleton and Barham deployed a handline and entered the residence, "encountering thick smoke and reduced visibility." During the fire attack, Barham heard a victim calling for help and moved quickly to rescue her, Call said.
"Despite near-zero visibility, he was able to locate the occupant and, with the help of Fire Fighter Tampleton, safely removed her through an exterior door," Call said.
"As a result of their heroic actions, we are pleased to present A Shift Engine 4s crew with the Unit Award and Fire Fighters Derek Tampleton and Daniel Barham with the Gold Lifesaving Award."
Unit Awards are presented to members of the Bartlesville Fire Department who as a group have overcome difficulties or obstacles under unusual or adverse conditions while performing their duty. Gold Life Saving Awards are presented to members of the Bartlesville Fire Department for performing acts in the line of duty through prompt and alert action and at great personal risk which specifically result in saving a human life.
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Happy retirement, Sherri!
Sherri Wilt, right, retired president/CEO of the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce, was recognized for her service and commitment to Bartlesville during the Council meeting on Monday night. Mayor Jim Curd presented the honor and commended Wilt for being “a wonderful asset to our community.” Endeavors and accomplishments under her 15-year tenure at the Chamber included Know the Ville, Women in Business, Eggs & Issues breakfasts, Hot Topics training, Speed Networking, the Business Expo, the Spring Chamber Classic Golf Tournament and many more. Notably, Wilt spearheaded the now-treasured Bartlesville tradition, Christmas in the Ville. “You and the excellent staff you led, have added immeasurable value to the quality of life enjoyed by everyone in this community and surrounding areas,” Curd said. “We extend congratulations on your retirement and great appreciation for all that you have done.”
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Multiple updates to Bartlesville NEXT, the City's organizational strategic plan, got the go-ahead from the City Council on Monday, with the council voting unanimously to adopt the updated plan.
Bartlesville NEXT was initially adopted by the council in 2022 and included key objectives and goals that were intended to be completed within one to three years. Nearly all have been accomplished, said Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders.
"A few of the objectives are ongoing and have been carried over in the updated plan, but most of what we set out to do has been accomplished," Sanders said. "So it was time for the City's leadership team to begin working to determine new goals for our organization. Over the course of four work sessions, City department directors collaborated extensively to ensure this document reflects both community feedback and organizational priorities.
"This updated plan represents months of thoughtful work and builds upon our shared commitment to service, accountability and progress. We believe these updates strengthen the plan and provide a clearer, more actionable roadmap for the years ahead."
The NEXT Plan was guided by several key inputs, including the City's mission, vision, and core values, the City Council's leadership statement, the Polco citizen survey, and a comprehensive SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats). The plan includes only minor changes to the City's vision, mission, values and strategic priorities, Sanders said.
"These changes were made to simplify some of the language or to more clearly communicate our intention," she said. "The bulk of the updates come in the key objectives and steps outlined in reaching them."
Some new objectives included in the updated plan include:
- Focus on staff recruitment, retention, development, department collaborations, and safety programs to improve workplace culture and morale.
- Improve and modernize our workplace including seeking accreditations for operational excellence, developing a performance and reward-based evaluation process, and furthering integration of IT systems into our operating departments.
- Develop annual communications and feedback systems to include a standard report to citizens, community survey, and employee survey.
- Adopt governance best practices and update municipal criminal code
- Reevaluate our development regulatory policies to ensure all rules, regulations, and processes align with best practices and reflect the character of our community.
- Collaborate with economic development partners and experts to optimize development.
- Explore strategies to retain and attract young professionals and families to Bartlesville.
- Partner with community groups to discuss, evaluate and report on existing needs and potential solution that address: Child Care, Housing, Homelessness, and Others to be Determined.
- Develop Asset Management Program for infrastructure.
- Improve road conditions as captured by Pavement Condition Index
- Develop storm sewer system improvement plan
- Explore opportunities to embrace the unique cultures of our community.
- Develop and maintain healthy lifestyle options as a segment of our parks, recreation and transportation systems.
To view specific goals for each objective, see Bartlesville NEXT.
| | A group of homeless citizens clean up a camp site near the railroad tracks. The Recovery Support Specialist Outreach Program helped coordinate the cleanup through the city’s municipal court, where Municipal Court Judge Alan Gentges had agreed to waive fines for the encampment if those homeless citizens assisted with the cleanup. | | |
BPD, GMH outreach program heads into 2nd year
Thanks to a unanimous vote by the Bartlesville City Council on Monday, the Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) Outreach Program will continue into its second year — powered by $120,000 in funding from the State’s Fiscal Year 2024 Opioid Abatement Grant.
The council renewed its partnership with Grand Mental Health (GMH), which has been instrumental in the program’s success. GMH provides two peer recovery support specialists who work alongside the Bartlesville Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Teams and the Parks and Pathfinder program.
"These two team members assist with outreach services to create a pathway from homelessness to treatment to housing for Bartlesville individuals experiencing homelessness, opioid addiction, and at risk for unintentional overdose, particularly those who have set up encampments along Pathfinder Parkway," said Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry.
In its first year, the RSS Outreach Program delivered:
- Immediate access to GMH’s Urgent Recovery and Addiction Recovery Centers
- Housing navigation and rental support for individuals exiting inpatient treatment
- Consistent outreach and follow-up services for vulnerable residents
The Council also reviewed the program’s impact from February to August 2025:
- 265+ successful contacts
- 445+ homeless follow-ups
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39 individuals provided with opiate education and narcan
- Multiple individuals placed in stable housing, assisted with move-in and provided ongoing support
- Numerous clients connected to residential or outpatient services
- Only one law enforcement response needed in July and August combined
"Since its launch in early 2025, the RSS Outreach Program has evolved into an essential partner for the City of Bartlesville," said Ickleberry. "The team is not only meeting immediate community needs but also addressing long-term solutions to homelessness, substance use, and public safety. Their consistent follow-up, strong rapport, and ability to reduce the burden on police services demonstrate the program’s lasting value."
Funding for the second year of the program will be provided via the Opioid Abatement Grant, totaling $120,000.
| | KBB partnerships help make Bartlesville beautiful | | |
The Bartlesville City Council heard an update Monday on the accomplishments of the citizen-led committee Keep Bartlesville Beautiful. The committee is tasked with enhancing the city's visual appeal, strengthen community pride, and foster volunteer engagement through beautification projects.
KBB has partnered with several organizations over the past year to complete projects aimed at enhancing city gateways, corridors, medians and green spaces, according to Community Development Director Larry Curtis.
"The committee has leveraged grants and donations to extend its impact beyond the City's $20,000 annual allocation, while also planning long-range efforts including expanded bench replacement, mural projects, and commemorative beautification for the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026," Curtis said.
Projects the committee has completed include:
Up with Trees Partnership
One of KBB's earliest and most significant initiatives has been the partnership with Up with Trees, supported by a $15,000 grant from Phillips 66. The project will provide tree planting at the intersection of Highway 75 and Frank Phillips Boulevard, a highly visible gateway into the city. Approximately 23 mature trees will be planted, with ongoing watering and a multi-year warranty included in the agreement. Coordination with ODOT delayed implementation, but planting is scheduled for Fall 2025.
Downtown Planters
KBB has taken a leadership role in revitalizing the 32 decorative planters downtown. A volunteer planting day was held in May 2025, adding Baptisia and Aromatic Asters with help from Lighthouse volunteers. The committee is also exploring resurfacing options for planters that remain weathered despite cleaning.
Nowata Road & Silver Lake Triangle Project
In May 2025, KBB planted low-growing wildflowers at the intersection of Nowata Road and Silver Lake Drive. The project improves aesthetics while avoiding traffic hazards. Future discussions may include adding a walking path.
Bench Replacement Program
A survey of downtown benches revealed the need for replacements. In July 2025, the committee approved the purchase of eight new benches and two gliders, balancing design improvements with safety concerns.
Public Art and Murals
KBB approved a mural at the City Engineer's facility, funded through private donation. Future projects may include mural festivals and additional art installations.
Native Plant and Garden Initiatives
KBB secured one pound of wildflower seed from the Native Plant Society, enough to cover 1,200 square feet with blooms expected in Spring 2026. The committee is also exploring a Native American Medicinal Garden at Centennial Park in partnership with tribal nations.
Volunteer and Community Engagement
KBB continues to engage volunteers, particularly through the Lighthouse, which supported both downtown planter projects and private property assistance. Subcommittees have been formed to coordinate with businesses for ongoing flower bed maintenance.
Committee goals for the next 12 to 24 months include
- Expanding the Downtown Bench Replacement Program to establish a consistent style.
- Implementing the Glow Path project along Pathfinder Trail for safety and aesthetics.
- Expanding murals and public art across high-visibility corridors.
- Planting Native Plant Society wildflower seeds (Fall 2025) and pursuing a Native American Medicinal Garden project.
- Relocating the Jo Allyn Lowe statue to the Silver Lake/Price Road roundabout with lighting.
- Developing commemorative beautification projects for the U.S. 250th anniversary in 2026.
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Fire Prevention Week
Hundreds of youngsters visited Central Fire Station this week to learn about fire safety and prevention from our resident experts (and Sparky the Fire Dog!). Area first-grade students visited the station to meet the firefighters, take a tour of the fire station, get an up-close look at fire trucks and equipment, learn about fire safety and prevention, practice how to crawl through a smoke-filled room and test out the fire station's slide.
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Downtown Block Party
Hundreds turned out for Bartlesville’s favorite Block Party on Sept. 27 in downtown Bartlesville — hosted by the City’s public library and police and fire departments. The block party covered the entire area from the Public Safety Complex to Unity Square and The Center, and included live music, a barbecue cookoff, car show, free food and drinks, vendors, inflatables, pony rides, demonstrations and tours, book sale and much more.
| | Highland, Madison & Sunset Bridge updates | | |
What are they doing on Highland Drive?
Contract crews are currently working on a concrete street rehabilitation project on Highland Drive from Sunset Boulevard to Aledo Drive.
The project, approved by voters in the 2020 General Obligation Bond Election, was combined with other voter-approved street improvements to include Wilshire and Waverly from Frank Phillips Boulevard to State Street, as well as Oakdale Drive from Brookside Parkway to Woodland Road.
The City Council awarded $847,000 for the (combined) project to R&L Construction LLC of Sapulpa in July. Each project consists of replacing concrete panels and minor curb and gutter work.
Related but different: An asphalt mill and overlay is also scheduled for Highland Drive from Sunset to Brentwood as part of a separate multi-street project. Other streets included in that project are:
- Dewey Avenue from Adams to 16th Street
- Quail Ridge from Adams to Baylor Drive
- Cambridge Court from Rice Creek Road to Williamsburg Street
- Braddock Road from Claremont Drive to Camelot Drive
- Southport Drive from Quarry Park Drive to Clipper Court
- Clipper Court from Southport Drive to the cul-de-sac
The $1.4 million project was awarded to Brent Bell Construction in August. Funding for these projects was approved by voters in the 2020 G.O. Bond Election. A preconstruction meeting is scheduled for next week, with construction tentatively scheduled to begin the first week of November.
What is the status of the road improvements on north Madison Boulevard?
Contract crews are currently working on the Madison Boulevard rehabilitation from Tuxedo Boulevard north to the water tower. The grading of the alignment is complete. The subgrade has been prepared and filter fabric and aggregate base have been installed on the majority of the project.
Work continues on installation of the on-site storm sewer and off-site storm sewer as well, and work on installation of curb and gutter should begin on Oct. 7.
The reconstruction project was approved by voters in the 2020 General Obligation Bond election, and $1.08 million was awarded to KSL Dirtworks in March. This is a shared project between the Delaware Tribe and the City. Half of the funding came from the Tribe and half from bond funds. City street crews completed resurfacing of the northern portion of Madison from the water tower to Minnesota in late June.
When will they start work on Sunset Bridge?
A contract with Bright Lighting was approved in August, but Engineering Department staff say they don't currently have a firm date on beginning construction, though the contractor anticipates crews being available for the project in mid November or early December.
The project consists of the bridge deck construction and guardrail improvements. Plans are to construct a parallel pedestrian bridge over Butler Creek as part of the Pathfinder Parkway as well; however, escalating construction costs pushed back this portion of the project. The City has secured a 2025 Recreational Trails Program grant in the amount of $300,000 for this portion of the project.
The earliest start of the pedestrian bridge appears to be summer of 2026.
The $2.1 million project is funded by $1.2 million in sales tax funds and $814,369 in 2020 G.O. Bond funds.
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Registration still open for Helping Org Summit
The Unsheltered Homeless Task Force will host a Helping Organization Summit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at Tri County Tech. The summit will allow the UHTF to share data and updates that they have learned in the past months, and provide an opportunity for helping organizations in the community to collaborate and network. Lunch will be provided by the Agape Mission and Lighthouse Outreach Center. Registration is free, but space is limited. Reserve a spot here.
| | City's Arbor Day celebration set for October 11 | | |
The Parks Department will host a tree planting on Saturday, Oct. 11 in celebration of Arbor Day.
The event, which is open to the public, will begin at 11 a.m. near the playground in Johnstone Park, 100 N. Cherokee Ave. in Bartlesville.
The planting will replace a tree that was damaged by storms several months ago. The original tree, planted in 1991, was dedicated “In Loving Memory of Our Innocent Children Who Die From Child Abuse And Neglect,” in recognition of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in October. The replacement tree will be a Shumard Oak.
“The City of Bartlesville has been a proud member of the Tree City USA for 42 years," said Parks Superintendent Bobby Robinson. "We hope the public will come out this Saturday to attend our celebration and re-dedication."
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Splash pads to close soon
City splash pads will be open through Oct. 26 before closing for the season. The splash pads typically close for the season when weather patterns turn cooler. City pools and splash pads will reopen next spring.
| | Free yard debris collection set for December 8-12 | | |
The City's next free yard debris collection will take place the week of Dec. 8-12.
Bartlesville residents can put their bagged yard debris or bundled tree limbs at their normal trash collection point on their normal trash day during the week of the event and City crews will come by and pick them up.
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 event 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. Extra bags or items of household refuse outside the cart must have the red refuse sticker attached.
For more information, contact the Solid Waste Department at 918.338.4130.
| | Hudson Lake duck blind drawing set for October 24 | | |
The City of Bartlesville will have drawings for 10 duck blind areas located at Hudson Lake. The drawing is set for 9 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2025, at the boat ramp. The fee is $10 if drawn. Any leftover blinds can be purchased at City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave., on a first come, first served basis.
Each duck hunter will be assigned a blind area. No more than 30 decoys may be used at any blind area. During duck hunting season, hunters may enter Hudson Lake one hour before shooting time, which is one-half hour before sunrise. Duck hunting ends daily at noon.
For more information on state duck hunting regulations, visit the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s website at http://www.wildlifedepartment.com.
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New Food Truck Regulations
Mobile Food Unit (food truck) fire safety regulations will change when House Bill 2459 goes into effect on Nov. 1. The new law changes how fire and life safety inspections for Mobile Food Units are handled across the state. All mobile food preparation vehicles that are capable of producing smoke or grease laden vapors must be in compliance with the most current adopted code.
To learn more, review this information flyer or visit www.cityofbartlesville.org.
| | Spooktacular Halloween Walk set Oct. 24 at museum | | |
Calling all boos and ghouls! The Bartlesville Area History Museum will host its annual Spooktacular Halloween Walk from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24. Goblins ages 10 years and younger will be guided through the museum, where they will find candy stops and win spooky prizes at game stations.
Families can enjoy a ghoulish selfie station and a craft. The family friendly event is free, but supplies are limited. (The event will last until supplies run out.)
Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the museum’s newest exhibit, “Outlaw Trails and Legendary Hideouts,” on display through Jan. 9, 2026, or your ghostly little may enjoy a spooky coloring station.
The museum is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed on weekends and holidays) on the fifth floor of City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave. Museum entry is free but donations are always welcome. For more information, contact BAHM staff at 918.338.4290 or history@cityofbartlesville.org.
| | Cemetery to host Mausoleum Stories October 17-19 | | |
The City of Bartlesville-owned White Rose Cemetery will host the popular annual event “Mausoleum Stories” on Oct. 17-19, featuring local actors portraying characters from Bartlesville’s past.
The event will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 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:
- Guardian “Keeper of the Book” (portrayed by Jason Elmore)
- Nelson Franklin Carr (portrayed by Ron Stotts)
- Lucy Josephine “Grandma” Patiacow (portrayed by Brookelyn Cheshewalla)
- Mary Katherine Reed (portrayed by Krystal Briggs)
- Clara Agnes Danel (portrayed by Joanie Elmore)
- Colonel William “Bill” Easley (portrayed by Robbie Murie)
- John Blue (portrayed by Greg Williams)
Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the Bartlesville Public Library. 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.
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Help wanted
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.
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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.
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Annual report
The City of Bartlesville has published its second annual report, offering residents a comprehensive look at municipal performance and progress throughout Fiscal Year 2024-25. This detailed document reflects the City’s commitment to transparency, accountability and continuous improvement across all departments. The full report is available online here, with a downloadable PDF version here. Printed copies can be picked up at City Hall and the Bartlesville Public Library.
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