GOOD MORNING
Monday, March 22, 2010, 285 days until the year 2011
BE KIND AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Cassi Garza, in
Altus - Age
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Jim King, in
Altus - Age
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LOCAL:
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010
POWERSOURCE: You will be hated by all for My names sake. - Matthew 10:22
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LOCAL: The calendar said spring, but reality revealed the results of winters final fling in Oklahoma this weekend.
People awakened Saturday morning to snow which continued throughout the day leaving 3-4 inches on the ground.
People in Southwest Oklahoma are not likely to soon forget the Winter of 2010 which produced the devastating ice storm in late January and this latest barrage of snow and ice.
il moisture needed for agricultural crops and vegetation.
With the mercury warming into the 40s under sunny skies on Sunday, the snow quickly began to fade away
The snow will be help supply soil moisture supplies for area crops and vegetation.
Its back to school today for students of Altus and other area schools following spring break.
Students will settle in quickly as the 4th nine weeks of the school year begins. Report cards for the 3rd nine weeks will be issued on Wednesday of this week.
The Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority Board of Trustees will meet in regular monthly session this evening at 6:30 in the large conference room.
The agenda includes updates on outreach programs and physician recruitment, plus a host of other reports.
Trustees will also consider a JCMH Health Care Corporation member appointment.
Chief of the Medical Staff Dr, RICHARD KATSERES will have a report from the staff. Chief Financial Officer NANCY DAVIDSON will detail the financials report; and BILL WILSON, President and Chief Executive Officer, will have the Management Report.
The Southwest Oklahoma chapter of the American Red Cross is conducting its annual Easter Orchid Sales fundraiser. Orchids are $8. each. Companies or organizations wishing to order for their staff, customers, or as gifts,, etc, can purchase 30 orchids for the discounted price of $180.
Deadline for ordering is March 24. All sales benefit the SW Ok. Chapter, American Red Cross, serving Greer, Harmon, Kiowa and Jackson counties
.Another Red Cross fundraiser occurs Saturday, March 27The Ride for the Red River Heroes First Annual Poker Run, starting from the Altus Community Center. Fore more information, contact Paul at 318-4363 or Cathy at 649-0498
March 28 is the entry deadline for the Prince and Princess Contest sponsored by the Altus Hispanic Association. To enter contact Mary at 514-9210 or Mona at 471-6709. Funds raised go for scholarships for deserving students.
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010
THIS IS BE KIND AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
RICHARD DARBY FROM KWHW, KRKZ, MIKE FM
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WEATHER: Sunny today. High near 66. Calm wind, becoming SE 5-10 MPH. Mostly clear tonight. Low around 40. SSE wind 5-10. Mostly sunny Tuesday. High 74.
LOCAL: The public auction of items owned by the ill-fated Quartz Mountain Aerospace Corporation, formerly Luscombe, is scheduled for this coming Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27 at the former facility north of Altus.
The auction will start at 9 a.m. each day and will be conducted by Starman Brothers Auctions, Inc.
QMA is claiming $30.4 million in assets including their type certificate for the Model 11E aircraft. 13 airplanes and a variety of vehicles are also up for auction.
Lien holders, including the City of Altus, First National Bank of Altus, and the Oklahoma Industrial Finance Authority are first in line to collect payment after liquidation of QMAs assets. Next in line will be investors, employees and contractors who have filed claims against the company.
Reports from Altus Police include investigation of burglaries at 1521 North Main and 1045 Elk Street, and a damage to property in the 1800 block of Sunset Drive.
Tickets are now available for purchase to the 3rd District Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) 4th Annual Love-a-Child Dinner/Silent Auction. Patrons will enjoy elegant dining, exceptional music and entertainment on March 27 at the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center. Miss Altus Outstanding Teen ASHLEY WHEELER will entertain. Auction items include two Southwest Airlines roundtrip airline tickets with no blackout dates; romantic getaway packages; symphony, ballet, and theatre tickets in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City; Branson entertainment passes; autographed OU-OSU footballs and more. CINDY BROADDUS, sister-in-law of Dr. PHIL McGRAW, will be the speaker.
For more information, contact the 3rd District CASA office at 123 West Commerce, NBC Building, Room 230, or call 482-4600 or 318-2377.
The Southwest Oklahoma Republican Women will meet tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Jackson County Farm Bureau headquarters in Altus. Guest speaker will be SHAWN HINES, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, currently held by SANDY GARRETT who is retiring. Everyone is welcome to attend. A meal will be served at $5 per person. (471-2573)
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