Mission on Wheels requesting holiday donations
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The annual community Thanksgiving meal hosted by Mission on Wheels is scheduled for Nov. 11 from 12:30- 2:30 p.m.
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CU Be a Therapist will provide information about becoming a mental health professional
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Interested in entering the challenging yet rewarding field of mental health? Cameron University’s CU Be a Therapist, a virtual information session, will present information on how a Master of Arts in Mental Health degree can lead to licensure as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) on Thursday, November 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Annual Chamber Gala deemed a success
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The Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala was held Oct. 21, 2023.
Altus Public Schools received $63,500 in TSET grants
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In November of 2022, Altus Public Schools was awarded a total of $63,500 by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) grant through the state of Oklahoma. The TSET grant promotes and supports healthy behaviors. It is offered to school districts that implement the best and most promising practices in tobacco-free environments, nutrition, physical activity, and employee wellness, stated by Oklahoma.gov. Every Altus Public Schools site was awarded funding to complete projects prioritizing the well-being of their students.
Infamous Black Bart makes last stagecoach robbery
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On Nov. 3, 1883, the California outlaw dubbed Black Bart made his last stagecoach robbery. Although authorities nearly caught him, Black Bart managed to get away, but not without leaving behind evidence, which eventually sent him to prison.
Women’s Track Booster Club set to host annual Santa Run
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After a one-year hiatus, the Altus High School Women’s Track Booster Club is scheduled to host the ninth annual Great Santa Run Dec. 9, 2023, at the Altus City Park. The race will begin near the Altus Swimming complex. The run will take runners around Christmas in the Park and into the areas around the High School.
Avoid these investment mistakes
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We all make mistakes in many areas of life. These mistakes are usually fairly harmless — we took a wrong turn while driving, used the wrong ingredients in a recipe and so on. But sometimes, our mistakes can be costly — especially those connected to investing.
Best plan
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Yep, go with God’s plan. I’ve talked about it before, but I need it again! It’s a good thing His ways are not our ways.