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A5 www.altustimes.com Vol. 113 •No.201 SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 $1.50 Sunday Altus AFB releases 2012 Economic Impact ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, “The Economic Impact Anal- The Altus AFB EIA is a useful EIR for Altus AFB covers the base payroll, annual base expen- Okla. — Based on the Economic ysis for the 97th Air Mobility resource for Air Force planners area within a fifty-mile radius, ditures and the estimated dollar Impact Analysis, the economic Wing is prepared annually by and a source of information for including the city of Altus. value of indirect jobs created. impact of Altus Air Force Base on the 97th Comptroller Squadron community leaders, installation “We are proud to be a part of Altus Air Force Base’s 2012 the local area for fiscal year 2012 to provide unclassified infor- visitors, and Congressional Leg- the Altus community and look work force consisted of 3,889 was approximately $350 million. mation to the public concern- islators. It presents the total eco- forward to continuing our part- employees. Of these, 2,032 are Altus AFB is the largest employer ing our significant economic nomic impact and number of off- nership,” Haberlach said. civilian. in Jackson County and created an impact on the local area,” said base secondary jobs supported The total economic impact of For more information about estimated 940 indirect jobs for Maj. Samantha Haberlach, 97th by Air Force expenditures in the a base on its economic area is the EIA, contact the 97th AMW the surrounding community. CPTS commander. Economic Impact Region. The computed by summing annual Public Affairs Office at 481-7700. Chad Kelly arrested for manslaughter in bicycle accident case James Powell Chary- dczak, 26, of Altus, was killed when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a 2000 Toyota pickup driven by Chad Thomas Kelly, 30, last month. Charges were later sent to the Jackson County Dis- trict Attorney’s office of failing to stop or comply with requirements when involved in an accident in- volving death. On Thurs- day, Kelly was arrested for manslaughter in the Chad Kelly first degree. He had his initial court driven to his residence appearance Thursday on N. Chalmers where of- afternoon before Judge ficers later made contact Leverett. Bond was set at $25,000. He was rep- with him. Chief Murphy resented by David Cum- said that Kelly was then mins of Hollis. taken to the police depart- Reports show that ment to be interviewed. both Charydczak and the While at the Kelly resi- Kelly were east bound in dence, Chief Murphy said the outside lane of traf- that officers noticed con- fic when the accident oc- siderable damage to the curred. Murphy said that pickup Kelly was driving, Kelly told police that he which included damage Water restriction in Altus to be enforced had just left Whataburg- to the front, the hood and er restaurant when he windshield. 1000 gal., and $2 per 1000 gal over working on projects in the com- turned on the dome light, The investigation Residential 30,000. For customers who have a munity and notices someone wa- inside his vehicle, and showed that the bicycle separate irrigation water meter the tering when they aren’t supposed reached for food when he Charydczak was riding “hit something.” customers could surcharge begins at 5000 gal. to, or has water running off their was properly equipped “A large segment of custom- property, etc., they can write a re- According to reports, with both a headlight incur surcharges ers don’t use more than 7,500 per port and submit it to the Altus Po- after the impact, Kelly month for the most part, and won’t lice who can then write a ticket to left the scene and contin- and a rear reflector. After pay any surcharge, but are still sub- compel the person to appear before ued to drive east. Altus impact, Charydcak was Jason Angus ject to control,” said Stephenson. a judge, explained Stephenson. Police Chief Murphy said thrown approximately Reporter Provisions have already been in Stephenson indicated that early 140 feet east of the origi- [email protected] that Kelly then called 9-1- place to fine customers who allow enforcement will involve issuing a 1 stating he “thought he nal point of impact. As part of the emergency or- water to run beyond the curb and ticket, and depending on the cir- had just hit something, Kelly’s next court ap- dinance passed by City Council into the street, off of the intended cumstance, maybe a warning. but didn’t know what.” pearance is set for 2:15 March 5, the enforcement of water property, up to $500 per incident. “The ordinance is still a work in Kelly was said to have p.m. on April 8. conservation is in effect. Violators Proper outside water manage- progress,” indicated Stephenson. will be subject to surcharges and ment includes watering between Some provisions outlined in the fines, which could result in revoca- midnight and 9 a.m. every other article, specifically pertaining to tion of water service to non-com- day for outside purposes includ- the installation of approved sprin- Art class for ‘Tweens’ at pliant customers. ing, but not limited to, watering kler systems and the acceptable City of Altus Chief of Operations the lawn, gardens, plants, shrubs, use for filling swimming pools are the Altus Public Library Bob Stephenson clarified during vehicles, and filling swimming to be revised. an interview this week that the two pools or other recreational use. According to the order, the wa- The Altus Public Li- best ways to avoid any penalties is Non-abiding customers will first be ter restriction program will be lift- brary and the Shortgrass to conserve the use of water, and fined $25 and court costs for the ed when Lake Tom Steed and Lake Institute will be conduct- manage it properly. first offense, then up to $500 plus Lugert-Altus have risen to a level, ing an art workshop for Residential customers who use court costs for the second offense, when combined with long-term tweens March 11, 12, 14 less than 7,500 gallons of water per and $750 plus court costs for ad- weather forecasts, can assuredly and 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. month will not incur surcharge. ditional violations thereafter. “The provide adequate water to the city. Synott Matthews will Any water usage between 7,500 maximum penalty includes revoca- Once the public is educated be the instructor for the gallons and 15,000 will have a sur- tion of service for those who do not about what is expected, Stephen- class. The cost of the class charge of $0.87 per 1000 gallons, comply,” explained Stephenson. son feels 98% of the public will do is $25. 15,001 gal. to 30,000 it is $1.00 per If the Water Department is the right thing. This workshop is for ages 10-12, it will be the first the library has con- ducted for this age group. Synott, a well-know art- Synott Matthews ist and area teacher, will Bids for AHS underground sprinkler system on agenda be teaching Prismacolor Drawing. All materials are texture, and permanent A regular meeting of the Altus include monthly reports, an out of The Board will also acknowledge supplied. Pre-registration pigments give its brilliant School Board will be held Monday state trip request, rental of school receipt of the district audit report for for the class is required look. beginning at 5 p.m. at the adminis- facilities, and the CLEP Plan - up- fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. and can be made by calling Students in the work- trative office, 219 N. Lee. date of school/site/program improve- A donation of Altus School Build- the library at 477-2890. shop will use the pencils to After calling the meeting to order ments. ings blue prints and plans from Jim The class is made pos- develop art-making skills. and roll call, the Board will be reorga- Also on the agenda is possible re- Atkinson will be formally made dur- sible in part with a grant No previous experience is nized through the election of officers. tirements, reassignments, proposed ing the meeting. from the Oklahoma Arts necessary so all tweens are Under Superintendent’s reports substitutes/time sheet employees/ The Board will consider accept- Council. Prismacolor pen- and comments, Superintendent Bob volunteers and extra duty assign- ing the best bid for an underground cils are the favored pencil invited to sign up. Drury will present pay requests for ments. sprinkler system for the Altus High of artists. Their thick lead Plan to have fun while the high school renovations and new In the proposed executive session, School football field and practice and the multitude of col- you learn. For more infor- construction, and choice of school the board will discuss proposed new field, before adjourning, if no other ors available make it the mation about the work- and Pre-K enrollment. hires, in after reconvening into regu- matters not known at the time the top choice.