7 celebrations Nov 2, 2008
lawton: Racist Athens. Kinda funny how blacks call every decent county in metro atlanta racist hick towns , while every black area is just a crime ridden sht hole. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Deer Creek rips through Bulldogs for easy win 39-0 (15) Nov 2, 2008
Deer Creek and El Reno are now 5-1 while Altus, Duncan and Lawton MacArthur are all 4-2. Altus must defeat Chickasha and hope that either Duncan loses to El Reno or MacArthur loses to Deer Creek in the final week of the season. (Altus Times, OK)
Southeastern President Michael Turner and Bob Peterson\'s family pose for a picture. Shown, from left, are son-in-law Jack Liwai, Turner, daughter Pam Peterson, Sara Peterson, son Bob Peterson and daughter Dottie Liwai. Nov 1, 2008
In addition to the Democrat, his many jobs in the journalism industry include serving as a reporter for the Lawton Constitution and working for United Press International, which is the equivalent of The Associated Press today ... Sara said they had their first home in Lawton, when Bob worked at the Lawton Constitution. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
AHS swimmers looking for good year Nov 1, 2008
1, Amarillo High, Here; 8, at Jaguar Invitational; 14, at Lawton, 15, Amarillo Tascosa, here; Westmoore, here December 5, Pampa, here; 6, Joe Stocker Invitational at Oklahoma City; 12, Chickasha, Duncan, Amarillo Christian, here ... 9, Edmond, Lawton, here; 10, at Wichita Falls; 24, Casady Invitational at Oklahoma City; 30, Bixby,, Ft. Gibson, Harrah at Harrah. (Altus Times, OK)
Experienced Pioneers looking for a big year Oct 30, 2008
Joe Easter center, 6-7, 275, freshman, Lawton. Played for Bruce Harrington at Lawton Eisenhower High School. (Altus Times, OK)
Battle heating up for five-star safety Loston Oct 29, 2008
Kansas has had tremendous success finding hidden gems in Oklahoma, and the Jayhawks might have scored another with the commitment of linebacker of Lawton (Okla. MacArthur. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Born storyteller' Tony Hillerman dies at 83 Oct 29, 2008
As a young man, he farmed, drove a truck, toiled as an oil field roughneck and worked as a reporter and editor for the Borger News-Herald in Borger, Texas; the Morning Press-Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma; United Press International in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and the Santa Fe New Mexican, where he rose to executive editor. He quit in 1962 to earn a master's degree from the University of New Mexico, where he later taught journalism and eventually became chairman of the journalism department. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Tony Hillerman, 83 Oct 27, 2008
the Morning Press-Constitution in Lawton, Okla. United Press International in Oklahoma City; and the Santa Fe New Mexican, where he rose to executive editor. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Was bad call to blame? Oct 27, 2008
Did call cost Falcons the game. The entry titled "Did call cost Falcons the game?," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Big plays ignite MacArthur past Bulldogs 49-7 Oct 27, 2008
Published: Monday, October 27, 2008 7:48 AM CDT Altus High head football coach Lyn Hepner knew his team had a big task ahead of them when they played the Lawton MacArthur Highlanders Friday night. The talented Highlanders were on a two-game losing streak and badly needed a win or face possibility of not making the playoffs. (Altus Times, OK)
Altus Christian Academy students recently participated in the Spirit of Survival marathon held at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Oct 27, 2008
All proceeds will help build and equip three new state-of-the-art Cancer Centers in Lawton, Altus and Duncan in order to enhance the cancer care available in our area. ACA took home the first place honor for the Super Kids Marathon in the small school category (enrollment between 50-199 students). (Altus Times, OK)
TRANSACTIONS Oct 24, 2008
Promoted vice president of hockey operations Brian Lawton to executive vice president and general manager. American Hockey League. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bulldogs 2 wins away from district title Oct 24, 2008
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2008 2:25 PM CDT Both the Altus High Bulldogs and Lawton MacArthur Highlanders have been surprises to at least some people. The two teams will get together for a District 5A-1 game Friday night at Cameron University Stadium in Lawton ... Its senior night at Lawton MacArthur. (Altus Times, OK)
Billy Wayne Smith (365) Oct 22, 2008
From 1969-1973, he coached football and baseball at Lawton MacArthur in Lawton, where the 1973 football team was state runner-up. After teaching and coaching for one year in Texhoma, he retired and returned to Bokchito to help with the family business. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Bulldogs sloppy in victory over Northwest Oct 18, 2008
Duncan will play at Lawton MacArthur tonight. How They Scored. (Altus Times, OK)
Bulldogs look to secure playoff spot Oct 16, 2008
They remind you of Lawton High, Hepner said ... Hepner was asked if last weeks El Reno upset of Lawton MacArthur gives coaches a good teaching tool in telling the players they always need to be focused. (Altus Times, OK)
Wayne E. Ledbetter, 65 Oct 15, 2008
Naymon Cox and wife Kathleen of Lawton and Marlon Cox and wife Tana of Bennington; 27 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Interment will be in Bokchito Cemetery with Edward Haas, Marlon Cox, Richard Ledbetter, Clayton Cox, Tom Ledbetter, Rocky Ledbetter, Tim Ledbetter and Jim Touche serving as pallbearers. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Prosthetic Eye Gives Horse A Possible Career Oct 15, 2008
(10-13) 17:15 PDT Lawton, Okla ... The 65-pound horse, named KBuck, was born June 1 at Lil Chums Miniature Horse Farm in Lawton and lost its eye a few days after birth. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
News and Notes: Kansas - Oklahoma Oct 15, 2008
KU players from Oklahoma include starters LS (Tulsa), PK (Lawton), DE (Stillwater), CB (Bixby), LB (Altus) and DE (Tulsa). Related Stories. (Phog.net)
OUT THERE: Man Tries to Pay McDonald's Tab With Pot Oct 14, 2008
The 65-pound horse, named KBuck, was born June 1 at Lil Chums Miniature Horse Farm in Lawton and lost its eye a few days after birth. Owner Kelsey Chumbley, 12, said she suspects the young horse was the victim of a swift kick from its mother. (Fox News)
Logan Walker combo to play at dance Oct 13, 2008
Performing in Walkers combo are Lawton musicians, Walker, saxophone; Carlo Messina, piano; Jason Dozier, drums; and Danny Morris, bass, with Lazenby of Lone Wolf, vocalist ... Originally from Kansas City, Walker arrived in Lawton in 1975 after 15 years in Okinawa ... In Lawton before retiring from Civil Service in 1995, Walker worked in music theater and conducted orchestras for 26 Fort Sill dinner-theater musicals. (Altus Times, OK)
Bulldogs overcome let down, defeat Western Heights 35-0 Oct 13, 2008
The shocker of the night came when El Reno knocked off previously unbeaten and third ranked Lawton MacArthur 31-14. In the other district game Oklahoma City Northwest downed Chickasha 28-20. (Altus Times, OK)
The Altus location of the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma is located at 1200 East Broadway. The grand opening is set for 6 p.m. on Oct. 16. Oct 10, 2008
Published: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 2:10 PM CDT The Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma in Altus, Lawton and Duncan celebrate the grand opening of the Altus center on the Jackson County Memorial Hospital Campus at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 16 ... The Elekta linear accelerator will be used in the Altus and Duncan centers and in the new Lawton center soon to be built on the Comanche County Memorial Hospital campus ... The cancer center in Lawton is currently providing radiation services at the... (Altus Times, OK)
Bulldogs shooting for third straight win Oct 10, 2008
Those losses have come to Elk City (39-0), Tecumseh (18-7) Shawnee (45-7), Lawton MacArthur (57-0) and Edmond Deer Creek (55-7) ... Fans going to the game will need to go to Lawton and take the H.E. Bailey Turnpike to Oklahoma City. (Altus Times, OK)
CASA GRANDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL WALL OF FAMESix alums receive honor before homecoming game Oct 7, 2008
She taught six years in Lawton, Okla. before coming to Casa Grande in 1958. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Brustad running in memory of cancer victims and in support of cancer survivors (110) Oct 6, 2008
Senior Airman Brendan Brustad of Altus AFB departed the Southwest Oklahoma Cancer Centers on the Jackson County Memorial Hospital campus Thursday morning at 4 a.m. for the first leg of his endurance run to Lawton, Duncan and Medicine Park ... He stoped at the Lawton Cancer Center on Thursday, the cancer center in Duncan today and will enter Medicine Park during the Super Kids Marathon on Saturday, an event in the third annual Spirit of Survival Marathon ... Published: Friday, October 3, 2008... (Altus Times, OK)
Altus AFB Airman runs for community, remembrance (210) Sep 24, 2008
At 4 a.m. on Oct. 2, Brustad will leave the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma on the Jackson County Memorial Hospital Campus and run 52 miles to Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton, arriving about 2 p.m. After some rest and re-hydration, he will leave the following morning on a 36 mile run to Duncan Regional Hospital ... Southwest Oklahoma in Altus, Lawton and Duncan. (Altus Times, OK)
Channel 7 news, Lawton, Ok., talked with Dr. J.C. Banks, OSU cotton specialist and Kenneth Niebrueggie, Snyder farmer, about the prrospects for the 2008 cotton crop. They chose one of Niebruegge\'s fields of cotton north of Snyder to conduct the interview. Niebruegee explained recent rains and good weather were helping the crop. Banks believes the 2008 crop will yield good results if the weather stays warm and clear so the young cotton can ripen. In this picture, Channel 7 news reporter Sylvia Corkill interviews Banks on camera. Sep 24, 2008
Channel 7 news, Lawton, Ok ... Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 3:39 PM CDT Channel 7 news, Lawton, Ok. (Altus Times, OK)
Commodity market meeting set at SWTC Sep 23, 2008
4800 W Lee Blvd., Lawton. This should be an informative meeting for the cattle producer. (Altus Times, OK)
Minter the motivator Sep 23, 2008
"If God can take a kid from Lawton Oklahoma out of the projects and around the world, he can take you to the highest heights you can dream of," he said. Minter encouraged kids to follow their dreams and not let anyone tell them what they can do in life. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Bulldogs' victory convincing Sep 21, 2008
AJC sports columnist Mark Bradley covers the field. AJC Sports Columnists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lawton High uses passing game to defeat Bulldogs 31-14 Sep 20, 2008
Published: Friday, September 19, 2008 2:18 PM CDT LAWTON The defensive philosophy of the Altus High Bulldogs is pretty simple: Stop the run and force the opponent to throw. The Bulldogs accomplished that in their game with Lawton High on Thursday ... Lawton took advantage of good field position on its second possession of the second half. (Altus Times, OK)
Training for the marathon Sep 19, 2008
Sundays competition includes the Mountain Marathon, Holy Half Marathon, the Marathon Team Challenge and the Big Rock 10K. The Spirit of Survival weekend Oct. 4 and 5 benefits the three Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma in Altus, Lawton and Duncan ... Sundays competition includes the Mountain Marathon, Holy Half Marathon, the Marathon Team Challenge and the Big Rock 10K. The Spirit of Survival weekend Oct. 4 and 5 benefits the three Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma in Altus, Lawton... (Altus Times, OK)
Jury convicts Robertson for sexual abuse Sep 18, 2008
He was arrested by Lawton Police several days after the charges were filed. Robertson remains in jail and formal sentencing for him was set Oct. 21. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Scraping the bottom Sep 18, 2008
LAWTON, Iowa -- Just when you thought it couldn t get any worse, the Barack Obama campaign came out with their latest attack on John McCain. The latest tough ad from Obama mocks McCain, saying he doesn't know how to send an e-mail. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bulldogs look to keep momentum going Sep 18, 2008
AHS travels to Lawton High on Thursday ... Altus improved on its running game and held Lawton Eisenhower in check with a pair of defensive touchdowns the result was a 28-7 victory ... The Bulldogs hope to keep that momentum going when they travel to Lawton for game with the Lawton High Wolverines on Thursday. (Altus Times, OK)
Wilcoxen nominated as Poet Laureate for Oklahoma Sep 18, 2008
The marathon benefits the three Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma in Altus, Lawton and Duncan. To learn about the marathon or to register, log on to. (Altus Times, OK)
Bulldogs score twice on defense, defeat Ike 28-7 Sep 15, 2008
Published: Monday, September 15, 2008 7:55 AM CDT You cant blame Altus High head football coach Lyn Hepner for being extra happy Friday after the Bulldogs game with Lawton Eisenhower. Its more than the 28-7 victory the Bulldogs posted. (Altus Times, OK)
Bulldogs look for improvement against Ike Sep 12, 2008
Now he wants to see more improvement in Friday nights game with Lawton Eisenhower ... Lawton Eisenhower coach Boone Copeland, who viewed films of the Altus-Vernon, said he was impressed with the way the Bulldogs played ... Copelands team pulled off a big victory last week when they defeated cross town rival Lawton High 9-7. (Altus Times, OK)
Sooner Commits Helps Season-Opening Win Sep 9, 2008
- It's gone virtually unnoticed but since the arrival of Ernie Manning few programs in the state have produced more Sooners than the Lawton MacArthur Highlanders, and perhaps none have produced a player the likes of Jammal Brown for Oklahoma. While it's a lofty bar for current 'Big Mac' product, and Sooner commitment, Javon Harris it's certainly not a responsibility he'll shy away from. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bulldogs push Lions to the limit, but falter down the stretch Sep 8, 2008
Altus will host Lawton Eisenhower on Friday. How They Scored. (Altus Times, OK)
Training for Super Kids Marathon Sep 6, 2008
The marathon benefits the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma in Altus, Lawton and Duncan ... The marathon benefits the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma in Altus, Lawton and Duncan. (Altus Times, OK)
October 24 (2) Sep 5, 2008
Mrs. Hair passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003 in a Lawton hospital ... Funeral services for Kale Lane Kirby, 41, from Hollis will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at Becker's Funeral Home in Lawton with the Rev. Rodger Arter officiating ... Kirby died Oct. 21, 2003 at 10:50 p.m. in Lawton after a long fight with malignant melanoma. (Altus Times, OK)
Humidity continues, but rain on the way Aug 31, 2008
The temperature peaked at 93 degrees in McAlester and Tulsa and hit 94 degrees in Enid, Lawton, Oklahoma City and Ponca City, according to the weather service. Partly to mostly cloudy conditions are expected through Thursday. (KRIS-TV)
These are the dog-and-Dessens days Aug 29, 2008
Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. Access Atlanta Blogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mathis Goes On Vacation After Fracas With Lawyer Aug 29, 2008
Mathis, previously a member of the Lawton Police Department for more than two decades, followed Mike Chitwood as chief in Shawnee. Chitwood was popular with the rank-and-file and got along better with the union than Mathis or previous commanders, but served only a year before accepting a job as chief in Daytona Beach, Fla. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Schafer won't be rushed up Aug 28, 2008
Lawton, I believe the scouting report on Martin has him as an average defender, and it has been discussed at length here ... Lawton, to elaborate further, from what I ve read (and seen) the consensus is that while Prado has great hands (which Kelly doesn t have) he lacks range and speed which limits how many balls he can get to ... Lawton if you are really a KJ fan and hope he succeeds, these numbers will make you feel better. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bulldogs to get stiff test at Mustang Festival Aug 28, 2008
Fans going to Mustang will need to go east on U.S. Highway 62 to Lawton, take I-44 to Oklahoma City. Merge onto OK-4N toward Tuttle/Mustang/Yukon, Turn left on SW 89th Street, proceed to South Mustang Road and turn right. (Altus Times, OK)
Braves have a chance vs. Fredi's Fish Aug 27, 2008
Lawton oh the last two seasons ay ... Lawton Thanks for the info ... lawton the braves then signed soriano to a 2 year, $8mil contract before this season started. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Monday's Sports Transactions Aug 26, 2008
Claimed FB Luke Lawton off waivers from Philadelphia. Signed S Marviel Underwood. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Falcons on right course Aug 24, 2008
AJC sports columnist Mark Bradley covers the field. The entry titled "Falcons deserve measured optimism," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Signing the Quartz Mountain Education Compact are, from left, Executive Director Terry Mosley, Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center and Nature Park; President John Hays, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; President Randy Cumby, Western Oklahoma State College; Chancellor Glen D. Johnson, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Regent Bill W. Burgess Jr., past chairman of the State Regents for Higher Education; and President Cindy Ross, Cameron University. Aug 21, 2008
After Chancellor Johnson introduced the 2008-2009 Quartz Mountain Board of Trustees, District Judge Richard Darby of Altus conducted a swearing-in ceremony for the trustees: Julie Cohen, president of the Oklahoma Arts Institute; Jenny Hendrick, Oklahoma City; Jane Godlove, Lawton; Walter Joe Hancock, Hobart Democrat Chief publisher; Stephen Scott, general manager of Mangum Brick Co.; Jeff Wilmes, president of Wilmes GM Superstore, Altus; and the three presidents--Ross, Hays and Cumby. The new... (Altus Times, OK)
Combat Challenge Results (218) Aug 20, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008 Edition. Today's Weather Altus, OK. (Altus Times, OK)
Cross-country runner dies in accident Aug 13, 2008
AP LOUISIANA NEWSLatest Breaking News & Headlines from the Associated Press. 8/12/2008, 9:41 p.m. CDT. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Climbing wall to be named for former area Scoutmaster Aug 13, 2008
Some of the former Scouts who are expected to attend Wednesday's ceremony include Dr. Rob Wills, vice president of Johnson on; Steve Wallman, president of Wallman Investments; Patrick Lawton, the managing director of Robert W. Baird nd chairman of the WaterStone Savings Bank Board; and Jeff Wallman, a professor at the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business. ADVERTISEMENT. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Larry Dyson Motors among final three at State Aug 12, 2008
Durant opened the day with a morning contest, won 10-4 over the Lawton Colonels before playing past midnight Saturday to hold off Rogers County, 11-7 ... The first run of the contest was provided by Lawtons Quay Grant ... Durant fell back behind by two runs when Lawton scored an unearned run in the third. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Members of Altus Team Dr Pepper compete in team relays and individual events simulating timed firefighting tasks; Assistant Altus Fire Chief Jimmy Rogers is pictured dragging a hose line in individual competitions in Washington D.C. earlier this year. Aug 11, 2008
We compete with larger departmentsTulsa, Oklahoma City, Lawton, Edmond, and we have a friend that is coming from Boston; he is the only competitor from his department. The larger departments dont seem to take hold, I think partly because they dont have the camaraderie; they dont even know everyone in the department. (Altus Times, OK)
UNC Adding Late Signee Aug 10, 2008
Nix, last listed at 6-3, 260, attended Lawton (Okla. MacArthur High School and signed with Oklahoma in 2007. (InsideCarolina.com)
Durant offense fizzles in State opener Aug 8, 2008
In other opening round games, Midwest City beat Edmond, 13-1, and Lawton won 5-1 over Rogers County. Edmond is to play Rogers County, Midwest City plays Lawton, 5 p.m. in the semifinals and Ada plays Enid at 8 p.m. in the winners bracket ... If Larry Dyson Motors wins today, they will play the loser of Midwest City/Lawton, 10 a.m. Friday. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
North Iowa heroes join honorees at State Fair Aug 8, 2008
Lifesaving Award Brett Riebesell, Lawton. On June 6, 2007, Jerry Kasner was hauling a semi load of rock when he fell asleep and lost control. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Sue Messerly is pictured while painting in the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge. Her works are exhibited at the refuges visitors center this month. Aug 6, 2008
Her work also won a second-place prize in Lawtons 2007 Arts for All ... Prints are available at the hotel in Medicine Park, the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton (also note cards) and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center ... She previously exhibited her work at the Pride Gallery in Lawton, the Altus Public Library, IM Images in Altus and at a 2002 exhibit at the Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. (Altus Times, OK)
List of coalition deaths Aug 2, 2008
Army Staff Sgt. Lillian Clamens, 35, Lawton, Okla ... Wilfred Flores Jr., 20, Lawton, OK, roadside bombings ... Jan. 20, 2007, Marines Lance Cpl. Luis J. Castillo, 20, Lawton, MI.. (Anchorage Daily News)
Risinger (16) Jul 31, 2008
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma, 1930 NW Ferris, Suite 5, Lawton, OK 73507 or to the Oklahoma Sports Museum, P.O. Box 1342, Guthrie, OK 73044, Attn: Richard Hendricks. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. (Altus Times, OK)
No answers yet for mom Jul 30, 2008
Yiu Lin graduated from Waianae High School in May and left July 10 for basic and advance artillery training at Fort Sill, located near Lawton about 85 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. He was assigned to Battery B, 1st Battalion, 355th Regiment. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tension High at Council Meeting: Nikkel responds to his removal from BDC board Jul 27, 2008
" I guess I missed all the people in OKC and Tulsa and Lawton, Norman, Stillwater, etc. that are sitting around laughing at us. Those cities have the same problems with negative Neds in their community. Yes, we all love transparency. I love how that keeps getting thrown around. Just because a vote doesn't go your way that doesn't mean there is a lack of transparency. It just means you lost. Quit alleging illegal acts. You throw that around as a veiled weapon. There is nothing that has been... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
