Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 92, No. 7, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 22, 1992 Page: 1 of 72
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992
Altus
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Altus, Oklahoma, home of—Cindy Pope
(See ‘Crime page 16)
News
(See ‘Boost page 16)
Weather
(See ‘Reserve page 16)
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more than compensates for
that. It allows us to have addi-
tional people to take care of
other areas." Without the DOC
Progress
edition
1992
Warren. "The main thing the
people need to know about
these reserve officers is that I
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Every year, each reserve officer Harris says he's heard some
must be bonded. That costs the positive feedback from the
town $4 per officer, community once it was under-
Since the program is so new, stood how the program works.
Harris said there hasn't been a He also credits the support of
noticeable impact in the deter- the Blair Town Council for
rence of criminal activity. But it showing Interest in the program
Authorities nab
Blair man on
drug complaints
A Blair man was arrested on
narcotics complaints Friday
night
Antonio V. Maldonado, 49,
was arrested at his home in
Blair on a complaint of
possession with intent to
distribute narcotics (cocaine).
Officers of the Altus Police
Department, detective division
and drug dog Axel assisted the
Blair City Marshalls on the
arrest.
The arrest finalized a lengthy
drug investigation in and around
the Blair community.
Maldonado is currently being
held in the city jail.
Other arrests were also made
by local law enforcement
officials.
Antoinette Hawkins, 22. 613
Navajoe Rd., was arrested Friday
on a complaint of petit larceny.
The arrest was made by
Master Officer Mary Zepeda,
Ptm. Chris Millard and Reserve
Officer Earl Belcher, all of the
Altus Police Department.
Hawkins was later released
from the city jail on $207 bond.
Gerald Gersham, 32. was
arrested Friday on complaints
of driving under the influence
and no insurance verification.
Veterans chapter 33 will m a
Construction nearly done on exercise yard
Fellows Hall. Ths snnual •"
election of officers will be st Construction is nearly com-
7:30 p.m. Installation of pleted on the new inmate exer-
lifetimes... Page 2B
t-H Favorite Foods results
the Board of Directors for said City Marshal Dale Harris,
the United Way of Jackson Although it is still in its early
County will be held Monday stages of development, Harris
at the Salvetlon Army feels it will be an asset to the
located at 521 W. Broadway community.
at noon. All members are Blair currently has three offi-
urged to attend, cers on reserve status. They are
longtime area lawman Dan
D Isabled American Daniel, Liz Welsh and Dena
Sports... Page 6
Hall of Fame inductees named
officers will be st the April
slated meeting.
(See ‘Briefs page 16)
Pause to pray
We know that a chain la
only as strong as Its
quire exercise yards. "It gets day per inmate is being received have plenty of warrants active funds, country patrol would be
them out of the cell and enables to help offset the additional fl- for violent offenders." Schuster cut down a very minimum. The
them to get some sunshine ev- nancial burdens. He added the said. He stressed it is a secure department has a staff of nine
eryday." Schuster said. "Also, it program is working out ex- lockup area. including Schuster.
does wonders for discipline." tremely well. All of the DOC in- Schuster added that the DOC An old refrigerator truck was
The only costs incurred by the mates are of minimum security program makes the sheriffs of- recently purchased to provide
sheriffs office is for the materi- status. flee operate more efficiently, more freezer capacity which
als. All labor is being done el- In fact, second floor area has "When you house additional in- would enable bulk purchases of
ther by off-duty deputies and been converted in order to keep mates you have to hire addi- freezable items. Also, the de-
inmate labor. DOC inmates. Spaces have been tional people to look after them,"
And speaking of other bud- set up for 25 minimum security he explained. "But the program
escape. Department of Corrections in- justify keeping DOC inmates in
Future jail standards will re- mates. Schuster said $20 per our lockup area because we
Etc.... Page 3
Accreditation team visits Altus
cise area that is located between
the Jackson County Sheriffs
Office and the courthouse.
Although it is not required now.
Sheriff Jerry Schuster said it
will be in the future.
The yard dimensions mea-
sure out at about 15 feet wide by
weakest link. I wonder about 40 feet long. The stockade-type
the success of Christianity fence 15 about 12 feet high.
II It were dependent upon Although not to be noticed by
me my actions Mlahtv the public. Security measures
Father, I recognize thM rm will be added on the Inside to
a weak link. Make me ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Main Street gives boost to downtown area
Around town * While all areas of a commu- way. according to Michelle now were ready to take off," in Oklahoma City. At that time, that Main Street plans to ac-
aappy birthday wishes to nity are important to its growth. Maahs, project manager. Maahs said. And with that, she an application was attained, complish this year is to begin
MARK GRAHAM and RUSTY the downtown section is often involvement is one of the added, the board of directors The document was 35 pages. "By and complete a building design
RIALS ... Happy 21 at called the backbone. But in re- keys to a successful program, will be expanded and a board of the time we got done with with it, project. "I think if we can get a
anniversary to FREDDY and cent years that began changing That's why Maahs and members advisors organized.
LYDIA ALCORTA ...
By RICK LOMENICK
Times Managing Editor
BLAIR — No doubt about it.
law enforcement protection is a
vital part to any community's
survival — no matter what the
size. But in the case of smaller
rural towns, the general operat-
ing budget is a determining
factor in how much can be
spent.
But the Blair Marshal's Office
has found a way to dodge that
obstacle plus give the protec-
tion that the residents in the
northern Jackson County com-
munity need. Through a reserve
__police officer program, the de-
1 $ A partment has been able to add
I To T A T C personnel without putting a se-
AAD. vere bite in the budget.
The program has been in ef-
The March meeting for feet for about four months now,
prevent an inmate from possibly get-boosting issues, the de- inmates. On the average, 20 In-
scaling the side in attempts to partment is continuing to house mates are here. "We could not
- - - - -----------J it was about 70 pages in all good design project, people can
and in some cases, for the worst of the Downtown Altus Once the four committees are which included letters of rec- see what a difference it makes
But the utilization of the Main Redevelopment Trust Authority formed they will be making ommendation," she said. "It was and the businesses would see
Street program has enabled are busy getting committees or- plans for what to do for next submitted for consideration on what an impact that will have on
A T . numerous Oklahoma communi- ganized and functional since the year. Jan. 10. their business" Maahs said
. Today: ties to revitalized their down- eventual goal is to get the Main The main thrust in getting the The announcement was made Since the designation was
MOstIy cloudy with a chance town business districts and Street program on its own feet Main Street program organized Feb. 18. Maahs said she received announced. Maahs said that the
mind S to 2 mph. make them a strong economical Maahs stresses that DARTA was began last May with several word from Altus legislators Sen. downtown people are more ex-
Lowdncthe sow and high part of the town. And Altus has a driving force behind the pro- meetings. That was followed by Robert M. Kerr and Rep. Howard cited about 11. We now have this
,..dlpu. become a part of that. . , ject but she feels it is time to fundraisers in June and July. Cotr.er. Since that time, the organization backing us up and
^X^^ nated L" AMLid EtriEr Code#: ^^ forma sepa- sodertaiberi Ma liac Ceralal “g emorts have stepped aiVIng guidance throughuRe re-
low 35. Saturdays high 73. nity. Now the work gets under. -We kind of incubated and tended a Main Street Workshop Among the many activities
they have the same powers as
salaried officers," Harris said.
And why do that? The most
popular answer was to maintain
their active status in the event
that a salaried position is avail-
able either at Blair or with any
other law enforcement agency in
the state.
Daniel, who has been in law
enforcement for about 45 years, Standing from left are members of the Blair Marshal's Office. They are
feels it is helpful both to the Liz Welsh, reserve deputy marshal; Dan Daniel, chief reserve deputy
weian and warden he oacet marshal; Roger Levick, assistant city marshal; Dale Harris, city
way to gain valuable experience marshal, Dena Warren, reserve deputy marshal; and Alvin Duck, deputy
working with their veteran offi- marshal. (Staff photo)
cers.
Harris is the only fulltime of- serves worked around 62 hours
ficer in Blair. On parttime status which was a tremendous sav-
are assistant city marshal Roger ings for the city. For now, each
Levick and deputy marshal Alvin reserve rides with one of the
Duck. Both see the program as a salaried officers until the pro-
way to get needed assistance in gram gets on its feet more. "They
a hurry in the event it is needed. also donate a lot of time to rou-
The reserves are required to tine investigations," Harris said,
work a minimum of eight hours "That, In turn, saves the city
a month. There are no maximum money as well."
hours set. During a recent The cost to the city is ex-
month, Harris said the three re- tremely minimal, Harris said.
Progress seen throughout Altus
The most progressive event Proceeds from the sales tax International Airport, For most of the past year, the Northwest Altus
for the city of Altus during 1991, will be used to build the Bar-S Oklahoma City's Will Rogers Main Street intersections and project McMahan said 8
said Mayor Boozie McMahan, facility, which will be purchased World Airport and McAlester, is Cypress and "A" Streets have At 92 oercent comnlete the
was the 88 percent landslide by the company from the city, expected to start its operaUons been under construction. detentlonfacilitv is fuliv
vote on Aug. 27 to increase sales Another new company com- with 21 employees. Twin-engine, Four blocks of Main, two tional. she said and dirt exca
tax by one cent in order to at- ing to Altus is Pacific Coast 10-seat airplanes will be flown blocks of "A" and one block of vated from the m exca
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Construction is expected to new hangar currently under begin flights to Woodward, mately $1.4 million. The city's AU.
^ which we fo. X^.. according. Cupuanc edad calfndoc lenaa. thrusigpaid McMahan, was meettte.’olice Departmentse
cate on U.S. Highway 62 at the Airport Manager Bill Aduddell, vation and maintenance facili- Also, the city Street Drug Abuse Resistance
east edge of the city, will bring will locate its corporate offices ties located here. Department said the Thavorr but EducationuserResistance
with it400new jobs to the city. for the Midwest at the local Operations are expected '» down oil and chips on 175 which provides educational
Bar-S also has a plant port. . . begin April15' blocks of city streets. programs to students in the
Clinton, but the company s The airline, which will pro- When all of the new Industry Work has continued by the Altus Public School System,
headquarters are in Phoenix, vide flights to Dallas/Fort Worth gets to Altus, the city will have contractors and the city Street
Ariz. International Airport, Tulsa improved highways tobe used. Department to complete the (See ‘Progress page 16)
Reserve officers aid
Blair Marshal’s Office
has helped in cutting down on and allowing him to initiate it.
the many hours logged by the In getting this program
salaried officers. Which is an- started, explained Harris, certi
other cost-saving measure for
the town. (See ‘Schuster page 16)
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Lomenick, Rick. Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 92, No. 7, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 22, 1992, newspaper, March 22, 1992; Altus, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc2180523/m1/1/?q=j+w+gardner: accessed June 17, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.