Comanche County considers sales tax changes for 2007 election
County officials, awaiting a likely April 3 election, plan to renew and redistribute two quarter cent sales taxes. City and county leaders propose shifting funds to roads water sewer and homeland security while limiting county tax increases and debating ad valorem options. The plan also targets financing for the industrial authority and local services, with a decision expected next week.
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Ward 8
Randy Warren
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Central District
Ron Kirby
Kirby
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CCIDA
Soldier Reid Remembered for Service and Courage
Colleagues paid last respects to Spec. Reid who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and died when a southbound van collided with a westbound pickup on Cache Road. His unit recalled his intense leadership, calm under fire, and role as a trusted driver navigating treacherous routes during a blackout delivery of an Abrams tank from Al Taqaddum to a combat outpost.
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Reid
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Bidless bid on Eisenhower High cafeteria project stalls work
Eisenhower High School plans a 1.9 million cafeteria expansion but received no bids by the deadline. Only one firm submitted a bid after the cutoff, and negotiations or a construction manager option may be pursued. Project duration is about 300 days with an 17 month finish target, prompting a Feb. 5 board discussion.
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Beauchamp
Con Struction
Derstood
Fort Sill
Frederick nursing home to reopen stated by attorney
The attorney for Cole Brothers Inc. says Winton Oaks Living Center in Frederick was temporarily emptied as part of an emergency plan to meet state staffing rules with licensed nurses on site. Residents were relocated to Altus or Snyder facilities or sent home while payroll and staffing issues were resolved. owners aim to reopen, though trust with families is strained.
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Frederick
Ty Johnson
Cole Brothers Inc
Winton Oaks Living Center
Altus
Snyder
Barbara Bagwell
James Joslin
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Jostin
Johnson
Bagwell
Fire destroys house leaving couple homeless in Lawton
Firefighters battled a Southeast 45th Street blaze that gutted the Dixon home. Bonnie Dixon was at work when the fire started. neighbor Gary Souders described the scene as sad as families gather for support. The house is a total loss and a Red Cross aid call was made. A fire investigator will determine the origin and cause.
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Lawton Fire Department
Lonnie London
London
Southeast 45Th Street
Great Plains
The
American Red Cross
Dixon
Caddo Nation Hasinai Society Benefit Gourd Dance
Open to the public at the Caddo Complex Cultural Building in Binger Oklahoma at the junction of routes 152 and 281 five miles east. Gourd dancing starts 2 p.m. with a 6 p.m. supper break and resumes at 7 p.m. Staff include Jimmy Reader Josh Paddlety Austin Klinekole Tracy Stevens-Rose Matthew Christian and co hosts Comanche Little Ponies Satethieday Khatgomebaugh and Olivia Howard. For more information contact Shirley Gouge at 405 457 6338 or 405 247 1895.
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Binger
Oklahoma 152
Ing
Jimmy Reader
Josh Paddlety
Austin Klinekole
Tracy Stevens-Rose
Matthew Christian
Arena
Comanche Little Ponies
Satethieday Khatgomebaugh
Olivia Howard
Hasinai Society Princess
Shirley Gouge
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