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Vol. 113 •No. 186 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013 $1.50 Sunday Affidavit reveals police corruption details information for the arrests knowingly receiving stolen Bond set at $1/4M for on Thursday. property. His bond was set The Altus Police officers at $500,000. involved were 17-year vet- Arce was been jailed on a Arce, $1/2M for Hansel eran Russell Hansel, and complaint of conspiracy to Bond was set Friday for ago for assistance, after 11-year veteran Jose Arce. commit a felony. His bond two veteran Altus Police months of investigation on Hansel was jailed on was set at $250,000. officers who remain in jail his own. complaints of grand larce- According to District At- today following an ongoing According to affidavits ny and conspiracy to com- torney John Wampler, the investigation which started released from the District mit grand larceny, but oth- anticipated charges will months ago. According Attorney’s office Friday, Al- er anticipated charges were not be officially filed until to Jackson County Sheriff tus Police Officer Bill Per- added on Thursday includ- Tuesday or Wednesday. Roger Levick, he contact- kins worked in conjunction ing being in possession of The affidavits state that ed the Federal Bureau of with the Federal Bureau three firearms with the se- Det. Bill Perkins, working rial numbers removed and Investigation six months of Investigation to gather See AFFIDAVIT ‌| A3 Russell Hansel Jose Arce Vital water supply from Tom Steed Reservior down to 38% full Jason Angus remain the same. However, if Reporter each “entity” conserves 10% [email protected] of their daily use, the supply can be extended another two The Tom Steed Reservoir is years. 11.5 ft lower than normal, at Archer gave an example 38% capacity, according to a of how much water is wasted press release from Mountain during every day use. “A per- Park Master Conservancy son can waste up to four or District, on Friday, Feb. 15. five gallons of running water “We are asking Altus, Sny- while brushing their teeth,” der and Frederick, and all businesses and residents to he explained. “That water can do simple stuff to conserve be saved by just wetting the water,” said District Manager toothbrush, brushing, and then Will Archer. “There are a lot using water to rinse it off.” of people who depend on this “It all adds up,” he added. water.” The Moutain Park Master The Beaureu of Reclama- Conservancy District is strong- tion announced that there ly urging everyone to “work These three literacy education promoters (l to r) Susan Grimes, Olya Coffin, and Sondra Wallace actually are starting is only enough water supply together to conserve water, the to meet after school once a week to study words for the “Grate” Altus Spelling Bee, a fundraiser for the Great Plains for 24 months if conditions most valuable resource of all.” Literacy Council, on Saturday, March 9, at WOSC. Team registration is due by March 4 at the Altus Public Library. Education friends encourage spelling City Council to honor City Susan Grimes, Olya Coffin, and Anthony B. Krawietz. figure out the spelling, but when- Sondra Wallace have been a team “It really doesn’t matter if a team ever it was read it out loud, the Workers and Firefighters not only in education at the Altus of two or three adults comes out as two vowels were said quickly and Junior High, but also in being a the top spelling team or not,” said in reverse order,” recalled Sondra. spelling team for the “Grate” Altus Susan Grimes, a retired educator. “Even though we couldn’t spell any Spelling Bee on March 9 at WOSC. “We are doing this to raise money longer in the contest, we sat in the at regular meeting This is the second year these edu- for the cause of adult literacy and audience and had fun trying to cation friends have been spelling to draw attention to the impor- write down the other words given. Jason Angus the Sales Tax Revenue Reporter Note, Series 2011. as a team, sponsored by the UMW tance of our language in speech, The spelling bee will be a light- [email protected] Country Kitchen. writing, and reading.” hearted contest among teams They will also receive a They know the Spelling Bee The words range from begin- representing clubs, military orga- presentation by Finance Altus Municipal Author- Director James Wilson for is three weeks away, but they try ning, intermediate, and advanced nizations, schools, churches, and ity and the City Council will to review some of the words just level. Susan and Sondra have been businesses from the area. To be the period ending Jan. 31, hold their regular meetings and consider to amend the for their own information. Some on spelling teams for several years a part of this “Grate” event, just Tuesday, Feb. 19, beginning teams don’t even look at a diction- and can recall when their team gather up friends and co-workers annual budget for the En- at 6:30 p.m. to discuss items terprise Fund. The AMA ary or the suggested words before went out on the first or second and register before March 4 at the on the consent agenda. Im- the contest. The teams will be word given to them in 2005. “We Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hud- will review and discuss to mediately following roll authorize the Purchasing given a word and can ask that a even had been given a short word son. Information about the spelling call, the AMA will honor word be repeated, defined, given like “dual” and had it written out rules and a suggested word study Department to advertise on employees with 25 years of behalf of the Electric De- the language of origin, or used in correctly on our practice tablets site are available at the Altus Pub- service to the City, and also a sentence by pronouncer Colonel as the team can work together to partment for bids for a 2000 See SPELLING ‌| A3 recognize Altus Firefighters KVa 480Y/277v 3 Phase who have been recently pro- Pad Mount Transformer to moted or hired. replace a transformer dam- Items on the consent aged due to fire, and to ad- agenda for approval vertise for low stock utility include minutes from poles. previous meetings and The AMA also received purchase orders for the two proposals from flat-bed “Band Against Violence” concert Enterprise Fund for debris and junk clean up $1,333,920.75. The AMA services, and will review Jason Angus to raise awareness of vio- in peoples lives,” explained Group, Inc., and serves vic- will also approve three and vote to acknowledge, Reporter lence within the commu- Lori. tims of domestic violence, claims from Boynton- and possibly select a pro- [email protected] nity, and also to have some They also invite any sexual assault and stalking. Williams & Associates for vider, or will vote to con- good old fashioned fun,” performers to sing with ac- The Oklahoma Attorney construction oversight tinue to provide the service ACMI House is sponsor- says Lori of ACMI house. companiment CD’s, or read General’s office certifies expenses for renovations through the City. ing an anti-violence con- Anyone affected by their poetry, or put on small and monitors services. The and additions at Altus Bids have been opened cert, “Band Against Vio- violence can call or write skits. Teens Against Sexual High School totaling and evaluated for purchase lence,” on April 6, at the anonymously to AMCI Violence will be performing Oklahoma Attorney Gen- $19,639.58, and a claim eral funds the of one, re-manufactured Altus City Auditorium and House to tell their story. an anti-violence skit at the from Joe D. Hall, Gen- Landfill Compactor. The is looking for bands to “do- “We’ll ask if they mind us concert, Lori confirmed. Any interested band or eral Contractor, LLC, for AMA will vote on the bid nate their time and talent sharing their story in be- ACMI House operates performer can contact Lori $121,673.89, for renova- from Landfill Equipment for for this event.” tween sets to show how vi- under the Southwest Okla- with the ACMI house at tions and additions at “The event is being held olence does have an affect homa Community Action 580-482-3800. AHS, all to be paid from See HONOR ‌| A3 A2

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60387914 OBITUARY RED RIVER CALENDAR Meetings set on staying healthy during flu season

Chapter GQ PEO will ed Methodist Church. The Falcon Road on Thursday N. Main in Altus, at 7 day and Sunday nights meet on Monday, Feb. 18 free luncheon will start at nights at 7 p.m. follow- p.m. Riders of all types of (closed to alcoholics at 6:30 p.m. at the home 11:30 a.m. The program ing a potluck supper. The bikes welcome and even if only). Wednesday night of Tonya Pogue. Tonya, as will be a Bible-based mes- public is always invited. you don’t have a motorcy- is a Newcomers meeting. hostess for the evening, sage. It is a time for wom- Call Calvin at 482-6629 cle, you’re still welcome. For more information call will share details about en of all faiths to gather for more information. More info at cmawot@ (580) 480-0417. her mission trip to Cam- and fellowship with each yahoo.com. bodia. Melissa Wilson other. For more informa- The Altus Junior Wooldridge will also share the Presi- tion please call Carol at High School Library The Altus Public Alcoholics Anony- Maxine Wooldridge, 85, of dent’s Letter. Co-hostess 482-4627. is searching for cop- Library provides a 30 mous Friendship Group Sugar Land, Texas, passed for the evening will be ies of past yearbooks, minute storytime for pre- of Altus meets every away on Wednesday, Feb. Nancy Evans. The Southwest Okla- especially from the years schoolers every Wednes- Monday at 8 p.m. For 13, 2013, in Sugar Land. homa Republican Wom- when AJH was Southeast day morning from 10:30 more information, call Graveside services will be Jackson County Fa- en will host a Municipal Junior High. If you have a.m. to 11 a.m. Children 471-0616. held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. cilities Authority will Candidate Forum, Mon- any old yearbooks that 3 to 5 years are welcome. 19, at the Gould Cemetery. have it’s regular meeting day, March 25, 6:30 p.m., you’d like to donate, you For more information call The Pinochle Club is Interment will be under the on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at at the WOSC Band Hall. may contact Rosemary 477-2890. looking for Pinochle Play- direction of the Kincannon 8:45 a.m., in Room 101 All candidates are invited Gipson at 580-481-2628 ers. People who want to Funeral Home. of the County Courthouse to attend. or at “rgipson@altus- Learn English Today learn are welcome. They Maxine Coyle was born and discuss items on the schools.k12.ok.us”, or - Aprende ingles ahora! can teach you to play and on Sept. 7, 1927, in Sidney, consent agenda. Operation CARE will deliver them to the Altus Free Classes -Clases gra- have fun. For more infor- Neb., to Albert and Kath- be open Tuesdays and Junior High, 1601 S. Park tis. Booker Learning Cen- mation, call Pat Schnur at erine (Lane) Coyle. She Jackson County Com- Thursdays from 9 to 11 Lane. ter located at 400 West 477-3956. married Bill Wooldridge on missioner’s will have a.m. Elm. Classes are Monday April 15, 1946 in Altus. She thier regular meeting on Joseph’s Closet will The Lions Club meets through Thursday (Lunes The Altus/Mangum enjoyed sewing and garden- Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 9 be open Tuesdays and every Thursdays from - Jueves) from 8:15 a.m. Cancer Support Group ing. She especially enjoyed a.m. in the Commission- Thursdays from 2-3:30 noon to 1 p.m. at the to 11:15 a.m. meets at 6 p.m. the 2nd cooking her specialties of ers office to go over items p.m., This will enable Western Oklahoma State and 4th Tuesday of each chicken and dumplings, on the consent agenda, folks to get a clothing College multipurpose The Red River Toast- month in the education beef jerky and peanut butter instead of Monday due to voucher from Operation room. masters “Where Leaders department at JCMH, lo- fudge. Presidents’ Day. CARE, and go to Joseph’s Are Made” welcomes all cated in the east wing of She was preceded in death Closet , 208 E. Cypress English Village Manor in Jackson County and the hospital. For more in- by her parents; husband; a AARP Chapter 435, (Presbyterian Church) has collected recipes from surrounding areas to join formation, call 482-6435 son, Glenn; two brothers; along with The Towers, on the same day. They employees and residents them for fun and improve- or 482-7420. and a sister. will be conducting an are also in need of vol- and compiled them into a ment. Toastmasters In- Survivors include four AARP Driver Safety Pro- unteers to help sort and cookbook. The books can ternational, a non-profit The Cancer Centers sons, Richard Wooldridge gram class at The Towers stock shelves. Call Sandy be purchased at the facil- educational organization, of Southwest Okla- of Yuma, Ariz., Jim apartment meeting room at 481-8648 if you’d like ity. Call 477-1133 for cost teaches public speak- homa on the Jackson Wooldridge of Sugar Land, 101 E. Commerce. The to help. or more information. ing and leadership skills County Memorial Hospi- Joe Wooldridge and wife class is from 8:30 a.m. through a worldwide tal campus is recruiting Teresa of Warrensburg, Mo., to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Girl Talk, a fun discus- Altus Ballroom Danc- network of meeting loca- volunteer drivers for the and Billy Wooldridge and Feb. 20. The class covers sion time for girls ages ers meet 7 to 9 p.m. each tions.The organization 12-passenger van that wife Connie of Cleburne, everyone’s safety on the 9-18, is held every third Monday in the east end has more than 10,500 will provide transporta- Texas; a sister, Cheryl Da- road. Tuition is $14 ($12 Saturday of the month of the Altus Community clubs and are in 90 coun- tion for cancer patients. vis; a brother, Jack Coyle for AARP members) and at 1 p.m. at NBFG with Center on Falcon Road. tries. For more informa- Volunteer drivers must of California; six grandchil- includes your 121 page New Hope Church, 400 New couples are welcome tion, visit www.toast- have a current driver’s dren, and eight great-grand- workbook. Please pre- S. Willard. For more in- to come for an evening masters.org online or on license. The volunteer children. enroll by calling 580-482- formation, contact Na- of ballroom dancing. For facebook, or call Paula application can be picked The family will receive 2625. Completing the dine or Gaynell Brown at those who want it, in- Weeks at 580-480-2882. up at the cancer center at friends from 6 to 8 p.m., course may qualify you for 580-482-2160 or 580-215- struction is available in Welcome Guest ~ Meet- 1200 East Broadway. For Monday at the funeral home. auto insurance savings.A 8378. waltz, foxtrot, swing, ings are held Tuesdays information call the Can- Online tributes may be caregiver support rumba, cha cha cha, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at cer Centers of Southwest made at kincannonfuneral- group will be held Feb. Donations are being tango, salsa, samba and SWTC, 711 W Tamarack Oklahoma at 480-4400 or home.com 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at accepted at NBC Bank, quickstep. For more infor- Road in Altus. Bonnie McAskill at Jack- Tamarack Assisted Living for the family of Edi Orte- mation, call 580-477-1822 son County Memorial Center. The Alzheimer’s ga. A fund has been set up or 580-726-5160. Information about Hospital at 379-5771. Association Caregiver to help with funeral costs 5 Crisis we all face: Support Group exists to and ongoing expenses The Altus Meal Site Health/Obesity/Finan- SW Oklahoma Action provide caregivers and and hardship for widow is needing volunteers cial/ Stress/ Aging Popu- RSVP Program is ask- those diagnosed with the Laura and their child to help deliver meals lation is offered Tuesdays ing for deactivated cell latest facts and resources Aiden. All donations are to those who are home- at 6:30 p.m. at SWTC, phones, complete with to care for someone with encouraged. bound. Meals are deliv- 711 W. Tamarack Road. batteries and chargers, Alzheimer’s disease. The ered Monday thru Friday. The meetings, sponsored for their Cell-phones-for- Support Group is open to The Cancer Centers Any time you can give is by Wisdom Copious Cov- seniors program. Phones the public. of Southwest Okla- appreciated. If you would enant, are free and open may be dropped off at the homa on the Jackson like to volunteer call the to the public. For more Altus RSVP office located The Jackson County County Memorial Hos- Altus Meal Site at 580- info, call 580-480-2882 or on the first floor of the 4-H Riding Club is hav- pital campus is recruit- 482-1290. The Altus Meal 580-482-2883. Towers at 101 E. Com- ing its annual sign up for ing volunteer drivers for Site is a part of South- The Altus area TOPS merce or the Mangum anyone ages 9 and up who the 12-passenger van west Oklahoma Commu- (Take Off Pounds Sensi- RSVP office located at has their own horse and that provides transporta- nity Action Group. bly) group Chapter #657 215 North Oklahoma in enjoys riding in parades, tion for cancer patients. meets at 5:30 p.m. every Mangum. trail rides and camp outs. Volunteer drivers must The Operation CARE Thursday, at Highland Visit They will be at the OSU have a current driver’s Food Pantry offers free Heights United Meth- Altus ASYMCA hosts Extension Office, 2801 N. license. The volunteer food to qualified appli- odist Church, 1911 N a program, “Washers us Main in Altus on Feb. 21 application can be picked cants every third Satur- Main. For more infor- and Dryers for Airmen” online at 7 p.m., room 106. up at the cancer center at day of the month. 10:30 mationzzzzz, visit www. where they will provide 1200 East Broadway. For Devotion and food pantry tops.org or contact Mark refurbished washers and at Stay healthy during information call Ginger open 11 to 12 noon. (580) 738-1042 or Mary- dryers to airmen in need. the cold and flu season Hill or Vivian Martinez Wayne at (580)482-2036. If you or a junior enlisted www.altus- by attending a discus- at the Cancer Centers of The Southwest Okla- family you know has a sion on how to prevent Southwest Oklahoma, homa Quilt Guild meets Altus H.O.W. Group of need for a washer/dryer, times.com these diseases. Join An- 480-4400. on the first Thursday Alanon meets Tuesdays please have them send an gels Care Home Health Mission on Wheels is of each month at Grace at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at email to Joan Wilcoxen on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at in need of non-perishable United Methodist Church 10 a.m. at 315 N Crain. at wilcoxens@sbcglobal. 3 p.m. at the Friendship food items for the needy. Fellowship Hall (south net, or call 580-471-9733, Inn, 1800 N. Main, or on Donations of food and end of building) on South A Domestic Violence including: their personal Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 3 clothing are taken on Park Lane at 10 a.m., pot- educational outreach email address and cell p.m. at Western Sizzlin, Mondays from 11 a.m. luck luncheon at noon, group is now available phone number and the 3200 N. Main. to 2 p.m. Giveaway are and business meeting at through ACMI House. reason it will enhance held on Wednesdays and 1 p.m., followed by the For more information, call their quality of life so Church Women Unit- Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. monthly program. On the Brenda at ACMI House at they can get them fixed ed will meet Friday, at 213 W. Walnut. For third Thursday of each 482-3800. up. March 1 at the First Unit- more information, or to month is a quilt workday, volunteer your time, con- so bring a project and join National Alliance on The Western Oklaho- tact Edna Douglas at 649- in! Mental Illness (NAMI) ma State College Alum- 8620. Connection Recovery ni Association is looking February is Dental Christian Motorcy- Support group meets for Altus Junior College A Senior Citizens clists Association meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ev- and Western Oklahoma Dance is held at the Al- every first Thursday of ery Monday at Taliaferro State College Baseball Awareness Month!! tus Community Center on the month at Fred’s on Mental Health Center, Alums. Contact Western 215 W. Commerce. For today to reconnect with more information, call your former teammates Send an Oklahoma veteran to Washington DC 480-0650. and participate in upcom- 20% Off Oklahoma’s World War II veterans waited 60 years ing events sponsored be for a memorial in their honor. We want you to help If you think you may the WOSC Alumni Asso- On All Dentals!! Oklahoma veterans visit this memorial by making have a problem with al- ciation. Western values a tax-deductible donation to Oklahoma Honor cohol we can help. Altus its Pioneer alumni and Please call for Flights today. Original Group (Alcohol- wants to hear from you. ics Anonymous) meets Call 580-477-7789 or appointment!! at 315 N. Crain, Sunday email alumni@wosc. 60392677 - Friday, at noon, 8 p.m. For more information on how to donate, visit nightly, Thursday at 6:30 * The Red River Calen- WESTSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC p.m. (women’s meeting). dar is a free service to the www.oklahomahonorfl ights.org Meetings are open to community and items are 1621 W. BROADWAY • (580) 477-1623 or call (405) 259-9000 60394305 the public except Thurs- placed as space allow. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013 Altus Times • A3 Avila to teach new art workshop at library

A new adult class, Portfo- be made at the library by Oklahoma State University you want to attend one of pastels. Dry blending into your name on the list. lio Pastel Water Soluble Oil noon on Monday of the first with a degree in art educa- his workshops. true secondary colors and The class is sponsored Paint, is being offered at the class. Space for the class is tion. He has taught in the Portfolio Pastel Water wet blending into watercol- by the Shortgrass Institute Altus Public Library from 6 limited so pre-registration Altus Public School System Soluble Oil Paints are ver- or are just two of the tech- and is made possible by a is required. for the last seven years. satile, water-soluble oil to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday niques possible with these grant from the Oklahoma Instructor for the class Bobby is a regular instruc- pastels that offer artists paints. Arts Council. For informa- and Thursday, Feb. 25, 26 is Bobby Avila, an instruc- tor for the Shortgrass Insti- flexible features. The paints To attend the workshop and 28. The fee for the class tor in the art department at tute and his workshops are come in bright, vivid colors you have to be at least 16 tion about the class or the is $30, and all materials will Altus High School. Avila is always very popular so sign- and have the traditional years of age. Call the li- Institute call the library at be provided. Payment must a graduate of Southwestern ing up early is necessary if creamy consistency of oil brary at 477-2890 to get 477-2890 Western Trail Historical Society hosts ‘Evening of History, Art, and Music’ “An Evening of History, Art, photographer from Lone Wolf. has now assumed greater sig- er structures that have seen taste buds,” commented Jennie and Music” will be hosted by the While the mainstay of Long’s nificance, providing a rare life in Southwest Oklahoma Buchanan, program chair for the Western Trail Historical Society, business was photographing glimpse into the lives of his and could no doubt tell won- Western Trail Historical Soci- at the Museum of the Western ordinary people and events, American Indian subjects. derful stories. ety and museum director. “We Prairie, 1100 Memorial, Altus, the close association he cul- The event will also pre- In addition, our guests will encourage all our members to from from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on tivated with members of the miere an art exhibition titled be entertained by the Just Call attend to view what’s new at the Thursday, March 7. Kiowa and Comanche tribes The Stories They Could Tell Us When You Need Us band The event will feature the led to a remarkable series of featuring the work of Brian and treated to delicious hors museum. And, guests are equally unveiling of A Rare Glimpse, images during a period when Nichols. Nichols has created d’oeuvres served by the West- welcome. The come-and-go event a new exhibit showcasing the the Plain Indians were redefin- a number of new canvases for ern Trail board members. is free and open to the public.” unique body of work of George ing their identities. What be- this show – all of abandoned “It’ll be an evening of delights For more information, please call W. Long, a turn-of-the-century gan as a niche market for Long barns, sheds, houses, and oth- for your eyes, your ears, and your 580-482-1044. Affidavit Convict wants Oklahoma From Page A1 defendants were said to retrieved tools and jewelry have contacted Perkins sev- from Hansel’s home. with an FBI agent, imple- eral times requesting more Hansel also made state- mented a plan to sell cer- “stolen” tools. ments while in holding to pay part of sex change tain items, purchased with The third transaction that he sometimes traded US Government funds, to listed in the affidavit was at bits of information to the HELENA, Okla. (AP) — A convicted would be happier if they were the oppo- Hansel and Arce, and to Arce’s residence. gang members for infor- rapist who claims he should have been born site sex. present the items to be sold Last week, items re- mation that they had that a woman wants the state to pay for laser In his suit, the inmate claims that his as “stolen property.” The trieved from the Altus Po- could help him. hair removal, hormones and counseling as constitutional rights are being violated by story offered to the defen- lice Department’s evidence Immediately after Han- part of the transition from male to female. the state prison system. He says that by not dants was that Det. Perkins room were used by Perkins sel was arrested, a radio Other states have provided such medical providing him with hormone treatments, received these items from for a transaction to take call was made to Arce, care and a federal judge recently ordered laser hair removal, counseling and assisting his brother who was a con- place behind the Altus who was on duty and on the Massachusetts prison system to pay for him with a name change, the Corrections tractor. His brother’s crew Cleaners. The items in- patrol, to come to the po- an expensive operation that will transform Department is subjecting him to cruel and would allegedly travel out cluded jewelry and a laptop lice station. When he ar- a convicted murderer from a man into a unusual punishment. of state and steal tools and computer. rived, he was immediately woman. Darnell, who was convicted in 2005 of other items from construc- The next day, Hansel arrested and placed in a What Ronny Edward Darnell’s lawsuit, repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl in 1997 tion sites. These transac- met with Perkins in his of- holding cell. He was later filed last year in federal court, will mean for and sentenced to 50 years, is not seeking tions were to be recorded fice where Perkins showed interviewed by the FBI, Oklahoma is unclear. money and doesn’t mention any surgical by Det. Perkins using per- him guns taken from the and admitted to purchas- Jerry Massie, spokesman for the state procedures in his handwritten suit. sonal recording equipment evidence room. Hansel said ing tools from Perkins, but Corrections Department, told The Oklaho- He does, however, request to be seen by a provided to him by the FBI he already had a buyer for denied knowing they were man that the agency has provided similar “transgender specialist.” agent. one of the guns, and knew stolen. The tools in ques- treatments to inmates in the past, but a “They are denying me any kind of medi- According to the affida- where he could sell the rest tion were recovered from handwritten note from a psychologist work- cal treatment at all for my serious medical vits, the first transaction of them - a location where Arce’s home. ing at the Helena prison where Darnell is need,” Darnell wrote in the suit. “I am a was conducted in October people meet to buy and sell Altus Police Chief Tim being held shows the prisoner was denied female not a male. I was just born in the 2012 in the north parking guns with no questions Murphy said, “The actions treatment. wrong body.” lot of Western Oklahoma asked. Hansel took one of these two officers have “If the inmate had been receiving this The inmate, who also claims he wants to State College with defen- of the guns, put it in his placed a dark cloud over kind of treatment on the outside . if it was change his name to Phoebe Halliwell, wrote dant Arce. Arce was on waistband, and the two our police department. medically indicated . we would provide that being denied hormone treatment “has duty, in his patrol car, work- left the police department Corruption at any level treatment,” Massie said. “I believe we’ve changed me in ways I do not like.” ing as an off duty security together with the guns. will never be acceptable. done that in the past.” “It has deepened my voice to sound like officer, wearing his police Upon exiting the build- Society holds police officers Darnell, 44, an inmate at the James a man,” Darnell wrote. “It puts me into a uniform. Det. Perkins sold ing, the two were taken to a higher expectation of Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena, great depression and gives me anxiety at- a bag of marked tools to into custody separately. behavior and conduct. Al- claims to have gender identity disorder, tacks on a daily basis.” Arce for $100 cash. Perkins Perkins was released and though the investigation which is characterized by an overwhelm- Darnell’s lawsuit is pending in federal later turned the money Hansel was arrested and lasted many months the end ing sense by those afflicted that they court. He has no lawyer. over to the FBI agent. The taken to the APD con- result was two police offi- next transaction took place ference room where he cers facing felony charges.” in the back parking lot of was interviewed by FBI Chief Murphy then add- the Altus Police Depart- agents. He was said to ed, “I would like to give Scripture ment were both defendants have admitted to know- special recognition to Det. were present, and again, Russian region ing the tools and jewelry Bill Perkins who worked “He leads the humble in exchanged money for sup- were stolen, but was going closely with the F.B.I. to posed stolen tools. The doing right, teaching them to go the sheriff’s office to bring about the successful his way.” — Psalm 25:9 money was again turned report Perkins as having closure of this investiga- begins recovery over to the FBI. the guns and other “sto- tion, which led to the ar- In the months after, the len” items. Officers later rest of these two officers.” from meteor fall Altus Times Identification Number USPS 015-140. CHELYABINSK, Russia (AP) — A small army of work- Published afternoons Tuesday through Honor ers set to work Saturday to replace the estimated 200,000 Friday and Sundays mornings except square meters (50 acres) of windows shattered by the Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day From Page A1 amending the Annual Fund Council will consider to shock wave from a meteor that exploded over Russia’s Che- by Heartland Publications, at 218 W. for the General Fund, Spe- award EST the Request lyabinsk region. Commerce, Altus, OK 73521. $150,000. cial Revenue Funds, Capi- for Qualifications for Pro- The astonishing Friday morning event blew out windows Perodicals postage paid at Altus, OK. AMA could vote to enter tal Project Fund, and Inter- fessional Environmental in more than 4,000 buildings in the region, mostly in the executive session to discuss SUBSCRIPTION RATES Assessment for the Yates capital city of the same name and injured some 1,200 peo- matters pertaining to eco- nal Service Funds. property. ple, largely with cuts from the flying glass. Carrier Delivery nomic development. City Council will consid- Council may vote to enter Forty of the injured remained hospitalized on Saturday, 4 WEEKS $7.00 After any possibly discus- er to authorize proposals two of them in serious condition, the state news agency sion of new business, the from both Kwik Kar and executive session to con- RIA Novosti reported, citing the regional health ministry. 26 WEEKS $42.00 AMA meeting will close, McKenzie Truck Repair to sider a claim filed by Adam Regional governor Mikhail Yurevich on Saturday said 52 WEEKS $75.00 and the City Council meet- maintain and service Fleet Hernandez for a plumbing that damage from the high-altitude explosion —estimated Maintenance Vehicles. bill for the amount of $80, to have been as powerful as 20 Hiroshima bombs — is es- Motor Route In County ing will begin. 4 WEEKS $8.25 The City Council will A change in zoning clas- and will record and vote ac- timated at 1 billion rubles ($33 million). 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A4 • Altus Times THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012 Sports MacArthur sweeps Altus

LAWTON - Lawton MacArthur swept a pair of basket- ball games from the Altus High teams on Friday night. The Highlanders defeated the Bulldogs 56-46 while the Lady Highlanders won 45-27. Altus (11-11) got a 17 point performance from Kasen Warren. Nico Maldonado hit three 3-point shots and fin- ished 13 points while Malik Knight had 11 points. The Lady Bulldogs struggled offensively in their game with the Lady Highlanders. Itiya Knight led Altus with 10 points. The Altus teams will enter regional tournament play this week. The Lady Bulldogs will travel to Midwest City Carl Al- bert on Thursday. Their first round opponent is Del City and that game will tip off at 6:30 p.m. The Bulldogs return to the MacArthur gym to face the Highlanders in the first round. It will be played at 8 p.m. Friday. Sporting events

Sunday Regional Tournament Photo | MCT TV Baseball Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons tags out Washington Nationals’ Ian Desmond during a game in September. Noon - Western Okla- Thursday homa State College hosts Basketball Luna, N.M., doubleheader 6 p.m. - Western Okla- homa State College Lady Monday Pioneers hosts Eastern To the Major Leagues Baseball 8 p.m. - Western Oklaho- 1 p.m. - Western Okla- ma State College Pioneers homa State College at Okla- hosts Eastern homa Weslyan, Bartlesville, From Curacao to Altus to Major League Baseball doubleheader Friday Basketball Tuesday 8 p.m. - Altus High Bull- Softball dogs at Lawton MacArthur, 1 p.m. - Western Okla- first round of Class 5A Re- Mark Glenn homa State College Lady Sports Editor gional Tournament. Pioneers at Frank Phillips, Borger, Texas, doublehead- It didn’t take long for Andrelton Baseball er. Simmons to get where he wanted 1 p.m. - Western Okla- to be. In 2010 after a season with Thursday homa State College hosts Western Oklahoma State College, Coffeyville, Kan. he was drafted in the second round Monday by the Atlanta Braves. It was a like Basketball 6 p.m. - Western Okla- Saturday a dream come true for Simmons to Baseball be drafted by his favorite team. homa State College Lady Pioneers at Northern-Enid 1 p.m. - Western Oklaho- There was only one television ma State College Pioneers station that carried baseball where 8 p.m. - Western Oklaho- host Coffeyville, Kan. he lived and that was TBS, which ma State College Pioneers routinely carried the Braves games. at Northern-Enid. After playing in the minor Softball leagues for two years, Simmons Basketball 1:30 p.m. - Western Okla- got the call to become the starting 6:30 p.m. - Altus High homa State College Lady shortstop for the Braves. Lady Bulldogs vs. Del City Pioneers host Garden City, But Simmons’ story actually be- at Midwest City Carl Al- Kan. Community College, gan in his home land of Curacao Andrelton Simmons turns a double play in a game against the Chicago Cubs. bert, first round of Class 5A doubleheader. where he was raised in an area called Mundo, Nova. “It’s not even contact who directed him how to First practice city, it’s so small like a neighbor- find Simmons. It came time for his first practice hood,” Simmons said. He saw Simmons play one after- at Western’s field. “It was good,” In Curacao, people play a lot noon. While watching the game he he said. “The other shortstop was Nelson Cruz shocked name of sports but baseball and soccer engaged in a conversation with a taking ground balls, so I jumped dominate the activity. Simmons man at the ball park. It turned out in there. They were hitting ground played both. But it became obvious to Simmons’ dad, Elton. As the balls to me, I just locked in, I felt linked to Fla. clinic, PEDs that baseball would be the way to conversation went along he could really good. I was catching every- go. tell that Elton was very knowledge- thing, I saw the guys were pretty SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — to participate in the tourna- “I was playing baseball before I able in the game of baseball. “He’s impressed.” Texas Rangers slugger Nel- ment. even knew what I was doing,” Sim- a baseball guru,” Russell said. son Cruz said Friday it was “I don’t worry at all,” Cruz mons said. “My first first memories Russell saw the influence Elton His arm “shocking” and “depressing” said about the investigation. are on the baseball field. I made had on Andrelton. The younger It was clear that Simmons had to see his name came up in “I know it’s going to come most of my friends playing sports.” Simmons appeared to have base- a far above average arm. “I had a connection with a Florida good so hopefully it’s done It was at a young age when he ball savvy, baseball smarts. Always good arm but I think I got a bet- clinic now at the center of right and quick as possible.” first picked up a baseball and he in the right place at the right time. ter arm here when I started work- Major League Baseball’s lat- Cruz hit .260 with 24 home remembers throwing the baseball That impressed Russell, who also ing out. Maybe every month I was est drug investigation. runs, with career-highs 45 around on a little league field. “I saw that he had a good arm. He jumping a mile or two. I challenged Cruz, however, said he doubles and 90 RBIs in 159 was like four. They saw I was kind said he didn’t get a good enough myself every time I went out there could not shed any light on games last season. He has hit of good so they moved me and let look when he was batting during to throw harder.” why his name is reportedly in at least 22 home runs the past me practice with other guys,” Sim- that game. The strength of his arm was very the records of Biogenesis of mons said. four years. Russell invited Simmons to his visible during the NJCAA World America LLC, a now-closed “We’re just taking it day- Simmons played mostly at short- hotel that night and Simmons Series in 2010. He was on the anti-aging clinic in Coral stop but even at a young age he by-day,” Rangers general brought a bat with them. Russell mound and clocked at 98 mph. Gables, Fla. The Miami New manager Jon Daniels said. was pitching and some thought he had some sunflower seeds on him. He credits the work out regi- Times reported last month “There’s nothing much we was pitching too much. The two went outside and Russell ment that Russell put him through that it obtained records de- can do really. We expect he’s It was a dad of a friend of his threw him the seeds for Simmons to helped him. “Definitely helped me tailing banned substances going to be our right fielder. that discouraged him from pitch- swing at. “I wanted to see the path in every aspect of my game. Got purchases by several players, ing. That friend is DiDi Gregorius, of his bat,” Russell said. “He never me faster, got me stronger in my If something comes up that including Cruz, the 2011 AL impacts that, we’ll deal with who now plays with the Arizona missed (the seeds).” legs, got me stronger in my arms. championship series MVP. Diamondbacks. The elder Gre- It was a good swing, so Russell I had never worked out like that that at that point. “I want to speak and I want “Hopefully, the process gorius’s saw Simmons talent as a invited to come to Western. before. I barely even touched a to talk, but my lawyer told me shortstop. “He said I shouldn’t be speeds up and we get it out “I wasn’t thinking pro ball, I was weight before that.” I cannot say anything right pitching as much, I should save my of the way and we focus on thinking go to school, get to work- now,” Cruz said. “I want to be arm. So I was playing more short- the year. I’m not overly con- out, get stronger and play some The disappointment of 2010 honest, but this is currently stop like when I was 11 or 12.” cerned from a club’s stand- baseball while I’m at it,” Simmons In 2010 the Pioneers run ruled under investigation by Major So how did someone from Cura- point. It’s an open investiga- said. national power LSU-Eunice in League Baseball and I can’t cao come to Altus? He flew to Miami, to Dallas, Law- the World Series and it appeared tion at this point. We’re kind “I had a friend Kevin Kellij, (who really make any comment on ton, and then he came to Altus. So Western could be headed for a it. As soon as it is done, I will of in a wait-and-see mode, but played at Western Oklahoma State what was his first impressions of Al- national championship. But the we’re going to support Nelly College), He said Western was talk. I want to comment, but I tus? “It was the first time I had been Pioneers lost back-to-back games can’t, sorry.” in the process.” looking for a shortstop and he told away from home and it was freezing to Avery Point, Connecticut and Daniels met with Cruz him (Western Coach Kurt Russell) Cruz said he has not yet cold. I was thinking what did I get had to settle for a third place finish met with any MLB investi- before the team worked out about me,” Simmons said. myself into. But It turned well.” while Eunice came back to win the Friday. Russell went on a recruiting trip gators, but would cooper- Simmons said he did experience national title. That was a big dis- ate with them. Cruz, who is “I think he would generally to scout players in Curacao. He some homesickness but he wanted appointment, “One of the saddest like this to be a little further saw several games and looked at represented by Seth and Sam to stay. “It was big difference but a things,” Simmons said. “I come Levinson of ACEs, said he down the line,” Daniels said. several players but not Simmons at good difference. I got homesick a back every year and I see some of was contacted by his agents “I don’t think he likes having first. He kept hearing about Sim- couple of times but I never wanted the guys I played with. We always the day before the New Times a ‘no comment.’ I think he mons and he wanted to see him to leave. I knew I didn’t have much article was published. would like to be able address play. Russell got in touch with a more to do at home,”he said, See BASEBALL ‌| A5 “It was shocking, really de- it a little bit more, but I un- pressing,” Cruz said. “It can derstand why he can’t.” really hurt you.” The Rangers have had to He acknowledged it could address sticky issues the past be difficult in spring training few years. Late during the until there is a resolution of 2009 season, Washington Olustee Eagles avoid elimination the investigation. He said he offered to resign after admit- plans to play for the Domini- ting to using cocaine once The Olustee Eagles stayed alive played at Elgin. They played Cole- Chelsey Martin poured in 22 can Republic next month in and failing a drug test. Out- with a regional win on Friday while man in an elimination game on Sat- points to lead Blair. Brittany Dav- the World Baseball Classic; fielder Josh Hamilton had a the Eldorado and Blair girls saw urday. relapse with alcohol last year. enport had 13 points. teammates Adrian Beltre and their seasons come to an end. Cyril defeated the Blair Lady shortstop Elvis Andrus are Hamilton, the five-time All- Coach Eagle Fixico’s eagles de- Broncs 64-45 in a Class A regional Eldorado was defeated by Tupelo among Rangers players ex- Star and former AL MVP, is feated Tupelo 73-64 in a game at Anadarko. 55-36. pected to miss some of camp now with the Angels. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013 Altus Times • A5

Colts make it official: Youkilis razzed by Yankees TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Teammates “by itself looks terrible.” from hip surgery. Youkilis agreed to a of Kevin Youkilis were waiting to razz “I’ve got to watch what I say,” Youki- $12 million, one-year contract. Freeney won’t be back him when the third baseman walked lis said. “It hit me hard.” Youkilis also made headlines during into the New York Yankees clubhouse Youkilis took part in his first work- the offseason with Yankees’ pitcher INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dwight Freeney and Austin on Friday. out with the Yankees on Thursday Joba Chamberlain. The two had feud- Collie were not expected to be back with the Indianapolis Youkilis made the back page of two after flying from California to Tampa. ed in the past over high-and-tight fast- Colts next season. New York tabloids for telling reporters “I think guys are having fun with it, balls. On Friday, the team made it official by issuing a state- at his first day of spring training that joking around,” Youkilis said. After Youkilis agreed to join the ment saying it would not re-sign Freeney, the Colts’ ca- “I’ll always be a Red Sox.” Yankees manager Joe Girardi got a Yankees, the reliever left him a voice reer sacks leader, or Collie, a key player in their second “I was basically defining that, as a big smile when asked about his new mail. Chamberlain said in January he Super Bowl run since moving to Indy. Both will now be- player, I’ll be a Red Sox, and a White infielder getting so much recognition had not heard back, then revealed this come unrestricted free agents. Sox, and a Yankee for life,” Youkilis early on with the team. month he had received a text. “Sadly, Dwight and Horseshoe parting ways,” team said Friday. “Three storied franchises. The manager joked that Youkilis The pair got together Friday be- owner Jim Irsay wrote on Twitter after the team con- I’m excited to be part of this, and be maybe missed the Yankees’ media fore workouts for New York’s pitchers firmed the moves. with the Yankees. training session and catchers. Both feel the matter got It’s the second straight year Indy’s offseason has start- “Trust me, there’s no way that was “I talked to him and I saw his com- blown out of proportion. ed with the departure of some familiar faces and fan fa- meant to say my heart is in Boston or ment,” Girardi said. “You just can’t “Everything’s good,” Youkilis said. vorites. anything like that. My heart is here erase eight years of anyone’s life, that’s “We are all teammates here.” Last year, the Colts released four-time MVP Peyton with the Yankees.” the bottom line. I know he’s happy to Chamberlain downplayed the feud. Manning in early March. A few days later, they cut After spending 8 1/2 years in Bos- be here, and I know he’s going to bring “He just came over and said hello, running back Joseph Addai, linebacker Gary Brackett, ton and winning a pair of World Se- it everyday. I didn’t have a problem and I welcomed him,” Chamberlain safety Melvin Bullitt and tight end Dallas Clark. Right ries titles, Youkilis was traded from with what he said.” said. “Like I told you all before, it’s tackle Ryan Diem retired and a handful of players in- the Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox A three-time All-Star, Youkilis fig- done now. I hope we don’t have to cluding receiver Pierre Garcon and center Jeff Satur- last June. He signed with the Yankees ures to be the Yankees’ starting third talk about this anymore. It’s over day left in free agency. in December. baseman for at least the first half of the with. We don’t live in the past. We Youkilis admitted the comment season while Alex Rodriguez recovers live in the present.” Melky Cabrera joins Jays, admits drug mistake Bruce Lowitt The 28-year-old outfielder The San Francisco Giants left The reason for his reticence: a Cabrera led the NL in hitting at Associated Press joined the Blue Jays at spring him off the postseason roster dur- pending investigation, he said. .346 when he was suspended Aug. training on Friday. He was the ing their run to the World Series “My lawyers are dealing with 15. He asked MLB for a rules DUNEDIN, Fla. — Melky Ca- MVP of the All-Star game last championship. MLB. The lawyers are going to change that disqualified him from brera drew hugs from his new With only slight variations, be the ones making all the state- summer, but was later suspend- the batting title, saying it would Toronto teammates, then trotted Cabrera repeatedly said through ments about last year,” he said. out his own mantra to deflect ed 50 games by Major League a translator: “I made a mistake. I Cabrera signed a two-year con- be a tainted achievement. He had questions about last year’s drug Baseball after a positive test paid the price for it. I’m looking tract worth $16 million soon after 11 home runs, 25 doubles and 60 suspension. for testosterone. forward to 2013.” the Giants let him go. RBIs in 113 games. Baseball From Page A4 A ball in Lynchberg Va. be- On getting the call to was doing well so I wasn’t in to it and you can defi- English, Spanish, Dutch fore making it to 2A team the majors nervous.” Simmons nearly nitely feel it. Definitely and Curacao’s native lan- talk about that year about in Mississippi. Simmons was in Mis- beat a ground out for a want to be in it again. It guage Papiamentu, returns how good the team was, Minor leagues has been sissippi with the 2A club. base hit in that first at bat. (losing the game) left a every year to Altus for pre how much talent we had. depicted by many as being There was a rain out that He was also featured on sour taste in my mouth. It season workouts. We run ruled every team. tough with all the long bus day and he was eating at ESPN’s web gems in his was a good experience.” “It’s a great atmosphere They (Avery Point) beat us rides but Simmons said he restaurant next to the sta- first week with Atlanta. for baseball,” Simmons twice it happened so fast.” really didn’t mind that. dium. He went deep into the Improving said. “I can focus a lot bet- “Actually I didn’t mind The team’s manager Aar- hole to field a ground ball “I was always want to ter here than anywhere How did feel when the bus trips,” Simmons on Holbert knew Simmons and from a seated position improve in all aspects. I else. I can see the other you learned you were said. “I get my best sleep was at the restaurant and threw a runner out at first would say hitting wise, guys who are trying to drafted by the Braves. on the bus for some reason. went to give him the news. base. driving the ball to the oth- get where I’m at. I see “It felt kind of weird at I sleep better in awkward “He told me you got As far as hitting, he si- er side of the field. That’s how hard they are work- first,” Simmons said. “I positions. But it’s kind of called up,” Simmons said. lenced his critics with a the thing I’m working on. ing. All of the facilities are never expected pro ball, tough because sometimes “I’m like what you mean, .289 batting average and Just hitting the ball hard right next to each other, so whenever it happened I I wasn’t doing that well. I you’re kidding. I didn’t three home runs, and it ap- to the right center of the whenever I feel like it I can was kind of stunned.” played better when I de- believe him at first. I told pears like that impressed gap. It’s easier for me to go in and get some hacks. The Braves drafted Sim- cided not to worry about him I don’t believe it, Braves management who hit an inside pitch, it’s Coach Russell helped me mons as a pitcher, “I made it. I decided just to play the your messing with me. He may use him as a lead off more natural.” grow up as a player, so he it clear at first that I want- game and whatever hap- got his phone out and it batter this season. can always help me.” ed to play a position,” Sim- pens, happens.” showed he got from some- On hitting his first mons said. “I saw on line Last year Simmons was one in the front office. It A routine day home run On Kurt Russell’s somewhere they had me involved in battle for the started sinking in. That for Simmons “That was weird. I hit influence listed as pitcher. We talked shortstop position with Ty- was a weird feeling. It was Most games are at night the ball pretty good but “He was a big influence. about it for a little bit and ler Pastornicky. Simmons a good feeling.” and end around 10 p.m. I didn’t think it would go A lot of discipline. He we talked about giving me was a slick fielder how- So Simmons caught a Simmons will go workout that far. It was so loud, I taught a lot of discipline. a shot at playing short.” ever some wondered how plane to Atlanta. He was in the weight room after was like what am I sup- Taught me more about Russell was more force- he would hit in the Major supposed to have played the game and then get posed to do now. No- discipline than baseball. ful in negotiations and he Leagues. Pastornicky had the next day which was something to eat before body’s chasing me, I don’t Just be responsible, work actually made a demand been around a little longer June 1, a Friday. But there making to his apartment have to make no throws. ethic. I’m definitely a bet- to a Braves scout on the and Simmons had relative was a rained out so Sim- about midnight. It felt weird but it was a ter baseball player after I phone. “I told him to put few at bats in the minors. mons had to wait to make “I still have some adren- good feeling.” left here. Stronger, faster, him down as a shortstop or Therefore the Braves man- his debut. aline so I can’t go to sleep All in all Simmons was smarter.” we’re not signing,” Russell agement went with Pastor- “It was kind of over- right away,” he said. ” pleased with his rookie But Russell will also tell said. nicky and sent Simmons to whelming (when he first Maybe call my family, season. you that Simmons has had The scout didn’t like Mississippi for the start of walked onto the field in talk to some friends. Fall “It went well,” he said. good influence on the cur- what he heard and ques- the year. Despite that Sim- Atlanta),” Simmons said. asleep maybe at 2 o’clock “I feel there was a couple rent Western players dur- tioned Russell’s statement mons said he wasn’t a dis- “I was kind of anxious at in the morning maybe of things I could have done ing his stay here. “A great telling him that if Simmons appointment first. I saw the background later. Wake up at 11, get better. It was upsetting I influence,” Russell said. is a pitcher he would be “Not really, deep in my full of people. I was sup- something to eat. By one got hurt.”(broken finger “He’s intelligent. He’s giv- in the major leagues in 18 head I was trying to win that posed to be the good I should be through eat- had to miss some game). ing back, a real asset.” months. Russell in turn position,” Simmons said. “I defensive guy so when I ing and head to the field. told him that if he gets a was trying to show what I stepped on that field I felt I go get some hacks in at Goals On his time at Western shot at shortstop it would had in spring training. I was like I had to show what I the cages. Just get ready, It’s to win the World Se- Simmons said his short change the minds of the playing good defense and I had. It felt weird until I got watch some videos, relax ries. time with the Pioneers Braves brain-trusts. was hitting pretty well. My my first ground ball. I said, and wait for BP.” “Yeah. I always wanted to were very special to him. “I told them he would oblique (muscle) starting Oh I know how to do this. I finish a season with a win. “Oh yeah! I will never for- never see the mound,” Rus- bothering me and when wasn’t nervous, I was more On playing in the Get that ring. I want to get get it. It was the most fun I sell said. that happened my hitting anxious.” playoffs better as a baseball player ever had playing baseball. “I always like pitching went away. I wasn’t as sharp His first at bat was a Simmons said it was in every aspect. I don’t set We worked so hard, we but I didn’t want to go into and mobile as I was. I tried memorable because he special getting to play in goals, I try to get a hit in ev- did so well. But it’s kind a pro ball as a pitcher,” Sim- playing through it. I guess faced Washington Nation- the playoffs. “It’s a little ery at bat.” sad that we didn’t win the mons said. “I like playing I understood why I didn’t als fire baller Steven Stras- different than a regular Simmons, who speaks championship. But it was short, I like playing every start the season up there.” berg. “I was fine. Nobody game. The fans are more four languages including still a lot of fun.” day. I like being out there helping the team win ev- Considered a defensive eryday. But if they put to player, questions about throw an inning to close his hitting. the game I’m ready to go.” “It didn’t bother me they After seeing Simmons looked at me that way. I ex- playing shortstop, the pect to be a good all around Braves management liked player. I expect to do the what they saw and Russell job what ever it is whether was right, he has not been its playing defense running on the mound since. bases, or if its hitting. I al- His first assignment ways hit well, I started to was in the rookie league at get better in college. I start- Danville, Va., then to High ed learning more stuff.”

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A6 • Altus Times SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013 Inhofe Senate Republicans introduce balanced budget amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. United States,” Inhofe said. “Our as it takes in. If President Obama Budget Amendment to the Con- and Congress to pass, a balanced Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a nation is in the throes of a terri- and congressional Democrats are stitution. In fact, I still remember budget every year. leading Senate fiscal conserva- ble fiscal situation. Spending and serious about creating a strong when then-Senator Carl Curtis of The amendment also includes tive, joined Sen. John Cornyn deficits are out of control; the na- middle-class and strengthening Nebraska called me and asked provisions that would prevent (R-Texas) and all 43 other Sen- tional debt is skyrocketing. the U.S. economy, they should for my support. Since then, I the federal government from ate Republicans Wednesday to Washington cannot pass a bud- begin with fiscal responsibility. have been a tireless advocate in growing unnecessarily by cap- introduce S. J. Res 7, a balanced get because the President is not This amendment would force both the state and federal legisla- ping spending at 18 percent of budget amendment to the U.S. interested in cutting spending; Washington to put real limits tures to ratify a Balanced Budget Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Constitution. “Once again I am he only wants to increase taxes to on the size of government and Amendment to the U.S. Constitu- and by prohibiting deficit pleased to join my Republican fund his liberal agenda. The fed- have serious discussions about tion.” spending, spending above the colleagues to offer a common- eral government, like every fam- our nation’s priorities.” Inhofe Under S. J. Res. 7, the Bal- constitutional cap, and increas- sense Balanced Budget Amend- ily in Oklahoma, should be con- continued, “Since 1968, I have anced Budget Amendment would ing taxes without Congressio- ment to the Constitution of the strained to spend only as much been advocating for a Balanced require the President to submit, nal supermajorities. CLEAN UP ALTUS... • WHAT: A CLEAN UP OF THE MAIN STREETS IN ALTUS • WHICH ARE: • MAIN STREET • BROADWAY • TAMARACK ROAD • FALCON ROAD • VETERANS DRIVE • PARK LANE • WHEN: FEBRUARY 23, 2013 • PICK UP YOUR BAGS: 8:00 AM UNTIL 9:00 AM • FILL UP YOUR BAGS: 8:00 AM UNTIL 12:00 PM • DROP OFF YOUR BAGS: 11:00 AM UNTIL 12:00 PM

• ALTUS, OKLAHOMA WHERE: Rick A. Prebeg l World Class Images • PICK UP: ALTUS ROTARY CENTER Jack Hanna and wife Suzi enjoy a hippo at the Calgary Zoo in Alberta. Hanna will be speaking and • DUTY LOCATION: WILL BE ASSIGNED showing animals at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford on February 26. • DROP OFF: ALTUS ROTARY CENTER (Photo by Rick A. Prebeg World Class Images) • HOW: BY TAKING RESPONSIBILITY • PICKING UP TRASH • EDGING • SPRAYING WEEDS Jungle Jack Hanna • REMOVING WEEDS • TRIMMING TREES • MOWING Coming to SWOSU • CONTACT: ALTUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • ADDRESS: 301 WEST COMMERCE, ALTUS, OKLAHOMA Jungle Jack Hanna explores the corners Sayre; and Weatherford Daily News. Tick- • PHONE: 580.482.0210 of the globe as one of the most respected ets can also be purchased with a credit card • FAX: 580.482.0223 animal ambassadors, and Hanna will be by calling (580) 774-3019. Recognized as • WEBSITE: WWW.ALTUSCHAMBER.COM speaking and showing animals on Tuesday, America’s favorite zookeeper, Hanna has Feb. 26, at Southwestern Oklahoma State made countless television appearances on • EMAIL: [email protected] University in Weatherford. His enthusiasm shows such as Good Morning America, and “hands-on” approach to wildlife con- servation has won him widespread acclaim CBS’s The Talk, and The Late Show with as a conservationist, television personality, David Letterman. He took his infectious ...IT’S IN THE BAG author and Director Emeritus of the Co- energy to the airwaves by creating three na- lumbus Zoo and the Wilds. Hanna’s appear- tionally televised programs. Jack Hanna’s ance at SWOSU is part of the university’s Animal Adventures ran for 10 years and is Panorama series. The 7:30 p.m. event will still currently in syndication. Most recently, be held in the Fine Arts Center. Advance the Columbus Zoo and Nationwide Insur- ticket prices are $5 for SWOSU students, ance have partnered to sponsor the Emmy faculty/staff and emeriti; $10 for the gener- Award winning Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild al public; and $20 for all tickets at the door. Tickets are available at the SWOSU Public and a show on ABC that began its second Relations & Marketing Office, Room 205 of season in September, Jack Hanna’s Wild the Administration Building; SWOSU Busi- Countdown. Hanna and his wife, Suzi, live ness Office, Room 109 of the Administra- in central Ohio and have three daughters, tion Building; SWOSU Business Office at six grandchildren and a yellow Labrador. Smith among 60 community college administrators to soon visit Washington DC Altus resident Dr. Randy Smith recently with Congressman Frank Lucas. The group arranged for 60 community college admin- discussed higher education in rural Ameri- istrators to visit Washington DC and they ca including the challenges and opportuni- met at the White House with White House ties facing rural serving colleges. Smith of Rural Council Officials, US Department of Altus, is an expert on leadership and op- Education with Secretary Arnie Duncan, erations of rural colleges. He is President the US Department of Agriculture, and of the Rural Community College Alliance.

Dr. Randy Smith with Congressman Frank Lucas, Oklahoma Third District and Agriculture Com- mittee Chair. A7

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013 Altus Times • A7 Pressure to couple OPINION up disturbs her

Dear Dr. * * * Brothers: I Dear Dr. just turned Brothers: I 35, and I have am moving no interest in into manage- getting mar- ment soon, ried. My fam- and I find my- ily has been self studying in full panic the various mode for the heads of de- past couple of partments to years because I enjoy dating see who I want to emulate. occasionally and none of my They all have different lead- relationships have led me to ership styles, but the most the altar. The truth is that I confident, powerful guy enjoy the single life and am in the room seems to have not at all sure that I ever a staff that is not all that want to give it up. I have happy. I see a lot of resent- been in love, but I don’t ment and competitiveness think marriage is for me growing around his group, because of its monotony. I and I wonder if there is a know I can raise a child on downside to being a strong my own. Am I an oddity? — and aggressive leader. Help K.N. me out with this, please. — Historick tar-sands action at Obama’s door Dear K.N.: Not at all, D.B. although many people who Dear D.B.: It is a testa- For the first time in stand before my fellow person denied the allegation. are in the same boat as you ment to your future leader- its 120-year history, the citizens and declare, ‘I Obama’s new secretary of state, John don’t know themselves. ship that you are so aware of Sierra Club engaged am willing to go to jail Kerry, weighed in on Keystone XL after They may have just drifted office dynamics, the power in civil disobedience, to stop this wrong.’ The his first official meeting with a foreign along through the years, of personality and style, and the day after President environmental crisis dignitary, Canadian Foreign Minister looking for Mr. Right and are interested in getting it Barack Obama gave his we face today demands John Baird. Kerry said: “Secretary Clin- never finding him, or - set right for yourself, your com- 2013 State of the Union nothing less.” ton has put in place a very open and ting impossibly high stan- pany and your people. What- address. The group Two weeks of protests transparent process, which I am com- dards for a partner, or feel- ever you observe, though, joined scores of others at the White House in mitted to seeing through. I can guaran- ing that they just weren’t must be tempered with the protesting the proposed Keystone XL the summer of 2011 led to the arrest tee you that it will be fair and transpar- quite ready to settle down. knowledge that you should pipeline, which awaits a permitting de- of 1,252 people. Later, in November, ent, accountable, and we hope that we You, on the other hand, strive to be your authentic cision from the Obama administration. thousands more joined to encircle 1600 will be able to be in a position to make self and have confidence The president made significant pledges Pennsylvania Ave., calling for denial of an announcement in the near term.” seem to have a clear idea of that others will benefit from what you are like and what to address the growing threat of climate the Keystone XL permit. Days later, In his State of the Union address, that sort of honesty. It may change in his speech. But it will take President Obama announced he would Obama gave hope to those concerned you want going forward, be the difference between and it very well may never more than words to save the planet from delay the decision until 2013, after the with global warming, saying, “For the effective leadership and the human-induced climate disruption, and election. He later granted permission to sake of our children and our future, include a husband. You may arrogance of power that can find a partner eventually, a growing, diverse movement is direct- build the southern leg of the pipeline, we must do more to combat climate stand in the way of success ing its focus on the White House to de- from Oklahoma through Texas. That de- change. … We can choose to believe that but marriage might not be in business. There’s often a in the picture because of fine line between the two. mand meaningful action. cision sparked protests from landown- Superstorm Sandy, and the most severe your deep, instinctive satis- Researchers belonging to The Keystone XL pipeline is especially ers and environmentalists, including a drought in decades, and the worst wild- faction with being a single. the American Psychological controversial because it will allow the ex- nonviolent direct-action blockade cam- fires some states have ever seen were With the divorce rate as Association recently pre- ploitation of Canadian tar sands, consid- paign in Texas, with people chained to all just a freak coincidence. Or we can high as it is, who could call sented a new tool for busi- ered the dirtiest oil source on the planet. pipeline equipment and occupying land choose to believe in the overwhelming that odd? ness that can be used in per- One of the leading voices raising alarm with tree-sits to halt construction. judgment of science — and act before Psychologists are begin- formance reviews or other about climate change, James Hansen, Early in the permit process, then-Sec- it’s too late.” ning to recognize people decision-making scenarios the director of the NASA Goddard Insti- retary of State Hillary Clinton said she This Presidents Day weekend will who are single by choice to help assess the behavior tute for Space Studies, wrote of the tar was inclined to approve the pipeline, see what is expected to be the larg- as not just a group of those of those who lean toward sands in The New York Times last year, even though the State Department’s est climate-change protest in history, who have dropped out of an arrogant style in the “If Canada proceeds, and we do noth- mandatory review was incomplete. Con- called Forward on Climate. One hun- the running for a spouse workplace. Characteristics ing, it will be game over for the climate.” troversy erupted when The Washington dred thirty-five organizations are par- and settled for being alone. of arrogant leaders include New research by nonprofit Oil Change Post reported that TransCanada’s lobby- ticipating, including the Sierra Club, demeaning others in order You may be one of those International indicates that the potential ist for the pipeline in D.C., Paul Elliott, the Indigenous Environmental Net- to appear superior, treating tar-sands impact will be even worse than was a senior staffer on Hillary Clinton’s work and 350.org. The Sierra Club sharing a particular mindset colleagues and subordinates and comfort level with long- earlier believed. Because the proposed 2008 presidential campaign. The U.S. is one of the world’s largest and most differently, putting their pipeline crosses the border between the Environmental Protection Agency, powerful environmental organizations. term single living. Some of own agenda ahead of that the characteristics of the U.S. and Canada, its owner, TransCana- headed by Obama-appointee Lisa Jack- Its decision to participate in civil dis- of the organization, reject- da Corp., must receive permission from son, had been critical of the pipeline. obedience signals a major escalation in so-called single-at-heart ing constructive feedback include a love of solitude, the U.S. State Department. When Jackson resigned unexpectedly the movement to stem climate change, and denigrating the ideas of Among those arrested outside the late last December, the New York Post reviving the words of the Sierra Club’s desire to be self-sufficient, others. When you consider lack of a need to share deci- White House was Julian Bond, former reported, based on an unnamed “Jack- first president, John Muir, who wrote those leaders with bicker- chair of the NAACP. Bond said, “The son insider,” “She will not be the EPA in 1892, “Hoping that we will be able sion-making, low interest in ing, competitive staffs, you long-term monogamy and threat to our planet’s climate is both head when Obama supports it [Key- to do something for wildness and make may see a path not worth grave and urgent. … I am proud today to stone] getting built.” Jackson’s spokes- the mountains glad.” ability to move on easily following, with an arrogant when romances fail. Is this leader at the helm. Good you? Embrace it. luck in your new position. Trying to remember? Beat menopause brain fog Today's Weather Dear Dr. Some of the Association recently pre- and subordinates differently, Brothers: I character- sented a new tool for busi- putting their own agenda Local 5-Day Forecast just turned istics of the ness that can be used in per- ahead of that of the organiza- Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu 2/17 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/21 35, and I have s o - c a l l e d formance reviews or other tion, rejecting constructive no interest in s i n g l e - at- decision-making scenarios feedback and denigrating the getting mar- heart include to help assess the behavior of ideas of others. When you ried. My fam- a love of soli- those who lean toward an ar- consider those leaders with 70/42 60/32 57/38 48/44 63/31 ily has been tude, desire rogant style in the workplace. bickering, competitive staffs, A mainly Abundant Abundant Occasional Windy with sunny sky. sunshine. sunshine. showers times of sun in full panic to be self-suf- Characteristics of arrogant you may see a path not worth High around Highs in the Highs in the possible. and clouds. mode for the ficient, lack leaders include demeaning following, with an arrogant 70F. Winds low 60s and upper 50s Highs in the S at 10 to lows in the and lows in upper 40s past couple of a need to others in order to appear leader at the helm. Good luck 20 mph. low 30s. the upper and lows in 30s. the mid 40s. of years be- share deci- superior, treating colleagues in your new position. cause I enjoy sion-making, Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: 7:20 AM 7:19 AM 7:18 AM 7:17 AM 7:16 AM dating occa- low interest Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: 6:23 PM 6:24 PM 6:24 PM 6:25 PM 6:26 PM sionally and in long-term none of my monogamy relationships and ability have led me to move on to the altar. easily when Oklahoma At A Glance The truth r o m a n c e s is that I enjoy the single life fail. Is this you? Embrace it.

Enid and am not at all sure that I * * * Tulsa 67/45 65/47 ever want to give it up. I have Dear Dr. Brothers: I am been in love, but I don’t think moving into management

Altus Oklahoma City marriage is for me because of soon, and I find myself study- 69/47 70/42 its monotony. I know I can ing the various heads of de- Lawton 69/42 raise a child on my own. Am partments to see who I want I an oddity? — K.N. to emulate. They all have dif- Dear K.N.: Not at all, al- ferent leadership styles, but Area Cities though many people who the most confident, powerful City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. Antlers 68 49 sunny Oklahoma City 69 47 sunny are in the same boat as you guy in the room seems to have Ardmore 70 51 sunny Okmulgee 67 48 sunny don’t know themselves. They a staff that is not all that hap- Bartlesville 62 45 sunny Pauls Valley 69 47 sunny Broken Bow 65 48 sunny Perry 68 46 sunny may have just drifted along py. I see a lot of resentment Claremore 62 46 sunny Sallisaw 65 49 sunny Cordell 67 41 sunny Sapulpa 65 47 sunny through the years, looking for and competitiveness growing Duncan 71 47 sunny Shawnee 71 51 sunny El Reno 67 43 sunny Snyder 70 43 sunny Mr. Right and never finding around his group, and I won- Elk City 66 40 sunny Stillwater 69 46 sunny him, or setting impossibly high der if there is a downside to Enid 67 45 sunny Tahlequah 61 45 sunny Guymon 67 34 mst sunny Tulsa 65 47 sunny standards for a partner, or feel- being a strong and aggressive Lawton 69 42 sunny Watonga 66 43 sunny McAlester 66 51 sunny Weatherford 64 42 sunny ing that they just weren’t quite leader. Help me out with this, Miami 61 46 sunny Wewoka 69 49 sunny Muskogee 63 47 sunny Woodward 64 36 sunny ready to settle down. You, on please. — D.B. the other hand, seem to have Dear D.B.: It is a testament National Cities a clear idea of what you are to your future leadership that City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. Atlanta 48 32 sunny Minneapolis 34 28 flurries like and what you want going you are so aware of office Boston 25 12 snow New York 30 18 windy Chicago 31 26 mst sunny Phoenix 71 44 sunny forward, and it very well may dynamics, the power of per- Dallas 71 54 sunny San Francisco 62 45 sunny never include a husband. You sonality and style, and are in- Denver 56 22 pt sunny Seattle 48 37 pt sunny Houston 70 57 sunny St. Louis 49 38 pt sunny may find a partner eventually, terested in getting it right for Los Angeles 69 48 sunny Washington, DC 37 24 flurries Miami 63 46 sunny but marriage might not be in yourself, your company and the picture because of your your people. Whatever you Moon Phases deep, instinctive satisfaction observe, though, must be tem- with being a single. With the pered with the knowledge that divorce rate as high as it is, you should strive to be your who could call that odd? authentic self and have confi- Psychologists are beginning dence that others will benefit New First Full Last Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 25 Mar 4 to recognize people who are from that sort of honesty. It single by choice as not just may be the difference between UV Index a group of those who have effective leadership and the Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu dropped out of the running arrogance of power that can 2/17 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/21 5 5 5 5 5 for a spouse and settled for stand in the way of success in Denny Koenders, publisher Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate being alone. You may be one business. There’s often a fine Michael Bush, managing editor The UV Index is measured on a 0 - 11 number scale, with a higher UV Index showing the need for greater 0 11 of those sharing a particular line between the two. Sandy Graham, circulation manager skin protection. mindset and comfort level Researchers belonging to ©2010 American Profile Hometown Content Service with long-term single living. the American Psychological A8

A8 • Altus Times SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013 School Lunch Menus

NAVAJO LUNCH MENUS Breakfast Junior High: Breakfast pizza Junior High: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit/ for Feb. 18 - 22 Milk/Juice included with every High School: Pancakes/syrup, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, cookie Milk/Fruit included with every meal sausage links hot roll; Crispitos, pinto beans; AIS: Ham, mashed potatoes, meal Taco bar peas & carrots, hot roll, pears; MONDAY FRIDAY High School: Roasted chicken, salad box MONDAY Elementary: No School Elementary: Biscuit, sausage broccoli, coleslaw, whole grain Junior High: Baked chicken AIS: No School AIS: Cereal, muffin No School roll, apple crisp, sliced peaches; tenders, mashed potatoes, green Junior High: No School Junior High: Cereal, toast w/ salad box; A la carte High School: No School jelly beans, hot roll; Grilled cheese TUESDAY High School: Cereal, toast/ sandwich, baked french fries Salisbury steak, mashed pota- WEDNESDAY High School: Turkey & gravy, TUESDAY jelly Elementary: Beef tacos, salad, toes, brown gravy, green beans, Elementary: Pancakes w/syrup mashed potatoes/gravy, carrots, hot rolls pinto beans whole grain roll, granola bar, AIS: Breakfast pizza, cereal Lunch AIS: Corndog, pork & beans, Junior High: Cinnamon roll Milk and fruit included with mixed fruit; salad box; a la carte mixed Romaine salad, pineapple; WEDNESDAY High School: Biscuits/jelly, tur- every meal salad box Tacos, pinto beans, salad, gra- key sausage, mixed fruit FRIDAY MONDAY Junior High: Baked ham, ham crackers mixed vegetables, mashed pota- Elementary: Chicken & noo- WEDNESDAY Elementary: No School dles, peas, hot roll Elementary: Breakfast pizza AIS: No School toes, hot roll; corn dog, baked THURSDAY tater tots; salad bar AIS: Hamburger, baked sweet Pork chops, mashed potatoes & AIS: French toast w/syrup Junior High: No School potato tots, lettuce, tomato, pick- Junior High: Sausage on a High School: No School High School: Chicken salad gravy, peas/carrots, hot rolls les, onion, banana stick w/syrup sandwich, Sun chips, baby car- High School: Breakfast bur- TUESDAY rots/pickle spear, romaine, choco- Junior High: Pizza, corn, salad; FRIDAY rito, salsa, mixed fruit Elementary: Deli turkey sand- late chip cookie pack, apple; salad Hamburger, baked french fries, Calzone, corn, salad wich, salad, Fritos box; A la carte lettuce/tomato; Chicken sandwich THURSDAY AIS: Baked chicken, mashed High School: Pizza, green ALTUS SCHOOL MENUS Elementary: Cereal, danish potatoes, broccoli, hot roll, man- THURSDAY beans, romaine salad, banana, rai- for Feb. 18 - 22 AIS: Breakfast burrito w/salsa darin orange; salad box Elementary: Chicken nuggets, sins; a la carte Oklahoma AgrAbility Project gearing up for day at the Capitol STILLWATER, Okla. – Each year Oklahoma’s AgrAbil- ity Project strives to increase awareness about and meet the REDHOT needs of Oklahoma agricultural producers with disabilities along with their families. 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Altus High School Bulldog Academy Altus ‘Goes Red’ to for Heart Association Jackson County Memorial Hospital, and The Altus Times, joined forces this week to gather the photos of peo- ple in Altus wearing red. Businesses were asked to wear red to help bring awareness about heart attack and stroke on the American Heart Association’s Wear Red Day, Feb. 14.

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B2 • Altus Times SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Kenedy, Davis engaged Classifieds Steve and Marka Kenedy of Blair are proud to announce the engagement of their daugh- LEGALS LEGALS ter, Jana Brianne Kenedy, to Matthew Spud LEGAL NOTICE Davis, son of Brien and Terri Davis of Altus. ACCESS AND VISITATION Jana is the granddaughter of Gladys Zacha- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF GRANT MONEY JACKSON COUNTY STATE OF rias and the late Ervin Zacharias of Gotebo, Oklahoma Child Support Services OKLAHOMA and Burl and Louise Kenedy and the late Max- (OCSS), a division of the Oklahoma De- partment of Human Services, is solicit- ine Kenedy of Weatherford. Spud is the grand- CMS ENTERPRISES ing applications from courts, local public Plaintiff, son of the late Virgil and the late Geneva Davis agencies and nonprofi t private entities to of Blair, and Hazel and the late Leon Childers establish and administer local compre- vs. hensive programs to increase non-custo- of Altus. dial parents’ access to and visitation with MICHAEL MORAN AND CINDY Jana, a graduate of Southwestern Oklaho- their children. OCSS may fund multiple MORAN, awards to individual community programs HUSBAND AND WIFE; ma State University, is an elementary teacher RONALD J. WILLINGHAM AND at Will Rogers Elementary in Altus. Spud, from the $100,000.00 available this year SHERYL J. WILLINGHAM, HUS- with an option of contract renewal for a BAND AND WIFE; IRENE YATES, also a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma second year. Approved activities of me- A SINGLE PERSON; R.K. State University, is the freshman head base- diation, development of parenting plans, WOOTEN AND SPOUSE, IF MAR- counseling, parent education, visitation RIED; if living and if not, their ball coach at Altus High School and teaches heirs, executors, administrators, monitoring, supervised visitation and neu- devisees, trustees and assigns, Physical Education at the Altus Intermediate tral drop-off/pickup are eligible for 90% immediate and remote, School. funding. The Applicant must provide 10% Defendants. The couple will marry March 16, 2013, at of the cost in cash or in-kind match. For Application information contact Bettite CV-2013-7 the First Baptist Church in Blair. Bro. Randy Davenport (405) 522-5871, bettite.daven- NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Mitchell will officiate the ceremony. The cou- [email protected] or Jim Sielert, (405) 522- ple will make their home in Altus. 5871, [email protected], or write to STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Oklahoma Child Support Services, Box 248822, Oklahoma City, OK 73124. Appli- THE ABOVE NAMED DEFEND- cations must be postmarked no later than ANTS. March 18, 2013. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NO- 60394165 TICE that the Plaintiffs herein, CMS Enterprises, Inc. has filed in the LEGAL NOTICE District Court of Jackson County, Oklahoma, against you a Petition to The following will be held for public Quiet Title. Unless you answer said Births auction on 2/26/13 at 10am at: Petition on or before the 23rd day 1101 Loyadell St of March, 2013, and show what ter Zaliya Rae Lynn Oliver. She was born Jan. Altus, OK 73521 right, title or interest if any, that you 816-205-3317 may have in and to said real prop- 17, 2013 at 5:31 p.m. at Jackson County Me- erty adverse to the right title and in- morial Hospital and weighed 8 pounds and 5 2002 Ford Windstar terest of the Plaintiffs, it will be ad- VIN 2FMZA51472BA58560 judged that you have no right, title, ounces. She is the sister of Trinity Smith, 7, interest or estate therein and the title of said Plaintiffs in and to said Taden Smith, 4, and Samiah Oliver, 18 months #5289 Published in the Altus Times real property will be quieted and old. She is the maternal great-granddaughter on 2/10/13, 2/17/13 & 2/24/13. said Petition will be taken as true, in and to the following real property of the late Thelma Mae Haney and the grand- LEGAL NOTICE in Jackson County, Oklahoma: daughter of Donna Stone of Altus. She is the IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Lot Two LESS AND EXCEPT the paternal granddaughter of Yvonne Tate of Los THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT North Eight Feet, and Lot Three SITTING IN AND FOR JACKSON in Block Eight of the KIRBY AD- Angeles, California and Raymond Oliver Sr., COUNTY AND THE STATE OF DITION to the City of Altus, Ok- of Hollis. OKLAHOMA lahoma, according to the recor- ded plat thereof. LYNN TUCKER Plaintiff, and adjudging that the Plaintiffs are Baldwin the owners in fee simple of the Cody Baldwin and Rachel Wilhite of Tip- v. above describe real property and barring said Defendants from all ton are proud to announce the birth of their THE HEIRS, EXECUTORS, AD- right, title, estate, interest, property son, Declan Lee Baldwin. He was born Feb. 7, MINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, and equity in and to said property, TRUSTEES, AND ASSIGNS OF or any party thereof. 2013, at 8:45 p.m., at Jackson County Memori- HELEN MANN, DECEASED AND al Hospital, and weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz. He joins THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUT- Rhonda Stepanovich, Court ORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DE- Clerk siblings Leland Duke, 5, Troy, 4, and Gabriella VISEES, TRUSTEES, ASSIGNS By: S/Jeanne Freeland AND SUCCESSORS IMMEDIATE Baldwin, age 2. Her maternal grandparents are AND REMOTE OF HELEN MANN, Renee Walker Gunkel Oliver Johnny and Tonya Bradford of Springtown, DECEASED AND CLAVIN VER- Attorney for Plaintiff Jana and Raymond Oliver Jr. of Altus are ITY AND THE JACKSON COUNTY Post Office Box 1124 Texas, and paternal grandparents are Joe and TREASURER Altus, Oklahoma 73522 proud to announce the birth of their daugh- Carol Baldwin of Tipton. Defendants. (580)482-8204 Case No.: CJ-2013-17

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION #5292 Published in the Altus Times FOR PARTITION on 2/10/13, 2/17/13 & 2/24/13. LEGAL NOTICE To Defendants: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Heirs, Executors, Administrators, THE THIRD JUDICIAL Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns of DISTRICT Helen Mann, Deceased and the SITTING IN AND FOR JACKSON Unknown Heirs, Executors, Admin- COUNTY AND THE STATE OF istrators, Devisees, Trustees, As- OKLAHOMA signs, and Successors Immediate Birthday and Remote of Helen Mann, De- IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- ceased TATE OF MARGUERITE LEDBETTER A/K/A You and each of you have been ELLA MARGURITE LEDBETTER sued and are hereby notified that A/K/A Plaintiff Lynn Tucker has filed in MARGUERITE E. LEDBETTER this Court a Petition For Partition of A/K/A the real property, described as fol- MARGUERITE LEDBETTER, De- lows, to-wit: ceased

*The North Half (N/2) of the North- Case No. PB-2012-52 east Quarter (NE/4) and the South- east Quarter (SE/4) of the North- NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL AC- east Quarter (NE/4) and Lot Two COUNT, PETITION FOR ORDER (2) of Section 24, Township 2 ALLOWING FINAL South, Range 20, W.I.M., Jackson ACCOUNT, DETERMINATION OF County, Oklahoma.” HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION AND DIS- CHARGE said Petition praying for partition and the appointment of commis- Notice is hereby given that Suz- sioners to make partition of all that anne mastroianni, Executrix and Subject Property. Personal Representative of the Es- tate of Marguerite T. Ledbetter That you and each of you must an- A/K/A Ella Marguerite Ledbetter swer the Petition on or before forty- A/K/A Marguerite E. Ledbetter one (41) days from the first date of A/K/A Marguerite Ledbetter, De- publication or the 25th day of ceased, having filed in this Court March 2013 or Judgment in Parti- her final account of the administra- tion will be rendered against you. tion of said Estate and Petition for Order allowing same, Determina- tion of Heirs, Distribution and for Fi- That the 2nd day of April 2013 at nal Discharge of said Executor and 11:00 o’clock a.m., in the courtroom Personal Representative that hear- of Judge Richard Darby, in the ing of the same has been set by the court house of said Jackson court for Showcause Hearing on County, State of Oklahoma, is ap- the 26th day of February 2013 at pointed as the time and place of the 9:30 o’clock a.m. at the Courtroom hearing of said petition, when and of said District Court in the Court- where all persons interested may house at Altus, Jackson County, appear and contest the same. Oklahoma, and all persons inter- ested in said estates are notified Dated this 6th day of February then and there to appear and show 2013. cause, if any they have, why said account should not be settled and Respectfully submitted, allowed, the heirs of the said Mar- guerite T. Ledbetter A/K/A Ella Mar- Horton & Associates Attorneys at guerite Ledbetter A/K/A Marguerite Law P.C. E. Ledbetter A/K/A Marguerite Led- S/Charles P. Horton better, Deceased, determined, and CHARLES P. HORTON, OBA said Estate be distributed and the #4379 Executor and Personal Represent- 216 West Commerce ative discharged. Altus, OK 73521 (580) 482-3355 Dated this 5th day of February 2013. #5292 Published in the Altus Times on 2/10/13, 2/17/13 & 2/24/13. S/ Clark Huey JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE COURT

Notice of Public Sale APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gavyn Leatherwood is turning four years old on Feb. 17. He is the son of Brandon and Shelby Leatherwood of Bryson, Altus Mini-Storage located at 1701 Horton & Associates Attorneys at Falcon Road in Altus, Oklahoma is Law P.C. Texas, and his grandparents are Paul and Maggie Leatherwood of Bryson, and Johnny and Brenda Brown of Sunset, Texas. selling at a public sale the contents S/ Charles P. Horton He is the great-grandson of Daniel and Shirley Bustos of Duke. of the following rental units to satis- CHARLES P. HORTON, OBA fy a lien for past due rental pay- #4379 ments. The sale will take place on 216 West Commerce Saturday Feb. 23, 2013 at 1701 Altus, OK 73521 Falcon Road. Interested parties (580)482-3355 may view each unit’s contents between 9 AM and 12:50 PM on the day of the sale. Bids should be #5287 Published in the Altus Times submitted BEFORE 1 PM to the on 2/10/13 & 2/17/13. Altus Mini-Storage office. The total Woman says suspect gave details of Okla. killings contents of each unit will constitute LPXLP a single sale. Units to be sold are OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Brooke Phillips, who had worked drug sales with Barrientos and plot- as follows: federal inmate testified Friday that a as a prostitute at the legal brothel ted to kill him because they weren’t LEGAL NOTICE Georganna Carrisalez- Unit E175 man accused in the shooting deaths Moonlite Bunny Ranch near Car- happy with the amount of money 1400 Spruce son City, Nev., that was featured on they were being paid. Altus, OK 73521 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF of a prostitute featured on HBO’s Boxes, Clothing, Furniture JACKSON COUNTY “Cathouse” series and three other HBO. She was not related to Denny In May 2012, Tyner pleaded guilty STATE OF OKLAHOMA people told him he helped plan the Phillips. The other victims were Mil- to six counts of first-degree murder Bambi Michelle Lough- Unit H296 IN THE MATTER OF THE ANCIL- agros Barrera, 22; Jennifer Ermey, and was sentenced to consecutive 11844 Indian Pony Way LARY PROBATE OF THE WILL crimes, but was not there when the Keller, TX 76248 OF 25; and Casey Mark Barrientos, 32. life prison sentences without the Boxes, Clothing, Fishing Equip- killings happened. ment, Each of the victims was repeat- possibility of parole in a plea agree- Furniture, Garden Tools STEPHEN D. McCoy, But a woman who was dating the Deceased. suspect, Denny Edward Phillips, edly shot and stabbed and their bod- ment to avoid a possible death pen- alty. Craig Sanchez- Unit H306 NO. PB-2013-3 when the November 2009 killings ies were set on fire. Phillips faces six 201 N. Veterans Dr. Apt. 602 counts of murder because Brooke Phil- Michael Mease, a federal inmate Altus, OK 73521 NOTICE TO CREDITORS occurred said Phillips provided de- Bikes, Boxes, Grill, lips and Barrera were pregnant when serving time on a weapons charge, Refrigerator, Sewing Machine tails of the victims’ deaths that made testified that he befriended Phillips STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) her believe that he was there. they were killed. He also is charged : SS. with conspiracy to commit murder. while both were incarcerated at a Sharla Paulus- Unit I342 COUNTY OF JACKSON ) “He liked to brag. When he was de- 1108 N. Park Ave. He has pleaded not guilty and if federal prison in Terre Haute, Ind., Altus, OK 73521 scribing the murders, it sounded like All persons having claims against convicted could face a death sen- last year. Phillips was serving a sev- Bedding, Books, Boxes, the estate of STEPHEN D. Mc- bragging,” Kelsey Day testified on en-year sentence on charges related Chests, Clothes, Dressers, TV COY, deceased, are required to tence or life in prison. present the same with necessary the first day of a preliminary hearing Investigators allege Barrientos ran to a shootout in Tulsa in April 2010. Mark Bradshaw- Unit L443 vouchers, to the undersigned Exec- for Phillips, 34, that will determine “He told me he was involved in the 426 S. Navajo utrix at the office of her attorney, a drug and prostitution ring out of Altus, OK 73521 MARK T. COKE, 205 W. Cypress, whether he is bound over for trial a south Oklahoma City house where murders,” Mease testified. “He told Boxes, Clothing, Hand Tools P.O. Box 652, Altus, Oklahoma on six counts of first-degree murder. me it was over some bad drug busi- Miscellaneous 73522, on or before the following the victims were killed. Phillips and presentment date: April 17, 2013, The hearing resumes Tuesday. a second man, David Allen Tyner, ness … he said he wasn’t there at the #5286 Published in the Altus Times or the same will be forever barred. The victims included 22-year-old 31, allegedly were involved in illegal scene, but he was watching closely.” on 2/10/13 & 2/17/13. DATED this 12th day of February, 2013.

S/Karen D. McMoy KAREN D. McCOY Executrix

MARK T. COKE 205 W. Cypress P.O. Box 652 Altus, OK 73522 (580) 482-5474 ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTRIX

#5301 Published in the Altus Times on 2/17/13 & 2/24/13. B3

LEGAL NOTICE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Altus Times • B3 CJ-2012-102

Notice is given that on the 21 day of March, 2013, at 10:00 Help Wanted General Houses For Sale am, at the East Door of the County Courthouse, in the City Cook for Daycare 912 George, Newly Re- of Altus, Jackson County, Ok- Part time – 25 hours per week. Must be at least modled, 3BR, 1 1/2BA, LEGAL NOTICE lahoma, the Sheriff of said 18 years of age and have high school diploma with Harwood Floors, new County will offer for sale and or GED. Must have current food handler’s permit appliances, 1 Car Garage, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sell, with appraisement, for (or be willing to obtain one). Experience in meal 2 Car Driveway. Owner JACKSON COUNTY cash, at public auction, to the planning/daycare helpful. Send resume to Financing, and Move In STATE OF OKLAHOMA highest and best bidder, all 1901 Falcon Road, Altus, Ok. 73521 or email to Ready, for more informa- ddungan@fl caltus.com. EOE IN THE MATTER OF THE ANCIL- that certain real estate in Jack- 60393581 tion call Main Realty, Inc. LARY PROBATE OF THE WILL son County, Oklahoma, to-wit: (580)482-6700. OF Cox Powerline Inc. Make it your own with a Low Lot Seven (7) in Block Nine has an open position for STEPHEN D. McCoy, (9) of the HIGHLAND Ground Man / Operator. Down Payment and Low Deceased. HEIGHTS ADDITION to the CDL license is a plus and will Monthly Payment, 920 N Park City of Altus, Jackson County, Ave, for more information call NO. PB-2013-3 start at a hire salary. We will Oklahoma, according to the re- consider those who can obtain Main Realty, Inc. (580)482- NOTICE TO CREDITORS corded plat thereof; a CDL within their 90 day 6700. probationary period. Must have Mobile Homes For Sale Low STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) subject to unpaid taxes, ad- transportation to and from : SS. vancements by Plaintiff for Down Payment. Monthly Pay- work. We will be working for ments starting at $180 and COUNTY OF JACKSON ) taxes, insurance premiums, Harmon Electric Cooperative and expenses necessary for highest $310. For more inform- in Hollis OK. The work will be ation call Main Realty, Inc. All persons having claims against the preservation of the subject in different areas throughout the estate of STEPHEN D. Mc- (580)482-6700. property, if any, said property Harmon Electric System. Please COY, deceased, are required to present the same with necessary having been duly appraised at call Will Bennett, General Purchase your own home vouchers, to the undersigned Exec- $115,167.00. Sale will be Foreman for more information and spruce it up to your own utrix at the office of her attorney, made pursuant to a Special (620)388-6553 or call offi ce at tastes. 1304 Spruce is a 3BR, MARK T. COKE, 205 W. Cypress, Execution And Order Of Sale (620)508-6260. 1BA, with loads of potential. P.O. Box 652, Altus, Oklahoma issued in accordance with Low Down and Low Monthly 73522, on or before the following judgment entered in the Dis- MGR/JERSEY MIKE’S Payment. For more informa- presentment date: April 17, 2013, trict Court of Jackson County, or the same LEGALSwill be forever barred. LEGALS Notices General Auction tion call Main Realty, Inc. Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ- NOW INTERVIEWING (580)482-6700. 2012-102, entitled BANK OF 2 -4 years restaurant experience. DATED this 12th day of February, NOTICE OF 26th Annual Rent To Own , 1 1 2 0 S 2013. AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. SPRING FARM & RANCH Excellent pay. Matthew Furfey and Tanessa Kennedy is a spacious 4BR, EQUIPMENT AUCTION Qualifi ed individuals are S/Karen D. McMoy Furfey, being all of the Defend- 1BA, fenced, with a storage Selling Trucks, Tractors, Farm shed. Low Down Payment. KAREN D. McCOY ants and persons holding or & Ranch Equipment, Brink personable/responsible/friendly. Executrix claiming any interest or lien in Experience includes food For more information call Main Auction Yard, 1 mile South of Realty, Inc. (580)482-6700. the subject property. Frederick, OK, HWY 183 preparation, crew management, MARK T. COKE to Consign please call Brink servicing customers, hiring, 205 W. Cypress Roger Levick, Sheriff REAL ESTATE RENTALS P.O. Box 652 Auction Service, (580)335- purchasing, and training. Altus, OK 73522 Jackson County, Oklahoma 4126 www.brinkauction.com 60393968 (580) 482-5474 BY: S/Stacy Randolph Send resume: ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTRIX DEPUTY SERVICES Apartments/Townhouses 901 NW Th ornbury Drive JAMES H. THIESSEN- #20354 FRIENDSHIP INN #5301 Published in the Altus Times BAER TIMBERLAKE, Home Improvements Lawton, OK 73505 on 2/17/13 & 2/24/13. COULSON & CATES, P.C. Motel & APARTMENTS Attorneys for Plaintiff LICENSED HVAC LEGAL NOTICE P.O. Box 18486 Leo’s Remodeling Oklahoma City, OK 73154- Kitchen & bathroom, drywall, texture, JOURNEYMAN 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE 0496 spray, painting, stucco, framing, for heat and air Remodeled Apartments Telephone: (405)842-7722 moldings, doors & windows, patios, conditioning company. CJ-2012-102 Facsimile: (405)848-9349 fl ooring, ceramic tile, add ons & more Benefi ts and competitive pay. 1 Bed ($320), 2 Bed ($340) BTCC File No.: 100649 Notice is given that on the 21 Free Estimates Please call (580) 482-2182 And 3 Bed ($380) Leo • 580-301-2181 day of March, 2013, at 10:00 For more information 60392206 60392450 am, at the East Door of the #5293 Published in the Altus Weekly & Monthly Effi ciencies County Courthouse, in the City MAINTENANCE Times on 2/10/13 & 2/17/13. Lawn Service of Altus, Jackson County, Ok- Do you have experience in Pool • Laundry • 24 Hr Restaurant lahoma, the Sheriff of said CHANCE'S LANDSCAPING commercial property mainten- County will offer for sale and ANNOUNCEMENTS For all you painting, siding, ance? Have knowledge of 1800 N. Main • 482-7300 sell, with appraisement, for fening, and landscaping needs, plumbing, electrical, mechanic- cash, at public auction, to the 580-471-6399, 580-318-6599. al and HVAC? We have a posi- Houses For Rent highest and best bidder, all Free Estimates. tion open in our Altus Planta- that certain real estate in Jack- Special Notices 1, 2, & 3 BEDROOM Lost & Found tion Village Assisted Living. If son County, Oklahoma, to-wit: this sounds like something you HOUSES FOR RENT: FOR Double Your Tax Refund up FINANCIAL SERVICES would be interested in, we MORE INFORMATION CALL Lot Seven (7) in Block Nine Found dog, Border Collie to 5,000!! Use refund and re- need to talk to you. We offer a MAIN REALTY 580-482-6700 (9) of the HIGHLAND mix, male found at Altus H.S. ceive a Visa gift card with new good benefit plan and a com- FOR RENT 1&2 Bedroom Du- HEIGHTS ADDITION to the stadium last week. Call home purchase. No refund use petitive salary. Please send City of Altus, Jackson County, (580)481-4360. you land/family land ZERO plex & Apts. 308 E. Cypress EMPLOYMENT your resume to: A&B, 216 N. Navajo & 217 E. Oklahoma, according to the re- down. Don't prejudge credit. E- Clay.marrow@gracelivingcen- corded plat thereof; Notices z qualify by phone. WAC 405- Cypress, upstairs. Main Realty ters.com Or fax to Clay Mar- 580-482-6700. 631-7600 or 405-206-3693. row at (405)943-4917 Apply in subject to unpaid taxes, ad- AUCTION / ESTATE / Automotive person with Monica Costello at 1, 2, 3, & 4 bedroom homes. vancements by Plaintiff for YARD SALE Plantation Village Assisted Liv- Could be HUD approved. Call taxes, insurance premiums, Handicap 3/4 ton Van, Braun ing, 260 Cedar Creek Drive, 477-0614 for info. and expenses necessary for Altus, OK 73521. wheel-chair lift, 33k miles, new Own Your Home, Low Down the preservation of the subject tires, tall ceiling, $7,500 property, if any, said property Payment, and Low Monthly (580)305-3752. Teachers/Aides for Daycare Payments. Call Main Realty having been duly appraised at Part time – 27-35 hours per week. Must be $115,167.00. Sale will be 580-482-6700. made pursuant to a Special Help Wanted General at least 18 years of age and have high school MANUFACTURED Execution And Order Of Sale diploma or GED. Must have current CPR HOUSING issued in accordance with (Adult, Child, Infant)/First aid certifi cation judgment entered in the Dis- (or be willing to obtain one). 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B6 • Altus Times SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013 Practical nursing program students graduate After successfully com- Graduate Lilliana Verdejo pleting the 12-month prac- opened the program with tical nursing program, 18 an invocation and was fol- students received their lowed by Dale Latham, diplomas recently dur- SWTC superintendent, ing graduation exercises with the welcome and intro- at Southwest Technology ductions. He was followed Center. Several students by Carla Martinez with the received recognition for ex- introduction of the keynote emplary performance in the speaker Jacob Bogle, BSN areas of academics, clini- from Jackson County Me- cals and attendance. The morial Hospital. “You can academic award for earning trust what you have been the highest grade average taught here,” he told the was Shyla Cassady. The graduates. “I still live it ev- clinical excellence award ery day.” went to Shawna Kerbo. Jacob Bogle, BSN went Three graduates had out- on to challenge the gradu- Jack Hayden standing attendance of 98% ates to follow specific steps 18 SWTC practical nursing program students graduate. or higher and were recog- to ensure a successful nurs- nized with the attendance ing career and encouraged award. Those who received them to keep learning. Prac- after which Pat Snelling, in- sentation of pins and was gave each graduate a Gideon graduates agree that the the attendance awards were tical nursing program direc- structor, then presented the followed by Johnston who Bible, and graduate Shanda last year has been a gruel- Karin Calkins, Shanda Fes- tor, Doug Johnston, then class. Diane Fairchild, in- presented the diplomas. Fesmire closed the program ing experience with a num- mire and Carla Martinez. presented the class awards structor, conducted the pre- Gideon International by leading the graduates ber of the students having in the Nurse’s Pledge. The to balance families and 2012-2013 graduates of the even jobs with coursework. Practical Nursing program However, none have re- are Christopher Nolan grets about seeing the pro- Alvear, Karin D. Calkins, gram through. The gradu- Shyla K. Cassady, Shanda ates credited their families, Deanne Fesmire, Margaret friends and instructors with W. Godfrey, Kourtney R. helping them succeed and Hill, Cortney D. Jameson, would also like to thank Ay- Shawna Nicole Kerbo, Car- ers Nursing Home, Jackson la D. Martinez, Tanna L. County Memorial Hospi- Morren, Elizabeth Olguin, tal, English Village Manor Amber Nicole Raby, Aman- Nursing Home, Intergis da Eva Rosalez, Lilliana D. Medical Clinic and Pre- Verdejo, Kenneth J. Ward, ceptors for their support Kathren Leigh Weathers in the clinical portion of and Kerri D. Witt. All the the their training. Toastmasters to Get Unlimited host speech contest The Red River Toastmasters Club of Altus will host their International Speech Contest on Saturday, March 9, at the ™ Altus Public Library. The contest will begin promptly at 4G LTE Data and up 1 p.m. Contestants from the local Toastmasters Club will compete for a spot in the area speech contest to be held later in the month in Duncan. $ The Red River Toastmasters Club welcomes all members to 400 in savings. of the community to come to this entertaining contest to cheer on the competitors and discover what Toastmasters is all about. Toastmasters is an international, nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills. The purposes of the speech contest are to provide opportunities for speakers to challenge their speaking abili- ties, to provide learning opportunities for the audience by observing more proficient speakers, and to recognize the value of humor in speaking. Say hello to our biggest The Red River Toastmasters Club meets each Tuesday deals of the year. There’s from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Southwest Technology Center. Guests are welcome to attend any time. For more informa- never been a better time tion about the local Toastmasters Club call 580-480-2882 to switch providers and or 580-318-2211 or go to their website at http://www.toast- save. Deals like these masters.com won’t last long, so get to your local U.S. Cellular® store today. Clean Up Action uscellular.com Group to meet Wednesday

The Clean Up Action Group is meeting Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 4:30 p.m., in the Altus Chamber of Commerce confer- ence room to finalize plans for a city-wide clean up. The “Clean Up” event will lanch the four-part campaign to keep the City of Altus clean of trash and debris, by put- ting trash in trashbags along Main Street, Broadway, Tama- rack Road, Falcon Road, Veterans Drive, and Park Lane. Volunteers are meeting at 8 a.m. on Saturday Feb. 23 at the Rotary Center to get their empty trashbags and their assignments, and then go and stuff their trashbags full of any garbage or litter along these highways. Volunteers can return their filled bags before noon. Businesses along these major roads are being reminded to properly dispose of their trash, spray and remove weeds, trim trees, and mow and edge their lawns. The Chamber of Commerce has confirmed a great response from businesses in support of the clean up effort to keep the city beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

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