Federal budget woes delay new Farm Bill progress
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The 2018 Farm Bill expired on Sept. 30, 2023, as government officials focused on passing a 45-day continuation of the federal budget.
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AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP hold annual Volunteer event
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AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP held their annual Volunteer Recognition Event in September, at the Altus Senior Center. The theme and event name were reminiscent of a typical ‘80s prom night.
97 MXG receives 2023 DoD SOHMS Achievement Award
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ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE – In August 2023, the 97th Maintenance Group was announced as the installation level recipient of the Department of Defense Safety and Occupational Health Management System (SOHMS) Achievement Award.
Nov. 13-20 drop-off locations to open for Operation Christmas Child
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ALTUS – More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 13 – 20, 2023.
Trick-or-Treat safely this Halloween
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While some cities change trick-or-treat days to the Saturday before Halloween, trick-ortreating in Altus will remain on Halloween for 2023. There is no set time for trick-or-treating so just use your best judgement. If porch lights aren’t on, skip that house.
Local Occupational Therapist wins Provider of the Year
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Emily Bush is an Occupational Therapist in Altus and was the recipient of the Oklahoma Association of Neonatal and Pediatric Therapists (OANAPT) 2023 Provider of the Year Award. Each year, OANAPT receives nominations from across Oklahoma from colleagues who have witnessed incredible dedication, commitment and compassion in their peers.
Follow heating safety warnings this winter
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Many of the house fires during the winter occur because of unsafe use of alternate heating options like space heaters or generators. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment is the secondleading cause of U.S.
FFA Chapter Officers attend annual COLT Conference
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Officers of the Navajo FFA chapter participated in the 2023 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference Sept. 19 at the Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton, Oklahoma.
This Day in History: Members of Lynyrd Skynyrd die in plane crash
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Members of the rock band Aerosmith, were considering chartering an airplane for an upcoming tour. After inspecting the Convair 240, out of Addison, Texas, they decided to look elsewhere. They reportedly had concerns with the flight crew.