Booker’s Place @ JCMH, a child advo-

cacy center, will be holding a Meet and

Greet event at their 1141 E. Pecan loca-

tion from 5:30 to 7 PM on Thursday, Oct.

10. The event will allow visitors to tour

the center and to learn more about how

they can help.

The Stephen E. Booker Foundation was

created by Robin Booker to honor her late

husband, Stephen E. Booker, former Jack-

son County Assistant District Attorney

and child advocate, who passed away in

March 2015. The foundation, along with

the Stephen E. Booker Child Abuse Re-

sponse Team and Jackson County Memo-

rial Hospital, have joined together to con-

tinue Stephen’s fight to protect the rights

of abused and neglected children.

The Stephen E. Booker Child Abuse

Response Team’s goal is to facilitate bet-

ter cooperation, communication and coor-

dination between the various agencies

responsible for the investigation, prosecu-

tion and treatment of victims of child

abuse and neglect. The team approach

promotes well-coordinated child abuse

investigations from start to finish.

For several years, the foundation’s main

objective has been to raise money to cre-

ate an accredited Child Advocacy Center

in District 3, which would service Jack-

son, Greer, Harmon, Tillman and Kiowa

Counties. Jackson County Memorial Hos-

pital has made that goal possible by

providing the Child Advocacy Center a

home in a building near the hospital

. If you have any questions or would like

to help, call 580-471-9575 or you can

email: sebookerfoundation@gmail.com.

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By Michael Bush

The Altus City Council and Altus Munic-

ipal Authority meet in regular session last

night, Tuesday, Oct. 1. All agenda items

were approved, but an item on the City

Council agenda concerning an AIRVAC

exhaust removal system for the Central

Fire Station was not unanimously okayed.

Although it was noted that the contractor

and architect are willing to offset the

$62,000 item with approximately $10,000

to $15,000 in help, the Council wanted to

know why the system already needed re-

placing. The exact reason was not known,

but it was determined that it could be a

combination of defective materials or im-

proper installation. It was determined that

the matter would be looked into further,

but for now, it was said that this was

“clearly a safety issue,” so Council ap-

proved to purchase the system. Council-

men voting “no” on the matter were Jon

Kidwell, Dwayne E. Martin and Doyle

Jencks.

On the AMA agenda, an item was dis-

cussed about replacing reverse osmosis

feed pumps, motes and variable frequency

controls at a fee of $360,000. After a brief

Council questions reason for replacing

fire station AIRVAC exhaust system

Gallagher Orthopedics and Sports

Medicine now has a new Nurse Practi-

tioner, Monte Combs. Monte is now see-

ing patients for orthopedic issues and

sports medicine injuries. Most insurances

are accepted, with more are being added.

For more information, or to make an

appointment, call (580) 379-9090. Gal-

lagher Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is

located at 3216 N Main St. in Altus.

Monte Combs

Gallagher Orthopedics

welcomes Monte Combs,

new Nurse Practitioner Meet and Greet event set for Booker’s Place

Are you ready to be a

hero for our local children

Ribbon Cutting & Open

House Thursday for new

Sunrise Online News The Altus Chamber of Commerce will

hold a ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow

morning at 11 AM for the Sunrise Online

Newspaper. The event will be followed

by an Open House at the KWHW/KQ-

106 Studios at 212 W. Cypress.

The Sunrise Online News is a complete

online newspaper published 5 days a

week and is available 24-hours a day. Just

go to: AltusOnlineNews.com

See COUNCIL page 3

REVISED SCHEDULE: The Olustee Basketball Tournament schedule has been

revised. The AIS Boys will play at 4 PM on Thursday and the AIS Girls will play

at 6:15 PM.

AIS Lady Bulldogs win round one in Olustee Tourney

Courtesy photo by Roe Worbes

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An urgent request is going out

to the citizens of Altus and the

surrounding area. This young

male, unaltered, Red Heeler

mix, is in need of a safe place.

This fur baby’s dad is a young

airman that is being deployed

on Oct. 4 to Germany. He has

not been able to find a new

home for his dog and all the

animal shelters are full. He was

told owner surrenders will be

euthanized.

Here is what he said about Bai-

ley, “He gets along great with

other dogs—his best friend is

actually my roommates Bull-

Mastiff. I adopted him from a

friend a while back and they

had two young children at the

time, so he’s really good with

children. He is also super ac-

tive and full of energy but he

also enjoys cuddling and stuff.

His name is Bailey and he is

potty trained and crate trained

and will be a year old in De-

cember. He is current on all his

shots. I have vet paperwork

and he is not neutered yet. I

would say he does good on a

harness, it’s just a pain to put

on him.

I really hope that we will be

able to find him a good home.

He’s really a sweetie dog.”

A temp foster home is availa-

ble if there is a rescue tag. Bai-

ley has not been an outside dog

and has not been around live

stock. It would take a very re-

sponsible handler to train those

skills to him.

If interested, contact Western

Animal Resources, Inc. in Elk

City at (580) 821-1463.

Please share and help find a

place for Bailey.

Sunrise Online News Page 3

Safe place sought for pet of deployed AAFB Airman

explanation by Water Depart-

ment officials, the item was

approved.

An item to seek bids for the

Altus City Reservoir Raw Wa-

ter Pump Station and Pipeline

Improvements was approved.

It was explained that this

would allow for a better water

quality having water pumped

in from Tom Steed Lake ap-

proximately a few times a

month, as well as to help in-

sure water quality and availa-

bility in the case of an emer-

gency.

There were no comments from

the council, but Acting City

Manager Gary Jones stated

that he has been looking at the

different projects and at what

stages they are in with the

various department managers.

He said long range plans are

being made and things are

moving forward. Mayor Jack

Smiley said, “Gary is doing an

excellent job. He has the bull

by the horns and I appreciate

his efforts.”

Council continued from page 1

Bailey is in urgent need of a home

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According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s De-

partment, several county residents have received

a text message with a picture of two beheaded

men. The text message contains some personal

information and requires a payment of $5,000 or

there will be violence. This is a SCAM!!

Altus Police seeks Officers The Altus Police Department is currently accepting applications for

the position of Police Officer. CLEET Certification is preferred, but

not required. Position requires monitoring and enforcement of the

criminal and traffic laws. Work requires responsibility to react in a

thorough and professional manner and an ability to deal with the

public and observe suspicious activity. Works under direct supervi-

sion of the Lieutenant or Captain. Within the rank of Police Officer

there are various assignments to a variety of functions. However,

they are all Police Officers and subject to transfer based on the needs

of service. These special assignments may include: Traffic, Records,

Training, Narcotics, Investigations, Field Training Officer, and

D.A.R.E. Officer. Starting pay for Uncertified Officers is $17.36 an

hour. Starting pay for Certified Officers is dependent on experience.

Additional pay incentives are also available for College degrees,

bilingual speaking, etc. For questions, more information and require-

ments, or applications contact Sgt. Chris Elrod at 580-481-2223 or

email celrod@altusok.gov

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against a temporary staffing agency and a manufacturing facility

in Norman, alleging manag-ers there fired a female em-ployee who complained about sexual harassment. The EEOC announced Tues-

day it filed the lawsuit against Johnson Controls, Inc., which manufactures rooftop air conditioning units at its Norman plant, and ManpowerGroup US, Inc., which provides employ-ees for the company. The lawsuit alleges a woman who worked at the facility was fired after she com-plained about being sexually harassed by a co-worker.

A spokesman for Johnson Controls declined to com-ment due to the pending liti-gation. A ManpowerGroup spokeswoman didn’t imme-diately respond to a request for comment. The EEOC says it is seeking monetary damages, en-hanced anti-discrimination training and the posting of notices at the worksite.

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Farm Fest is proud to announce Shane Owens will be on hand to

perform this year. Live entertainment will be held from 11 AM to

2 PM on the downtown Altus square.

Shane Owens makes traditional country music for the modern

world timeless and timely. It's a classic sound with a contemporary

edge driven forward by mix of Southern storytelling Bible belt

twang in Owen's big booming baritone. Long before he hand built

his career in the honkytonks and country clubs of the South East

Owens grew and Alabama. In many ways, it was a classic Ameri-

can upbringing filled with family, faith and music. Owen shines a

light on those old school values with his newest album, working

closely with a roster of country music to song writers for his most

upbeat collection of songs to date.

For more information on Owens, Farm Fest or Main Street Altus,

visit their Facebook page or website at: https://mainstreetaltus.org/

Their email address is: mainstreetaltus@sbcglobal.net or you can

give them a call at (580) 482-2277.

Shane Owens to perform

during Altus’ Farm Fest

Federal agency sues over firing at Norman facility

Attorneys for consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson say an Okla-homa judge made a $107 million mis-calculation when he ordered the com-pany earlier this year to pay $572 mil-lion to help clean up the state’s opioid crisis. The company also asked in a court fil-ing last week for a reduction in the

judgment based on pre-trial settle-ments the state reached with Oxycon-tin-maker Purdue Pharma and Israeli-owned Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Those two settlements totaled $355 million. The company has appealed the court’s ruling to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

A spokesman for Attorney General Mike Hunter declined to comment on the filing. The state maintains in its proposed final judgment that the court could order the company to pay even more to abate the opioid crisis in future years.

Company claims Oklahoma judge miscalculated opioid award

HONORING THOSE WHO HELP OTHERS

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who work diligently to help others

on a daily basis. Send us a name and

photo of a nurse you want featured

in our SALUTE TO NURSES.

Send us the name and a

photo of a nurse, as well

as where they work and

why you are nominating

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Frog 500 S. Main in Altus, Ok

VINTAGE, COLLECTABLES

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Stop by and enjoy a cup of

coffee or a bottle of water while

you browse our unique

collections. We carry jellies

and spreads, vanilla, barbecue

sauce and salsa too! Open 11-5 Tues-Fri, 10-2 Sat

Page 6 Sunrise Online

The U.S. Department of Agricul-

ture’s Commodity Credit Corpora-

tion today announced interest rates

for October 2019, which are effec-

tive October 1-October 31, 2019.

The Commodity Credit Corpora-

tion borrowing rate-based charge

for October is 1.750 percent, down

from 1.875 percent in September.

The interest rate for crop year

commodity loans less than one

year disbursed during October is

2.750 percent, down from 2.875

percent in September. Interest

rates for Farm Storage Facility

Loans approved for October are as

follows: 1.500 percent with three-

year loan terms, down from 1.625

percent in September; 1.500 per-

cent with five-year loan terms,

down from 1.625 percent in Sep-

tember; 1.625 percent with seven-

year loan terms, down from 1.750

percent in September; 1.625 per-

cent with 10-year loan terms,

down from 1.875 percent in Sep-

tember; and 1.750 percent with 12

-year loan terms, down from 1.875

percent in September. The interest

rate for 15-year Sugar Storage

Facility Loans for October is

1.750, down from 2.000 in Sep-

tember.

The loan programs administered

by the Farm Service Agency help

stabilize the incomes of America’s

farmers and ranchers.

Visit https://

www.farmers.gov

for more information

on loan eligibility.

Sunrise Online News Page 7

GLEN WINTERS TYLER COBB COLE CHILDERS

Farm & Ranch News

USDA Announces

Commodity Credit

Corporation Lending

Rates for October 2019

Friday, Sept. 27, 2019

2:00 a.m., check suspicious subject, 900 blk E. Liv-

eoak

9:06 a.m., animal cruelty, report to PD

10:30 a.m., remove aggressive customer, 619 N.

Main

10:49 a.m., assault and battery, 1412 Vicksburg Cr.

2:11 p.m., domestic disturbance, 1010 N. Lee

3:18 p.m., fire, 101 E. Commerce

4:27 p.m., civil dispute, 407 N. Willard

5:46 p.m., motion alarm, 721 N. Main

6:19 p.m., reckless driving, 1100 blk N. Main

6:33 p.m., non-injury accident, Navajoe and Sutherland

6:47 p.m., found injured baby hawk in their driveway, 1000 E. Nona

9:25 p.m., check suspicious subject, 2000 blk E. Broadway

9:42 p.m., non-injury accident, 1113 N. Main

9:44 p.m., reckless driving, N. Park Lane and Tamarack

11:22 p.m., open garage door and a truck with an open door, 817 W.

Broadway

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019

12:35 a.m., check suspicious vehicle, 108 N. Veterans

1:36 a.m., fight, 900 blk N. Navajoe

1:55 a.m., alarm, 1616 E. Broadway

2:16 a.m., check suspicious subject, Hoyt Shadid Park

5:19 a.m., check suspicious subject, 1100 N. Park Lane

11:01 a.m., alarm, 932 George

11:15 a.m., burglary, 1809 Beverly

3:19 p.m., disturbance, 713 Kathy

3:45 p.m., distress alarm, 1630 E. Tamarack Road

5:31 p.m., larceny of a trailer, 809 W. Cypress

7:03 p.m., fire in a field, Hwy 62 near Headrick turn off

8:37 p.m., intoxicated driver, 2512 N. Main

11:51 p.m., disturbing the peace, 1316 E. F Street

Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

12:51 a.m., domestic disturbance, 1127 S. Kennedy

2:07 a.m., remove subject, 809 W. Cypress

3:41 a.m., domestic disturbance, 1301 N. Benson

9:43 a.m., alarm, 505 W. Lark

10:34 a.m., alarm, 1009 E. Tamarack

11:13 a.m., subject trying to get into residence, 719 Kathy

2:10 p.m., domestic disturbance, 2101 N. Park Lane

2:58 p.m., non-injury accident, 903 N. Hudson

3:48 p.m., landlord and tenant dispute, 1021 N. Howse

6:00 p.m., assault and battery, 901 Hazel

8:13 p.m., grass fire, mile marker 42 on 62

8:30 p.m., check suspicious subject, 77 Sunset Strip

9:47 p.m., check suspicious subject, 1904 Gemini

10:30 p.m., accident with no injuries, 502 E. Liveoak

Monday, Sept. 30, 2019

6:46 a.m., burglary, 932 Hazel

9:02 a.m., remove subject, 520 S. Hightower

10:04 a.m., burglary to Highland Heights United Methodist Church

12:17 p.m., non-injury accident, Sequoyah and Main

1:01 p.m., man there were multiple subjects with bats chasing him, 1800

blk N. Main

1:41 p.m., domestic disturbance, Navajoe and Liveoak

2:27 p.m., landlord and tenant dispute, report to PD

5:03 p.m., dog tried to attack him, 709 W. Cypress

8:52 p.m., property damage, 1005 N. York

10:41 p.m., civil dispute, 1320 N. Blain

11:02 p.m., check suspicious vehicle, 901 Julian

11:07 p.m., car fire, 283 and 9 mile hill

Friday, Sept. 27, 2019

Raquel Ann Berlanga, 51, domestic assault and battery

Claudia Elizabeth Ortega, 48, expired license

Justin Dean Toppah, 29, hold for Caddo County

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019

Pedro Esparza, 56, failure to appear or pay

Anthony Kim Hardeman, 48, failure to pay child support

Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Rhonda Linn Goss, 47, domestic abuse in the presence of a minor

Monday, Sept. 30, 2019

Madison Baldwin, 27, hold for Comanche County

Demontrae Maurice Curtis, 30, larceny of merchandise from a retailer,

failure to appear and pay Jared Jewl Kelly, 43, domestic assault and battery

Ronald Aaron Murphy, 36, failure to pay or appear

Jose Carmen Prez-Isacs, possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

Craig Antonio Carr, improper turning at an intersection, driving with a suspended license

Donald James Edmondson, 25, application to accelerate

Mato Arlando Gonzales, 32, motion hearing Russell Hyshawn Lindsey, 27, failure to pay

Kimberly Ann McCay, 25, DUI

Tanya Leah Newton, 50, public intoxication, carry weapon drugs or alco-hol into a jail

Kassandra Ramirez, 19, contempt of court—failure to pay fines and costs Thomas Andrew Romero, 36, distribution of a controlled substance with

intent

Herbie Joe Sanders, 48, motion to revoke, failure to appear or pay Melisha Ann Torres, 30, Writ of Habeas Corpus

Arrests

Altus Police Log

Page 8 Sunrise Online News

Wanted: Juan Gutierrez Sex Offender Registra-tion Offense

Wanted: Saul Saenz Lewd Molestation Rape Bond: $250,000

Wanted: Adrienne Rivera FTA - DUID Bond: $50,000

Wanted: Judy Mills MTR - False Declaration of a Pawn Ticket

Wanted: Shane McKee Left Treatment Center - FTA Bond: $25,000

Wanted: Margie Bates FTA - Actual Physical Control Bond: $30,000

Wanted: Shannon Struck FTA - Possession of CDS Bond: $75,000 Destroying Evidence

Wanted: Christopher Smith MTR - Possession of CDS Bond: $50,000

Wanted: Michelle Paige Mitchell DUI and FTA Bond: $250,000

Wanted: Candice Leavitt FTA - Abuse of the Elder-ly Bond: $45,000

By The Jackson

County Sheriff’s Department

Wanted: Ashley Ramer Application to Accelerate - Possess Stolen Credit

Card Bond: $50,000

Wanted: Mario Perez FTA - DUI

Bond: $50,000

Wanted: Armando Alvarado Rojas FTA - DUI Bond: $50,000

600 S. Main St. Altus, Ok

(580) 482-0408

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Health & Wellness

Page 10 Sunrise Online News

For more than 45 years, the American Can-

cer Society Reach To Recovery program

has been helping people cope with

their breast cancer experience – as early as

the first possibility of a diagnosis and con-

tinuing for as long as breast cancer remains

a personal concern to them.

Finding out that you have breast cancer

can make you feel overwhelmed, vulnera-

ble, and alone. Suddenly having to learn

about complex medical treatments and

trying to choose the best one can also be

stressful during this time.

Our Reach To Recovery volunteers are

specially trained to help people through

their experience by offering a measure of

comfort and an opportunity for emotional

grounding and informed decision making.

As breast cancer survivors, our volunteers

give patients and family members an op-

portunity to express feelings, talk about

fears and concerns, and ask questions of

someone who has been there. Most im-

portantly, Reach To Recovery volunteers

offer understanding, support, and hope

because they themselves have survived

breast cancer and gone on to live produc-

tive lives. Program volunteers do not pro-

vide medical advice.

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?

Through face-to-face visits or by phone,

Reach To Recovery volunteers provide

support to individuals who are:

Facing a possible breast cancer diag-

nosis, recurrence, or advanced-stage

breast cancer

Considering or have had a lumpecto-

my, mastectomy, or breast reconstruc-

tion

Experiencing lymphedema

Undergoing or have completed treatment,

including chemotherapy and radiation Vol-

unteers are trained to give support and up-

to-date information, including literature for

spouses or partners, children, friends, and

other loved ones. Volunteers can also re-

view American Cancer Society resources

that may be able to help with a patient’s

experience, concerns, and questions.

To get matched with a Reach To Recovery

volunteer, call us at 1-800-227-2345.

Reach to Recovery program supports

people facing breast cancer

ALTUS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 107 N. Hudson, Altus ALTUS CHURCH OF CHRIST 600 W. Pecan, Altus ALTUS CHURCH OF GOD 900 S. Park Lane, Altus ALTUS GRACE UNITED METHODIST 620 S. Park Lane, Altus ALTUS KOREAN NAZARENE 800 N. Julian, Altus CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 1000 S. Kennedy, Altus ELM & HUDSON CHURCH OF CHRIST 400 N. Hudson, Altus EMMANUEL BAPTIST 800 N. Forrest, Altus FAITH LUTHERAN 2401 N. Park Lane, Altus FIRST BAPTIST 300 N. Main, Atlus FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 208 E. Cypress, Altus FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ALTUS 317 N. Main, Altus FREEDOM CHURCH 1400 Falcon Road, Altus FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST 16010 S. CR 210, Altus GLAD TIDINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1505 E. Tamarack, Altus HIGHLAND HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST 1911 N. Main, Altus HOLY REVIVAL CENTER 519 Martin Lutehr King, Altus MACEDONIA BAPTIST 721 Martin Luther King, Altus MARTHA ROAD BAPTIST 20388 E. CR 158, Altus SAINT JOHN’S BAPTIST 620 Martin Luther King, Altus

SALVATION ARMY 1100 N. Park Lane, Altus SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST 1100 Asalee, Altus ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL 721 N. Thomas, Altus VICTORY BAPTIST 1200 S. Park Lane, Altus FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2501 N. Park Lane, Altus PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC 1500 Falcon Road, Altus RELEVANT CHURCH OF ALTUS 701 W. Broadway, Altus ALTUS SDA CHURCH 1304 N. Chalmers, Altus APOSTOLIC TRUTH UPC 2400 Galaxy Dr, Altus FIRST CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 900 S. Main, Altus CORNERSTONE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 900 S. Main, Altus FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER 1100 N. Park Ave, Altus NEW COVENANT MISSION INC 2515 N. Main, Altus OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN 1901 Falcon Road, Altus PRIMERA IGLESIA 401 E. Liveoak, Altus CHRIST WAY CHRISTAN CHURCH 2200 N. Main, Altus NEW HOPE BAPTIST 400 S. Willard, Altus TEMPLO SINAI 805 N. Blain, Altus TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 1300 N. Benson, Altus

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1

MISSION ON WHEELS

Call Edna Douglas (580) 649-8620

118 1/2 S. Main in Altus, OK

Donations Monday 2-4pm Free Clothes Giveaways: Wed & Fri. 2-4pm

Providing blessings to those in need of free clothing,

fans, blankets, housewares and more.

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE The National Runaway Safeline helps keep America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. If you or someone you know is ready to return home and is between the ages of 12-21, the National Runaway Safeline, in partnership with Greyhound, can help. The Home Free program reunites youth with their family or guardian or to another safe living ar-rangement, through a free bus ticket home. For more information, visit 1800RUNAWAY dot ORG.

UPCOMING EVENTS October 20 - Guest Speaker: Caleb Freeman The FBC Women’s Ministry is hosting an a com-munity wide event with guest speaker, Caleb Freeman. Caleb was in a car accident in 2017 and was given less than a 5% chance of survival. You may have heard the hashtag #butGod or Pray4Caleb when it went viral on social media as people began praying for Caleb. Join us on October 20 at 6 PM to hear Caleb’s story. November 23rd- Free Community Lunch from 11-2pm at the AHS Cafeteria

Sunrise Online News Page 11

October is Hispanic Heritage Month and local area coor-

dinators are looking for 50 to 60 volunteers for a Fiesta.

The tentative date for the Fiesta is Sunday, Oct. 13 at Mis-

sile Park in Altus. For more information or to volunteer,

contact Mary Esparza through Facebook.

The Jackson County Retired Educators will meet on

Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10 AM at the Altus Public Library

for the Coffee Cup program to be given by Dr. Sterling

Evans about the Dust Bowl experiences in Oklaho-

ma. Immediately following his program, Grace Dempsey

will be presented the State Pioneer Volunteer Award from

Sabra Tucker, Executive Director from the Oklahoma State

Retired Educators Association. Following a break of re-

freshments, the group will have a business meeting.

A graduation ceremony will be held at Martha Road Bap-

tist Church on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2 PM for members of

Amethyst House. A reception in the fellowship hall will

follow.

“Shiver Me Timbers Mommy and Me Pirate Ball” will

be held from 6:30-8:30 PM on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Holi-

day Inn. Tickets can be purchased through the Armed Ser-

vices YMCA office or the Holiday Inn.

City Wide Garage Sale… The town of Blair will be hav-

ing a city wide garage sale on Saturday, October 5.

2nd annual Christmas Extravaganza Nov. 2 Holiday

Market. Held at the Altus Community Center, 401 Falcon

Road in Altus. The event will be held from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Lots of great vendors and local artisans with tons of unique

gifts for everyone on your shopping list. There will also be

kids activities, live music, concessions and lots of fun. Ru-

mor has it that Santa will be making a special appearance.

39th annual Home for the Holidays Altus Christmas Pa-

rade will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 at 6 PM from Western

Oklahoma State College south to Commerce Street. Vehi-

cles, floats, horses—all decorated with lights for another

“Night of Lights” themed parade. Start creating your entry

now. There is no cost to enter. Find the entry form and in-

formation on the Altus Chamber of Commerce website:

altuschamber.com

FARMERS MARKETS:

Altus: A Summer Farmers Market is held Tuesdays and

Fridays in Altus from 4 to 8:30 PM in the Altus Plaza

Shopping Center parking lot.

Mangum: A Farmers Market is held each Wednesday

June through September from 4 to 6 PM in Mangum on

Main Street. For more information, call (580) 782-3770.

Vernon, Tx: A Farmers Market is held Saturdays on the

downtown Vernon square from 8 AM to 1 PM.

Hobart: The Hobart Main Street Farmers Market is held

from 7:30 AM to noon. all (580) 726-5686 for info.

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY GUIDE Altus Parks and Recreation has published a Program Guide full of in-

formation about programs and activities in Altus. This includes a map

of the City Parks (shown above), a map of the Altus City Reservoir and

it’s features, hot spots such as the Dog Park and Thunder Court, infor-

mation about swim lessons, Kid’s Day Camps, both youth and adult

athletics, as well as senior activities, and festivals and events in Altus.

Get a copy of the guide at the Altus Parks and Recreation office, as well

as various locations around Altus such as City Hall and the KWHW and

KQ-106 Studios.

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