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Tips for Planting Trees
The ideal time to plant trees and shrubs is during the dormant season the fall after leaf drop or early spring before bud break. Weather conditions are cool and allow plants to establish roots in the new location before spring rains and summer heat stimulate new top growth. However, trees properly cared for in the nursery or garden center, and given the appropriate care during transport to prevent damage, can be planted throughout the growing season. In tropical and subtropical climates where trees grow year round, any time is a good time to plant a tree, provided that sufficient water is available. In either situation, proper handling during planting is essential to ensure a healthy future for new trees and shrubs. Before you begin planting your tree, be sure you have had all underground utilities located prior to digging.
If the tree you are planting is balled or bare root, it is important to understand that its root system has been reduced by 90 to 95 percent of its original size during transplanting. As a result of the trauma caused by the digging process, trees commonly exhibit what is known as transplant shock. Containerized trees may also experience transplant shock, particularly if they have circling roots that must be cut. Transplant shock is indicated by slow growth and reduced vigor following transplanting. Proper site preparation before and during planting coupled with good follow-up care reduces the amount of time the plant experiences transplant shock and allows the tree to quickly establish in its new location. Carefully follow nine simple steps, and you can significantly reduce the stress placed on the plant at the time of planting.
1. Dig a shallow, broad planting hole.
2. Identify the trunk flare.
3. Remove tree container for containerized trees.
4. Place the tree at the proper height.
5. Straighten the tree in the hole.
6. Fill the hole gently but firmly.
7. Stake the tree, if necessary.
8. Mulch the base of the tree.
9. Provide follow-up care.
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Conveniently located between Tulsa and Bartlesville, Collinsville is a great place to live, work and visit. City officials strive to balance Collinsville's rich heritage with progressive ideas that will carry us into our bright future. We invite you to use our web site to find information about Collinsville. Please, visit us soon!
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Notice of solicitation of Statements of Qualifications The City of Collinsville, Oklahoma is accepting sealed statements of qualifications for: The Phase 2 Collinsville Main Street Project Construction Administration and Resident Inspection Services. Statements of Qualifications are to be enclosed in an envelope with a notation affixed on the outside bottom left corner of the envelope: Qualifications- Phase 2 Collinsville Main Street Project Contract Administration and Resident Inspection Services. The Phase 2 Collinsville Main Street Project is located on Main Street (US 20) and extends from 9th to 10th Street and from 12th to 13th Street. Phase 2 will basically add a block at each end of Phase 1 which spanned 10th to 12th Streets on Main. The Phase 2 Main Street Project will tie the newly revitalized City Hall, new Fire Station, and Library to the streetscape project on the west end and more commercial properties on the east end.
Qualifications are to be mailed to City Clerk, P.O, Box 730, Collinsville, OK 74021 or delivered to 106 N. 12th St., Collinsville, OK 74021 by 3:00 PM (CDT) on August 23, 2010. The City will develop a short list from the submittals and those consultants will be invited to interview with the City. For more information, contact Angela McGinnis, City Clerk at (918) 371-1010 ext. 2013 or (918) 629-7232.
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Green Country Fit Boot Camp
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Are you looking to lose weight, get in shape, tone up or lose inches? Green Country Fit Boot Camp is just what you need. We are coming to Collinsville. We offer a variety of different workouts on many levels. Come check us out at the new Collinsville City Park on our preview days August 12th and 13th. We will be previewing our workouts at 5:15am both days. Yes I know its early, but it is totally worth it. The actual camp starts on August 16th at 5:15am and will continue through September 10th. The four weeks of camp will be on a 5-4-5-4 schedule. That is the 1st and 3rd weeks are 5 days and the 2nd and 4th weeks are 4 days with Wednesday being the "off day" for both weeks. The price for the camp is $125 for new campers. We are also running a special for City employees and School employees for $90. Check out our website for info & to sign up: gcfit.com . You can also join us on Facebook under greencountryfitness@yahoo.com. We are so excited to offer a camp in Collinsville, and we look forward to seeing you there...
Rachel Jones-GC Fit-918-282-7371; www.gcfit.com
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Meadowcreek United Methodist Church School Supply Drive
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Students in Pre-kindergarten through 5th grade who are within the Collinsville School District and experiencing financial hardship are eligible to register for a new back pack filled with all the school supplies needed for the 2010-2011 school year. Registration will be held at Meadowcreek United Methodist Church, 14205 E. 146th Street N. in Collinsville. Registration is limited to the first 250 children and will begin on July 12, 2010. Registration will be every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 10 am-2 pm and Saturdays from 10 am–Noon. Registration deadline is August 4th. Distribution will be held Saturday, August 7th from 9 am-Noon. Please call Meadowcreek UMC at 371-3250 for volunteer opportunities! We welcome you to join us in this wonderful event. Once again, the goal is to raise $10,000 to supply 250 of our children with school supplies. All funds raised will remain within the Collinsville School District. If you would like to support this with a financial contribution, please make your check payable to Meadowcreek UMC, 14205 E. 146th Street N., Collinsville, OK 74021. Please designate “School Supply Drive” in the memo. Thank you in advance for your generous contribution and support of our Collinsville children! Please call Velma @ 371-3250 with any questions.
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The WWAH will be having a Yard Sale July 31st. Please click link below for details!
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City of Collinsville Receives National Award
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City of Collinsville Receives National Award
The City of Collinsville receives 2010 Census Partner Appreciation Award
On Saturday June 12th, 2010 The City of Collinsville was awarded the 2010 Census Partner Appreciation Award for our contributions to the success of the 2010 Census. Dr. Robert M. Groves, Director of the US Census Bureau was on hand to recognize and acknowledge our support.
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The City of Collinsville now has Online Bill Pay! Please click Online Tools, then Pay Bills Online and choose from check or credit card. If there are any questions please call Sharon Kirwin at 371-1010 ext 2023. Thank You!
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OKLAHOMA CENSUS JOBS RECRUITING PSAs
The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring throughout the state of Oklahoma for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part‐time jobs offer good pay, flexible evening and weekend hours up to 40 hours a week, and the chance to work near home. Workers are needed in almost every community. Call (866) 861‐2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov to learn more.
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Collinsville one of fastest growing
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the northern Tulsa County city has 324 new residents.
Collinsville grew 6.9 percent in 2008, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the state in the past year, according to a government report.
The northern Tulsa County city is home to 5,039 people after adding an estimated 324 residents from July 2007 to July 2008, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. read more
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Spring Weather Precautions
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Rainy Weather Driving Tips: 1. When driving on the freeway, try to drive in center lanes as water tends to pool in the outside lanes 2. Turn your headlights on 3. Increase your following distance 4. SLOW DOWN-it takes longer to stop in wet weather 5. Drive slowly through any puddle of uncertain depth 6. NEVER drive through moving water
Maintenance tips: 1. Replace old or brittle wiper blades 2. Check the tread and inflation of your tires 3. Consider carrying a portable car starter with you
TORNADO Precautions & Preparations: 1. Properly design a "safe room" or in-ground tornado shelter 2. If your house has a basement, find a place where you will be safe from falling debris 3. If no basement, on the first floor find a closet, hallway, or bathroom without windows. Try to put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Bathrooms often survive tornadoes because the plumbing in the walls provides added structural strength to those walls. If you do use a bathroom, the bathtub is a good option to lay in. Try putting a mattress over you for extra protection 4. If you live in a mobile home, abandon it immediately. Have a proper shelter pre-selected, which needs to be reached in 5 minutes or less 5. Buy a weather radio and use it 6. Stay away from windows and don't open windows to "relieve the air pressure" this has been shown to be a myth 7. If you have helmets of any kind this would be good to put on for protection 8. Have a tornado kit ready at all times near or in your designated tornado shelter, including: first aide kit, special needs for family members, nonperishable food items, battery powered radio, a flashlight, spare shoes, spare clothing, blankets, a whistle or other loud noisemaker, cell phone 9. If you have time turn off all electricity and gas but ONLY if you have time 10. Make sure EVERYONE in the family knows the details of the plan and rehearse going to shelter at least once a year.
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The recycling bins formerly located in the alley behind the Collinsville Library have been moved to a temporary location behind City Hall on the Southwest corner of 12th and Broadway. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and will move them back as soon as possible. You may use them in their temporary location.
Susan Babbitt
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Please click the link below to see the 2010-2011 Budget Summary for the City of Collinsville.
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Please click the link below to view the Ward-Wiseman Animal Haven 2010 2nd Quarter newsletter.
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Recycle with Getting Green
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Mati Bird will be a freshman this coming year at Collinsville High School. She wants to promote recycling in the Collinsville area and is starting a program for the summer called GETTING GREEN. She will be picking up recycling goods free of charge and taking them to the Recycle Center in Collinsville. The project will begin June 9th, 2010 and will be picking up goods every Monday evening from 4pm to 9pm though August 9th, 2010. If you are interested, please e-mail Mati the street address and subdivision that you want bags picked up from. E-mail address is matibird@hotmail.com. Mati will ONLY pick up recyclable goods from address she has received by e-mail or phone. If there are any questions please call Mati at 371-6232.
Please place goods in a plastic garbage bag next to your mailbox. You do not need to seperate the items and can only pick up the following:
-Plastics #1&2 (look on bottom for number, rinsed and flatten) -Aluminum products (rinsed and flattened) -Paper (including newspaper and magazines) -Glass (clear, brown and green only) -Phonebooks -Batteries (household and auto)
Let's all join Mati in making the Planet a better place!
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If you would like to register your storm shelter as an offical City of Collinsville Storm Shelter during a weather disaster, please contact LaPasha Fifer at 918-371-1010 ext 2020 or by e-mail.
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The phone book industry has created an official national website where consumers can easily find out how to opt out from different phone books. The website will ask for your zip code and then provide the phone numbers of the distributers of the phone books in your area. Just call the distributors and say you want off their distribution list. The website is yellowpagesoptout.com.
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