The Journal Record

Rose State College in Midwest City Offers Bachelor's Degree Through New Partnership

Rose State College students will be able to get a bachelor's degree in technology in information assurance and forensics without leaving Midwest City through a new partnership with Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. Students will receive an associate's degree in networking/cyber- security from Rose State and then transfer to OSU-Okmulgee for upper- level courses.

Biodiesel Workshop in Stillwater to Address Production Questions

Nurhan Dunford says interest in biofuel production is increasing among Oklahoma entrepreneurs and businesses. "I get a lot of calls from farmers and people interested in producing biodiesel fuel in their garages and from investors interested in biofuel production," said Dunford, who leads the research in oil and oilseed chemistry at the Oklahoma Food and Agricultural Production Research and Technology Center at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: Recently you called asking for comments regarding my experiences with Gary Paxton to be included in an upcoming article. I declined due to events occurring upon conclusion of the sale of my company (Dollar) to Chrysler Corporation.

Fourteen Publish Notices of Intent to Apply for Liquor Licensing Through Ok Able Commission

Four corporations and three individuals have published notices of intent to apply for licensing through the ABLE Commission. There is one intention notice for caterer/mixed beverage, two for retail store and four for a mixed-beverage license. Blu 201, 201 S. Crawford, Norman, Blu 201 LLC is seeking a caterer/mixed-beverage license.

Coming Out of Its Shell: Pecan Producer Uses Ok State Fair As First Crack at New Customers

The State Fair is harvest time for pecan producer John Grundmann - not the nuts themselves, but rather the next batch of new customers. And this year looks to yield another bumper crop, he said.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: Recently you called asking for comments regarding my experiences with Gary Paxton to be included in an upcoming article. I declined due to events occurring upon conclusion of the sale of my company (Dollar) to Chrysler Corporation.

Kelly Joins Tulsa-Based Rex Public Relations

Leslie Buford Accepted Into the Iabc, Central Oklahoma Chapter

Five Join University of Phoenix Okc Campus

Tiffany Diller and Nick Huff have been named enrollment managers for the University of Phoenix Oklahoma City campus. Before their promotions, Diller and Huff served as enrollment counselors. Michael-James Johnson has been named finance manager for the UOP Oklahoma City campus. Johnson previously served as finance counselor for UOP in Phoenix.

Pamela Adkins Joins Okc-Based Factor

Tulsa-Based Oneok Inc. Announces Promotions

Oneok Inc. and Oneok Partners LP on Thursday announced a series of officer appointments. The appointments are effective Oct. 1.

Okc-Based Express Services Inc. Announces Staff Promotions

Express Services has announced the promotions of Kathy Cermak, Jennifer Graham and Carolyn Robinson. Cermak has been promoted to fast track coordinator. In her new position, she will provide support and feedback to new franchisees. Before her promotion, Cermak served as a franchise service representative. She has been with Express for nine years.

Atv Legislation in the Works for 2007 Session in Ok

Physicians will "go for broke" in 2007 in their attempt to cut down on child deaths and injuries resulting from the use of all- terrain vehicles, or ATVs. While regulations on ATV usage are needed, health advocates say it is also time to reach out to the ATV industry for help. Eighteen people in Oklahoma have died this year in ATV accidents - six of whom were younger than 18 years of age, with three younger than age 12 - said Roxie Albrecht, associate professor of surgery for the University o...

Fort Wayne, in Mayor Shares Insight On Increasing Effectiveness of City Government

Fort Wayne, Ind., Mayor Graham Richard is a strong believer in the data-supported refinement of processes to better serve the customers of his city, he told business and civic leaders Friday. Yes, customers. Also known as residents or citizens.

Advisory Board Discusses Addition of 'Channels' to River Plan in Tulsa

The Arkansas River Authority Advisory Committee met Friday in downtown Tulsa to discuss the proposed "Channels Project" for development in and around the Arkansas River. The meeting was open to the public, and many citizens attended - some of whom held signs reading "No river tax" - but no public comment was allowed. The meeting was intended to brief the advisory committee and inform the public as to the process of reviewing the project's feasibility.

Tubular Pipe Maker Becomes Largest Tenant for Port of Catoosa Facility Near

Erlanger Tubular Corp. has boosted its Tulsa Port of Catoosa presence by 18 acres, becoming the port's largest tenant. Erlanger employs about 250 people at its 39-acre existing facility, which also makes it one of the largest employers at the port. The added acreage will be used for a new pipe storage yard and rail and truck loading area, making room for production expansion on the original site.

Better with Age: At 70, Balliet's in Ok Is Not Just Grandma's Store Anymore

While many fashion-conscious women have been shopping at Balliet's over the past 70 years, in the past decade the store has adapted and evolved to offer both a dress for grandma and the latest flashy Italian pumps. The locally owned store at 50 Penn Place is still an upscale stop for metro women, but the current stock looks a little less like a grandmother picked out the selections and a little more like a hip cousin added her two cents.

Community Leaders to Invest in University of Central Ok Students in New Program

The University of Central Oklahoma has created a new program to help students learn leadership skills. Six community leaders volunteered to work with students and UCO faculty members as part of the program, said Cheryl Steele, executive director of UCO Leadership Central.

Okc Events: September 25, 2006

Ever since the "big shew" last week, everyone's been wanting to purchase the Centennial CD with "Oklahoma Rising" as its theme. Well, they're on sale now at metro 7-Eleven stores. On Friday morning at the 7-Eleven at NW 50th and Santa Fe, the musical treasure went on sale with noted former football coach Barry Switzer making the first purchase from Gov. Brad Henry. Looking on was Jim Brown, president of Oklahoma 7-Eleven stores; Blake Wade, executive director of the Oklahoma Centennial Commis...

Seminar in Tulsa to Focus On Women Attorneys

The Oklahoma Bar Association Women in Law Conference is scheduled at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Renaissance Hotel in Tulsa. Continuing legal education sessions are scheduled throughout the day. Attorneys can register online at www.okbar.org. Non-lawyers may register by calling the bar association at (405) 416-7006.