The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 240, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 7, 2010 Page: 3 of 18
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ALTUS Times • 3A
Sunday, Nov. 7,2010
Local VFW to hold
WYS at:
Oklahoma to host global diabetes awareness event
1st black mayor of a
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~ Renee Sauand
7 - In 1982 Liz Taylor's 7th
divorce (John Warner)
1943 Detroit Lions 0, NY
Giants 0; last scoreless tie
in NFL
Jordan passed
1962 Richard Nixon quits
politics-You won't have
Nixon to kick around
1966 Lunar Orbiter 2
launched by US
1967 Carl B Stokes elect-
Thank you, Suzie Anderson, for a clean,
fair race.
1991 Magic Johnson
announces he has HIV
virus & retires from Lakers
major city-Cleveland, Ohio
1967 LBJ signs a bill
establishing Corporation
for Public Broadcasting
1969 John & Yoko release
their 2nd album "Wedding
Album" in UK
1972 President Nixon (R)
re-elected defeating
George McGovern (D)
1973 NJ becomes 1st
state to allow girls into the
little league
1976 "Gone With the
Wind" televised
1983 Bomb explodes in
US Capitol, causing heavy
damage but no injuries
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1876 President Rutherford
8 Hayes & Samuel J
Tilden claim presidential
victory
1885 Canadian Pacific
Railway completed at
Craigellachie
1916 Woodrow Wilson (D)
re-elected President
1917 British capture Gaza
Palestine from the Turks
1933 Pennsylvania voters
overturn blue law, by per-
mitting Sunday sports
1942 1st US President to
broadcast in a foreign lan-
guage-FDR in French
1944 FDR wins 4th term in
office, defeating Thomas E
Dewey (R)
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“A sculpture is just a paint-
ing cut out and stood up
somewhere.”
- Frank Stella
I look forward to serving the
Citizens of Jackson County as Jackson County
Treasurer.
Veterans Day observance
. The VFW will hold a Veterans Day obser- Thomas, Altus AFB Wing Commander. For
Vance on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the information call Karen at 580-482-1644.
Veterans’ Memorial next to the Museum of the Altus Schools will be out Thursday in obser-
Western Prairie on Memorial Drive in Altus. At vance of Veterans Day, banks will be closed,
12 noon, a complimentary lunch will be served and state and government offices will be
at the VFW Post at 500 N. Veterans Drive in closed.
Altus. The guest speaker will be Col. Jon
Thank you, Supporters, especially the
Southwest Oklahoma Republican
Women, who were behind me from the
start of the campaign.
Thank you, Voters, for your
confidence in me to serve as Jackson
County Treasurer
Blair. He is currently at OU
Medical Center.
An account has been
set up at First National
Bank in Altus for Michael
(Joe) Wright, 33, who
recently had a 5-way open
bypass surgery.
A benefit account has
been set up at First State
Bank for Rebecca
Maldonado who has had
open heart surgery.
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Constance N. Johnson the event, ment, and advocacy. A variety take advantage of all the For more information con-
Hundreds of Oklahomans will and Rep. Randy McDaniel, “We know that the root of breakout sessions will be resources that will be avail- tact Jeton Woody at (405)
join people around the world passed during the 2010 leg- causes of the most common presented on eating, foot care, able at this event. By educat- 942-8500, ext. 121 or
for World Diabetes Day on islative session and designates kind of diabetes are many, and vision care as well as top- ing ourselves, we can help jeton@areawideaging.org.
Sunday, Nov. 14 from 3 to 6 November 14 as World including poverty, economic ics related to diabetes educa- stop this disease."
p.m. at the Oklahoma State Diabetes Day in Oklahoma, barriers to healthy foods such tion and prevention. Certified
Capitol. Senate Concurrent This is the second year as marketing snares hindering Diabetes Educators will be T) • 1
Resolution 34, authored by Oklahoma has participated in healthy food choices, poor available during the event to K1 rt-h C _____________________________-
nutritional habits, lack of answer questions from atten- Cllo
11: out conoht for physical activity, obesity, and dees. Screenings will also be
I UD1C OUUSAL 1UI genetic predispositions rein- provided for obstructive sleep M Thomas
forced by years of the same apnea (OSA), a condition that esser
CU:1 T 1- Dlan behaviors," said Sen. Johnson, affects many with diabetes. Gary and Lianna Messer of . Amber and David Thomas
CAl aren S 1LIL JL 1 <111 D-Oklahoma County. “On “Diabetes is a growing cri- Altus AFB are proud to of Altus are proud to announce
, , November 14 and beyond we sis especially in Oklahoma announce the birth of their the birth of their son, Jacob
The Oklahoma Health children ages 1 to 18 years by will explore ways to assist where one in ten citizens suf- daughter, Aryanna Elyse Allen Thomas. He was born
Improvement Planning Team addressing the following areas those living with or at-risk of fers from the disease. One of Messer. She was born on Oct. on Oct.26, 2010, at 5:40 p.m.
and Children’s Health Panel of concern: access to primary developing diabetes to man- our greatest responsibilities as 8, 2010, at 18:44 at Jackson at Jackson County Memorial
are seeking comments from care, injury prevention, immu- age it and/or prevent onset." public officials is to help pro- County Memorial Hospital. Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs., 4
the public regarding its draft nization, oral health, adoles- More than 20 local and tect ai)d improve the health of She weighed 6 lbs., 15.4 oz. oz. He is the brother of
Oklahoma Childrens Health cent health, mental health and national organizations will be our citizens, and that’s why She is the granddaughter of Christopher Allen Thomas.
Plan: Keeping Kids Healthy, a substance abuse, child abuse on hand to offer free informa- this event is so important," Anna Martinez of San 12, and Joseph Ryan Scott
document that provides a and neglect, and children with tion and education about dia- said Rep. McDaniel, R- Antonio, Texas, and Joe Lumsden. 7. Jacob is the
blueprint for improving the special health care needs. The betes prevention manage Edmond ’1 hope citizens will Martinez of San Antonio, maternal grandson of Scott
health status of Oklahoma’s plan also addresses child- Texas. Fields of Eatonville, Wash.,
children. The comment period health policy, health inequities A11 and Kerri Crippen of Central
is open from now until for children, youth develop- SauoAl Continued from page 1A Point, Ore. He is the paternal
November 26, 2010 ment opportunities, and serv- 0U11001 grandson of Tony and Rachel
Following the comment peri- ices for youth and families. Thomas of Tatum, Texas,
od. the Oklahoma Health A copy of the draft service agreements, declara- employees/volunteers and Election, the Final School
Improvement Planning Team Oklahoma Children’s Health tion of surplus cafeteria extra duty assignments. Distnct Budget Proposed for
will review the plan, including Plan, and instructions for equipment and policy amend- In executive session, the 2010-2011, the Board Meeting TVI 1
any additions or revisions commenting on the plan, may ments Agenda items also board will discuss proposed Dates, Times, and Places for Weat ner
resulting from public com- be viewed by visiting the include retirements, resigna- new hires and will consider 2011 and plans for the Altus ‘ ‘ *
ment. Oklahoma State Department tions, reassignments and pro- the new hires in open session. Junior High roof are also on Continued from page 1A
The plan provides a com- of Healths Web site at posed substitutes/time sheet The School District the agenda.
prehensive strategy to www.health.ok.gov , the American Red Cross.
" Edwards continued from page 1A „„
City Hall.
AT: Who makes your cos- tribute, that naturally changed, now and know each other well For more information about
tumes and what kind of Sometimes I look back on so it just comes naturally, we the City Alert System, see
research is necessary to do so.’ when I began and 1 can't just click. They're really a http://www.cityofaltus.org.
DE: There is a very talent- believe how far I've come in great band and great bunch. The local emergency man-
ed person who makes my the last eight years. We have fun performing agers has joined with the
jumpsuits out of the Chicago AT: Were you ever bullied together and look forward to Oklahoma Department of
area and my 50's outfits I got as a kid? If so, do you have many more shows, going into Emergency Management and
from Rockabilly or resale any advice for kids who are the future. the National Weather Service
shops, all around the world, being bullied? My wife, Donna and 1 do to raise public awareness
AT: Who owns most of the DE: Yes, I've had my share our best to get home whenev- about what can be done to pre-
rights to Elvis's songs he of bullying but I learned to er we can to see family and pare for hazardous winter
wrote? stand my ground. Most bullies friends regardless of being a weather. Individuals or groups
DE: Elvis never wrote any push those they know who work day or holiday. Because who would like to host a pro-
himself that I’m aware of, but won't stand up to them, we're on the road so much all gram to help become better
did change and help the com- Learning to box and taking year, we do our best to make prepared should call Gibson
posing of many of them. The martial arts helped me, too. time to see as many family at (580) 482-0229 or Colston
company that owns those Bruce Lee changed my life in members as we can, when we at (580) 482-8333.
rights are BMG/CKX. that respect. He taught me to can.It always helps, too, when Winter weather safety tips
AT: When you were first always be respectful, seek a we have a show planned in the can be found online at
starting to perform, did you peaceful way out, but stand area where our families live, http://www.ok.gov/oem.
get stage fright? If so, how did your ground. That way it becomes business
you overcome it? AT: You must really value and a vacation at the same
DE: Yes I did When I first your backup group. Are you time. Doing what I do, as a
started out. I usually didn't all like a big family? How do career, has helped me to keep
make much eye contact with you all handle getting home close and in touch with family
the audience. 1 just did my for the holidays? and friends because I usually
singing and looked down a lot. DE: It’s always good to wind up in the area at least one
With lots of experience, time have a band that knows you, or two times a year and our
A tragedy account has and many awards for my per- as well as the music. Over the families will travel to my
been set up at First formances, my confidence years.I've worked with many shows to see us, as well. It
National Bank for accident grew and as I worked very bands. Fever and 1 have been works out nicely,
victim Kyle Newman of hard on perfecting my Elvis working together for awhile
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