The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 91, Ed. 1 Friday, October 5, 2012 Page: 1 of 12
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES:
INSIDE
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5,2012
50 cents daily/$1.50 Sunday
Fallin lifts
Fall Ball planned at WOSC
Sneezin’ season continues in Oklahoma
Serving Altus and Jackson
(County for over III years
County Fair
Results.....
Pages 4,8,
12
WEATHER
Chance of
showers today.
High of 52.
Low of 41.
Page 9
Red Cross urges caution heating
homes as weather gets colder
Local forecasts are calling for the first round of cold weath-
er in Oklahoma. As temperatures start to dip, the American
Red Cross urges families to be cautious when using space
heaters and other heating sources, and to make a plan in
Olustee
falls to
Leedey
Page 5
Happy Birthday today to: Zaria Williams,
and Marissa Aguero
Happy Saturday Birthday to: Carl Nichols
burn ban
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin today lifted
the statewide governor’s burn ban currently in effect for 33
Oklahoma counties effective immediately.
“With cooler temperatures and higher humidity we are
seeing a lower occurrence of wildfire," Fallin said. “These
factors combined with recent precipitation across the state
allow the ban to be lifted.”
Oklahomans are encouraged to remain cautious with
campfires, debris burning, outdoor cooking, welding and
other activities that include an open flame.
“Even with the rains we have received, drought condi-
tions are still plaguing some counties”, said State Forester
George Geissler. “Everyone should . weather aware and
consider the conditions before they do any activity which
could spark a wildfire.
Citizens are urged to check with local officials or visit www.
forestry.ok.gov/burn-ban-information to see if county burn
i bans have been enacted before doing any type of burning.
AHS homecoming game,
activities being held today
The Altus Bulldogs will be going up against the Del City
Eagles for homecoming tonight. Kick-off is set for 7:30
p.m., but before the game, there are several homecoming
| events happening.
An assembly was held this morning at the high school au-
ditorium, and a parade and pep rally was set for this after-
See HOMECOMING | 3
The Altus Ballroom Dancers plan a "Fall Ball.” a great evening of dancing to the live music of the popular jazz combo, Lo-
gan Walker and the Gang of Lawton. The public is invited to join Altus' ballroom dancers from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday,
Oct. 13, in the Western Oklahoma State College Multli-Purpose Room-$15 per couple, $10 single. Hors d'oeuvres and
soft drinks will be served. Costumes are encouraged but optional. The Altus Ballroom Dancers, one of few such groups
in Southwest Oklahoma, promote and teach ballroom dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. each Monday at the Altus Community
Center and provide an enjoyable and wholesome opportunity for couples to do something together. For more informa
tion, call Al or Sue Messerly, 580-477-1822.
Washington, DC —The the top fifty worst cities to criminals often use cold and to them-the fall allergy case of a home fire. Heating sources are the leading cause of
Asthma and Allergy' Founda- live in with nasal allergies— allergy medicines contain- season is underway and it’s house and apartment fires during the cold weather,
tion of America (AAFA) re- number 7 and 19 respec- ing pseudoephedrine (PSE) beginning to take' its toll ” Heat sources such as space heaters, fireplaces or wood and
cently released its 2012 Fall tively. AAFA represents the in order to manufacture said Mike Tringale Vice coal stoves can pose a fire hazard. To reduce the risk of heat-
Allergy Capitals™ rankings, estimated 60 million Ameri- meth. Last year, Oklahoma President of External Affairs ing related fires, the Red Cross recommends keeping any-
Every fall and spring, AAFA cans who suffer from asthma lawmakers passed one of at AAFA. “AAFA's fall and thing that can burn such as paper, bedding or furniture, at
ranks the top 100 most chal- and allergic disease. There the toughest anti-meth laws spring Allergy Capitals™ least three feet away from heating equipment and fireplaces
lenging places to live with are approximately 366,000 in the nation. AAFA was rankings have long featured and to never leave these unattended.
allergies. The rankings are Oklahoma adults and chil- proud to support the legisla- Oklahoma cities. On the “In the last year the Central and Western Oklahoma Re-
based on scientific analysis dren who suffer from asthma tion because it targets meth whole, the state is one of gion responded to 440 house fires and 35 multi-family fires
of three main factors: pol- and over 479,000 with nasal criminals while ensuring the toughest to live in for (apartments, condos, etc.) across the region.” said Janienne
len sores, number of allergy allergies, that patients will continue to asthma and allergy patients. Bella, Central and Western Oklahoma Region CEO. “But the
medications used per pa- In addition to having se- have access to the cold and The latest rankings are an good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce your
tient and number of allergy vere allergy seasons, Oklaho- allergy medicines of their important reminder to Okla- risk of a home fire all year and during the chilly weather.”
specialists per patient. ma also has a serious prob- choice. homa leaders about why it’s The American Red Cross wants the number of house fires
This fall, Oklahoma City lem with methamphetamine “For Oklahoma allergy not to rise as the temperatures drop, so it offers the follow
and Tulsa both ranked in production and abuse. Meth patients, it’s hardly news See SNEEZING . 2 See HEATING 13
Annual Chili Cook-Off to be held tomorrow
Lots of new activities MAN*
added for the kids
Warm up Saturday with be prizes given for booths,
bowl full of chili during including spirit awards, so
the annual Main Street come up with a theme and
Altus “Cotton Pickin' Chili act it out with costumes
Cook-Off”. The event is and booth decorations,
set for tomorrow, Satur- Awards will be announced works and horseshoeing
day, Oct. 6. in downtown from the stage at 1 p.m. displays, face painting, Lil
Altus, and will offer tro- Other special attrac- Red the Clown, JB Moon
phies and cash prizes for tions in downtown Altus Jump, Slice and Rock Wall,
1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners that day will include a as well as several vendor
in each division. miniature cotton gin dis- booths.
Not only can individuals, play, antique tractors and There will also be local
groups and businesses en- farm equipment displays, entertainment from 9 a.m.
ter the contest, but those Livingston Machinery to 1p.m.
attending the event can and Western Equipment For more information,
buy tasting bowls to go displays, the Altus Fire or for registration forms,
around and try all the vari- Department, pedal trac- contact the Main Street
eties of chili offered. Aside tors, a petting zoo, wagon Altus by calling 580-482- Chili chefs forthe Altus Times Chili Cook-Off are shown with Main Street Altus representative
from chili, then will also rides, stick horse races, a 2277 or e-mailing Main- Margaret Worrell. Frm left, Michael Bush, Dan Taylor, Worrell and Paula Peterson. Bush’s “Hot
be categories for barbecue watermelon seed spitting StreetAltus@sbcglobal off the Pepper Chili" beatthe competition of Taylor’s "Hot Off the Press Chili” and Peterson’s
and salsa. There will also contest pony rides iron net 8 ■ Chicken Little Chili". Come try Bush's chili at the Cotton Pickin' Chili Cook-Off tomorrow. Sat
nere " 4.0 contest, pony naes, iron net. urday, Oct. 6, on the downtown Altus square.
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Bush, Michael. The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 91, Ed. 1 Friday, October 5, 2012, newspaper, October 5, 2012; Altus, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc2184760/m1/1/: accessed July 5, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.