| Bowden bond would upgrade buildings
Patrons of an independent school district in west Tulsa County will vote next month on a bond issue that would bring more classroom space, a new library and gym and other upgrades.
A vote for the $2.5 million issue is scheduled for March 4, said Allen-Bowden Superintendent Penny Haynes.
The school, 7049 Frankoma Road, is an independent district with about 400 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade.
Included in the bond issue are a new gymnasium and a new classroom building that would include a library, Haynes said.
The existing gym and library would be repurposed, she said.
The current gymnasium facility, Haynes said, is lacking in space and has no air-conditioning.
The new gymnasium, which would be about twice the size of the existing gym, would be more suitable for students and visitors alike, with a doubled seating capacity and nice stage, Haynes said.
Samuel David Schoolfield put his family first
SAMUEL DAVID Schoolfield didn't hesitate to give his last dollar to any one of his children who needed it to pay for some activity or buy necessities. "He believed that his family was always first in his life," said his daughter, Janie L. Schoolfield. Sam held numerous jobs during his lifetime, sometimes working two at a time to support his family. He was a hard worker and his employers recognized his abilities with frequent promotions. He died Feb. 6 at the age of 80. He lived in Wynnefield. The seventh of 12 children, Sam was born in Pocomoke City, Md., to William Schoolfield and the former Estella Cropper. The family came to Philadelphia when he was a child and he attended Overbrook High School. He enlisted in the Navy as World War II was ending, and wound up serving in the South Pacific and California.
For Mariners, it's Erik Bedard at No. 1
PEORIA, Ariz. — Even filling out medical forms, lean-and-mean Felix Hernandez was the center of attention. Hernandez had already lost his job as the Mariners' No. 1 starter before the first pitch of spring training had been thrown. As he sat quietly at a clubhouse table Wednesday, patiently handling paperwork in triplicate, he kept being interrupted by teammates, coaches and trainers. "Did you lose more weight?" they asked. Yes, the 21-year-old would nod with a smile. Hernandez says he's down to 218 pounds, nine less than last February, when his weight loss generated headlines across baseball. "I was working out like I did last year," Hernandez said. "It gets easier." Weight-loss stories are about as common to spring training as palm trees and soon-to-be-broken promises.
Tata unveils £1,300 car set to drive down prices
India's Tata Motors has unveiled the world's cheapest car in a move expected to force other manufacturers to develop ranges of cheap and cheerful compact vehicles. The latest news from the transport and automovitve industriesThe four-seater, 100,000-rupee (£1,300) Nano is in sharp contrast to the prestige UK brands Jaguar and Land Rover, which Tata is close to buying from Ford. .
German Firm To Bring 289 Jobs
A German company that makes compressors for industrial air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment is planning to open a manufacturing facility employing 289 people in the East Syracuse area, state officials say. Gov. Eliot Spitzer mentioned the plans by Bitzer Scroll in his State of the Upstate address Jan 16 in Buffalo, but he made no mention of it when he spoke later the same day to the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce's economic forecast luncheon. A Bitzer Scroll representative said Monday the company was planning a formal announcement about its plans and he could release no details until the announcement was made. State and local officials would normally make a big deal when a manufacturer decides to open a plant and create nearly 300 local jobs.
Attic mold removal a high headache
Q: I am getting a lot of mold in my attic, which contains an air conditioning unit and hydro air that provides heat and air conditioning to the house. The mold is extensive, mainly on the roof sheathing. Two companies have offered to get rid of the mold, one for $2,000, another for $12,000. One man suggested taking up the insulation on the floor, which is not moldy. Why would that be needed, and how in the world could mold removal cost so much and with such a huge difference? What should I do?
TERRIFIED A: The $12,000 cost is due to the need to use protective clothing and taking many precautions while working, plus the removal of the mold itself, which may be a toxic mold. See if the $2,000 job will remove the mold, and if so, then you can do other things.
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