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Home of the Fires Center of Excellence
Volume 54, Number 13
Website Army’s
choice for Soldiers
to secure child care
April 7, 2016
Special sprint
By Robert Dozier
FMWR Command
FORT SAM HOUSTON,
Texas — The Army is transitioning to a new single portal
Department of Defense website
designed to make it easier for
Soldiers to find the child care
they need.
In March, families at some
Army garrisons began to use
www.MilitaryChildCare.com
as their website to search for
and request child care services
where they are or where they
are planning to move.
“The vital function of this
website is to simplify the child
care search process, helping
patrons make better informed
decisions about their child care
needs,” said Theresa Sanders,
Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Child, Youth
and School Services outreach
services program manager.
“The DoD has worked hard to
develop a system for patrons to
create their own account,
search and request care, manage requests and update their
profile from the convenience of
their home.”
Using the military child care
website, parents can find comprehensive information on
child care programs worldwide,
customize a search for the care
they need, and submit a request
for care at any time from any
location, Sanders explained.
Web services were first tested
in pilot programs throughout
the military branches including
Army Garrison Hawaii.
Soldiers and families at
Aberdeen Proving Ground,
forts Belvoir, Campbell, Detrick
(Forest Glen and Frederick),
Drum, Knox, Lee and Meade,
Watervliet Arsenal and Joint
Base Myer-Henderson Hall
gained access to the site in
March.
Each garrison is working
directly to notify the families
affected and assist in the implementation of the DOD website
rollout.
“We expect the implementation of this new website to be
seamless,” said Sanders. “Those
families already receiving child
care services will continue to
receive those services without
interruption. Those whose
name is already on a waiting
list will be entered on the new
website.”
More details will be available
at each garrison.
The Army will continue its
rollout in June with 28 new garrisons: forts Sill, Benning, Bliss,
Buchanan, Bragg, Carson,
Gordon, Hamilton, Hood,
Jackson,
Leavenworth,
Leonard Wood, McAlester,
McCoy, Polk, Riley, Rucker,
Stewart; Detroit, Picatinny, Pine
Bluff, Redstone and Rock
Island Arsenals; Anniston and
Tobyhanna Army Depots;
Carlisle Barracks; West Point;
and Army Garrison Miami.
$22 million gym offers full range of equipment
Sill opens spacious Fires Fitness Center
Story, photos
By Monica K. Guthrie
It was standing room only at the
Fires Fitness Center ribbon-cutting ceremony March 31.
“The goal of the fitness center is
the same as other fitness centers
— making sure we’re ensuring all
of our service members, Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marines, whoever
is here, have the opportunity to stay
fit physically and mentally,” said
Shane Dunlevy, Family and Morale
Welfare and Recreation community
recreation officer.“We want to help
them be prepared to do what they
may be called upon to do.”
Attendees wrapped the walls
and ascended the stairs for the
event which included the unveiling
of a mural by a retired Navy Petty
Officer 1st Class Raine Clotfelter.
“We have Geronimo in there, we
have the Civil War, the first World
War, the second World War,
Vietnam, Korea and Iraq,” said
Clotfelter, who was an illustrator
draftsman in the Navy. “Of course
you can’t put them all in there, you
only have so much room. We only
See GYM, Page 4A
Guests stand for the innvocation during the Fires Fitness Center ribbon cutting ceremony, March 31.
Window Sill: Paisley and Leighton Schmidt
Index
News briefs
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Job vacancies
Things to do
Wild Side
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Sill cinema
Pet of the week
Photo by Cindy McIntryre
Kadeem Smith, 17, of MacArthur High School in Lawton, leads the Soldiers of the 30th Air Defense Artillery and a Marine in the 100-meter
run at the Special Olympics here, April 1. For the story and more photos, see Page B1.
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15-month-old Paisley is fond of
her new baby brother, Leighton,
who is 5-weeks old.
“She loves him,” said their
mother Lindsay. “Her favorite
thing is giving him kisses and
helping pat his back.”
Lindsay said in addition to
helping with her brother, Paisley
also enjoys visiting the splash
park and going on walks with
their two dogs,
a golden retriever and a
Shih Tzu.
Paisley was
born in Japan
and moved to
Fort Sill when
she was 5
months old.
This summer she, and the rest of
Contacts
her family, will be taking another
trip — this time to Alabama to
see her father graduate from a
course at Fort Rucker.
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Expo keys on road, home, biker safety
basics. When they come
across a decision they’ll
think about it more and
make an educated decision
on what they should or
should not do. Safety doesn’t just affect Soldiers, it
affects civilians too. They
could be doing yard work or
just playing sports. They
need to know what to look
out for.”
One of the areas of the
Safety Expo was the car-seat
inspection. Drivers could
pull their vehicles up and
have someone check to see if
their car seat was correctly
installed and if they had the
correct car seat.
Given recent changes to
Oklahoma law regarding
child restraining systems,
many people arrive here
without knowing how those
laws apply to them, said
Gaede.
Soon-to-be first-time parents Axel Llavet and wife
Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Llavet,
B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 6th
Air Defense Artillery, were
the first to have their car
seat inspected, one so new it
was still in the box. Mike
Reed, Fort Sill fire inspector, reviewed and approved
the
car
seat
before
installing
it
himself,
explaining to the Llavets
some of the features of their
car seat.
Story, photos
By Monica K. Guthrie
A smoke house and a simulated vehicle rollover were
part of the Safety Expo at
Prichard Field, April 1. The
event, part of Fort Sill’s
Operation Live Well Expo,
included displays of healthrelated information and the
Special Olympics.
“The goal was to satisfy
the safety requirements for
the summer safety campaign and to address safety
concerns such as heat and
sports injury prevention,”
said Garry Gaede, Field
Artillery Branch safety manager and lead for the Safety
Expo. “Sometimes with
death by PowerPoint people
don’t learn anything, but
when they can go out there,
get hands-on and see different things, it’s a better way
to train.”
The event was open to
service members and the
general public with the
intent to get the information
out to everyone in the community, said Gaede. With the
summer months approaching, he said the number of
injuries will increase.
“We get so many people
who are injured because
they just don’t know what to
do,” he said. “This is a
reminder to get back to the
Mike Reed (left) Fort Sill fire inspector, helps Axel Llavet install a car seat during the
Safety Expo, at Prichard Field, April 1. Llavet and his wife, Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Llavet, are
expecting the arrival of their first child at the end of April.
“We want to make sure the Department provided a reports show all ranks and
baby is safe when we take vehicle that simulates an all different ages causing
him home from the hospi- adult and infant involved in damage because they were
tal,” said Jessica, who is due an accident. The simulation not wearing their seatbelt,”
showed how an unbuckled said Gaede.
April 28.
The event also featured
Gaede said the safety adult can cause more injury
office receives preliminary to a child than the rollover the Oklahoma Highway
Additionally,
it Safe Riders Program, an
loss reports about a variety itself.
of issues, and said the revealed how an accident instruction of advanced evarollover vehicle addressed can result in a person being sive training. The free trainone of the safety issues: not ejected from the vehicle and ing is available to groups of
wearing a seatbelt while then the vehicle rolling over 10 up to 30. The expo also
brought in representatives
operating a vehicle. The him or her.
“The preliminary loss from the Red Cross and the
Oklahoma County Sheriffs
Oklahoma Department of
Veterans Affairs.
“I hope (attendees) took
away points of contact
because you don’t know
what you don’t know,” said
Gaede. “If a person was in a
situation like a natural disaster, they know who to contact instead of being out
there lost.”
In the end he said the expo
was a success. More people
attended this year than in
years past and he attributed
the number of visitors to the
amount of advertising done
for the event.
“We really got the word
out and quite a few civilians
came out so that’s a plus,”he
said.
The next large safety
event will be the Freedoms
Thunder Motorcycle Ride,
May 20. Gaede said the
event will be a time where
novice motorcycle riders can
join up with more experienced riders for a road trip.
Mentors will observe the
new riders to see how they
ride and operate their
motorcycle with the option
to pull them to the side and
give them immediate corrective training.
Those who would like
more information on any
safety issues can call the
Fort Sill Safety Office at 580442-2212/2265/2266.
Mind, body, spirit: Event urges healthy living
Story, photos
By Monica K. Guthrie
Prichard Field served as ground zero for
42 vendors who participated in the Health
Expo, April 1. The event was part of Fort
Sill’s Operation Live Well Expo which also
included safety information and the Special
Olympics.
“Our goal is to bring awareness to our
community,”said Capt.Takelya White, public
health nurse with Reynolds Army
Community Hospital and lead for the health
portion of the expo. “We wanted to let our
community know what all we have to offer
when it comes to health and fitness, and
safety.”
The event featured tables on various
health topics ranging from dental hygiene,
diet and exercise. It also had information
on Sexual Harassment and Assault
Response and Prevention (SHARP). The
Fort Sill Dental Activity (DENTAC) booth
featured Soldier with puppets and oversized tooth brushes. Children and adults
were encouraged to display their toothbrushing skills and receive a travel oral
health kit in return.
“We want to raise awareness of oral health
(Left) Chandra Hall, a Platt College massage therapist, works on Marine Capt. James
Kavanagh, 30th Air Defense Artillery, during the Health Expo at Prichard Field, April 1.
(Right) Attendees visit the Liberty Fruit Company display.
and oral wellness,” said Col. Michael Dinos,
DENTAC commander. “But it goes beyond
that, it goes into overall wellness. The (puppets) were meant for pediatric cases when
we go and talk to kids, through show and
tell. In this case many of the people visiting
were older so we like to use a little humor to
attract a little more attention and laughter
which is just another way to show off a beautiful smile.”
White said she intended to show health
options available on Fort Sill. An entire
tent was dedicated to the offices of RACH.
“One of the biggest things was to let people know what we have here at (RACH),”
said White. “It’s not a place to come just
because you’re sick, you come there
because we want you to be healthy. It’s a
place of health. Most people associate a
hospital with being sick but that’s not
always the case.”
Being healthy is a lifestyle and not
something that happens over night, to
which she said Fort Sill has tools to help
individuals lead a healthy lifestyle.
People began planning the expo in
November and brought in organization
from on the installation as well as featuring vendors from Lawton and Oklahoma
City. One organization Red Walk, provided
free HIV and hepatitis testing.
“We always partner with our community
outside the installation,” said White. “We
also brought in community partners such
as, Army Community Service, SHARP, and
Military and Family Life Counseling. We
didn’t just look at Reynolds. We looked at
the Lawton-Fort Sill community.”
White said the overall goal was met and
that the event was a success.
“If it was only one person who showed
up it was a success,” she said.“We reached
out to people in the community to let them
know this is what we have for you and you
are more than welcome to utilize the
resources.”
News briefs
SAMC induction
preparation, such as W-2
forms. The ITAC accepts
walk-ins and schedules
appointments. For more
information, call 580-4426445. People still filing taxes
after April 15 may call
Sheila Olsen at 580-4426699/8819 for appointments.
The Fort Sill chapter of the
Sgt. Audie Murphy Club will
have an induction ceremony
today at 10 a.m. at Kerwin
Auditorium in Snow Hall.
Three
noncommissioned
officers will join the select
few. For more information,
call Sgt. 1st Class Jeffery
Johnson, chapter president,
at 580-558-0577.
Auto center
increases hours
Health care day
Fort Sill Legal Assistance
Office attorneys will draft
legal documents for customers April 15 from 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. on the atrium
concourse at Reynolds
Army Community Hospital
as
part
of
National
Healthcare Decision Day.
Soldiers, spouses, retirees or
family members can receive
living wills and durable
powers of attorney for
health care.
Appointments are available for those busy April 15
by calling 580-442-5218. For
more information about
health care decision day,
visit www.nhdd.org.
The Fort Sill Auto Skills
Center, at Bldg. 2503
Ringgold Road, is open
Thursdays from 4-9 p.m. on
a trial basis for the spring
and summer to see if there is
enough interest to justify
permanently
expanded
hours. Normal operating
hours are Fridays from 4-9 Weapons
p.m.; and Saturdays and
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 registration
Fort Sill has moved the
p.m. For more information,
weapon’s registration site to
call 580-442-4147.
the Visitor Control Center,
Bldg. T6701, Sheridan Road
FIRST
at the Bentley Gate entrance
PRESBYTERIAN to post. It is open Sundays
through Tuesdays from 9
CHURCH
a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 580-442- 9603.
WORSHIP 10:45am
ITAC hours
The Fort Sill Income Tax
Assistance Center (ITAC) is
open through April 15, at the
Welcome Center, Bldg. 4700
in the legal assistance office.
Hours are Mondays through
Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tax services are free. Bring a
military ID, Social Security
card, the Social Security
card of anyone claimed as a
dependent, and any documentation relevant for tax
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blocking traffic leading to
the hand grenade and
Adams Hill personally
owned weapons ranges, and
the gas chamber training
area. Take Bald Ridge Road
to East Boundary, then south
to South Boundary, and
finally east to the ranges.
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The Fort Sill Thrift Shop is
open Tuesdays
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Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.;
and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 2
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Civil weddings
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A 75th Field Artillery
Brigade lieutenant was
arrested off-post by a
Lawton Police Department police officer near
the intersection of West
Cache Road and 44th
Street.The lieutenant was
charged with DUI, careless and negligent driving, and driving on an
expired driver’s license.
He
was
command
referred to the Army
Substance Abuse Program (ASAP).
A 434th Field Artillery
Brigade
noncommissioned officer was pulled
over by a Lawton Police
Department officer on
suspicion of DUI April 2
at 12:45 a.m. at 52nd
Street and Lee Boulevard.
The NCO failed a field
sobriety test, was administered breathalyzer at
the police station, blew a
0.16 and was charged
with DUI. The NCO was
counseled by his chain of
command, lost on-post
driving privileges and
enrolled in ASAP.
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Sill leaders discuss suicide prevention
Story, photo
By Cindy McIntyre
Maj. Gen. John Rossi carries a card in his wallet with
10 photographs on it. Each
photo is of a Soldier who
died during his tenure as
the commanding general of
the
Fires
Center
of
Excellence and Fort Sill.
Four of those deaths were
by suicide.
At the Suicide Prevention
Summit at Snow Hall,
March 30, Fort Sill leaders
grappled with the problem
of Soldier suicides. Rossi
began the summit by reading reports of several recent
attempted
suicides
of
Soldiers, and said that he
gets similar reports about
four times a week. Most contemplating ending their lives
are in basic combat training,
he said as he showed the
card he keeps in his wallet to
the assembly.
“We are ultimately responsible for Soldiers both on
and off duty,”he said.
In her introduction, Dea
Schmidt, Fort Sill’s suicide
prevention manager, said
suicide “is a compelling,
complex issue that only
becomes worse if we bury it
or explain it away.”
William Kappel, supervisory social worker at the
Warrior Transition Unit,
Reynolds Army Community
Hospital, directed his talk to
leaders who need to recognize and respond to any
threat of self-harm.
“Leadership is about
knowing your Soldiers,” he
said.“If you don’t know your
Soldiers, you can’t help prevent what we’re talking
about today. As we right-size
the force, we are asking our
Photo by Jeff Crawley
Maj. Gen. John Rossi, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, shows
a card with the names of 10 Soldiers who have died since he assumed command. Four
were suicides. Rossi receives about four reports per week of Fort Sill Soldiers who are contemplating or who have attempted suicide.
Soldiers to do more and
more with less and less.”
Not only does that put
added stress on the individual, it makes it harder for
leaders to find the time to
connect.
He said young Soldiers
are especially vulnerable
because they don’t have the
life experience or maturity
to deal with issues such as
divorce, financial troubles
or problems at work.
Promoting younger Soldiers
into positions of responsibility may compound the problem.
“The 25- to 35-year-old E5s
to E9s had the highest suicide rate last year,”he said of
statistics comparing military
to civilian suicide rates.“The
jump from enlisted to NCO
is a big jump.”
Kappel asked the assembly,“Are you trained enough
to see and hear increased
stressors and how this is
impacting the Soldier? We
need to have a holistic
approach. We need to look at
the culture of the military.
We need to look at leaders.
We need to take a look at the
individual.”
He said Soldier development is more than teaching
job skills. It’s also teaching
coping and problem-solving
skills and helping Soldiers
develop positive life experiences. Soldiers may avoid
asking for help because
they don’t want to be seen
as weak, or have others fill-
ing in when they’re not at
work.
“We have this vulnerable
population, and we have to
encourage them to seek
help,” stressed Kappel.
“Critical thinking, stress
management and relationship skills. How do we
imbed this in the training
regimen as we develop
Soldiers over the course of
their careers?”
Eliminating the stigma of
seeking help for mental
health issues involves leadership as well. When a
Soldier hears, “What do you
mean you’re not going on
this training exercise? You’re
just using this stuff as an
excuse,” it sends a negative
message. “We need to watch
how we address stigma,” he
said.“If we can’t foster trust,
they will never come to us
and talk to us.”
Knowing the signs of
impending trouble is critical
to intervening in a possible
suicide attempt.
“Depression is present in
70 to 80 percent of suicides,”
he said. “One of the strong
features of depression is
ambivalence: one foot in the
‘I want to live’ door, and one
foot in the ‘I want to die’
door.”
The second sign to watch
for is some type of injury or
stress financial, relationship,
work, academic.
“Something that causes an
overload,” he said.“It’s not so
much that the stressors are
there, but it’s how those stressors impact the individual.
And, if you don’t know the
individual, then you don’t
know what that impact is.
The third thing I look for is
drugs and alcohol.” Not only
are they a quick escape, they
also inhibit good judgment
and can make it more likely
for someone to act on suicidal
thoughts, said Kappel.
He added there are different levels of suicidal actions.
Thinking about killing oneself is different from the normal thoughts people have
about death, and indicates a
state of mind that shouldn’t
be ignored. Gestures and
attempts to end one’s life may
look the same, but the intent
of a gesture is to send a message. The intent of a suicide
attempt usually isn’t to succeed in killing oneself.
Kappel said sometimes someone acting out a gesture may
die accidentally.
“I’ve seen lots of kids try to
hang themselves by their
boot strings. Their intent was
not to die, but to get the system to give them what they
wanted.” He said he’s often
had someone in the hospital
recovering from a failed suicide attempt tell him they
really didn’t want to die.
“Most people contemplating suicide believe suicide is a
solution to a problem in their
life,” said Kappel. “You (as
intervener) don’t have to have
all the right answers.You simply have to know who’s vulnerable and bring them to the
appropriate resources: the
chain of command, the chaplain, behavioral health, the
hospital. They will all eventually get funneled to our
behavioral health team.”
Many times, family members or friends of someone
who attempted suicide may
blame themselves for missing
the signs or not acting on
them. Reviewing fatalities in
a command setting should be
seen as an opportunity to
examine systemic weaknesses, but with the wrong
approach it becomes “a witch
hunt.”
The Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations
prevent medical facilities off
post from reporting suicidal
tendencies to a Soldier’s command due to privacy concerns. That’s one of the vulnerabilities that needs input
from legal staff, he said, in
order to come up with exceptions to that restriction if they
are to mitigate suicides.
He said of the 2,500 mental
health contacts per month
seen by behavioral health
staff, about five to 10 people
a day are considering suicide.
See SUMMIT, Page 4A
Victim to survivor: A Soldier’s story of betrayal
By Monica K. Guthrie
Editor’s note: With respect to April being Sexual
Harassment and Assault Awareness and Prevention
month, the Tribune is publishing a three-part series titled
“Victim to survivor.” The series tells the story of a young
woman who went from a victim of sexual assault to a survivor. Because of the nature of the content, it may not be
suitable for children. *indicates a name change.
The incident
It was Independence Day 2013 and Sgt. Tiffanie Crea’s
third day in country at Camp Casey, Korea. The in-processing group she was in was released early to enjoy the holiday. Crea and her roommate set off to the post exchange to
pick up personal hygiene products and, if possible, buy a
cell phone.
“I thought maybe we’d go get some stuff and chill, and try
and have fun in a new country,”said Crea.
It was while shopping at the post exchange, Crea ran into
Albert Boone* a friend she made in basic training.
“I said hi and he actually helped me buy my cell phone
and showed me where to go,” she said.“After that he asked
‘you want to come to my room and watch a movie?’”
Crea’s roommate was married and wanted to find a way
to talk on the phone and try to Skype with her husband.
Boone was happy to offer his computer and soon they were
all off to his room.
“My case is not your typical case in that I had my roommate in the room too,” said Crea.“She was in the corner, in
the computer chair, on the computer and talking on her cell
phone and crying because she missed her family.”
The roommate didn’t notice Crea and Boone sitting on
the bed talking. After a while Boone began to pressure Crea
into engaging in sexual activity.
“I said ‘naw, we’re just friends,’ and he was just like ‘I
haven’t had it in a while’ and I told him,‘I don’t like you like
that,”said Crea.
Despite her resistance Crea said she knew things were
going to end badly when he began to undo her pants.
“I froze,”she said.
Years earlier, as a child, Crea was a victim of child
molestation. As Boone began to force himself on her, Crea
was reminded of her past and found herself unable to
break free and soon quit fighting all together. Then Boone
moved Crea into the bathroom and began to rape her
repeatedly.
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It would be two months before Crea would tell anyone. In
“He didn’t get really angry, just upset and he kept saying,
‘I haven’t had it in a while.’ I didn’t want him to hurt (my the mean time Crea became depressed. She stopped eating
roommate),” she said.“I thought he would do something to everything but oatmeal, macaroni and cheese cups and
chicken nuggets. She found it
her like he was going to do to
difficult to concentrate and didme so I acted like I liked it and
“I thought he would do something to
n’t do the things that used to
went along. I thought the first
time was going to be enough her like he was going to do to me so I bring her joy.
“I stopped doing everything I
but he wanted it again and acted like I liked it and went along. I
loved, running mostly,” she
again so I just kept going
thought the first time was going to be said. “I did that every day, but
along.”
after that, I didn’t care.The only
When Crea and her room- enough but he wanted it again and
thing that helped me was work
mate were finally able to leave, again so I just kept going along.”
and when I wasn’t working I
Crea said she went home, took
was in my room, not really talkSgt.
Tiffani
Crea
a shower and talked to friends
ing.”
before going to bed. She didn’t
Crea finally did tell a friend
tell them what happened to her.
but
wasn’t
ready
to
report
the
incident.Then, In September
“Most people aren’t willing to talk about it right away,”
2013
while
Crea’s
unit
was
in
the
field, a discussion on sexsaid Adrienne Finn, the 30th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
ual
harassment
and
rape
prevention
resulted in a noncomSexual Harassment and Assault, Response and Prevention
missioned
officer
saying
it
was
a
woman’s
fault if she was
(SHARP) victim advocate and sexual assault response coordinator.“In most cases it can take years to decide they want raped. Crea’s friend spoke up, attacking the statement and
to talk about what happened to them. It’s not a situation the heated debate escalated until it was finally subdued by
where, like most crimes, you report it right away. It’s a situ- a SHARP representative.
“I kept quiet until it was over and then I told my roomation where a lot of people need to find their support and
usually they talk to someone they know before they talk to mate what happened,” said Crea. “My roommate said, ‘you
need to tell the SHARP representative.”
anyone else and report it.”
4A The Fort Sill Tribune, April 7, 2016
Gym
From Page 1A
had 26 feet to paint.”
Following the ceremony, the fitness center
was open for tours of the new 90,000square-foot facility. It includes an indoor
track (approximately 175 meters or nine
laps a mile), three basketball courts, exercise rooms, free and machine weights, two
racquetball courts, two saunas and three
cardio areas in addition to a designated
Spin room.
The highlight of the fitness center is seen
on the left and right sides of the entrance of
the building: a rock wall and a child care
facility.
“There are two big differences about this
facility than the other three facilities,” said
Dunlevy.“We have a kids-on-site staff that will
offer hourly care for moms or dads who bring
their kids here and want to get a workout, and
they can leave their kids and know they are
well taken care of.
“The other major change is we have a rock-
Summit
From Page 3A
“We probably psychiatrically hospitalize three
to five Soldiers a week,”he
said.
Another stumbling block
is weapons of suicidal
Soldiers off-post cannot be
legally confiscated due to
the Second Amendment,
said Kappel.“Now you can
encourage that Soldier to
give it up, you can ask his
spouse to go get it, you can
ask a friend to take it, but
you as a command team
can’t walk in there and say,
‘you’re suicidal, you’re
dangerous, you have compromised judgment and I
want that weapon.’”
climbing wall in the facility. We’re pretty
pumped about that. Our staff is certified so
folks who come in to use the climbing wall,
they touch base with the staff, go through a
short training session, learn how to use the
harnesses and all the safety gear, they’ll get a
card saying they’ve gone through the training
and then they’re ready to go.”
The fitness center, which began construction in 2012, came with a price tag of $22 million. Guest speaker Maj. Gen. John Rossi,
Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, said despite austere financial times, the Army will not cut funding for
its fitness centers.
“There is an expectation that in the U.S.
Army you are physically fit, and this is a great
facility to make sure that happens,” said the
general.
Dunlevy said the fitness center also has
plans to develop a concessions area to meet
the needs of service members and their families who may want an energy boost before or
after workouts.
“We are contracting that out so we can get A mural created by retired Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Raine Clotfelter was unveiled at the
some folks in here doing protein shakes and Fire Fitness Center ribbon cutting, March 31. The mural includes images representing
other healthy vending,”he said.
Geronimo, Civil War, the first World War, the second World War, Vietnam, Korea and Iraq.
Although women attempt suicide three times
more often than men, 75
percent of men who
attempt it die because they
use more aggressive methods such as firearms and
asphyxiation, compared to
women’s use of pills and
cutting.
“Suicide is the ninth or
10th leading cause of
death in America,”he said,
“but it’s the second leading cause of death in 17 to
24 year olds.”
For military families,
the uncertainties of being
deployed or transferred,
the stresses of starting
over in a new school and
post, and low pay make
young male Soldiers particularly vulnerable.
for walk-ins and appoint- returned to storage locations Command is seeking intelliments. Call 580-442-0883 for the same day. For more infor- gent, motivated Soldiers to
more information.
mation, residents should call become special agents.
From Page 2A
their Corvias Community Interested Soldiers who
meet prerequisites on its
though bags are subject to rouOffice.
website, www.cid.army.mil,
tine security search. For more Out-processing
The Truman Education
should contact Special
information or to obtain a
Agent Stuart Dailey at 580marriage license at the court- Center, Bldg. 3281, staff offers Special duty
Criminal Investigation 442-8854.
house, see http://bit.ly/1u0lnn8. Soldier walk-in out-processing
briefings
Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 1
Kick the habit
p.m. in Classroom No. 5.
Reynolds Army Commun- Soldiers must first attend tranity Hospital’s Tobacco Ces- sition briefings by Transi-tion
sation Program can help Services personnel, Mondays
Through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program federal
smokers quit smoking. through Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at
People who use FDA- the Welcome Center, Bldg. government civilian employees may donate annual leave to
other civilian employees.
approved tobacco cessation 4700, Room 140A.
Submit forms to: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center,
medication plus classes or
counseling are more likely to Post trash pickup
Bldg. 4700 Mow-Way Road, fifth floor.
quit. For more info, call 580For more information, call CPAC staff members at 580Household and bulk trash
442-7848.
442-5326.
pickup days for Corvias
The following Fort Sill employees are approved for the
Military Living residents is
Patriot hair salon
Tuesdays. Containers should program:
Deana Miller and Melissa Hunt from Reynolds Army
The Patriot Club hair salon be curbside no later than
is open Mondays through 6:30 a.m. the day of pickup Community Hospital; and
Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and must be promptly
Anita Deloney from Army Sustainment Command.
Briefs
Leave sharing
Job vacancies
The Fort Sill Civilian Personnel Advisory
Center is in the Welcome Center, Building 4700
Mow-Way Road, fifth floor. The center is open
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Tuesdays, from 7:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To apply for nonappropriated
fund
(NAF)
vacancies,
visit
www.usajobs.gov and follow the application
process online. A helpful Application Manager
Quick Start Guide provides an overview of the
application process.
NAF vacancies
The following non-appropriated fund vacancies are open at Fort Sill:
Bartender, NA-7405-03, $8.49 to $9.88 per
hour, intermittent.
Child and Youth Program assistant (Entry
Level 2, Skill Level 3, Target Level 4), CY-170201/02, $11.30 to $13.85 per hour, intermittent.
Clerk, NF-0303-02, $8.72 to $9.26 per hour,
intermittent.
Cook, NA-7404-06, $10.40 to $12.09 per hour,
multiple schedules and appointment types.
Cook (Child and Youth Services), NA-7404-06,
$10.40 to $12.09 per hour, multiple schedules and
appointment types, seasonal.
Food and beverage attendant, NA-7401-02,
$7.93 to $9.26 per hour, intermittent.
Laborer, NA-3502-02, $7.93 to $9.26 per hour,
intermittent.
Laborer, NA-3502-04, $9.13 to $10.63 per hour
intermittent, permanent.
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY1702-02, $15.48 per hour, multiple schedules and
appointment types.
Maintenance worker (motor vehicle operator),
NA-4749-07, $10.99 to $12.84 per hour, multiple
schedules and appointment types.
Maintenance worker supervisor, NS-4749-07,
$13.35 to $15.54 per hour, full-time permanent.
Recreation aide, NF-0189-01, $7.54 to $8.25 per
hour, intermittent.
Recreation aide (facility), NF-0189-01, $8.50 to
$8.79 per hour, intermittent.
Recreation aide (lifeguard), NF-0189-01, $8 to
$10 per hour intermittent.
Recreation assistant (facility assistant), NF0189-02, $10 to $11 per hour, multiple schedules
and appointment types.
Recreation assistant (water safety instructor),
NF-0189-02, $9 to $11 per hour, intermittent.
Waiter, NA-03, $8.49 to $9.88 per hour, intermittent.
Waiter supervisor, NS-02, $10.26 to $11.96 per
hour, intermittent.
Internal vacancies
Open to current Fort Sill employees or other
individuals with competitive status:
Army Reserve unit administrative technician,
GS-0303-05, full-time permanent, closes April 8.
Physician (internal medicine), GP-0602-14,
full-time, multiple appointment types, closes
April 8.
Air Defense Artillery and acquisition specialist (concepts), GS-0301-12, full-time permanent,
closes April 11.
Engineering technician (civil), GS-0802-09/11,
full-time permanent, full-time permanent, closes
April 11.
Instructional systems specialist, GS-1750-12,
full-time permanent, closes April 11.
Public affairs specialist (FCoE Outreach), GS1035-11, full-time permanent, closes April 11.
Fire protection inspector, GS-0081-08, fulltime permanent, closes April 13.
Heavy mobile equipment repairer, WG-580309, full-time permanent, closes April 14.
Physician (family practice), GP-0602-14, fulltime, multiple appointment types, closes April
21.
Pharmacist, GS-0660-09/13, multiple schedules and appointment types, closes June 30.
External
Open to any U.S. citizen:
Army Reserve unit administrative technician, GS-0303-05, full-time permanent, closes
April 8.
Physician (internal medicine), GP-0602-14,
full-time, multiple appointment types, closes
April 8.
Engineering technician (civil), GS-0802-09/11,
full-time permanent, full-time permanent, closes
April 11.
Physician (family practice), GP-0602-14, fulltime, multiple appointment types, closes April
21.
Pharmacist, GS-0660-09/13, multiple schedules and appointment types, closes June 30.
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6A The Fort Sill Tribune, March 31, 2016
LOUD
mouths,
BIG
hearts
The recruits ran with heavy duffel bags on their backs,
crossing that line from the reception station to Building
6007, their home for the next nine weeks. The yelling in
oldiers, from this day forward, the last words out of stereo began in earnest.“Hurry up! Hurry up! Go go go!!!”
your mouth will be ‘drill sergeant.’Do I make myself clear?” Special “attention”is paid to the slowest runners.
The recruits assemble by vest color into four platoons
“Yes drill sergeant!” roar 188 raw recruits, as Drill Sgt.
(Staff Sgt.) Oscar Maynez introduces the cadre to B under the covered assembly area, which amplifies the
nonstop yelling considerably.
Battery, 1st Battalion, 79th Field Artillery.
The drill sergeants make the recruits drop and do
Drill Sgt. (Sgt.) Andrea Webb, Maynez’s assistant, and
1st Sgt. Shandrel Stewart stand by to issue correction to pushups. Just because. Stewart, who wears an Airborne
patch, is there to oversee the drill serany Soldier who needs to get their ducks
in a row. Webb walks up and down the “I looked up to my drill geants, to make sure they stay within the
bounds of the Training and Doctrine
rows of Soldiers looking for anything out sergeant a lot. She
Command’s regulations, and to do a bit of
of place. “Stop moving,” she yells to one.
used to get on my butt yelling herself at trainees who can’t get
“You’re still moving!”
with the program quickly enough.
A few minutes earlier, they brought all the time.”
these new recruits from the 95th Adjutant
--DS Sgt. Andrea Webb “You lazy, you know that?”Stewart tells
one in her best scold.
General Battalion reception station where
“Yes drill sergeant,”barks the Soldier.
they were for about a week. These young Soldiers were
“That’s not a drill sergeant,” Webb yells in his face.
issued their clothing, protective gear, dog tags, ID cards
“She’s my first sergeant!”
and haircuts.
Stewart addresses the assembled recruits.“Your success
Nobody was getting yelled at. Yet. That happened as
soon as the recruits crossed the invisible line between in basic training is largely hinged on the seven Army values,”she says.“Personal courage, you’re gonna have to dig
civility and “you’re in the Army now.”
“We call this day Doomsday,” confided Stewart, with a deep.You’re gonna have to find it. I don’t know why you
joined and I don’t really care.”
smile.
Story, photos
By Cindy McIntyre
“S
Double trouble! A recruit inadvertently calls attention to himself and DS Sgt. Andrea
Webb (right) and 1st Sgt. Shandrel Stewart are in his face.
B ut she really does care, and so does Webb.
Their affection is obvious in the way they talk about
their jobs, and the young men and women they help
shape into combat Soldiers.
A few weeks earlier, both women taught boys from
Tomlinson Middle School Army-style physical training in
Lawton, helping the students prepare for the Presidential
Youth Fitness Program.
The two trim women in shorts and T-shirts were laughing and enjoying the banter in the school gym while waiting for the boys to come in.They didn’t seem like Soldiers
of stern authority and power, who bossed around trainees
and made them do pushups and throw GI “barracks
cleaning”parties. They seemed like, well, people.
It became apparent when talking with them that being
a drill sergeant or the supervisor of drill sergeants is a
role, not a definition of who they are. They take young
men and women, many right out of high school, break
them down as civilians and remake them into Soldiers.
The “abuse”is part of the game of toughening them up.
Although Stewart supervises 12 drill sergeants, she has
never been one, and she doesn’t want to be.
“I see how hard my drill sergeants work,” she said.
“They’re here at five o’clock in the morning for nine
weeks, and they don’t go home until 9 o’clock at night.”
There is a shortage of female drill sergeants in the
Army. Many drill sergeants, males included, are “voluntold”for a two or three-year stint.
Webb asked for the job.
“I looked up to my drill sergeant a lot,”she said of her time
in basic seven years ago.“She used to get on my butt all the
time.”
Webb said it made her a strong woman and she wanted
to do the same for others.
“I was nervous at first,” she said, “but if you hunger for
something, you just gotta go get it.”
Webb said overseeing the transformation of raw recruits
is rewarding.
“I like seeing them graduate into a better person. (During
training) when they thank me I say “don’t thank me, thank
your recruiter.” But then at the end I shake their hand and
say ‘you’re welcome.’That’s what I get out of it.”
S
DS Sgt. Andrea Webb assesses the new cycle of recruits
she is to train in B Battery, 1-79th FA basic training.
The first order of the day is to make sure the recruits know who’s boss. 1st Sgt. Shandrel
Stewart puts an errant recruit in her place when she doesn’t get with the program.
tewart added,“These civilians come from all walks of
life. Some are homeless, so there is no turning back for
them.We have a lot of people coming in to get their U. S. citizenship (in exchange for serving).There’s a language barrier or a cultural divide. There are single parents, people
going through divorce, different reasons why people join.”
Stewart said some have harrowing life stories, escaping
from war-torn countries.“From what I’ve seen, these are the
most disciplined Soldiers, because they have been through
so much. This little stuff we’re giving them (in basic training), it’s like ‘if you knew what I’ve been through.’”
Both Soldiers enjoy working with the Tomlinson students. “These kids need guidance and leadership,” said
Stewart as the boys and their coach filed into the gym.“We
might be raising a future sergeant major of the Army that
started right here in sixth grade. I think it’s important for
females to see females in leadership positions. Even if I
never said a word, my presence alone is enough.”
DS Sgt. Andrea Webb
1st Sgt. Shandrel Stewart
Webb added,“Some don’t have big brothers or big sisters
they can look up to as a role model, so this keeps them out
of the streets, keeps them drug free, alcohol free, making
sure they stay physically fit.”
T
his is Webb’s second training cycle as a drill sergeant.
What does she do in her scant spare time?“I like to go to the
gym,” she said. “I hang out with my fellow drill sergeants
when we have time. Sleep.”She laughs at that last one.
Even so, she’s told several of her battle buddies who are
considering wearing the “hat”to go for it.“It’s the best thing
that ever happened to me,” she said. “It’s very rewarding.
Very rewarding.”
Stewart, who enjoys bragging on her cadre, acknowledged the fierce reputation drill sergeants have.“(Trainees)
hate them in the beginning,” she said, “but in the last two
weeks they love them. When we do our sensing sessions
they tell everything the drill sergeants ever did to them in
the first three weeks.The last two weeks I can’t get a word
in edgewise they love ‘em, they’re the best thing that ever
happened to them.They’ll say,‘please first sergeant, don’t be
mean to my drill sergeant.’”
For Webb, she knows she’s done her job well when the
last words that come out of the mouths of her graduates are,
“Thank you, drill sergeant.”
(From left) DS Sgt. Andrea
Webb gives orders to a
trainee. Webb leads students attending Tomlinson
Middle School through
physical-fitness drills including trunk twists.
Webb and 1st Sgt. Shandrel
Stewart and lead physcial
training drills for students
at Tomlinson Middle School,
as part of the community
outreach of 1st Battalion,
79th Field Artillery.
Fort Sill Tribune
April 7, 2016
Things to do
Off-Duty
Special Olympics races into Fort Sill
Sill happenings
Reynolds Army Community
Hospital
Nutrition
Care
Division personnel are hosting
a National Nutrition Month
healthy recipe competition.The
top 10 recipes will receive local
recognition and be featured in
the Armywide Performance
Triad Cookbook. The contest is
open through April 11. For
more information or to submit
an
entry,
email
[email protected].
Enjoy a night out with
friends or make it a date night
with painting and wine at the
Historic Patriot Club April 22.
All supplies will be provided
and your first glass of wine or
non-alcoholic beverage is
included in the ticket price of
$40. Call 580-442-5300 to register by April 21.
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan
Band will play a free concert
April 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the
Polo Field. The band, named
after Sinise’s character in
“Forrest Gump,”plays all genres
from classic rock to pop hits.
The Lt. Dan Band has performed hundreds of shows for
more than 500,000 troops and
their families. Concert gates
open at 6 p.m., with the opening
act, Stolen Silver, taking the
stage at 6:30 p.m. The main act
will follow at 7 p.m. More information is available at the
Directorate of Family and
Morale,
Welfare
and
Recreation’s Web page.
Spouse-a-palooza is at the
Fort Sill Main Exchange and
food court, April 26, from 6-8
p.m. Register online via the Fort
Sill Family and MWR programs page. The special night
of fun and shopping is free and
open to the first 600 active-duty
spouses who register. It
includes giveaways and prizes,
product sampling, hors d’oeuvres, beverage tasting and a
fashion show.
Register for the Insane
Inflatable 5K. Plan on bringing
the whole family to experience
the craziest, most amazing
inflatables along the route. The
5K run will be April 30 at the
south end of the Polo Field
starting at 9 a.m. No running
experience is necessary to participate because you can take it
at any pace you want. Check out
the Midway afterwards for an
insane after party with foods,
drinks, music, games and local
vendors. The event is sponsored
by Townsquare Media & Family
and FMWR.
For information or to register,
visit sill.armymwr.com or
www.insaneinflatable5k.com/.
Twin Oaks Bowling Center
has regular specials throughout
the week. Mondays from 11 a.m.
to 10 p.m. games cost $1.75
each. This rate also applies
weekdays until 5 p.m. Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 2-8 p.m.
enjoy a family special: two
hours of bowling for up to six
people, one large one-topping
pizza and two pitchers of pop
for $35. Saturdays from 8-11
p.m. get a strike with a colored
head pin and win a free game.
The Fort Sill Ladies Golf
Association is open to women
who play golf or are interested
in learning how to play.
Information about ladies golf at
Fort Sill and areas throughout
Oklahoma will be available.The
association
meets
every
Thursday from March through
November for playdates at the
Fort Sill Golf Course. Visitors to
Fort Sill who do not have DoD
identification, must get a pass at
the Visitor Control Center. For
more information, call Pat Price
at 580-284-7729, or Bonnie
Sparks at 580-591-6760.
See THINGS, Page 3B
By Monica K. Guthrie
Photos by Cindy McIntyre
Soldiers from the 30th Air Defense Artillery Brigade ran with the kids during
Special Olympics events at Fort Sill, Okla., April 1, 2016. They also lined up to
cheer on the participants on the track at Prichard Field.
For the sixth year the Great Plains Special Olympics took
place at Fort Sill.This year’s event was April 1 at Prichard Field
and had 121 children enrolled to compete in categories such as
runs, walks, a wheelchair race, shot put, softball throw and
more.
“These kids come out to participate and have fun and to see
their friends and cheer each other on,” said Donna Sparks,
Great Plains Special Olympics area director. “These kids with
disabilities don’t have the opportunities to participate in regular sports and this gives them a feeling of confidence. It builds
confidence.”
Sparks said the event is a time for the children to not only
compete with one another but to spend time with their friends
while being healthy. The early cold weather combined with
wind concerned Sparks but she said the children were
unfazed.
Military personnel began the torch run at the intersection of
Quinette and Randolph roads carrying it to Prichard Field
where they handed it to Malcom Lindsey, 13, from MacArthur
Middle School in Lawton who ran a lap on the track then carried the torch to the stage to start the opening ceremony.
The Olympics took the effort of many organizations both on
and off Fort Sill. Soldiers served as battle buddies to many of
the children including the Stars of the Future children, ages 3
to 7. Those children were paired, one-on-one with a Soldier
who helped them through an obstacle course and stations at
Honeycutt Fitness Center. They also helped encourage the
child athletes as they competed in their categories.
“What impressed me the most this year was how the
Soldiers lined the track,” said Sparks. “I was working in the
registration tent; I knew someone was coming down the track.
Just the roar of the Soldiers, I was almost in tears. It was wonderful.”
Each participating school was designated a military liaison
who contacted the teachers the week before. Sparks said the
teachers were told how the Soldiers were looking forward to
working with the children and that the children, in return,
enjoyed having Soldiers with them and that many could be
seen holding their hands.
“It’s just unbelievable the participation that we had,”she said.
“I think (the children) loved it.You can tell by their faces.”
The night prior to the event Darlene Strauch, special educational personal care assistant at MacArthur High School along
with other volunteers, met at Country Mart on 9th Street to
make 400 sandwiches for the children. While track and field
only occurs once a year, many other events take place in the
interim to include bowling, unified volleyball and basketball
and swimming.
See OLYMPICS, Page 3B
Butterflies come fluttering by post park
A 15-minute walk in the Martha
Songbird park last week scared up
at least five species of butterflies.
The yellow sulphurs didn’t bother
to land so they missed out on being
part of my photo collection, but I
did add one species to my “life list”
of butterflies.
The goatweed leafwing (try saying that one five times fast) is my
newbie. It looks like a dead leaf
when it perches with its wings
closed. This one, however, was on
the ground with its orange wings
beautifully arrayed.The distinctive
identifier of this guy (or gal) is the
notch where the top and bottom
wings come together. This butterfly’s upswept forewings, the ones
on top, contrast to the shorter hindwings yep, the bottom ones which
also have a stubby little tail.
When it flew at my approach, it
landed on a pile of brown leaves,
and since its wings were closed I
had a heck of a time spotting it.
Great camouflage. Apparently this
butterfly isn’t one to do aerial
dances around flowers, leisurely
sipping nectar. It eats “rotting fruit,
bird droppings, dung, and sap,”
according
to
the
ButterfliesandMoths.org website.
Its caterpillars feed on plants in the
spurge family, mainly goatweed,
prairie tea and Texas croton. I have
Olive juniper hairstreak
no idea what these plants look like.
Yet. But I’m guessing there must be
some in or near the Martha
Songbird park.
The orange American painted
lady butterfly is a very common
species all over the country, and the
underside of its wings is beautifully
patterned. This one wasn’t going to
show me its petticoats, though. A
smaller Gorgone checkerspot, also
a common species, rested on the
tiny yellow oxalis flowers growing
at the outer edges of the park.
You may have noticed butterfly
names are pretty descriptive, which
makes it easier to narrow down the
general type of butterfly in the field
guide. The hard part is fine-tuning
the species. It helps to check a state
list of butterflies to eliminate contenders, so I’m fairly confident that
this guy is a Gorgone checkerspot.
A great list can be found online by
searching butterflies by Oklahoma
counties.
See LARKING, Page 3B
Annual Youth Turkey Hunt ends with 14 bagged birds
Last Saturday found 40 of our youths out enjoying the 8th Annual Youth Turkey Hunt with 31 of
them returning Sunday to give it another try.
Although somewhat chilly, the weather was
great, and it was a day to remember.
There were kids at various degrees of experience in the outdoors. Some were on their first
time out while others had already become real
“pros”at the game. Most were with dad, but some
had mom along also. It didn’t seem to matter how
much experience or who was taking them as long
as they were getting the chance to go.
Friday afternoon they all grabbed a hot dog
and some chips before sitting down to listen to
a briefing on safety and turkey hunting techniques by experienced turkey hunters, John
Clipp and James Lucas. Once again, the duo
gave a very interesting presentation while
explaining a lot about the basics of turkey
hunting such as identification, types of calls (as
well as calling techniques), dos and don’ts of
turkey hunting, and most importantly weapon
safety.They stressed that killing a bird isn’t the
whole reason to hunt. Enjoying a safe, ethical
hunt was what everyone should strive for.
Wild Side
By GLEN WAMPLER
After the talk a drawing was held by our personnel to help decide where hunters would put
their new knowledge of hunting into practice
Saturday morning. There was plenty of room
and everyone got a good hunting spot.
Early the next morning, although it was pretty
cold, they all went out to try their hands at bagging a wild turkey. By the end of the first day
seven of them had been lucky or skilled enough
to hit pay dirt and brought in toms. By the drawing for Sunday slots at noon Saturday, there were
plenty of stories to be told. At the end of the
weekend 14 of our young turkey hunters had
Photo by Mark Conklin
managed to connect with their sought after prize.
I even heard one of the younger hunters Laurel Bailey shows off the tom turkey she
bagged in the Fort Sill Youth Turkey Hunt.
See WILD, Page 4B
Month of the Military child
kicks off with parade, pep rally
Story, photos
By Monica K. Guthrie
Children perform a dance number during the Month of the Military Child kickoff parade and pep rally at
Rinehart Fitness Center, April 1.
Fort Sill’s Bragg Road, from
Thomas Street to Rinehart Fitness
Center closed as a swarm of children,
parents and child care workers took
to the street for the Month of the
Military Child (MOMC) kickoff
parade, April 1. The parade included
500 children wearing orange shirts
with MOMC written in blue letters
along with this year’s theme which is,
“Their Journeys, Their Adventures.”
“The goal was to celebrate the 30year anniversary of the Month of the
Military Child,” said Ivory Marshall,
Child Youth and School Services
(CYSS) coordinator.
The children departed from the
Tincher and Alice Grierson Child
Development centers with Liz Rossi,
first lady of Fort Sill, leading the way as
the parade’s grand marshal. She was
followed by representatives from the
Fort Sill Police and Fire departments
and then the children from the development centers along with their parents and child care workers. In addition, area youth groups joined the
parade which concluded at Rinehart
Fitness Center with a pep rally.
“This was the first year for the pep
rally,”said Marshall.“It was a great success.”
Rossi read a proclamation about
the Month of the Military Child
before handing over the stage to a
performance by CYSS youth. The
See MOMC, Page 4B
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(Above) Davonta Wurtenburg, 18, of MacArthur High
School, leads runners down the track in the Special
Olympics 100-meter run, at Fort Sill, April 1. He won
that heat as well as the 50-meter run.
Olympics
state games in Stillwater,
Okla., May 11-13. Sparks
said the Lawton-Fort Sill
area is taking 130 athletes. Deonté McCowan leads the jumping jacks with his classmates
Those who volunteered in Daniel Conway (behind him) and Mason McConnell (right).
the Special Olympics event
on Fort Sill are welcome to
volunteer for other activities. Sparks said to call her
at 580-351-7422 for more
information.
“That’s what’s good about
Special Olympics,” she said.
“Once you do it, you don’t
ever want to quit.”
From Page 1B
“Unified is when you pair
an athlete with a peer and
they compete together in a
sport,” she said. “Like in
bowling, you’ll have one
partner plus the athlete.”
Those athletes who participated in the Special
Olympics’ track and field
are invited to attend the
Madonna Yandell of the Duncan Demons at Duncan
High School kisses the 30th Air Defense Artillery
Brigade's mascot, the Oozle Finch, during festivities
at the Special Olympics here, April 1.
Jonathan Ortiz of Duncan High School leads the pack in
the Special Olympics 100-meter run while Soldiers from
the 30th Air Defense Artillery Brigade cheer on the contestants from the sidelines.
Worship opportunities
The Fort Sill Religious
Support Office has started
its
2016
programs.
Wednesday night programs
begin with dinner at 5 p.m.
and classes at 6 p.m.. For
information call Cynthia
Cline, director of religious
education, 580-442-1875, or
cynthia.a.cline2.civ@
mail.mil.
Jewish
Friday, 6 p.m. Sabbath
Service, Quarry Hill Chapel
Lawton-Fort Sill Jews
will hold the Passover
Seder, April 22, at 6 p.m. at
Frontier Chapel. Passover
honors Israelites’ freedom
from slavery. The RSVP
date is past, but people may
still call Capt. Elizabeth
McGraw at 580-917-7276 to
check on last minute additions or changes.
Roman Catholic
Sunday,
8
a.m.
Confessions (Initial Entry
Trainees) Frontier Chapel
8:30 a.m. Mass (IET),
Frontier Chapel
10:30 a.m. Community
Mass/ Children’s Church,
Grierson Hill Chapel
Tuesday through Friday,
12 p.m. Mass RACH:
Hospital Chapel
Friday, 9:30 a.m. (first
Friday of the month) First
Friday Program, Frontier
Chapel
10 a.m. CWOC Faith
Formation, Frontier Chapel
Center
9:30
a.m. Traditional
Service, New Post Chapel
9:30 a.m. Gospel Adult
Sunday School, Frontier
Chapel, Room 128
9:45
a.m. Traditional
Service (IET), Quarry Hill
Chapel
10 a.m. (IET) Catholic
Spiritual Fitness, Fort Sill
Conference Center
10:30 a.m. Contemporary
Service, Sheridan Theater
11 a.m. Traditional Service,
New Post Chapel
11 a.m. Gospel Service,
Frontier Chapel
11 a.m. Spirit-Filled Service
(IET), Quarry Hill Chapel
Monday, 9 a.m. Flower
Ministry, New Post Chapel
12 p.m. Bible Study, RACH:
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Tuesday, 6 p.m. Gospel
Bible Study, Frontier Chapel,
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Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.
PWOC Praise, Worship &
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Thursday, 12 p.m. Bible
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Saturday, 9 a.m. (every second Saturday of the month)
All Congregations’ Men’s
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9 a.m. (every second
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Sisters Abiding in Christ
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Sunday,
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(From left) Daniel Conway, Mason McConnell and Deonte'
McCowan, Tomlinson Middle School Special Olympians, joke with
(and give orders to) Soldiers from the 30th Air Defense Artillery
Brigade at the Special Olympics here.
Larking
From Page 1B
Perhaps the prettiest (and smallest) of the butterflies I saw on my
walk was the olive juniper hairstreak. Its underwing glowed with tiny
iridescent jewels, strong on the emerald and tawny tones. Hairstreaks
have thin little tails, like hairs.The olive juniper hairstreak larvae live on
the eastern redcedar, which is a common tree here.This is a species that
tends to rest with its wings closed, displaying the pretty undersides.
Some people like to think of butterflies as winged flowers because of
their colorful beauty. They have lent themselves to poetry, songs and
metaphors. Who doesn’t love butterflies?
Next time you see a butterfly, no matter how small, stop and look, I
mean really look at it.You might surprise yourself at the little things you
notice about it.You might even find yourself adding it to your own life
list of butterflies.
Gorgone checkerspot
Things
From Page 1B
This & that
See www.travelok.com for
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Farmers market
The Lawton Farmers
Market is open Saturdays
from 7:30 a.m. to noon
through October at the
Comanche
County
Fairgrounds,
920
SW
Sheridan Road in Lawton. In
addition to local seasonal produce, customers can see spe-
cialty foods such as jams, jellies, salsas, baked goods,
wine, freshly roasted coffee
beans, as well as handmade
soap, herbs, plants, eggs, beef
and an assortment of handcrafted items and food concessionaires.
The market will also be
open Wednesdays starting
June 1. For more information
email [email protected] or search
Lawton Farmers Market in
Facebook.
Willson’s “The Music Man”in
a concert version April 23 at 8
p.m. at McMahon Memorial
Auditorium.
The concert, featuring the
complete, original orchestration, and a cast from Lawton
and beyond, take the
Broadway classic which
opened in the late 1950s to a
new venue. The musical is
about deceit and love in
small-town America. A surprise ending rounds out the
orchestra’s 2016 season. The
orchestra plays at McMahon
Classical music
Auditorium, 801 NW Ferris
The Lawton Philharmonic Ave., in Lawton. For tickets or
Orchestra’s 2015-2016 sea- more information, call 580son’s final concert is Meredith 531-5043.
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Sports beat
Inflate-a-5K
The Insane Inflatable 5K
returns to Fort Sill’s Polo
Field April 30 from 8:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Register online
at bit.ly/24MnGsU, which
shows the current price that
increases closer to race day.
Mud run
The AMBUCS Mudders
Day 5K Run is May 7 at
Louise McMahon Park, 38th
Street and West Lee
Boulevard in Lawton. Run
individually or as a member
of a team. Day of registration
begins at 7:30 a.m. with the
race following at 9 a.m. For
more information, see Great
Plains Ambucs on Facebook.
Children from the Tincher and Alice Griercon Child Development centers walk down the street as part of the Month of the Military Child kick off
parade and pep rally, April 1.
MOMC
From Page 1B
Lawton High School cheerleaders then led the
audience in a cheer followed by the High
Steppers of the same high school. The drum
line of MacArthur High School and the 77th
Army Band rounded out the performance portion of the pep rally.
Geoffrey Williams, 14, was also honored
during the event for being the Fort SillYouth of
the Year.
“At first I was excited,” said Williams. “I
couldn’t sit down and when my parents found
out, they couldn’t sit down either.”
Geoffrey has been a member of the Boys
and Girls Club for three years, said Kari
Robinson, Fort Sill CYSSYouth Center interim
Fort Sill Rugby
The Fort Sill Rugby team
practices Tuesdays
and
Thursdays at 6 p.m. and
Sundays at 2 p.m. at Pritchard
Field. All experience levels are
welcome to join. For more
information contact Paul
Kilfore at 515-782-5582.
facility director. Geoffrey will traveled to
Oklahoma City April 5, where he competed
for Oklahoma Youth of the Year.”
The week-long competition included
teenagers representing the Boys and Girls
Clubs from different areas of Oklahoma, said
Robinson. Geoffrey will compete in interview
skills, public speaking, judging and legislative
reception. He will also be recognized on the
Oklahoma senate floor and the Youth of the
Year awards luncheon at the governor’s mansion.
Additional MOMC events will take place
throughout the month and Marshall said to
look for flyers located throughout the Family
and Morale Welfare and Recreation and CYSS
program areas.
“Events are planned every day for the entire
month of April,”she said.
Half marathon
The Texas Big Star half
marathon and 5K is April 16
at 7:30 a.m. at Toyota
Stadium, 9200 World Cup
Way in Frisco, Texas. Visit
www.runtexasbigstar.com
for details.
Youth sports
(clockwise from top right)
Members of Lawton High
School High Steppers perform
during the Month of the
Military Child pep rally in
Rinehart Fitness Center, April
1. Liz Rossi, Fort Sill first lady,
leads the parade as the grand
marshal. Children pose for photos with the Cameron
Universirty mascot, Ole Kim.
Children held signs for their
respective classes as they
marched in the parade leading
to Rinehart Fitness Center,
April 1.
From Page 1B
telling how the sneaky rascals had snuck up behind him
when he wasn’t looking, gobbled and then managed to
escape. Whether they got a bird or not, the joy of being
out with their sponsor and hunting gave these kids a
weekend to remember.
The largest bird killed was 21.25 lbs and sported a 10inch beard. Zach Sego bagged that big bird. Dakota
Roffman finished a 10th of a pound short for second best
bird that weighed in at 21.14 pounds. It also sported a10inch beard ZZ Top would be pround of.
The old folks (those over age 17) now get their chance
and will continue hunting until May 6 unless harvest quotas are met earlier. With last year’s good reproduction,
our harvest quotas are a pretty high this year, and there
should be plenty of birds for everyone.There are definitely plenty of quality long beards to be had if you will pass
on the jakes.
If you need the Fort Sill Sportsmen Safety Class the
next chance is April 9 at 9 a.m. in the Natural Resources
classroom in Building 1465. We will hold another class
April 25, but it will begin at 6 p.m. for those who prefer
the evenings. For further information, call Sportsmen
Services at 580-442-3553.
In honor of your service
Military Appreciation
10
Skeet shooting
The Fort Sill skeet range is
closed, with no plans to reopen. Sheppard Air Force
Base has a skeet club; call
940-676-4141.
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provided, no experience necessary. All volunteers must
obtain a background check.
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for more information.
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quotation marks.
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and Google will start a countdown
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6. Type “pizza vs cupcake” and
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7.Type “sycophant etymology”for the
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8. Type “zeg rush” to play a quick
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“anagram” with whatever word you
want to define.
10.Type “do a barrel role”and Google
will do a complete roll then stop.
11.Type “founder”before the name of
a company to find out details of the
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12. Type “sunrise Fort Sill” to get the
sunrise time, change the location to
any place to see the time for that location.
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15. Type “intitle:herbs” to search for
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title and not the content of a Web page.
As you can see there is a lot you can
do with Google and still more options
than we can list here.
Google was founded in 1998 by
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home based in Mountain View, Calif. It
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such asYou Tube, AdMob, ITA software
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Sill cinema
The theater is at 3260
Sheridan Road near the
Impact Zone and Truman
Education
Center.
Admission is $5 for
adults, $2.75 for children
ages 11 through 6; and
free for children younger
than 6. The 3-D movies are
$8 for adults and $6 for
children. A military ID is
required for ticket purchase. Movies can change
without notice. Doors
open 30 minutes before
showtime. The 24-hour
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Friday April 8, 6 p.m.
The Revenant (R), 2 hrs.
36 min. While exploring the
uncharted wilderness in
1823, frontiersman Hugh
Glass sustains injuries from
a bear attack. When his
hunting team leaves him for
dead, Glass must utilize his
survival skills to find a way
back home to his beloved
family.
Saturday
April 2, 2 p.m.
Triple 9 (R), 1 hr. 55 min. A
gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder
of a police officer in order
to pull off their biggest
heist yet across town.
Saturday
April 2, 6 p.m.
Eddie the Eagle (PG-13), 1
hrs. 46 min. The story of
Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British
underdog ski jumper who
charmed the world at the
1988 Winter Olympics.
Sunday April 3, 2 p.m.
Gods of Egypt (PG-13), 2
hr. 07 min. Mortal hero Bek
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against Set, the merciless god
of darkness, who has
usurped Egypt's throne,
plunging the once peaceful
and prosperous empire into
chaos and conflict.
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A B-24 Liberator pilot fires up his engines preparing to depart Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport, April 1. The Liberator, part of the Wings of Freedom Tour, was one of four World War II
airplanes on display March 30 and April 1 offering visitors a glimpse into mid-20th Century technology.
Air show brings blast-from-past airplanes
Story, photos
By Aubrey Love
The Wings of Freedom Tour
made an unexpected stop in
Lawton last week to give people
a glimpse into their past, and to
give a new generation a better
grasp of history.
The air show was March 30
and April 1 at Lawton Fort Sill
Regional Airport.
The twin 50-cal gun turret on the
Four planes made up the belly of the B-17 Flying Fortress
Freedom Group:
the B-17 looks like something from Star
Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, Wars, but this one is real life and
B-25 Mitchell and the P-51
functional.
Mustang.
“We had a great turnout, and tax deductable, spectators could
we expect to come back again fly in the vintage aircraft.
“There are more veterans that
next year,” said Jamie Mitchell,
Collings Foundation Wings of flew the B-24 during World War
Freedom flight coordinator. “We II than any other plane,” said
were originally scheduled for Mitchell. “Consequently, that’s
Ada, Oklahoma, but I’m glad it the plane they want to go up in.”
“The tour is almost like a
was canceled and we were
rerouted here.This place brought museum, except with these
back some personal memories planes, visitors don’t just get to
for me; I’ve had several relatives look but they can touch and even
graduate boot camp at Fort Sill.” go for rides,” said Harley.
Looking at these aircraft of the
Each plane had its fair share of
flights for the spectators, but the past, he remembered an America
he was proud of.
B-24 flown by
“That was a
Jim Harley, chief “The tour is almost like
pilot, stole the a museum, except with t r e m e n d o u s
time in this
show with the
nation, and it
most flights each these planes, visitors
was a time when
day. On March don’t just get to look
31, the B-24 but they can touch and everybody was
pulling together
made
seven
for
America
flights. Folks of even go for rides.”
instead
of tearall ages were
Jim Harley
ing it down,” he
able to get upadded.
close and perThe Wings of Freedom Tour
sonal with the vintage aircraft
operates from January through
before and after the flights.
For a fee, that was 80-percent November each year. The four
The B-17 Flying Fortress bellows smoke as it prepairs for takeoff to the next airport on the Wings of Freedom
Tour across the nation.
aircraft fly across the nation providing a living museum for all to
enjoy.
“We’re three dimensional, you
can look at [history] in a book, it
really doesn’t do much for you;
but when you can go out and see
and touch it and hear it run, it
adds a whole new dimension to
it,” Harley said.
Being inside one of the thunderous birds was a great educational experience for many who
Commissary savings
attended and never saw the old
war birds up close.
“Our unofficial slogan is giving
the past a future,” Mitchell said.
Bob Collings, founder of the
Collings Foundation, owns all the
planes for the Wings of Freedom.
He made his fortune by introducing the bar code system people see
every day on the products they
buy. The Collings Foundation is a
nonprofit, educational foundation
which came into being in 1979. Its
purpose is to organize and support living history events that
enable Americans to learn more
about their heritage through
direct participation. The foundation also presents air shows displaying civilian aircraft of the past
as well as historical automobiles.
For more information about the
foundation, tours, reservations
and shows, visit www.collingsfoundation.org or call 800-5688924.
Lonely, I’m so lonely ...
By Sallie Cauthers
Defense Commissary Agency
Photo by Aubrey Love
FORT LEE,Va. Savings, giveaways and nutritional tours for the entire family
are on tap for April as commissaries worldwide observe Month of the Military
Child.
“We know military family life is made better thanks to the commissary benefit, and we’re all about providing our customers with great values, especially for
children during April,”said Tracie Russ, the Defense Commissary Agency’s sales
director.
DeCA’s industry partners vendors, suppliers and brokers are collaborating
with commissaries to offer discounts beyond everyday savings. Overseas stores
may have substitute events for certain promotional programs. Customers are
asked to check their local commissary for details on dates and times for the following promotions:
„ All commissaries take Month of the Military Child as a time to highlight
healthy lifestyles. The “5-2-1-0” message is prominent: Eat five fruits and vegetables every day; limit recreational screen time to two hours or less daily; get
one hour or more of physical activity every day and avoid all drinks with
sugar.
Check with your commissary to find out about possible tours highlighting the
nutritional value of fresh fruits and vegetables and recipes.
„ Keebler’s 17th Annual Hollow Tree promotion features savings on discounted Keebler products March 28 to April 10 at all stores.There are also coupons for
free milk with the purchase of four packages of Keebler cookies or Keebler Rite
Bite packages.
n Small Planet Foods is sponsoring “Live Green Together,”a stateside organic
food event. From April 11-24, it features product sampling and great savings
through coupons on Annie’s, Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen, Larabar and Food
Should Taste Good items including ready-to-eat cereal, granola bars, salsa, pasta
sauce, healthy snacks and frozen fruit.
„ Eleven camps, two ways to win. Now through April 10, nearly 100 commissaries have a chance to win a football ProCamp for their installation. Eleven winning stateside installations will host a free, two-day football camp for military
children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Camp participants learn from
and play with NFL players such as Andre Roberts (Washington Redskins),
Cortez Allen (Pittsburgh Steelers), Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals), Steve
Smith (Baltimore Ravens) and Rob Gronkowski (New England Patriots).
Installations qualify for a camp based on their commissary sales of select items
such as Tide, Bounty, Charmin, Pantene, Crest and Gillette. Customers can also
vote for their installation at https://thefamilyunitpg.com.
Harley is a friendly and energetic 14-month-old, male healer-mix available for adoption at
the Fort Sill Stray Facility. The
facility currently has a large
selection of dog. Facility hours
are: Monday, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays from 811 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m. It is
closed Tuesdays and weekends.
Pets adopted will be vaccinated, micro chipped, fecal
checked and heart-worm or
feline leukemia tested.
Adoptions are open to the public, and fees are nominal and
vary according to the needs of
the pet. The stray facility is in
Bldg. 832 Macomb Road (at
Condon Road) across the street
from the Veterinary Treatment
Facility. To meet the demand
and care for the charges, the
staff of the stray facility welcomes donations of dry cat or
dog food as well as cat litter,
and thanks those who have
donated. For more information,
call Andy Anderson, animal
care taker, at 580-442-3340.
Pets available for adoption are
also listed on
www.petfiner.com/shelters
/OK285.html
6B The Fort Sill Tribune, April 7, 2016
A
Furniture
Apartment/ Duplexes Unfurnished
Help Wanted
Unfurnished 255 Houses
275 General
350
BELGIAN
C
Real Estate
Rentals
Houses For Sale
Apartment/ Duplexes
110 Furnished
Lawton
250
3805 NW BELL, 4 bdrm.,
1.5 ba., CHA, $69,900.
405-550-2145.
BY OWNER: $10,000
below value. Nice 3
bdrm., 2 ba., Almor
West. 695-1623.
BY OWNER
OPEN HOUSE
SUN., 2-4 PM
5205 Sherwood Dr.
3 bdrm., 2 ba., 1380 sq.
ft. 319-240-9677.
NICE 3 bdrm., 2 ba., FP,
west Lawton. Approx.
1500 sq. ft. $119,500.
580-678-9937.
RURAL LIVING: 2 story
home on 1/2 acre. 2396
sq. ft., 4 yrs. old. No Sat.
appts. 501-743-0631,
Elgin, OK.
Crystal Pointe Apts.
$525 CHA, DW, washer,
d
r
y
er, water paid.
All real estate advertised
248-2322
in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair
Housing Act, which makes MOVE IN Special 1 or 2
it illegal to advertise any b d r m . $ 3 2 0 - $ 4 0 0 /
preference, limitation or $300. 512-5135.
discrimination based on PERFECT-2 bdrm., CHA,
race, color, religion, sex, hookups, water pd.,
handicap, familial status $525. 248-6750.
or national origin, or
intention to make any Bedrooms
260
such preferences, limitations or discrimination. Room for Rent, $335, use
This newspaper will not of washer & dryer,
knowingly accept any kitchen. 580-713-5085.
advertising for real
estate which is in violation Share Apartment/
of the law. All person are House
265
hereby informed that all
dwellings advertised are SEEKING room to rent,
available on an equal north of Ft. Sill in Lawton.
opportunity basis.
Price nego. Call
580-678-2725.
FURNISHED 1 bdrm.
house, reduced rent for
help with apts, water pd.,
$150 dep. NO Smoking.
RURAL LIVING: 2 story Call 580-252-0133.
home on 1/2 acre. 2396
sq. ft., 4 yrs. old. No Sat.
appts. 501-743-0631, Apartment/ Duplexes
Unfurnished 255
Elgin, OK.
Houses For Sale
Elgin
130
Houses For Sale
Miscellaneous 165
INVESTMENT PROPERTY2 housesin Snyder, 7 in
Duke. $125,000 for all.
Income $2,700 a month.
All are rented. We are
retiring. 580-471-8585.
Commercial For
Sale or Lease 180
1400 SQ FT office/retail,
2920 NW Cache Rd.
580-591-1061.
FOR RENT- 3,000 sq. ft.,
1707 N. Sheridan Rd.
Call 580-585-7120.
TAVERN FOR LEASE:
1906 Lee, $600 a month.
580-458-0353.
Cemetery Lots 185
1 DOUBLE DEPTH Lawn
Crypt, incl. 1 Memorial on
Granite with vase, Sunset
Memorial Gardens. Asking $3500. Call
580-248-6532.
2 Plots + extras. $4500
obo. Call 580-917-0384
or email JT2QUICK@
AOL.COM
PLOT in Sunset Memorial
Gardens, $500.
580-678-1888.
NEW
OWNERS
Crosby
Park
Apartments
• Best Location
in Lawton
• Large Units
• Friendly,
Happy People
• Good Rates
5535 NW
Cache Rd.
580-355-4242
Land For Sale
205
2-5 acre home sites.
Owner Fin. N, S, E, W of
Lawton. 580-569-2679.
Feed & Seed 222
2 Bedrooms
$495 Unfurnished
$595 Furnished
Utilities Paid
(Elec. & Water)
1st Month Free
WARNER BROS. Seed
Co. Native grass seed for
sale. Planting avail.
536-8400 wbseedco.com
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Apartment/ Duplexes
Unfurnished 255
1 & 2 Bdrm Apts
$375 & $425 and
ONLY $99 DEPOSIT!
(12 mo. lease/qualified
applicant). The Allesio,
Lawton. Brand new
flooring and appls., onsite laundry, pool, pet
friendly (some restrictions), 5% military
discount. 866-868-4905.
EHO
1817 NW 82ND ST.,
nice, clean, safe 1 bdrm.,
apt., $475. Contact
580-351-4935.
2 BDRM., 1 ba., all hardwood, all appls., newly
remodeled, water pd.
695-6303.
TIRED OF SPENDING ALL YOUR MONEY ON BILLS
REGENCY APARTMENTS
First Month RENT FREE
CABLE, INTERNET AND WATER PAID
STARTING AT $509 $99
Call 580-248-5800
Move-In
Special!
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
General
350 General
350
Condos
280
2 BDRM. town house,
MacArthur Park, completely redecorated, 2
car gar. 580-357-5083.
Townhouses offer carefree living! Both have
covered parking and
have been remodeled.
7003 SW Green Terrace
3 bed. 2.5 bath $750.00
month AND 4034 NW
Ozmun (Unit A) 2 bed. 2
bath. 12th month free on
lease. $525.00 month.
Also #11 NW 74th 2
bed, 1 bath secluded
$550.00 month. Capuccio
Dream Homes Realty,
580-353-7326 or
view at
Capucciodreamhomes.
com
Open Mon - Sat.
D
Announcements
Lost and Found 320
2 BDRM., 1 ba., single car
gar., washer, dryer hookups. 580-569-2679.
School House Slough at
Lake Lawtonka is accepting applications. MUST
be 18 yrs old and able to
work evenings and weekends. Call Beverly at
580-529-2633.
Help Wanted
Professional 365
2 BDRM., fenced yard,
close to WalMart. Call
248-2042, 536-4077.
*Aces Sports GrillChisholm Trail Casino*
Now Hiring
Servers/Bartenders
Apply online at
www.traditionsspirits.com
Call 580-470-2199
G E R M A N A K C
ROTTWEILER puppies,
Apr. 5th will be 6 wks
old, tails docked,
Appliances
545 dewclaws removed, vet
checked, first shots, feMALT´S QUALITY APPLS. males, $500, males,
811 SW LEE, 355-7514 $550. 580-588-3895.
Good used appliances.
Pets - Lawton
550
Golden Retriever puppies
for sale. License 16-003.
Advanced Pathology in 580-704-0654.
Lawton, OK is seeking an
experienced Histology NOTICE: The City of LawTechnician for a full-time ton requires a Breeding/
position. Responsibilities Advertising/ Transfer
include paraffin embed- (BAT) permit number inding, paraffin microtomy, cluded in unaltered pet
and staining. Applicant advertisements distribmust be an organized uted within the Lawton
self-starter with the abil- city limit. For information
ity to work indepen- call the Animal Welfare
dently. Additional duties Division, 581-3219.
to help with daily workflow and efficiency are Pets
required, such as data Out of Town 555
input and machine maintenance. A minimum of BEAGLE PUPPIES, 6 wks
two years of Histology old., shots, vet checked.
experience is preferred. 580-480-5692.
Résumés can be emailed
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Merchandise 500
Attn: Anne Reid
1201 Corporate Dr.
Parson, KS 67357
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• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred
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Lawton Correctional Facility
8607 SE Flower Mound Road, Lawton, OK
Former Military with VA Education Benefits may now be eligible for additional
funding with Correctional Officer positions
The Lawton Constitution is
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work within our distribution center with duties
consisting of inserting,
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PIZZA TIME
Now Hiring Drivers:
$9-$12 per hour.
Hourly+ commission+
tips. Apply at
1705 NW Cache Rd.
PLUMBER-Serious inquiries only, driver´s license
and experience in residential and new
construction a must. Call
580-357-1527.
Miscellaneous 575 Motorcycles &
PARACORD, all colors, Accessories 700
flags, knives, Ghillie suit,
ammo boxes. Carl´s Military Surplus, 2615 NW
Sheridan. 353-3100.
´07 Harley Electra Glide
Ultra, low mi., exc. cond.,
below book, $10,500
obo. 704-7149.
WASHER and dryer from
Lowe´s, exc. cond., $400
for pair; wood & marble
dinette set, 4 chairs, exc.
cond., $400. 583-5118.
1989 HARLEY DAVIDSON, 1340cc, $4,500.
580-647-3685.
Pet Services/
Supplies
560 Want To Buy
PET CREMATION at
Rainbow Bridge.
1386 SE 1st. St.,
Lawton, OK 73501
580-351-8280.
590
WANTED DEAD
OR ALIVE
2011 HD DYNA SUPER
GLIDE, exc. cond., low
mi., $9,300. Call
918-697-5118.
´75 HONDA CB550 Cafe
Racer, great cond.,
Any 3 wheel or 4 wheel $1800 obo. 704-7149
scooters & power chairs.
Call or bring them Vehicles
Miscellaneous 575 to Kingdom Medical, Wanted
715
1824 NW 52nd St.,
580-355-1511.
I´ll Buy Your Car
AUTO GLASS
any Car any Condition
Mobile Service. Certified
353-1687
15 yrs. exp. Jeff Beville,
Lawton 951-9554 or
JUNK
CARS.
I´ll buy your
678-1929.
car or truck. Running or
BARKER´S TRAILER
Recreation not. 580-704-9881.
PARTS: axles & compoAutomobiles 720
nents, suspension parts,
620
jacks, couplers, lights, etc. Guns
´03 GRAND Marquis,
580-429-3822.
RC GUNS
153k mi., reliable, looks
AR15
&
1911
parts
sharp, all pwr., 4 dr.,
NORITAKE CHINA, Sarita,
Call
580-647-7183
$3500 obo. 357-9601
new,12 settings + serving
d i s h e s , $ 5 0 0 o b o Recreational
´08 HONDA Accord EX,
357-4634.
Vehicles
635 122k mi., asking $6700.
Call 580-678-1179.
Auction/
SALEM Cruise Lite,
Merchandise 500 ´15
31´ bumper pull travel ´09 TOYOTA COROLLA,
trailer, power slide out, 26,000 mi., exc. cond.
awning, power hitch and Call 580-355-8450.
leveling jacks, can sleep ´10 DODGE Avenger,
up to 9, $14,500. 9 4 k m i . , s u n r o o f ,
647-4618.
Bluetooth, auto., $9500.
2011 Outback 5th wheel 580-695-4535.
3 slides, 2 AC $29,000 2010 PT Cruiser, auto.,
obo. 580-704-6873.
red, 59k, very nice,
Fifth Wheel for sale, 32´ $8695. 458-8082.
Wilderness. Recently ´94 CORVETTE Convertremodeled. Located at ible, 82,000 mi., white,
Lake Lawtonka, with deck c l e a n c a r , $ 9 , 0 0 0 .
or without. $4900 new 580-305-0278.
roof, two a/c units and
f u l l s i z e f r i d g e , $ I BUY JUNK CARS $
580-351-8564.
Running or Not.
280-9363
I BUY RV´S
& TRAILERS
POLICE impounds, FOR
405-620-5760
SALE, $600 & up. Call
353-1687.
I
Boats/ Motors/
Marine
640 Pickups/ Vans
Sport Utilities 725
18´ I/O BOAT, MUST
SELL, $4000
662-372-0608.
AN ACMA full time Apply
in person, 631 SW E. No
Phone Calls.
O B O . ´08 FORD F-150, Ext
Cab, 4X4, 73k, $15,500.
580-678-8653.
I BUY
BOATS
405-620-5760
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including Word and
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EXPERIENCED
CDL TRUCK DRIVERS, Bring resume to : Dr. Brett
Warn, DDS 502 NW
EXPERIENCED
Sheridan Rd, Ste 5.
EQUIPMENT
Serious inquiries only.
OPERATORS.
6107 NW EUCLID, 3
bdrm., good location. T & G Construction, Inc.
$550/ $200. 536-5116. and Southwest Ready
Mix are currently accept812 1/2 SW McKinley ing applications for
clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath, experienced CDL Truck
fenced yard. $500/$500. drivers, Successful can580-917-6885.
didate must be highly
motivated. Drug screen
EAST 3 BDRM., 1 liv. and criminal background
area, 2 ba., 2 car gar., check required. We offer
privacy yard. 647-6428. excellent pay and benefits including health, denEXTRA NICE 3 bdrm.,
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4 bedrooms, $450 to 800 SE 1St Street,
$1,350 month. Visit Lawton, OK 73501.
Capuccio Dream Homes Equal Opportunity EmRealty, 2801 SW Lee ployer.
Blvd., 580-353-7326 or EXP. seamstress needed
view listings at
part or full time. Contact
Capucciodreamhomes. James, 580-458-0031.
com. $rent specials
including last months rent
FLUFFY´S
free on select homes.
FULL & PART TIME
Open Mon-Sat!
Sales Clerk, must be
MOVE IN SPECIAL, 3323
able to lift 50 lbs.
Salinas, 3 bdrm., 1.5 ba.,
Experience with sales
gar, hookups. 355-0808.
a plus. Must be 21
yrs. old. Dress to impress. Apply in perMOVE IN SPECIALS!
son at 4311 NW
NO CREDIT CHECK!
Cache Rd.
Homes, apts., efficiency. Lawton & surrounding areas. Colonial Realty, 355-3222 FULL/PART TIME needed
for construction company.
Open Most evgs til 7.
Must be able to lift and
level houses. Reliable
MUST SEE To Appreciate, transportation. Must pass
clean, energy efficient 3 background check. Call
bdrm., range, refrig., 536-4466.
gar., fence. $600.
536-6911.
HOP & SACK
Now hiring all positions/
NICE 2 BDRM.
shifts. Locations: Roger´s
Duplex, Near Ft. Sill, Ln, Pumpkin Center. Full &
Fenced, Hook-Ups, Gar., Part time avail. Must be
Extras! $450/$300.
able to work all rotating
585-7554, 713-9953.
shifts. Apply in person at
NICE 4 bdrm., 2 ba., the locations.
fenced yard, $950/
$750. 492-5826.
MEERS STORE &
RESTAURANT,
Classified.
NOW HIRING
Updated Daily.
KITCHEN HELP,
NO EXPERIENCE
Help Wanted
NECESSARY
We will train you.
General
350
No Phone Calls.
Apply in person.
(Closed on Tuesdays
& Wednesdays).
THE MEERS STORE &
RESTAURANT
11⁄2 MILES NORTH
OF THE WILDLIFE
REFUGE ON HWY
115 IN MEERS, OK.
The GEO Group, Inc. is the world’s leading provider of
correctional, detention, and community reentry services.
555
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
General
350 Medical
370
PART TIME
INSERTER
• Human Resource Generalist
• Case Manager
• Academic Instructor
• Correctional Officer*$12/hour
SUMMER JOB
AT THE LAKE
E
3 BDRM., 1 ba., 1 car
gar., good location. For
more details call
580-248-6779.
Inquire
Parks Jones Realty
4301 NW Cache Rd
(580) 357-0842
Realtor Owned
(Limited Offer)
RENT HOUSES: 2, 3,
4 bdrm., pets allowed, Section 8 OK
1301 W. Gore
580-919-8725.
COMANCHE COUNTY
1404 BESSIE, 2 bdrm., 1
DETENTION CENTER
ba., oak floors, fresh LOST! Small Yorkie, near
paint, recently remod- Pumpkin Center. If found
Now accepting
e l e d , $ 5 8 5 . C a l l please call 574-1706.
applications
580-448-0637.
Reward for lost gold One opening for Full-time
1 BDRM. CHA, FP, laun- necklace with charm, viDetention Officer
dry, storage, extra nice, cinity is Ft. Sill, OK.
great location, $400. 941-815-1962.
Complete package
591-2603.
of benefits.
CLEET opportunity
Classified:
2014 C AVE., 1 bdrm.,
Starting pay
$375/$300, water pd.
Shopping
$21,600.00 annually.
Call 678-3059.
Made Easy…
Equal
2213 NW Smith clean 3
Opportunity Employer
bdrm, 1 bath, nice yard
and storage shed. $600/
Pick up applications at
$600. 917-6885.
CCDC 315 SW 5th St,
OK 73501 or
2 & 4 BDRM. houses, Sec- Employment Lawton,http://www.
tion 8 avail. Call
comanchecounty.us
580-591-1202.
3 BDRM., 1.5 ba., CHA,
hookups, 1 car, $675/
$350. 580-704-6807.
FERTILIZED Blue Stem, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. duplex,
round bales. Delivery $315, $365 & $440 biavail. 585-7776.
weekly, electric, water,
gas & cable paid.,
washer/dryer included.
Livestock And
Supplies
225 (580)830-0603.
1 MALE DONKEY, 3 female donkeys. Call
580-492-4739.
1304 “H”, nice, clean,
and quite, 2 bdrm., 1 ba.,
with carpet, tiled bathroom, washer, dryer,
fenced backyard, storm
cellar, CHA, $500/$500.
580-591-1222.
3820 ARLINGTON, 2
bdrm., inside uti. rm., dining rm. 580-483-4375.
Laundry Onsite
Updated
5% Military Discount
Farm & Ranch
Unfurnished
Houses
275
3803 NW BELL, 3 bdrm.,
1.5 ba., CHA, $725 plus
dep. 405-550-2145.
BUFFALO
CROSSING
APARTMENTS
(With 12 Month Lease)
B
CLEAN 2 bdrm. duplex,
1528 NW Bessie, CHA,,
laundry, fenced. $550/
$250. Call 248-8085.
540 Pets
Out of Town
Oak table
and 6 chairs,
$500.
Call 727-810-3204.
Transportation
Motorcycles &
Accessories 700
´03 HONDA VALKYRIE,
black with lots of chrome,
performance work, sound
system, 6K mi., $10,000.
580-695-6060.
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Constitution classified.
CMA
Brookridge Retirement
Community is seeking to
hire a qualified CMA.
If you feel you meet the
above qualifications
or wish to explore this
opportunity in more
detail, please come to
7802 NW Quanah
Parker Trailway,
to fill out an application.
NO PHONE CALLS!
FULL TIME CNA needed.
Apply in person Nora
O´Neal ADC, 631 SW E
Ave.
BUSINESS AND SERVICE DIRECTORY
357-9545
Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
3 Lines - 4.50 once per month. Each additional line is $1.50
$
Appliance
Repair
MEDICAL
ASSISTANT
MARK´S APPLIANCE INC.
Mon.-Fri., 9-5, Sat., 10-2.
Part time position, good Servicing most home
working conditions, smll makes & models, since
private practice office. 2001. 512-6699.
Bring resume, apply in
Brick Work
person at Dr. Gary
Gramolini, Doc´s Weight ABLP BRICKWORK: brick,
Loss Clinic, 505 NW block, patchwork. Also all
Sheridan Rd., Ste. A, types of res. fencing. Call
Lawton, OK. No phone Lonnie, 483-6291.
calls please.
MASONRY:
Drivers
385 PORTER´S
brick, block, and stone.
CDL NEEDED. Excellent Lic., bonded, insured. No
pay and home time. job too big or small.
Call 405-403-2785,
580-695-6543.
405-933-1877.
Class A CDL OTR Drivers
Carpet Cleaning
needed. Must have 2 yrs
verifiable experience. 40
cpm. Call Joann @ A+ CARPET CLEANING
405-224-8583 Mon.-Fri. 16 yrs exp. 3 rooms &
hallway for $69, ea.
LOCAL COMPANY needs additional room $15.
CLASS A CDL driver with 580-678-2927.
HazMat and Tanker.
Carpet/ Flooring
Home nights and weekends. Great benefit pkg.
A
LOOSE or wrinkled
Call 580-248-7735
carpeting? New carpet
leave message.
and hardwood flooring
S o o n e r R i d e d r i v e r WHITE´S FLOOR COVERneeded. Clean MVR, ING. 585-2367.
backgroung, drug screen.
Cleaning Service
405-933-1136 or pu ap,
110 NW 2nd Anadarko.
G
Garage Sales
73501
450
Diamond Shine
Professional
House Cleaning Service.
Move Ins and Move Out.
Lic. and Insured. We Turn
Your House Into A Luxury
D r e a m H o m e .
580-917-3538.
Concrete
Home Repair
Roofing
NIETO CONCRETE, LLC.
20 yrs. exp. Patio,
sidewalks, driveways.
Concrete-Stamp- Hard
Stamp. 580-730-4233.
Insured.
WATER OUT/DUTILS
Construction. Fire and
water restoration, all
insurance claims.
580-536-3649.
JACKSON ROOFING
Shingles, flat roofs.
FREE est. Roofers have
over 40 years exp. Keith
Jackson, 357-8386
State reg. 80000907
ORTIZ & Sons Concrete
12 yrs. exp. All types of
Concrete work & concrete
staining. Free Est. Fencing,
583-3506.
Residential
Concrete.
Lawn Care
0$ EST. Wayne´s Lawn
Care. Mowing, weed eating, edging, light tree
trimming, hedge trimming.
Quick efficient, affordable. (580) 695-0952.
Please leave message.
Archie Garrett,
353-9893. Free Est.
AFFORDABLE QUALITY
Lawn care. Over 8 years
experience in residential
Doors
and commercial grounds
GARAGE Door Repair care. Call Bill at Take A
Commercial, Residential. Break for a free est.
Sales. Redneck Door Co. 580-713-1233.
580-284-1913
A-MIKE´S Lawn Care.
TOLER´S Garage Door Great prices, dependSVC. Repairs only. Resi- a b l e , r e f e r e n c e s .
dential. Replace springs, Facebook, 585-0003.
cables, rollers. Operator
Repair. 36 yrs exp. A´S LAWN CARE, mow,
trim, & blow. Work guar.
580-536-4051.
Free Est. 917-1090.
Fencing
SKY Roofing, LLC.
OK Reg. & Insured.
580-917-5850.
SUPERIOR ROOFING by
All Pro. Free Est. Roof
replacements and Repairs. State Reg.
#80002459. Licensed &
Insured. 580-704-4444.
Sand, Gravel,
Dirt
MAD MOOSE HAULING
AND BACKHOE SERVICE
580-699-0930
Siding
B & E LAWN SVC.: no job GAROLD´S Siding &
0 Est. Jones Fencing LLC, too small. Call 284-8905, Windows. Installation &
build, repair, chainlink & 647-3513.
repair. 25 yrs. experwood. Call 284-4494.
ience. 580-620-9205.
C & C LAWN CARE,
0 EST. PARADISE FENCE. Free est. Trees, lawns.
Storm Shelters
704-9054
Free Est.! Installation &
repairs. 580-514-7388. GRASS KICKERZ: push Concrete Storm Shelters
A B C C O N T R A C T I N G mower to tractor & make 10X10, $6995. Rated
#1. 512-2959.
Wood, Vinyl, Wrought ready. 580-695-5941.
iron, and sheet metal KC LAWN- weed control
Tile
fencing. Ask about our and lawn care, Lic. &
Life time GUARANTEE. insured. 580-917-0603. NORTON´S TILE. 708 SW
Call for free est.
11th St. Lawton. Showers,
580-248-6348.
THE TRIM MAN, lawn tubs, countertops, wood,
service,
cleanup
and
tree
laminate and tile floors,
ACCURATE FENCE: ALL
580-351-4798.
TYPES OF FENCE. Call trimming, 591-3315.
580-591-3717.
THE LAWTON
CONSTITUTION
Classified Advertising
Painting
Department offers No
refunds or rain checks
J&S - Fence repair or
BEST
PAINTING.
Quality
for Garage Sale ads
HOUSECLEANING, top to i n s t a l l a t i o n . C a l l
affected by inclement bottom housesitting, move 580-678-2309 for free service, price, free est.
weather.
in/out. 291-2874.
estimate. Best warranty in Phil Clark 695-7558.
swoknews.com
SW Oklahoma.
BIBY PAINT & REMODEL
HOUSECLEANING, top to
HONEST AFFORDABLE
73507
460 bottom housesitting, move
Foundation
PROFESSIONAL
in/out. 291-2874.
Repair
RESIDENTIAL
Garage Sale, Sat. &
RESTORATIONS
Sun., 8-4, 214 NW Mi- I would like to give your
GOLDSTARR
SINCE 1983
mosa. Furniture, clothes, house a good general
CONSTRUCTION
STEVE BIBY 574-0015
tool, DVD´s, lots of misc. cleaning that is next to Lifting, leveling houses,
Godliness. Call anytime,
Pest Control
Ft Sill
465 Mon.- Fri., 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. buildings, 536-4466.
580-350-8422.
Guttering
Thrift Shop Ft. Sill
ROOF replacement & repair, shingles, flat roofs.
Sr., military discount. Free
est., 357-6744. Veteran
owned, 30 yrs. business.
Trailer Repair
REPAIRS: floors, ramps,
lights, and painting.
Crows, 580-357-2208.
Tree Service
BRANCH OUT Tree Service. Removal-trimmingstump grinding. Free est.
Fully insured.
580-678-9737.
CLIFF´S TREE SERVICE:
Big or small. Trim, removal, stump grinding. 22
yrs. exp., Insured, free
est. 580-483-4959,
575-390-7120
SPARKLING CLEAN:
Open to the public! 1713
D & B Gutter
Gruber Rd. Open 9-1 House cleaning & move
5´´, 6´´ Seamless
out
cleaning.
Lic.,
bonded,
Tues.- Fri., 9-2, Sat.
Insured, Free est.
TERMITE
355-8731. No Checks. insured. 580-699-2486.
580-678-8898.
& PEST CONTROL
F & W TREE SER.
Donations accepted.
SPRING CLEANING: your
Voted Lawton´s best,
GOLDEN RULE:
353-2993 FREE EST
cars, RVs, driveways, getin business 40 years,
Seamless Gutter, LLC.
60´S BUCKET TRUCK,
ting you down? Let T & C
248-3700.
Free Est. 512-2966.
STUMP GRINDER,
Detailing and PowerCHIPPER. INSURED. EST
washing take care of it
Pools/ Spas
Handyman
LAWTON 1985
for you. Give us a call,
Merchandise 580-351-8432, 1001 H A N D Y M A N - q u a l i t y J&S 580-678-2309
Tutoring
work, affordable. Tree
Pool maintenance
SW 11th St.
removal. 580-583-4946.
and cleaning
IN LAWTON since 1998
Musical
Concrete
Reading, Math, English
Instruments 520
HANDYMAN´S
Remodeling
ACT Prep and STEM
C O L T G L O V E R Handyman. One call does
GIBSON Goldtop Tribute CONSTRUCTION- ALL it all! Screens, Windows, REMODELING- Bathrooms 580-351-9100
sylvanlearning.com
and Peavey T60 with T Y P E S C O N C R E T E . Doors, Cabinets, Painting, are our speciality, also
case, both for $625. Call
Roofing, Drywall, Tile, kitchens, exteriors, tiling,
591-3717.
580-591-2429.
Fencing, Hauling, Lawn wood floors and much
MEDRANO CONCRETE care. Free est. Call more. Free Est., J R
Classified:
GUITAR, Fender,
floors, drives, walkways, 355-9686
DRAKE CONSTRUCTION
new in case, tuner & patios. Free estimate.
Shopping
LLC. 580-280-2855.
access., $300.
Made Easy…
NEED A HANDYMAN?
704-4299.
357-4634.
Call 591-1371. Painting, Sky Home Improvement
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