Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 93, No. 288, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 13, 1994 Page: 1 of 34
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Altus
LAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Altus, Oklahoma, home of — Gladys Guffin
Clinton plan could cost local schools
Clinton administration pro- annual school district budget is that number, 740 are "a" stu-
By RICK LOMENICK
News
exercise
: CrossinctheRed-
City, base join
for tornado
Federal "impact aid" pay-
ments in 1995 to school dis-
tricts serving civilian "b" stu-
dents stands to be lost if a
If you cannot convince people to get along, you just use a bit of
force as Chris Nichols does as Andrew Carnes in the Altus High
School production of "Oklahoma" which will be presented Monday
and Tuesday, February 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. In the Eula B.
Peterson Auditorium. Tickets at $4.50 for lower level front, $3.50
for lower level back and $2.50 for the balcony, are on sale each
day at the Altus School Administrative Center at 219 North Lee.
K^X10
areas. A conservation approach
was used in making assump-
tions below national and state
averages, Nichols said.
Tax benefits were based on
sales tax in the area plus an ac-
cepted ratio of average state in-
come tax for salaries and busi-
ness profits, Nichols said.
New Jobs were based on a
national parks model of 25 Jobs
created for each million dollars
in sales and state government
expenditures, he said.
eral funds if a proposal to cut military "b" payments, according ford to lose any," said Altus su- we get more money through im-
aid is implemented.
B reast Recovery and
Support Group meets for a
brown bag luncheon at noon,
Tuesday, at the Jackson
County Memorial Hospital
ground floor conference
room. For more Information,
call Linda Taylor at 482-
4781, extension 566.
Religion... Page 13
Swine show results told
briefs
Western Oklahoms State
College Nursing Club will
hold a bake sale from 8 a.m.
to noon, Monday, aouth of
the WOSC Information
Center.
United Way of Jackson
County Board of Directors
meets at noon, Monday, at
the Ramada Inn. All members
are urged to attend the
Dutch-treat luncheon.
is being held to strengthen tor- During the exercise, off-base
nado awareness in both the agencies and officials who will
base and community, participate include the mayor of
"We want to show the people Altus, chief of police, fire chief,
of Altus that we re partners," Jackson County Civil Defense,
said the captain. We want (the public utilities. Jackson County
people of Altus) to know that Memorial Hospital, Emergency
during and after a disaster we Medical Services, Altus Public
are going to be there forthem." Schools, and the Red Cross.
Ham said the base's goal is to The tornado exercise will test
have everyone, including family on- and off-base agencies on a
Jack Smiley, Altus fire chief; and Capt. Dave Ham, 97th Air Mobility members and civilian employ variety of scenarios, according
I ees, treat the exercise as a real
_-_____________world tornado disaster. (SM "Tornado back page)
KLAHOMA CITY OK 73105
By SRA MARK DIAMOND "We'd like everyone on base to
Base Public Affairs respond appropriately when the
ALTUS AFB — Altus Alr Force sirens go off," added Ham. "If
Base. In conjunction with the they're driving, we'd like them to
city, will hold a tornado exercise stop their vehicles and take ap-
March 4. propriate cover. If they're at
The exercise, according to work or at home we'd like them
Capt. Dave Ham, 97th Alr to take the appropriate action
Mobility Wing chief of readiness, there as well."
The third wosc real Officials from the city >nd base go over a map while finalizing plans for
estate continuing education a joint tornado exercise March 4. From left are Maj. Mike Patterson,
class Is scheduled for Altus Police Department; Dwight Dennis, director, Altus Civil Defense;
Wedneeday. The one-
evening course is
"Undisclosed Dual Agency" Wing chief of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo)
and meets from 6:30 to 9:15 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday
—El
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Times Managing Editor posal is approved. The adminis- approximately $17 million. dents who's parents live on
The Altus school district tration's 1995 budget also pro- "Impact aid is very vital to our Altus Air Force Base. "And be-
could lose over $160,000 in fed- poses cuts of $123 million in the school system and we can't af- cause their parents live on base,
gorles. The first being military in turn, would put the district in
families living off base and the a Catch-22 situation. With the
second are civilian families who average salary of a teacher set
work on base . It is the funding at $32,000, approximately five
for these sectors that could be instructors could be let go. Or,
Lord, loach mo when to
spoak and when to be silent.
When I spoak may my worda
be worthwhile and helpful.
Around town
Happy birthday wishes to
GLADYS GUFFIN, RICKY
CARGAL, and BELVA
WOOTEN ... belated birthday
wishes to JANICE JENKINS
happy anniversary wishes
to BILL 8 PAULA CARTER ...
Weather
special valentine this year by state. Research shows that, if
keeping them safe from injury or used correctly, child passenger
death by buckling them in each protection devices are more
time they get into a vehicle. than 70 percent effective in re-
"What better way can adults ducing serious injury,
demonstrate their love than by The magnitude of the prob-
protecting their children as lem has prompted health edu-
much as possible while riding," cators, law enforcement
said Master Officer Jeff agencies, emergency medical
Thompson. personnel, civic clubs, state
The educational effort is be- agencies and traffic safety
ing conducted in recognition of advocates across the state to
"Child Passenger Safety emphasize the importance of
Awareness Week," Feb. 13-19. child passenger safety all year
The observance has been pro- long.
claimed in Oklahoma by Gov. Altus police urge adults to
David Walters, contact their area health de-
Statistics from the Oklahoma partment, community action
Department of Public Safety program. Extension office or
show that 38 children under age hospital if they need assistance
16 were killed in state traffic in learning how to use car seats
crashes in 1993. Hundreds more properly.
were injured during the same Help is also available for
period. families who are financially un-
A survey conducted through able to purchase a car seat for
the Oklahoma Highway Safety use by their children. Many
Office indicates that statewide agencies across the state oper-
use of car seats and other ap- ate infant and toddler car seat
propriate child auto restraint loaner programs, through which
devices currently stands at 40.9 parents may rent or borrow car
A Hus vicinity - Today: percent. This is a significant seats, usually for a nominal fee. "Oklahoma" on tap
Sunny with a high around 50 drop from a survey conducted in A list of loaner programs can SC VII CAP
to 55. 1992, and indicates that adults be obtained from the Oklahoma
Monday: Mostly clear, may be taking far too lightly the Highway Safety Office, 3223 N.
I Highs mostly in the 50s. need to buckle up of young rid- Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City,
Tuesday: Mostly clear, ers — especially those under six. OK 73105, or by calling 521-
T Lowe from the upper 20s to The survey also shows that 3314. Car seat shopping guides,
ths upper Me. Highs from as many as one-third of car information on current recalls
■ the low 50s to the low 60s. seats are being used improp- and brochures explaining
t High Friday 55. High erly," Thompson said, "what pro- proper use of car seats are also
Saturday 51, tection is offered by a car seat available.
to a press release issued earlier perintendent Dr. Mike Copelard, pact aid." Copeland said. He said in Jeopardy. some of the programs now of-
this week by members of the Copeland said based on 1993 the total for 1993 was Copeland said any kind of fered would have to be trimmed.
Oklahoma congressional dele- projections, the school district $829,293.23. loss in funding would mean "Anytime you lose a percent
gation. The local district could has 1,806 students in some way The "b" students — which total some changes whether they be
lose around $160,437.30. The connected to the military. Of 1,066 — fall into the two cate- in programs or personnel which, (See "Schools back page)
ma Museum impact exceeds $1.2 million in '93
AMicath theerage The Museum of the Western In addition, the museum had restaurants, merchants, con- which indicates a strong inter-
Commlttss of Altus Alr Fores Prairie generated an economic an impact of $102,909 in tax tractors and suppliers. est in this facility."
Base is hosting a black impact in 1993 that exceeded benefits and generated 27 Jobs "The impact on the commu- Overall, 29 Historical Society
history musical at 7:30 p.m., $1.2 million in benefits for Altus through merchants and other nity is multiplied even more by museums and sites attracted
Monday, at the Altus City and the surrounding area, ac- firms in the area. Wade said. the enthusiasm and motivation 681.445 persons in 1993 for an
Auditorium, in celebration of cording to a report by the The results include money of volunteers and staff mem- economic impact of $56.5 mil-
Black History Month. Special Oklahoma Historical Society, spent by visitors plus expendi- bers." Rep. Howard Cotner and lion,
guoat will be Douglas Miller, Based on attendance of tures by the state in salaries, Sen. Robert M. Kerr, both D- in arriving at the Impact re-
national recording artist: 10,199, the museum had an im- supplies and repairs in the area, Altus, said in a joint statement. suits, the Historical Society
may" "be purchased at The pact of $1.1 million through said Max Nichols, society infor- "Their work pays off in edu- used a model that combined
Bookmark, Altus Bible and sales by community merchants mation representative. They cation and the preservation of salaries, taxes and prices in
Book, Altus AFB NCO Club, and hospitality firms, said also include a multiplier effect Oklahoma's heritage as well as Oklahoma with patterns of
barber shop, and local Historical Society Executive through money received and in economic effects. All this is spending at national parks lo-
churchaa. Director J. Blake Wade. spent by hotels and motels, reflected in the attendance, cated outside of metropolitan
Altus Metropolitan Area D L
Planning Commission meets Parents can SHOW ove
at 7:30 p.m., Monday, in 1 CICHO OCI
council chambers.
Glediolus Garden club with seatbelt safety
meets at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at *
Kointry Kitchen, 609 N. Members of the Altus Police used incorrectly? None." Car
Department are asking local crashes are the leading killer
B eginning March 1, all residents to give children a and disabler of children in the
bookings, rental fees, and
key check-outs for city
facilities will be handled at
the City of Altus Parka and
Recreation Department, 601
Katy Drive, 481-2265.
Reservations that have boon
made and paid for prior to
this date will be honored.
Pause to Pray
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